Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
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CHALWE HARRINGTON KANAMINA

KITWE

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

ACCOUNTANT

INTERLINK FREIGHT SERIVES LIMITED
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Responsibilities and expectations included: Ensure staff adherence to current financial systems and processes, Manage budgets, regularly match expenditure against all budgets, Oversee cash flow management, prepare payment requests and purchase orders, Update cash books every month, Prepare monthly financial reports and bank reconciliation, Review all procurement documents, Prepare monthly payroll, Ensure statutory compliance – ZRA, NAPSA, NHIMA, W/H Tax, Workers Comp, Maintain relationships with vendors, Liaise annually with external auditors and HR department, Continually improve efficiencies and provide cost-reducing solutions, Additional tasks based on organization needs, Accounting Package QuickBooks and Palladium
  • Increased efficiency by streamlining accounting processes and implementing new financial software.
  • Improved financial reporting accuracy through meticulous data analysis and reconciliation efforts.
  • Supported department objectives by participating in cross-functional projects with other departments as needed.

ACCOUNTANT

SKF ZAMBIA LTD/LINCOLN LUBRICATION SA
08.2014 - 11.2020
  • Responsibilities and expectations included: Ensure staff adherence to current financial systems and processes, Manage budgets, regularly match expenditure against all budgets, Oversee cash flow management, prepare payment requests and purchase orders, Update cash books every month, Prepare monthly financial reports and bank reconciliation, Review all procurement documents, Prepare monthly payroll, Ensure statutory compliance – ZRA, NAPSA, NHIS, W/H Tax, Workers Comp, Maintain relationships with vendors, Liaise annually with external auditors and HR department, Continually improve efficiencies and provide cost-reducing solutions, Additional tasks based on organization needs, Manage PASTEL PARTNER accounting system.
  • Improved financial reporting accuracy through meticulous data analysis and reconciliation efforts.
  • Assisted in reducing outstanding accounts receivable balances by diligently following up on overdue invoices.
  • Maintained compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws by staying informed about changes and filing all required forms accurately and promptly.

ACCOUNTANT LUMWANA MINE SITE

MOOLMANS MINING ZAMBIA (AVENG GROUP OF COMPANIES)
01.2009 - 11.2012
  • As contracts accountant responsibilities included: -Prepare and post Journals, -check and post cash book batches, -prepare and maintain weekly cash flow, -prepare and submit monthly returns VAT, PAYE, NAPSA and W/H TAX, -do balance sheet accounts reconciliations, monthly management accounts and reports, -do creditors reconciliations and prepare accounts for payment, -do inter company loan accounts
  • Developed comprehensive budgets that aligned with company goals while ensuring fiscal responsibility.
  • Streamlined month-end closing processes, resulting in reduced time spent on financial reporting tasks.
  • Conducted thorough internal audits to identify discrepancies, recommend corrective actions, and ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
  • Collaborated with external auditors during the annual audit process to provide necessary documentation and address any concerns or findings promptly reducing the previous delays by 70% .
  • Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION CLERK

J V CIVILS LTD
01.2008 - 09.2009
  • Worked as Finance and administration accountant for J V Civils ltd on permanent basis with a summary of duties as follows: Receive and capture supplier’s invoices, Raise cheque requisition for payments of suppliers and petty cash reimbursement, Record and post petty cash entries for Kitwe, Mufulira and Chingola accounts, Reconcile fuel used on our four operational sites i.e. which resulted in Mopani refunding the Company on Fuel wrongly charged on Plant Equipment which was in the workshop .Saved the Company 2 months worth of fuel .
  • Nkana haulage, Open pit, Cobalt and Oxide haulage, Stores job costing and cost allocation to actual cost centers, Assist in cash handling e.g
  • Payments of casual workers and cash receipts from debtors, Trained and successfully attained the SAGE pastel certification as a comprehensive basic user of PASTEL EVOLUTION package
  • Input purchases and reconciled accounts within PASTEL EVOLUTION , upholding 90% accuracy for all updates.
  • Reduced errors in data entry tasks through diligent attention to detail and thorough verification procedures.
  • Assisted in the preparation of detailed reports for senior management, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of information.

