CHOMBA KIZITO
Lusaka
Summary
Dynamic business leader with a proven track record at Keyzdom Enterprise Limited, driving revenue growth through strategic market analysis and effective supplier negotiations. Expert in financial reporting and budgeting, complemented by strong problem-solving skills. Successfully scaled operations and enhanced customer satisfaction, fostering long-term relationships and repeat business.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder & Business Manager
Keyzdom Enterprise Limited
Lusaka
01.2021 - Current
- Founded and scaled a retail and distribution company specializing in electronics (phones, laptops, and computer accessories).
- Developed and implemented business strategy, driving consistent revenue growth and expanding customer base.
- Oversaw cash flow, budgeting, and financial controls, ensuring compliance and profitability.
- Built and maintains supplier relationships locally and internationally, successfully negotiating favourable terms and prices.
- Led product pricing strategies that balance competitiveness with profitability.
- Conducts market analysis to evaluate product performance and customer trends.
- Reviews profitability per product line, discontinuing underperforming items and reallocating resources.
- Established and reviews the BCG Matrix to identify which products required more working capital and growth focus.
- Applied problem-solving skills and emotional intelligence to resolve customer and staff conflicts effectively.
- Designed and executes marketing campaigns (digital ads and product promotions) targeted to the appropriate audience, boosting sales conversion.
- Preparing management reports to aid the business in tracking goals and decision making.
- Managing the Payables and Receivables cycle.
Co-Founder & Operations Manager
Gizmos Electronics
Lusaka
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Co-founded and managed operations of an electronics retail company.
- Directed sales and marketing strategies, resulting in significant customer base growth.
- Supervised staff performance, motivated the team, and set clear sales targets.
- Oversaw financial records, budgeting, and risk assessment for sustainable business growth.
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure favourable pricing and payment terms.
- Developed and implemented product pricing models that optimized margins while remaining market competitive.
- Carried out investment appraisals using payback period analysis to assess capital expenditure decisions.
- Contributed to marketing strategy development and mix, ensuring campaigns aligned with business goals.
- Oversaw supply chain and logistics, ensuring timely product availability and strong vendor confidence.
- Analyzing of financial payback and strategic fit of projects and provided independent and objective assessment for further evaluation.
- Involved in client relationship management as well as advising.
- Handling of the company's finances and keeping of proper financial records.
- Processed and reviewed incoming and outgoing invoices.
Partner & Operations Manager
Mobile Express
Lusaka
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Managed day-to-day operations of a phone retail partnership, including supervising the sales team.
- Established and tracked performance targets, ensuring sales goals were consistently achieved.
- Introduced staff motivation and performance improvement systems.
- Oversaw cash flow, budgeting, inventory, and compliance processes.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential threats to operations.
- Strengthened customer satisfaction and trust, contributing to repeat business and referrals.
- Negotiated supplier contracts and managed product pricing strategies, ensuring both affordability for customers and profitability for the business.
- Debtors and Creditor's Account management.
- Marketing and Advertising.
- Inventories Management.
Education
Bachelor of Accountancy -
University of Lusaka
Lusaka,Zambia04-2024
ACCA Fundamental Level - Taxation, Professional Ethics, Business & Company Law
University Of Lusaka
Lusaka,Zambia04-2014
ACCA Diploma in accountancy -
ZAMIM (ATC)
Chingola01.2012
Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate -
St. Paul's Secondary School
Kabwe01.2006
Skills
- Financial Reporting & Reconciliation
- Invoice Processing & General Ledger Management
- Microsoft Office (Advanced Excel, Financial Modeling)
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Microsoft Suit
- Microsoft Outlook
- Sage Pastel
- Comfar III Expert Software
- Business strategy
- Revenue growth
- Supplier negotiation
- Market analysis
- Financial controls
- Customer relationship management
- Sales forecasting
- Inventory management
- Digital marketing
- Project management
- Team leadership
- Performance assessment
- Problem solving
- Product roadmaps
- Negotiation
- Complex Problem-solving
- Competitive analysis
- Effective communicator and public speaker
Affiliations
- UK's Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA), Student Member
- Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA), Registered Member
Certification
- Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA), Corporate Finance Institution (CFI), Ongoing
- Business Intelligence and Data Analytics, Corporate Finance Institution (CFI), Ongoing
- Post-Graduate Certificate in Risk Management, Zambia Institute of Banking & Financial Services (ZIBFS), Ongoing
References
- Dr. Matthews C Hara, University of Lusaka Lecturer, haramatthewc@gmail.com, 0977799144
- Mr. Musukwa Malachi, Financial Controller at Keyzdom Enterprise Ltd, musukwa.malachi@gmail.com, +260978432464
- Mr. Muluti Mundale, Bilepress Electronics Limited Company Director, 0978-502371
Personal Information
Nationality: Zambian
Timeline
Founder & Business Manager
Keyzdom Enterprise Limited
01.2021 - Current
Co-Founder & Operations Manager
Gizmos Electronics
01.2017 - 01.2021
Partner & Operations Manager
Mobile Express
01.2014 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Accountancy -
University of Lusaka
ACCA Fundamental Level - Taxation, Professional Ethics, Business & Company Law
University Of Lusaka
ACCA Diploma in accountancy -
ZAMIM (ATC)
Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate -
St. Paul's Secondary School