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Danny Haketa

Danny Haketa

March, LUSAKA

Summary

It has since made me more experienced in working with different NGOs, stakeholders, partners, and beneficiaries with different expectations, interests and values derived from different project contexts, expectations and donor emphasis. I have further learnt and have been motivated to understand the different contexts within which project planning, Management and implementation . I have good analytical, decision making and time management skills, along with strong look through skills and have suitable Financing experience in areas of developing evaluation frameworks.I have excellent problem-solving skills and result oriented. I have excellent proven multi-tasking skills. High level of computer literacy with expertise in analysing data using a wide range of statistical package software .

A versatile and results-oriented professional who specializes in any Accounting and Business Computer literate in Pastel Accounting,Window software, MS Office and Internet Surfing. Conversant with most Point of Sale software. Familiar with all aspects of business management Enjoys being part of a successful and productive team and thrives in highly pressurized and challenging working environments. Able to work under minimum supervision Currently looking for a new and challenging position within the corporate sector, one which will make best use of existing skills and experience acquired in Governement or Non-Governmental organizations while enabling further personal and professional development.To advance my career in a leading Public or Private organization. I have kin interest in Accountancy I have great self-awareness, self-confident, and self-control; commitment and integrity; the ability to communicate and influence decision making, to initiate and accept change. To grow in my area profession career in applied accounting.Ten (10) years experiences in managing Finances and strategical financial Reporting experiences as an Accountant ,Finance officer and Internal Auditor I have a clear, logical mind with a practical approach to problem solving and a drive to see things through to completion. I have a great eye to detail. I am eager and always willing to learn, I enjoy overcoming challenges, and I have a genuine interest in delivering the best of my ability. I am hardworking, responsible reliable, with a sober character and outlook to life, team player, able to work under very minimum supervision, work under pressure, meet deadlines, goal and results oriented, flexible, and self-motivated. I also have good interpersonal and communication skills across various cultural and society settings. I have experience in working with different people in areas of Finance/ Accounts departments

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

INTERNAL AUDITOR

ZAMBIA ARMY
09.2017 - Current
  • Objectively review an organization's business processes - Evaluate the efficacy of risk management procedures that are currently in place - Protect against fraud and theft of the organization's assets - To maintain timely preparation and submission of Internal Audit report findings for efficient decision making to ministry of Defence - To undertake timely implementation of Audit Work Plans and programmes in order to ensure adherence to audit controls(imprest clearance) - To develop the Internal Audit charter of the organisation in line with the international standards
  • To provide to the Board of Directors and Senior Management an opinion on the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the internal controls in Zambia Army - To develop and implement internal audit programs for Zambia Army - To prepare and keep reviewing the standard audit procedures manual for guiding Internal Audit staff in the conduct of audit assignments
  • To prepare the Annual audit plan, involving the assignment of risk factors to auditable units and then prepare a risk matrix that will rank risks according to security, with the aim to prioritise audit assignments for the auditable units in the audit plan
  • To determine the audit strategy of the Authority after obtaining more knowledge about the auditable units of the organisation and understanding their systems and risk profiles, determining the audit strategy or other audit strategies that may be deemed necessary
  • To discuss audit findings and recommendations with Directors and line Managers
  • Later report significant issues to Senior Management and Board of Directors
  • To send out audit reports to the respective Heads of Departments after review process and obtain responses to audit findings
  • Follow up of audit recommendations after a prescribed period has lapsed to verify whether the recommendations have been implemented
  • To review draft audit reports and audit working papers prepared by Audit Staff after completion of Audit field work
  • To asse recommendations made to remedy any problems identified in the audit findings
  • To prepare and submit monthly audit reports that describe the activities of a department on a particular month in a timely and efficient manner for efficient decision making
  • To prepare the quarterly report for each unit and a Board paper for presentation to the Board of Directors
  • To ensure that Internal Audit as a Department is involved in the annual inventory count by observing the stock count procedures before, during and after the stock count
  • To carry out assignments of an investigative nature when called upon and provide advice on the management of risk, in collaboration with Legal Counsel whenever necessary
  • To prepare financial requirements and annual budget for the Unit
  • To undertake any other duties assigned to the officer which are job related - Ensure that the organization is complying with relevant laws and statutes - Make recommendations on how to improve internal controls and governance processes