PAYMASTER (TELLER)

G4S SECURITY SERVICES CASH CENTRE
07.2007 - 01.2008
  • Worked as a paymaster on Contract basis that is Receipt and verification of salaries vouchers from different clients on behalf of G4S security services, Received and verified cash from the bank on behalf of G4S security services, Did the pay packing and verification on behalf of G4S security services, Went to clients premises and made the payments of salaries and other related payments upon personal identifications, Reconciled the cash drawn from vault and receipts on a daily basis, Banking system, micro-baker, Reported to the ATM team leader and the Vault custodian
  • Ensured timely and accurate payment processing by meticulously reviewing payroll documents and data entry.
  • Reduced payroll discrepancies by implementing thorough verification procedures and cross-checking processes.
  • Maintained employee trust and confidentiality by safeguarding sensitive payroll information and adhering to privacy regulations.
  • Collaborated with human resources personnel to maintain current knowledge of employment laws, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
  • Handled complex payroll issues promptly, resolving disputes and answering employee questions to maintain a positive work environment.
  • Responded to employee inquiries to provide assistance with payroll-related questions.
  • Calculated deductions and processed payroll for employees.
  • Assisted with recruitment and onboarding of new employees.
  • Coordinated resolution of payroll discrepancies.

STOCKS CONTROL CHECKER

ZAMBIAN BREWERIES GROUP-COPPERBELT BOTTLING CO
08.2006 - 07.2007
  • As a stocks checker I was responsible to a summary of duties as follows: Daily: stock count from 06:00 hrs to 07:00 hrs, Monitor stock movements from the warehouse and from trade, Ensure that stock to trade is correctly loaded as per loading slips, Monitor stock shelf life of products and updating the stock age analysis, Control the daily casuals for manual work done in the warehouse, Compile the list for casuals and submit it for payments, Weekly: Complete the stock age analysis and submit report to warehouse manager, Count stock for total stock as for out trade and in wards from trade, Monthly: Participate in monthly stock counting, Monitor aged products and bad stock, Warehouse stock control system, systems profession (SYSPRO), I was reporting to the warehouse manager and plant accountant
  • Conducted thorough inspections of raw materials, ensuring compliance with industry standards and specifications.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address and resolve quality issues in a timely manner.
  • Enhanced product quality by implementing stringent inspection procedures and identifying areas of improvement.

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

VIEWEB INVESTMENTS
09.2003 - 07.2006
  • Advised the director on performance of debtors and bad debtors, -Recorded credit transaction and all goods supplied on credit, -Ensuring receipts of payments from, -Monitoring credit limits and periods for clients and ensuring credit reports and cost related reports were done for completion of final accounts, Monthly: completed all entries for final accounts, Ensured all returns were done on time, Conducted stock counts for stock valuation, Maintain all control measures in place, Reported to the company director

ACCOUNTANT/IT

CROSSLOADING ZAMBIA LIMITED
02.2013 - 07.2014
  • Worked as an accountant and IT assistant for the Group as mentioned above, responsibilities included: -Banking and processing of related entries, -Payroll processing, -Taxes and submitting to relevant authorities, -Creditors, -Debtors, -Provide support in all IT related functions, Accounting system: PASTEL PATNER
  • Enhanced profitability by identifying opportunities for revenue growth through detailed analysis of customer sales data.
  • Provided critical support during system upgrades or conversions by working closely with IT staff to ensure minimal disruption to daily operations.
  • Managed cash flow effectively, ensuring all company liabilities were met in a timely manner and surplus funds were invested wisely.
  • Established strong relationships with banking partners to facilitate access to various financial services and secure favorable lending terms for the organization.

