Isa Kabaye
Lusaka,Zambia
Summary
Detail-oriented Accountant proficient in laws and procedures governing business operations, tax filings and regulatory compliance. Adept at financial management and reporting, administrative support, cultivating strong client relationships, and offering comprehensive financial solutions to individual and corporate clients. Possesses excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills to drive organizational success and deliver superior financial outcomes. Looking to leverage my expertise to contribute to a dynamic institution’s growth and profitability.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Assistant Internal Auditor
Autoworld Zambia Ltd
1 2024 - Current
- Assist in developing and preparing of audit plans to outline the activities to be undertaken
- Carry our independent assessment of the application and compliance with the established company policies, procedures and regulations
- Review and advise accordingly the adequacy and efficiency of accounting, financial, business operations and other internal control systems
- Identify risk areas and perform audits to ensure the safeguarding of company assets
- Discuss audit results with respective branch and department managers and advise on appropriate actions to improve conditions
- Achieved a reduction in audit discrepancies by supervising monthly financial reconciliations
- Maintain adequate records of audit reports and monitor/review corrective actions undertaken to rectify reported findings
- Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and inventory reconciliation processes
- Timely submission of statutory payments including, PAYE, VAT, With-holding tax and Rental tax
- Other assigned duties relating to accounting work.
Senior Operations Assistant
Zambia National Commercial Bank (ZANACO)
07.2013 - 05.2021
- Successfully managed office finance functions which include cash-flow and expense claim management, expense processing and payments
- Ensured compliance with internal and external regulatory requirements was met at all time
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors
- Reconciled suspense accounts and tracked expenses
- Ensure all material risks and key controls are identified by conducting risk assessments monthly
- Carried out snap checks on the ATMs, cash assets which include tellers and treasury, inventory, controlled stationery, suspense accounts, control accounts and security alarm systems
- Managed financial processes related to annual budgeting and cash flow forecasting
- Collaborated with internal auditors during audits, ensuring compliance is met
- Monitored and maintained office equipment and inventory supplies; order replacement supplies as needed
- Collected invoices prior to procurement of goods or services
- Prepared bank cheques for utility bills such as water and electricity
- Helped support occasional office projects as well as assist with projects related to administrative works
- Executed client instructions within SLA including account opening, loan processing, transfer of funds etc
- And confirming these to them to ensure service level agreements are met
- Scrutinizing of loan applications for eligibility before being uploaded onto the loans system for final approval by the credit department
- Managed the complaints management process including calling back clients to confirm resolution and logging in complaints in the system for tracking
- Monitored client's changing requirements and recommend strategies to ensure that the organization's products and services are fully utilized.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing workload to meet tight deadlines without sacrificing quality.
- Identified potential risks in current operations processes, proposing solutions to mitigate any negative impacts on business performance.
- Provided exceptional customer service while addressing client concerns promptly and professionally.
Accounts Assistant
Zambia National Holdings Ltd -EW Tarrys Ltd
06.2009 - 05.2012
- Generated and maintained accounting and financial records, including: reconciling bank statements and payment vouchers, preparing cheques, banking and withdrawals of cash
- Analyzed financial discrepancies and provided solutions for accurate financial records
- Completed payroll functions to facilitate accurate and prompt staff payments
- Assisted in ensuring compliance with statutory obligations such as taxation and other statutory obligations
- Completed financial reports, providing insight into performance, operations and cash flow.
Education
ACCA Professional Module (Level 3) -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
01.2023 - Current
ACCA Advanced Diploma in Accounting And Business (Level 2) - undefined
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
01.2020 - 04.2023
Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) - undefined
Zambia Centre For Accountancy Studies (ZCAS)
01.2006 - 04.2007
Cambridge GCE ‘O' Level Certificate - undefined
Rainbow High School - Botswana
01.2001 - 04.2005
Skills
Bank Reconciliation
Administrative Support
Vendor Relationship
Financial Management
Statutory Reporting
Cash Handling
Customer Service
Sage Pastel expertise
Personal Information
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Zambian
References
- Miss Cecily Chanda, Accountant, AutoWorld Ltd, 0979 111270
- Mrs Bertha Walani, Back Office Supervisor, First Alliance Bank, 0979 575956
- Kasemuka Mulonda, Customer Service Specialist, Zanaco Bank 0960 998875 or 0979 697100
Affiliations
ZICA
ACCA
Timeline
ACCA Professional Module (Level 3) -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
01.2023 - Current
ACCA Advanced Diploma in Accounting And Business (Level 2) - undefined
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
01.2020 - 04.2023
Senior Operations Assistant
Zambia National Commercial Bank (ZANACO)
07.2013 - 05.2021
Accounts Assistant
Zambia National Holdings Ltd -EW Tarrys Ltd
06.2009 - 05.2012
Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) - undefined
Zambia Centre For Accountancy Studies (ZCAS)
01.2006 - 04.2007
Cambridge GCE ‘O' Level Certificate - undefined
Rainbow High School - Botswana
01.2001 - 04.2005
Assistant Internal Auditor
Autoworld Zambia Ltd
1 2024 - Current
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