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ENITA NAWA MACHICHI

ENITA NAWA MACHICHI

Business Finance consultant
Lusaka

Summary

Transformational Business Development Manager with a strong track record of driving growth, forging strategic partnerships, and leading high-performing teams in diverse markets. Proven expertise in market analysis, business planning, stakeholder engagement, project management, and process improvement, with a passion for delivering innovative solutions that drive growth, efficiency, and sustainability.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Development Provincial Coordinator

Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission
10.2023 - Current

Results-driven professional with expertise in driving business growth, managing loan portfolios, and leading cross-functional teams. Proven strategic thinker with excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills.

Key Achievements:
- Strategic Partnerships: Managed stakeholder relationships with Ministry Provincial heads, traditional leaders, financial service providers, business development service providers, and clients, driving business growth through collaborative efforts.
- Project Management: Implemented projects, ensuring timely completion, monitoring progress, and adapting to changing priorities.
- Business Growth: Identified new business opportunities, developed strategic plans, and executed growth strategies to drive business expansion.
- Loan Portfolio Management: Successfully managed loan portfolios, achieving a 65% performance improvement, a 35% improvement in debt recovery rates, and maintaining a 90% portfolio performance within a year.
- Leadership and Collaboration: Collaborated with department heads to develop strategic plans, enhance team productivity, and ensure effective communication, fostering a culture of innovation and resilience.

Finance and Administration Manager

Cilantro Restaurant and Catering Services
06.2022 - 10.2023
  • Results-driven professional with expertise in finance, administration, operations management, sales, and marketing.

    Key Achievements:
    - Operational Efficiency: Drove operational efficiency through continuous process improvement initiatives, ensuring streamlined administrative operations.
    - Financial Management: Oversaw accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely processing, accurate record-keeping, and optimal financial performance.
    - Compliance and Risk Management: Ensured adherence to legal, regulatory, and organizational requirements, mitigating risks and maintaining organizational standards.
    - Leadership and Team Management: Supervised administrative staff, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations to foster a high-performing team.
    - Strategic Growth and Sales: Developed and implemented sales and marketing strategies, driving revenue growth, expanding customer base, and enhancing brand visibility through strategic planning, budgeting, and financial reporting.

Branch Administrator

Indo Zambia Bank
12.2016 - 06.2022
  • Detail-oriented professional with expertise in banking operations, administrative support, and customer service.

    Key Achievements:
    - Banking Operations: Processed customer transactions, managed cheque truncation and clearing, and performed routine banking tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
    - Administrative Support: Provided administrative assistance, maintained accurate records, and ensured compliance with banking regulations.
    - Customer Service: Responded to customer inquiries, resolved issues, and provided timely support to ensure customer satisfaction.
    - Data Management: Prepared and processed financial documents and reports with high accuracy, maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
    - Operational Efficiency: Assisted in implementing internal procedures, validated data accuracy, and contributed to improving administrative efficiency in banking operations.

Accountant

AVI Limited
11.2015 - 12.2016
  • Results-driven accounting professional with expertise in financial management, compliance, and financial reporting.

    Key Achievements:
    - Financial Management: Reconciled accounts, managed journal entries, and maintained accurate financial records to ensure financial integrity.
    - Compliance and Reporting: Ensured statutory compliance, prepared and submitted reports (NAPSA, VAT, PAYE), and supported internal and external audits.
    - Accounts Payable and Receivable Management: Effectively managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payments, collections, and accurate record-keeping.
    - Asset and Payroll Management: Maintained fixed asset records, managed petty cash, and processed payroll to ensure accurate and timely payments.
    - Financial Analysis and Planning: Provided financial insights and recommendations to support business growth, improve financial performance, and optimize resource allocation.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma - Risk Management

ZAMBIA INSTITUTE OF BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
03.2022

Professional Diploma - Banking and Financial Services

ZAMBIA INSTITUTE OF BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
03.2022

Master of Business Administration - Finance

UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA (UNZA)
05.2021

Bachelor of Library and Information Science - Public Administration

UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA (UNZA)
12.2015

Certificate - Business Accounting - CIMA

ZCAS UNIVERSITY
07.2011

O'Level School Certificate - O Level

THORNHILL SCHOOL
12.2009

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Budgeting
  • Teamwork
  • Time Management
  • Communication
  • Business analysis
  • Risk management
  • Leadership
  • Sales
  • Marketing

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Bemba
Upper intermediate (B2)
Nyanja
Upper intermediate (B2)
Swedish
Beginner (A1)
Swahili
Upper intermediate (B2)
Dutch
Beginner (A1)

References

Available on request

Contacts

+260 975 600 886, +260 965 600 886, enitanawa@hotmail.com

Affiliations

  • Zambia Monitoring and Evaluation Association
  • Girl Guide Association of Zambia
  • Western Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Certification

  • Credit Management - practices and compliance(2023)
  • Master life coaching (2022)
  • Budgeting and forecasting (2016)
  • Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (2015)

Interests

Research

Writing

Business Coaching

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 6 staff members.
  • Collaborated with team of 60 in the development of the Sikongo Rice Project.
  • Collaborated with team of 25 in the development of the Senanga Aquaculture Project.
  • Achieved 65% loan portfolio improvement through effective strategy and implementation.
  • Achieved 90% loan portfolio performance by introducing Bulk email and SMS notifications for client notification tasks.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop client tracking spreadsheets.

Timeline

Business Development Provincial Coordinator

Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission
10.2023 - Current

Finance and Administration Manager

Cilantro Restaurant and Catering Services
06.2022 - 10.2023

Branch Administrator

Indo Zambia Bank
12.2016 - 06.2022

Accountant

AVI Limited
11.2015 - 12.2016

Post Graduate Diploma - Risk Management

ZAMBIA INSTITUTE OF BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES

Professional Diploma - Banking and Financial Services

ZAMBIA INSTITUTE OF BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES

Master of Business Administration - Finance

UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA (UNZA)

Bachelor of Library and Information Science - Public Administration

UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA (UNZA)

Certificate - Business Accounting - CIMA

ZCAS UNIVERSITY

O'Level School Certificate - O Level

THORNHILL SCHOOL

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Software

Microsoft Office Suite: - Excel - Word - PowerPoint - Outlook

Customer Relationship Management (CRM): - Salesforce - HubSpot - Zoho CRM

Banking and Financial Systems: - Banking software (eg, Finacle, FlexCube) - Online banking platforms - Payment processing systems (eg, PayPal, Stripe)

Accounting and Financial Management: - QuickBooks - SAP -

Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
ENITA NAWA MACHICHIBusiness Finance consultant