Francis Nsenje
Chartered Accountant
Lusaka
Summary
Dynamic finance professional with extensive experience at the Ministry of Health specialized in grant management and donor funds, excelling in budget forecasting and financial management. Proven track record in mentoring teams and enhancing internal controls, leading to improved compliance and reporting accuracy. Skilled in Microsoft Dynamics, I drive financial performance through strategic analysis and effective training initiatives.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
Ministry of Health
07.2021 - 09.2024
- Assisted in budget preparation by gathering and analyzing financial data for 60 grant aided health institutions.
- Consolidated quarterly financial reporting processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness for 60 grant aided institutions.
- Learning, setting up and training staff involved on the project to utilize microsoft Dynamics (Navision) software for processing and tracking expenses in the institutions.
- Ensuring compliance with financial regulations by conducting regular audits and assessments of fiscal practices.
- Computed variance analysis efforts to identify if expenditure was within budgets or why funds where not spent.
- Mentored finance staff in the 60 health institutions, fostering skills development in budgeting and financial analysis techniques using microsoft dynamics.
- Developed and implemented budget tracking systems to enhance financial reporting accuracy.
- Created detailed reports for senior management and grant owners, presenting insights on financial performance and trends for the project.
- Spearheaded training sessions on financial management tools (Navision), enhancing team proficiency in budgeting software.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Coordination and collaboration of work between, the funders, Ministry of Health and other institution affected by the grant
- Preparing and coordinating for both internal and external audits ensuring all the 60 institutions were ready for the reviews.
Finance Specialist
Ministry of Health
10.2016 - 06.2021
- Analyzed financial data to support budget planning and resource allocation.
- Prepared and submitted responses to requests and requirements of auditors, regulators and funders.
- Reviewed and submitted consolidated financial documentation and reports to support financial reporting and objectives.
- Coordinated audits and ensured compliance with financial regulations and policies.
- Designed reporting templates to enhance clarity of financial communications across departments.
- Prepared payroll and submitted and paid statutory returns to government institutions.
- Monitored budget and expense trends, compiling reports for government and the funders leadership to inform decision-making.
- Executed financial assurance audits and implemented new control points and metrics to enhance compliance on the project.
Senior Auditor
Office Of The Auditor General - Zambia
01.2013 - 10.2016
- Led audit planning and execution for comprehensive financial assessments.
- Evaluated internal control systems, recommending enhancements to mitigate risks.
- Prepared detailed audit reports highlighting key findings and recommendations.
- Conducted training sessions on auditing standards and regulatory requirements.
- Enhanced audit efficiency by implementing risk-based audit strategies and streamlining processes.
- Evaluated the accuracy of financial reporting systems, identifying areas for improvement and recommending corrective actions.
- Managed multiple concurrent audits, effectively prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings.
- Developed risk assessment strategies to enhance audit effectiveness.
- Mentored junior auditors, fostering professional growth and development.
- Streamlined audit processes, improving efficiency and accuracy of findings.
Senior Lecturer
Zambia Centre for Accountancy Studies (ZCAS)
01.2008 - 12.2012
- Developed and delivered engaging curriculum for undergraduate and graduate professional courses.
- Mentored junior faculty in instructional techniques and course material development in audit and financial reporting.
- Collaborated with academic departments to align program goals with institutional objectives of improving pass rates in Auditing and financial reporting.
- Evaluated course delivery effectiveness through feedback analysis and continuous improvement processes like focused tests and assignments.
- Coordinated the ACCA and ZICA department curriculum to create well-rounded program that satisfied predetermined requirements.
- Improved student retention rates by identifying at-risk individuals early on and implementing targeted intervention strategies.
- Established partnerships with industry professionals to enhance curriculum relevance and student opportunities.
- Engaged in continuous professional development through attending workshops, webinars, and conferences to stay current with industry trends and best practices in higher education.
- Designed course materials such as syllabi, lecture notes, assignments aligned with both programmatic outcomes as well as course-specific objectives.
- Implemented innovative assessment methods to enhance student learning outcomes.
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Lancaster University
Lancaster, United Kingdom06-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance
Zambia Centre For Accountancy Studies
Lusaka, Zambia01-2008
Skills
- Budget forecasting
- Financial budgeting
- Financial management
- Internal controls and reporting systems
- Internal controls
- Project finance
- Mentoring and training
- Consolidation accounting
- Financial audits
- Financial analysis and reporting
- Use of EPR (Microsoft Dynamics)
Timeline
Finance Manager
Ministry of Health
07.2021 - 09.2024
Finance Specialist
Ministry of Health
10.2016 - 06.2021
Senior Auditor
Office Of The Auditor General - Zambia
01.2013 - 10.2016
Senior Lecturer
Zambia Centre for Accountancy Studies (ZCAS)
01.2008 - 12.2012
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Lancaster University
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance
Zambia Centre For Accountancy Studies