CREDITORS CLERK

CHINGOLA MOOLMANS KCM CONTRACT
  • As payables accountant was responsible for all the payments made by the Company
  • Among duties is to ensure accurate and timely management of the Suppliers’ and statutory Payments (A.) SUPPLY: Receive purchase orders from procurement and invoices from stores, Capture invoices in the system and post to creditors accounts, Raise Cheques for authorisation and do allocations of payments, Make authorised payments to suppliers with reconciled statements and accounts (B)STATUTORY: Compile Reports for payments of VAT, NAPSA, PAYE and with Holding Taxes (W/T), Trained as a Comprehensive User of ACCPAC

Education

Bachelor of Accountancy -

THE COPPERBELT UNIVERSITY

ACCA

ACCA

ACCA CERTIFIED ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN (CAT)

COMPUTER BASED EXAMS

Skills

  • Responsible to make and record payments
  • Account for cash and bank transactions
  • Collect and collate information for the completion of final accounts
  • Monitor and control the collection of debts and record and analyze direct costs
  • Prepare standard cost reports for the recommendations to reduce cost and enhance value
  • Using information technology (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Pastel) by way of accounting systems in planning, monitoring and evaluating the provision of services and resources
  • Network Administration and IT Support, familiar with VSAT system, MITEL Savers and proper Backups
  • Driver's licence class CE (heavy goods vehicles)

References

  • NOEL C MARAIS, DIRECTOR, LINCOLN LUBRICATIONS (PTY)SA, +260 9771214, lexushilux@gmail.com
  • GLENDA SIDDALL, FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION MANAGER, J V CIVILS LTD, +260 968 569582, glenda_siddall@yahoo.com
  • GLENDA SIDDALL, CONTRACT ACCOUNTANT, MOOLMANS MINING ZAMBIA, +260 968 569582, glenda_siddall@yahoo.com
  • NORMAN SHIEL, CROSSLOADING ZAMBIA LIMITED, +260 96 4071362

Affiliations

  • ACCA- Association of the Chartered Certified Accountants
  • ZICA –Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants

Certification

  • ACCA - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

1.1 MONEY LAUNDERING

Trained on money laundering and its portraits, Bank of Zambia (BOZ) training program I now practice by the Bank of Zambia directives.

1.2 CASH HANDLING PROCEDURES

Trained on cash handling procedures as lead by the Bank of Zambia (BOZ) Directives I now practice by the Bank of Zambia directives.

1.3 SAGE PASTEL COMPREHENSIVE USER

Trained as a Comprehensive user of Sage Pastel packages, am able to work on different Payroll Systems and Various Accounting Packages.

SCHOOL CERTIFICATES

November/December 2000.-Kitwe Boys secondary school, GCE school certificate

October/November 1997-Kitwe Boys secondary school, junior secondary school certificate

October/November1995.-Buntungwa Primary School, Primary school certificate.

Timeline

ACCOUNTANT

INTERLINK FREIGHT SERIVES LIMITED
08.2022 - 06.2023

ACCOUNTANT

SKF ZAMBIA LTD/LINCOLN LUBRICATION SA
08.2014 - 11.2020

ACCOUNTANT/IT

CROSSLOADING ZAMBIA LIMITED
02.2013 - 07.2014

ACCOUNTANT LUMWANA MINE SITE

MOOLMANS MINING ZAMBIA (AVENG GROUP OF COMPANIES)
01.2009 - 11.2012

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION CLERK

J V CIVILS LTD
01.2008 - 09.2009

PAYMASTER (TELLER)

G4S SECURITY SERVICES CASH CENTRE
07.2007 - 01.2008

STOCKS CONTROL CHECKER

ZAMBIAN BREWERIES GROUP-COPPERBELT BOTTLING CO
08.2006 - 07.2007

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

VIEWEB INVESTMENTS
09.2003 - 07.2006

CREDITORS CLERK

CHINGOLA MOOLMANS KCM CONTRACT

Bachelor of Accountancy -

THE COPPERBELT UNIVERSITY

ACCA

ACCA

ACCA CERTIFIED ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN (CAT)

COMPUTER BASED EXAMS
CHALWE HARRINGTON KANAMINA