COMFORT MWAPE KABALA
Lusaka
Summary
Results-oriented finance and project accounting professional with 15+ years of experience managing donor-funded projects, financial reporting, budgeting, statutory compliance, payroll, audits, and internal controls. Proficient in Sage Evolution, Microsoft Dynamics, Accpac, Pastel, and Microsoft Excel. Strong background in stakeholder reporting, process improvement, and team leadership. Currently completing a BSc in Economics & Finance at UNILUS.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Project Accountant
Planned Parenthood Association of Zambia
2018.10 - 2026.06
- Manage financial reporting for donor-funded projects.
- Prepare vouchers, reconciliations, budgets, forecasts and variance analyses.
- Ensure statutory compliance and timely month-end reporting.
- Support project managers with budgeting and resource allocation.
- Improve financial systems and reporting efficiency.
Accountant / Administration Officer
Nash Explosives
2019.11 - 2020.06
- Managed budgets, financial reporting, statutory returns and cost controls.
Senior Accountant
Folotiya & Chiunya Legal Practitioners
2016.10 - 2018.02
- Managed full accounting cycle, payroll and management accounts.
- Led external audits and implemented accounting software.
- Prepared reconciliations and advised management on financial performance.
Accountant
Laurence Paul Investments
2012.12 - 2015.02
- Prepared financial statements, forecasts, reconciliations and audits; managed statutory obligations.
Accountant; Accounts & Administration Officer; Accounts Clerk
M&E Engineering; Simbrofa Investments; RECO Engineering
2009.04 - 2012.10
- Managed payroll, cashbooks, reconciliations, tax compliance and financial records.
Education
BSc - Economics & Finance
University of Lusaka
2022.01 - 2026.01
Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) - undefined
ZAMIM
Skills
- Financial Management
- Project Accounting
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Donor & Stakeholder Reporting
- Cash Flow Management
- Statutory Compliance (PAYE, VAT, NAPSA, Income Tax)
- Payroll
- Audit & Internal Controls
- Financial Analysis
- Sage Evolution
- Microsoft Dynamics
- Accpac
- Pastel
- Excel
Certification
- FIA; ACCA Level 2 (in progress)
- Certificate in Diplomatic Practice, Protocol & Public Relations
- Certificate in the Art of Accessing Donor Funds
References
Available upon request.
Accomplishments
- Charter President, Lions Club of Waterfalls.
- Led tax compliance and audit initiatives.
- Improved financial controls, reporting transparency and cost management.
- Experienced in fundraising, stakeholder engagement and team supervision.
Timeline
BSc - Economics & Finance
University of Lusaka
2022.01 - 2026.01
Accountant / Administration Officer
Nash Explosives
2019.11 - 2020.06
Project Accountant
Planned Parenthood Association of Zambia
2018.10 - 2026.06
Senior Accountant
Folotiya & Chiunya Legal Practitioners
2016.10 - 2018.02
Accountant
Laurence Paul Investments
2012.12 - 2015.02
Accountant; Accounts & Administration Officer; Accounts Clerk
M&E Engineering; Simbrofa Investments; RECO Engineering
2009.04 - 2012.10
Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) - undefined
ZAMIM