Chomba Chiwanga Chileshe
Lusaka
Summary
Results-oriented accounting professional with several years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, and audit-related settings. Quick and eager learner with acute attention to detail and a consistent track record of identifying process improvements to drive quality, accuracy, and efficiency.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Accountant - Lusaka Rotaract Club
Cork Trading
Lusaka
01.2022 - Current
- Handled a community health project in Luano, Mkushi, as part of a $6 million initiative focused on malaria surveillance and data research
- (Malaria Partners & Melinda Gates Foundation)
Management Accountant
Goodfellow Finance
Lusaka
10.2021 - Current
- Reduced monthly reporting time by 20% through efficient preparation of management accounts
- Implemented a streamlined tax process, ensuring 100% accuracy and timely submissions to ZRA
- Spearheaded a general ledger review, improving overall financial accuracy
- Initiated a digitization initiative, resulting in cost savings and increased operational efficiency
- Successfully managed day-to-day operations of 31 branches, ensuring compliance with organizational standards
Assistant Accountant
Goodfellow Finance
Lusaka
09.2020 - 10.2021
- Improved efficiency of financial statement preparation by 25% through advanced accounting software
- Streamlined debt collection process, resulting in a 20% reduction in outstanding debts
- Recognized for outstanding liaison with auditors, contributing to a smooth audit process
Senior Loan Officer
Goodfellow Finance
Lusaka
12.2018 - 09.2020
- Consistently exceeded loan processing targets, processing 30% more loans than peers
- Introduced a customer education program, reducing defaults by 15%
- Played a key role in developing and implementing a training program for new loan officers
Payroll and Business Development Executive
- Managed financial aspects, ensuring efficient allocation of resources
- Oversaw data collection from Community Health Workers (CHWs), aiming to improve malaria case management and reporting accuracy
- Increased new business revenue by 15% through key business relationship development
- Implemented a customer feedback system, reducing complaint resolution time by 30%
- Ensured 100% accuracy and compliance in managing payroll operations
Education
Chartered Global Management Accountant - CGMA
10.2024
Advanced Diploma and Diploma - Management Accounting
CIMA
01.2024
Zambian Tax and Law Certificate -
Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants
01.2021
Certified in Movable Assets Based Lending -
World Bank and Bank of Zambia
01.2019
Diploma - Theology
Rhema Bible Training Center
12.2018
BSc (Hons) - Finance and Business Studies
University of Greenwich UK
08.2018
Investment Advisors and Stockbrokers Certification -
Zambia College of Pensions and Insurance
09.2018
GCSE Cambridge UK - O Level -
Mpelembe Secondary School
12.2010
Skills
- Internal Controls
- Cost accounting
- Profitability analysis
- Data Modeling
- Payroll Management
- Cash Flow Management
Hobbies and Interests
Running, Blogging, Photography, English, CIMA member, ZICA Licentiate Member, Rotaract Club of Lusaka - Treasurer (2019 - Present)
References
- Kababa, Kangwa, kababakangwa@gmail.com, +260969722679
- Danny, Sikazwe, dannysikazwe@gmail.com, +260969341054
Timeline
Project Accountant - Lusaka Rotaract Club
Cork Trading
01.2022 - Current
Management Accountant
Goodfellow Finance
10.2021 - Current
Assistant Accountant
Goodfellow Finance
09.2020 - 10.2021
Senior Loan Officer
Goodfellow Finance
12.2018 - 09.2020
Payroll and Business Development Executive
Chartered Global Management Accountant - CGMA
Advanced Diploma and Diploma - Management Accounting
CIMA
Zambian Tax and Law Certificate -
Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants
Certified in Movable Assets Based Lending -
World Bank and Bank of Zambia
Diploma - Theology
Rhema Bible Training Center
BSc (Hons) - Finance and Business Studies
University of Greenwich UK
Investment Advisors and Stockbrokers Certification -
Zambia College of Pensions and Insurance
GCSE Cambridge UK - O Level -
Mpelembe Secondary School
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