ACCOUNTANT

08.2016 - 08.2017
  • Supports with the development of the mission's (MINUSCA) annual budget development programme, providing supervision and coordination with respect to the establishment of major resourcing priorities, prepare cost estimates and budget proposals, in terms of mission's(MINUSCA) resourcing requirements such as staff and non-staff requirements, including programmatic aspects; review, analyse and revise data with respect to the finalisation of the budget proposals as well as Results Based Budgeting inputs;
  • Plans and oversees the preparation, review and finalization of budget performance reports in compliance with the Legislative requirements and recommendations and Controller's instructions; review and ensures valid variances between approved budgets and actual expenditures;
  • Prepares inputs to the UN's legislative processes for consideration of mission(MINUSCA) financing requirements by FOFD, Controller's Office, the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ) and the Fifth Committee of the General Assembly;
  • Administers the allotments of the mission in line with the updated policy on administration of allotments including advise, guidance and approval of redeployment/reallocation of funds in line with implementation of planned and/or prioritised activities;
  • Ensures the efficient and effective use of budgetary resources through robust monitoring of budget utilization to the approved budget and timely provision of information to Mission management for decision-making; Provides support and guidance to fund centre/programme managers on budget implementation and corrective actions where necessary;
  • Administer and monitor extra-budgetary resources, including review of agreements and cost plans, ensuring compliance with regulations and rules and established policies and procedures;
  • Plans and oversees and prepares the closing of the monthly and Year-End Accounts of the Mission ensuring full resolution of all open items, Account Receivables and Payables and Clearing Accounts; Endorses and guides the financial entries for Real Estate assets;
  • Prepares financial reports that informs and meets the need of senior management of the mission, programme and fund center managers throughout the mission, relevant external stakeholders as well as those acting on behalf of the mission at UNHQ;
  • Provides advice, financial interpretations, adaptations and corrective actions in response to audits and other queries to ensure adherence to the UN Financial Regulations and Rules, Staff Rules, Administrative Instructions, Bulletins and Circulars under the guidance of Chief of Finance and Budget Section;
  • Act as Certifying Officer under Financial Rules 105.5 or Approving Officer under Financial Rule 105.4 in adherence with the UN Regulations and Rules;
  • In the absence of Chief of Finance and Budget Section, oversee the daily operation of the Section;
  • Perform other duties as maybe assigned
  • ZAMBIA ARMY HQ FINANCE BRANCH

FINANCE OFFICER

UNITED NATIONS
01.2014 - 07.2016
  • MINUSCA(Central African Republica)ZAMBATT III( ZAMBIA ARMY CONTINGENT, Provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports
  • Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information
  • Documents financial transactions by entering account information
  • Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options
  • Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports
  • Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents
  • Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures
  • Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions
  • Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information
  • Secures financial information by completing data base backups
  • Maintains financial security by following internal controls
  • Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements
  • Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations
  • Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions
  • Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends
  • Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
  • Accomplishes the result by performing the duty
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Finca
01.2012 - 06.2012
  • Key Responsibility
  • Data collection and input
  • Market research and analysis in copperbelt province
  • Plans and conducts effective sales calls/visits with current and prospective customers
  • Provide agronomic support & advice to the customers and prospects
  • Strategically plan activities to generate demand for available products
  • Research and understand the needs of the customer, and plan sales activities to increase sales
  • Maintain a thorough agronomic and technical knowledge of products in the various segments and analyze market to understand opportunities that are available to increase sales
  • Work with customer complaints to ensure they are resolved
  • Provide after-the-sale customer service that increases customer loyalty and the % of sales from customers for Finca
  • Plan and deliver presentations to customers and potential customers that help increase sales in sales area
  • Develop, execute, and continuously improve a plan for sales area that increases customer engagement, market share, and profitability
  • Allocates and utilizes available resources to maximize return on short-term and long-term strategic plan for sales area
  • Actively contributes to analyze local market needs and suggest changes or improvements to distribution strategy and marketeer's segmentation
  • Maintain and develop relationship with the customer's Full accountabilities of money collection from the customers on time and be proactive in early money collection
  • Provide Finca with the necessary market intelligence required for the commercial success
  • Researching and reporting external opportunities
  • Understanding current and potential customers
  • Developing the marketing strategy and plan

