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CHALWA SAKALA

Kitwe,Zambia

Summary

I am the Founder of Lotus Financial Services Limited which i setup in 2020. Prior to this i worked for over 10 years in various organizations holding several portfolios. In my career i have had the privilege to interact with various individuals and organizations. I have had a chance to appraisal businesses and individuals of their viability to access financing, this has given me a unique skill set to analyze the viability of businesses and individuals alike.

I am Reliable and dependable. Attentive to accuracy of detail. Self-motivated and goal oriented. Able to perform effectively and efficiently under pressure. Very adaptable to new challenges and opportunities.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Marketing and Investments promotions officer (internship program)

Zambia Investments Centre
Lusaka, Lusaka Province
01.2006 - 10.2006
  • Responding to investor queries.
  • Running through would be investors on procedures and requirements for obtaining investor licenses.
  • Marketing of investment opportunities, Organizing investments trade exhibitions,
  • Preparing weekly investments reports, Distributing investment promotional materials.

Loan Officer

Capital Solutions Ltd
Kitwe, Copperbelt
01.2007 - 01.2010
  • Assessing the risk limit and exposure before processing loan.
  • Preparing of daily, weekly and month end reports.
  • Appraising, assessing and advising client’s affordability.
  • Quality control and approving client’s loans when required,
  • Updating data on PASTEL

Branch Manager

Madison Finance Company – Chingola and Ndola
03.2010 - 12.2013
  • Achievement of branch business goals.
  • Approval of loans within authority and recommend loans to HO or Region for amount above BM’s authority.
  • Supervision of branch Loan officers and staff, Inculcate high level of efficiency,
  • Contribute to the buildup of overall market intelligence.
  • Co-custodian of all branch assets, Branch staff performance appraisal

Relationship Manager

Madison Finance Company – Northern Region
01.2014 - 02.2018
  • Manage relationships under assets and liabilities.
  • Manage and maintain client relations to maximize revenue generated from portfolio(cross selling).
  • Manage relationships with corporate clients, Regularly review customer’s account performance.
  • Attain targeted sales goals, and ensure customer satisfaction through the effective management of resources.
  • Review accounts and memorandum of understanding’s for all customers with a view to enhancing business volumes and earnings.
  • Ensure the portfolio at risk(PAR) is within acceptable levels not exceeding 10%.
  • Understand customer needs and provide them with products and services to achieve business objectives.
  • Develop executive contact plans and arrange meetings with senior management, Ensure high customer retention.
  • Monitor/track performance and maturity of facilities in portfolio.
  • Acting in accordance with the relevant regulatory requirements and standards, Maintain a high standard of customer service to all clients, Conduct ten (10) customer calls per week and submit daily call reports.
  • Prepare and agree with Head Relationship Manager daily, weekly and monthly account plans to maximize returns in line with business strategy, Mobilization of fixed deposits, Opening of various savings accounts
  • Prepare quarterly business development report for the board park.

Branch Manager- Mufulira

Madison Finance Company
03.2018 - 12.2019
  • Increase product distribution, by identifying new markets and conducting mobile sales operations.
  • Developing and enforcing a marketing strategy, Maintain relationships with clients by frequently interacting with them
  • Identifying new corporate clients and signing them on.
  • Approval of loans within my authority and recommend loans to Head Office above BM’s authority,
  • Managing the daily operations of the branch, Team leadership, Supervision of all branch staff, Conduct quarterly appraisals of branch staff.
  • Custodianship of all branch assets
  • Preparation of quarterly business development report for the board park.

Founder/Business Development Manager

Lotus Financial Services Limited
KITWE
01.2020 - Current

With over 10 years experience in the Micro-Finance space, i took the bold step of resigning from my Job and Set-up my own business. with my experience my team and i have been able to do the following.

  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Reviewed reports from my subordinates to identify areas of opportunity aswel as measure and monitor our growth through various reports such as financial statement, daily sales and marketing reports
  • Developed and executed comprehensive business strategy, aligning organizational goals with market opportunities and competitive landscape.
  • Spearheaded strategic planning and decision-making processes aligning with mission and stakeholder interests.
  • Developed comprehensive business plan with market analysis, financial projections and strategic goals.
  • Secured funding to support launch and growth, demonstrating persuasive communication and business acumen.

Education

Bachelors in Business Administration- Credit -

Cavendish University
01.2013 - 05.2016

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diploma in Business Administration ABE
01.2004 - 05.2006

Full grade 12 certificate achieved including Mathematics and English Language - undefined

Njase Girls secondary School, Choma
01.2001 - 05.2003

Skills

  • Reliable and dependable
  • Attentive to accuracy of detail
  • Self-motivated and goal oriented
  • Able to perform effectively and efficiently under pressure
  • Very adaptable to new challenges and opportunities
  • Sales leadership
  • Marketing expertise
  • Networking ability
  • Report writing and review
  • Business Appraisal
  • Business Plan writing

Custom

  • Reading
  • Networking
  • Watching soccer
  • Travelling

Personal Information

  • Date of birth: 06/27/1985
  • Gender: Female
  • Marital status: Married

Certification

I Have undertaken a number of short courses, from various international organizations such as the SheTrades under the international trade Centre as well as We-Fi under the world bank.

Affiliations

  • I enjoy reading, catching current affairs and travelling.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Founder/Business Development Manager

Lotus Financial Services Limited
01.2020 - Current

Branch Manager- Mufulira

Madison Finance Company
03.2018 - 12.2019

Relationship Manager

Madison Finance Company – Northern Region
01.2014 - 02.2018

Bachelors in Business Administration- Credit -

Cavendish University
01.2013 - 05.2016

Branch Manager

Madison Finance Company – Chingola and Ndola
03.2010 - 12.2013

Loan Officer

Capital Solutions Ltd
01.2007 - 01.2010

Marketing and Investments promotions officer (internship program)

Zambia Investments Centre
01.2006 - 10.2006

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diploma in Business Administration ABE
01.2004 - 05.2006

Full grade 12 certificate achieved including Mathematics and English Language - undefined

Njase Girls secondary School, Choma
01.2001 - 05.2003
CHALWA SAKALA