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Education
Skills
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Dennis Katota

Kitwe

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

Inventory ManagerAccountantManagement AccountantFinance AnalystCost Accountant

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkSeasonal WorkConsultingVolunteerGig Work

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Kitwe, ZMSolwezi, 06
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

ZK60000/yr - ZK300000/yr

Important To Me

Flexible work hoursCareer advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsTeam Building / Company RetreatsStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingWork from home option

Summary

Versatile accounting professional with several years of experience and proficiencies in account management and reporting. Well-versed in updating and standardizing controls and streamlining procedures to increase productivity and reduce errors in accounting files. Offers advanced abilities with quickbooks pro and microsoft office.

Overview

15
years of professional experience
8
Certification

Work History

Andaxin International Logistics Zambia Ltd
Kitwe

Assistant Accounts Manager
09.2025 - Current

Job overview

  • Oversaw VAT and PAYE compliance, achieving 100% on-time statutory submissions and eliminating penalties.
  • Advised senior management on tax compliance and regulatory changes, reducing risk exposure.
  • Designed and implemented integrated financial statements (P&L, Cash Flow, Balance Sheet) with instant reconciliation, reducing audit preparation time by 30%.
  • Developed financial documentation and dashboards, enhancing management decision-making efficiency.

Huachin Mining Company Ltd
Copperbelt

Cost Accountant
01.2023 - 09.2025

Job overview

  • Managed mining cost structures and reconciliations, identifying inefficiencies that led to 12% reduction in operational costs.
  • Prepared monthly variance analyses and cost allocation reports for heavy equipment and consumables to support financial decision-making.
  • Implemented risk management controls, resulting in 20% improvement in compliance audit scores.

FQM O Roads Division

Warehouse Supervisor
01.2013 - 12.2023

Job overview

  • Oversaw warehouse operations and managed budget of ZMW 10 million, ensuring financial accountability.
  • Introduced inventory controls that reduced stock variances by 22%.
  • Maintained compliance with internal controls to achieve consistent audit clearance.

Kansanshi Mine PLC Canteen

Cost & Materials Controller
01.2011 - 12.2013

Job overview

  • Controlled material costs and prepared reconciliations, achieving 15% reduction in wastage.
  • Supported financial reporting for canteen operations serving 1,000+ employees daily.
  • Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
  • Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
  • Managed payroll data entry and processing for [Number] employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.

Education

Atlantic College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
USA

MBA from Finance, Audit & Supply Chain Management
12-2025

Cambridge International College
United Kingdom

BBA from Accounting And Finance
11-2015

Skills

  • Financial analysis
  • Cost management
  • Risk assessment
  • Tax planning
  • Multitasking
  • Project planning
  • Cultural awareness
  • Leadership
  • Budget forecasting
  • Audit preparation
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Data management
  • Analytical and critical thinking

Affiliations

  • Zambia Institute Of Chartered Accountants (ZICA)

Certification

  • Lead Auditor Certification (27001:2022) - Mastermind Institute
  • National Accounting Technician (2011) - ZICA
  • Forensic and Fraud Investigations (2024) - La Plague Meta Verse Zambia Indirect Taxes (2025) - ZRA
  • Certified Supply Chain Project Management ( 2025) - La Plague Meta Verse
  • ZRA Tax Appreciation Course (2024) - ZRA
  • Project Risk Management (2024) - In - Service Training and Education
  • Six Sigma Black Belt (2025) - LinkedIn Training
  • Lean Inventory Management (2025) - LinkedIn Training

Timeline

Assistant Accounts Manager

Andaxin International Logistics Zambia Ltd
09.2025 - Current

Cost Accountant

Huachin Mining Company Ltd
01.2023 - 09.2025

Warehouse Supervisor

FQM O Roads Division
01.2013 - 12.2023

Cost & Materials Controller

Kansanshi Mine PLC Canteen
01.2011 - 12.2013

Atlantic College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

MBA from Finance, Audit & Supply Chain Management

Cambridge International College

BBA from Accounting And Finance
Dennis Katota