Chansa Malama
Lusaka
Summary
Finance Manager with proven expertise in managing accounting policies and enhancing cash flow forecasts at ATS Agrochemicals Ltd. Spearheaded cost reduction initiatives that significantly improved financial performance. Skilled in accounting software and fostering interdepartmental collaboration to drive results. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
ATS Agrochemicals Ltd
01.2020 - Current
- Maintained a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
- Managed outsourced functions.
- Ensured sufficient funds are available to meet ongoing operational and capital investments.
- Engaged in ongoing cost reduction analysis in all areas of the company.
- Reviewed the performance of competitors and reported on key issues to management.
- Ensured accounts payable are paid on time.
- Ensured accounts receivable are collected promptly.
- Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
- Established and checked coding procedures, monitored reports, and updated internal files.
- Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts, and account reconciliations.
- Supported the financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Performed banking, business administration, and financial tasks to guarantee five-star service for clients.
- Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data.
- Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
- Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
Senior Accountant
ATS Agrochemicals Ltd
11.2015 - 12.2020
- Prepared month-end journals (inventory adjustments, payroll journals).
- Updated fixed asset registers.
- Prepared cash flow forecasts.
- Reviewed the cash position daily.
- Prepared internal control manuals for review by the Director of Finance.
- Handled statutory/external audit queries.
- Ensured proper documentation of accounting documents.
- Reviewed bank reconciliations weekly.
- Handled all branch queries countrywide.
- Reviewed petty cash postings.
- Reviewed payments.
- Ensured that cash accounts are reconciled daily.
- Performed general ledger accounts reconciliation.
- Reconciled Balance Sheet items for audit purposes.
- Reviewed costs and allocated them to the respective Branches they were spent.
Accountant
ATS Agrochemicals Ltd
07.2013 - 10.2015
- Receivables Management:
- Aged debtors analysis
- Debtors accounts reconciliations
- Attending to customer queries
- Debt management/collection
- Recommendation to management on granting credit facilities
- Devising debt collection strategies
- Establishing strong relationships with existing (new) debtors
- Sending demand letters
- Sending statements to clients
- Entered into settlement agreements with defaulting clients experiencing cash flow problems
- Creditor/Supplier Management:
- Aged creditors analysis
- Processing payments - Suppliers, both local and international
- Creditors' reconciliations, both local and international
- Creditors accounts creation
- Created credit processes
- Financial:
- Costing Product Imports from Suppliers
- Stock reconciliations - Lusaka to all the branches and vice versa
- Passing adjustments on stock differences after investigating the causes of the differences
- Petty cash postings
- Cash report management
- Preparation of audit schedules
- Actual random cash checking with the cashiers
- Others
- Presenting at monthly management meetings attended by: The Managing Director, Director of Finance, and Technical Directors
- Any other duties as assigned.
- Vast Experience in Pastel accounting, Excel, Word, ACCPAC, Sage & Acumatica, Oracle NetSuite Accounting packages
Assistant Accountant
ATS Agrochemicals Ltd
10.2010 - 06.2013
- Assisted in answering audit queries
- Bank reconciliations
- Petty cash reconciliations
- Payables Reconciliations
- Receivables Reconciliations
- Inventory Management and reconciliations
- Processing of delivery notes onto ACCPAC/ SAGE
Education
MBA - Leadership & Management Strategy
ZCAS University
01.2024
ACCA -
Self-Study
01.2017
CAT Certificate -
ZAMIM
01.2008
Senior Secondary Certificate -
Masala Secondary School
01.2005
Junior Secondary Certificate -
Ndola Modern High School
01.2002
Primary School Certificate -
Ndeke Basic School
01.2000
Skills
- Supervisory skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Integrity and honesty
- Communication skills
- Analytical skills
- Computer proficiency
Languages
- Bemba
- English
Personal Information
Marital Status: Married
Contact
0967779848, Chansa.millan@gmail.com, chansa@atszambia.com
Timeline
Finance Manager
ATS Agrochemicals Ltd
01.2020 - Current
Senior Accountant
ATS Agrochemicals Ltd
11.2015 - 12.2020
Accountant
ATS Agrochemicals Ltd
07.2013 - 10.2015
Assistant Accountant
ATS Agrochemicals Ltd
10.2010 - 06.2013
MBA - Leadership & Management Strategy
ZCAS University
ACCA -
Self-Study
CAT Certificate -
ZAMIM
Senior Secondary Certificate -
Masala Secondary School
Junior Secondary Certificate -
Ndola Modern High School
Primary School Certificate -
Ndeke Basic School
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