Education

ACCA II -

ACCA ZAMBIA

School Certificate -

Canisius High School

MBA - Banking And Finance

University of Melbourne
Australia
12.2024

Associate Degree - Accountancy

AICPA
Uk
10.2024

BSc - Marketing And Finance

University Melbourne
Australia
12.2022

ACCA II -

ACCA ZAMBIA
09.2022

Awarded Certificate of success (ACCA Ethics and Professional skills module) -

ACCA ZAMBIA
07.2022

PG Diploma in Financial accounting - Financial

Edexcel
Uk
2022

ACCA ZAMBIA
12.2011

Diploma - accounting and Business

ACCA ZAMBIA
12.2011

Diploma in Accounting and Business (FIA) )maintaining financial transactions and cost accounting (ACCA) -

ACCA ZAMBIA
12.2010

Awarded Exemption in ZICA taxation -

06.2010

Certficate of attendance ZICA taxation conversion workshop -

ZCAS university
06.2010

Introductory certificate in accounting and business(FIA)Information for management and foundation -

ACCA ZAMBIA
12.2009

GCE -

2007

Skills

  • Key skills and competences
  • Excellent oral and written correspondence with an exceptional attention to detail
  • Enthusiastic self-starter who contributes well to the team, Creative thinker and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to set deadlines
  • Data analysis and interpretation, Problem analysis and priority setting
  • Proved excellent presentation and facilitation skills in professional and academic settings
  • Ability to build capacity in others
  • Attributes
  • Always willing to learn and adaptive with great eye to detail
  • Able to work as team and result oriented
  • Able to meet tight deadlines, work under minimum supervision
  • Computer skills
  • Proficient in;
  • Microsoft Power BI and SharePoint, Online Dashboard Data Analysis and Sharing
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook)
  • SPSS software, Quantitative and Qualitative daBranch lysis facility
  • STATA Quantitative data analysis software
  • Epi-Data, Data Entry Software
  • Epi - info 7, Data Entry and Analysis Application
  • Creating Data Backups & Management - Qualitative and Quantitative data
  • Language and fluency levels

Additional Information

  • Cell +26096620058 Mr Mpepo Maimbi Zambia Army HQ Finance Branch PO Box 31931
  • Cell+260979199179

Hobbies and Interests

Hobbies , Travelling, Reading and Writing.

References

REFERENCES Mr Emmanuel Matabula Zambia Army HQ Finance Branch Internal Audit Section Po Box 31931 Lusaka. Cell+260977859367

JULIE WASHBURN FINCA ZAMBIA PO BOX 50061 LUSAKA Email:jwashburn@finca.co.zm

ACCA Zambia

0211 376 751

0211 376 751

Timeline

INTERNAL AUDITOR

ZAMBIA ARMY
09.2017 - Current

ACCOUNTANT

08.2016 - 08.2017

FINANCE OFFICER

UNITED NATIONS
01.2014 - 07.2016

Finca
01.2012 - 06.2012

School Certificate -

Canisius High School

ACCA II -

ACCA ZAMBIA

Awarded Certificate of success (ACCA Ethics and Professional skills module) -

ACCA ZAMBIA

PG Diploma in Financial accounting - Financial

Edexcel

Diploma - accounting and Business

ACCA ZAMBIA

Diploma in Accounting and Business (FIA) )maintaining financial transactions and cost accounting (ACCA) -

ACCA ZAMBIA

Awarded Exemption in ZICA taxation -

Certficate of attendance ZICA taxation conversion workshop -

ZCAS university

Introductory certificate in accounting and business(FIA)Information for management and foundation -

ACCA ZAMBIA

GCE -

ACCA II -

ACCA ZAMBIA

MBA - Banking And Finance

University of Melbourne

Associate Degree - Accountancy

AICPA

BSc - Marketing And Finance

University Melbourne

ACCA ZAMBIA

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