Local Government Service Commission-Nsama Town Council
04.2022 - Current
Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
Verified compliance of financial policies and accounting procedures against federal regulations.
Assisted with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new department employees.
Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data.
Established and checked coding procedures, monitored reports and updated internal files.
Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
Evaluated and negotiated contracts to procure favorable financial terms.
Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve accuracy of financial reporting.
Designed and maintained financial models to identify and measure risks.
Deputy Director of Finance
Local Government Service Commission
02.2016 - 05.2017
Communicated with staff, vendors and contractors regarding invoices and payment status to facilitate accounts payable and accounts receivable procedures.
Hired, trained and evaluated accounting staff to support department growth and achieve goals.
Participated in and developed staff training programs to minimize staff turnover and maintain high morale.
Conducted department meetings to communicate developments and implement process improvement activities.
Supported operational efforts and budgetary needs by taking initiative to recommend and manage costs and revenue enhancement.
Liaised with CFO to communicate accounting activities and establish metrics for operating decisions.
Supervised day-to-day activities of accounting staff and delegated tasks to increase productivity and office efficiency.
Coordinated and cooperated with internal and external audits and implemented agreed upon recommendations.
Prepared financial statements, accruals and journal entries and maintained reconciliations to summarize current and projected figures of company financial position.
Internal Auditor
Local Government Service Commission
08.2013 - 12.2013
Performed internal audits of financial and departmental operations, developing risk assessments and conducting process walkthroughs for compliance with documented processes.
Prepared audit programs and documentation in alignment with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).
Documented recommendations to improve internal controls.
Reviewed financial statements for adherence to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and corporate regulations.
Prepared and distributed risk and audit reports to appropriate personnel.
Produced audit reports.
Explained risk and compliance concepts to managers and executives.
Identified and reported audit issues.
Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.
Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings.
Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
Education
Associate of Arts - Accounting And Finance
CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS-CIMA
UNITED KINGDOM
08-2025
MBA - Business Administration
UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA-GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
LUSAKA
05-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance
THE COPPERBELT UNIVERSITY
Kitwe, Zambia
11-2019
Associate of Arts - ACCCOUNTANCY AND FINANCE
ZAMBIA INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
LUSAKA
12-2003
High School Diploma -
ST CHARLES LUANGA MINOR SEMINARY
Mansa, Zambia
02-1994
No Degree -
MABUMBA PRIMARY SCHOOL
Mansa, Zambia
11-1993
Skills
Mergers and acquisitions
Investment analysis
Debt management
Internal controls
Timeline
Director of Finance
Local Government Service Commission-Nsama Town Council
04.2022 - Current
Deputy Director of Finance
Local Government Service Commission
02.2016 - 05.2017
Internal Auditor
Local Government Service Commission
08.2013 - 12.2013
Associate of Arts - Accounting And Finance
CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS-CIMA
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