Fredrick Mulenga
Ndola
Summary
Chartered Accountant with over 15 years of progressive experience in finance, holding various leadership roles. Highly innovative, trustworthy, and committed to upholding professional integrity. Skilled in setting priorities, meeting strict deadlines, and preparing clear, data-driven reports. A fast learner who adapts quickly to changing environments and collaborates effectively with diverse teams.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
Northrise University
02.2012 - Current
- Administering and supervising financial operations, ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory policies, IFRS, IAS and GAAP standards, including monthly preparation of financial reports for senior management and quarterly reports for the board's finance committee and other stakeholders.
- Developing and monitoring comprehensive budgets, performing variance analysis for corrective action, including long-term financial plans and cash flow forecasts.
- Streamlining financial systems to enhance risk management and accuracy in financial reporting
- Collaborating with various stakeholders such as auditors, statutory bodies, partners and departmental heads to maintain accountability and optimize resource use.
- Overseeing payroll administration, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations, timely filing of all returns and payment of taxes.
- Managing construction projects and grant funds, donor-restricted resources, ensuring compliance with donor conditions and providing transparent reports to international stakeholders.
- Optimizing resource utilization through effective financial planning and risk management systems. Establishing banking relationships for various dealings, including forex dealings and managing investments deposited with financial institutions.
Grants Accountant
World Vision International
05.2008 - 01.2012
- Led the preparation of annual project budgets in line with the detailed implementation plans and annual operational goals, including monthly reviews with project implementers to identify material under/over expenditure for corrective action.
- Preparing comprehensive monthly field financial reports, Balance sheet and income statement.
- Managed Grant and program funds, ensuring strict compliance with donor grant guidelines and regulations as well as World Vision financial policies. Prepared cash flow forecasts, and submitted monthly funding requests to the National office.
- Managed supplier payments, posted transactions to the General Ledger, and performed monthly balance sheet accounts reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial statements and other reports.
- Collaborated with government partners, donors, and internal stakeholders, providing financial insights and updates on project implementation.
- Supported internal and external audit processes by providing necessary documentation and ensuring adherence to financial best practices.
- Safeguarded program assets, maintained an up-to-date fixed asset listing, and strengthened internal control systems.
- Managed payroll processing and ensuring compliance with local tax regulations by timely submitting statutory returns and payments for, Pension scheme contributions, Pay as you earn taxes, and withholding taxes.
- Provided financial training and technical support to project staff, enhancing financial literacy and compliance. Assisted the Program Manager with financial decision-making and other assigned duties.
Accounts Assistant - Temporal
Afrox Zambia Limited.
05.2007 - 10.2007
- Performed reconciliations for a key mining sector customer account, the primary objective of the engagement, while also assisting the receivables accountant with additional receivables reconciliations.
- Supported monthly stock counts for accurate inventory management.
Field Cashier
Kafubu Water and Sanitation Company Ltd
08.2005 - 07.2006
- Managed the collection of outstanding debts through field visits, ensuring prompt and effective payment recovery.
- Negotiated payment terms with clients and offering solutions to address overdue balances as well as providing up-to-date information on their account balances
- Responded to client queries promptly, directing them to the relevant customer service desk when necessary.
Accounts Assistant
Spencon & Polyphase Limited
01.2002 - 12.2002
- Oversaw payroll processing and the associated statutory obligations, both return submissions and payments for Pension contributions and pay as you earn tax.
- Managed daily banking activities, petty cash management bank reconciliations.
- Handled supplier payments and performed creditors' ledger and reconciliations.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
University of Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia.05-2025
ACCA - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
ACCA
Glasgow, United Kingdom 07-2021
NATECH - National Accounting Technician
ZICA
Lusaka, Zambia 06-2003
School Certificate -
Chililabombwe Secondary School
Chililabombwe11-1996
Skills
Highly innovative, strong analytical & problem-solving abilities,
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Skilled in the use of ERP 365 Business Central, QuickBooks, and Sun Systems
Hobbies
- Playing musical instruments
- Jogging
Affiliations
- Associate member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), UK
- Licentiate member of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA)
Accomplishments
Northrise University
- Played a key role in the successful implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (ERP system) as part of the project team, enhancing financial operations and reporting.
- Collaborated with the IT development team to provide key financial insights for the university's in-house student management system. Played a pivotal role in the successful completion of the first phase of the online tuition fee payments project, enhancing financial efficiency and digital transformation
- Redesigned the chart of accounts, leading to streamlined financial processes, increased efficiency, and improved reporting accuracy.
World Vision
- Established and independently managed the Accounts Office for the Luampa Area Development Program (Kaoma, Western Zambia), ensuring seamless financial operations until the successful handover to a successor.
Additional Information
- Serving as Vice Treasurer on the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) Board in a voluntary capacity,
- Serving as Treasurer on the Beyond Ourselves Board in a voluntary capacity
References
1. Mr. Humphrey Mukutuma
Finance Director
World Vision International
South Sudan
Humphrey_mukutuma@wvi.org
+211 924 152446
WhatsApp: +260 977 843288
2. Mrs. Jessie Mwewa ACCA
Lecturer, Business School
Northrise University,
Ndola, Zambia .
jessiemwewa@gmail.com
+260 973 230485
3.Pastor Isaiah Chishiba
Pentecostal Assemblies of God,
Ndola, Zambia
+260 967 756154
Timeline
Finance Manager
Northrise University
02.2012 - Current
Grants Accountant
World Vision International
05.2008 - 01.2012
Accounts Assistant - Temporal
Afrox Zambia Limited.
05.2007 - 10.2007
Field Cashier
Kafubu Water and Sanitation Company Ltd
08.2005 - 07.2006
Accounts Assistant
Spencon & Polyphase Limited
01.2002 - 12.2002
MBA - Business Administration
University of Zambia
ACCA - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
ACCA
NATECH - National Accounting Technician
ZICA
School Certificate -
Chililabombwe Secondary School
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