Harry Manda
Lusaka
Summary
Experienced with financial management, administrative oversight, and strategic planning. Utilizes analytical skills to drive financial performance and improve operational efficiency. Strong understanding of budget management, process optimization, and team leadership.
Diligent Finance Manager with solid background in financial management and administrative oversight. Managed finance operations and supported executive decision-making with precise financial analysis. Demonstrated proficiency in budget planning and team leadership.
Knowledgeable Finance Administrator adept at managing accounts payable and receivable, as well as providing payroll, reporting and audit support. Highly detail-oriented and organized with excellent planning and communication skills. Strong multitasker and problem-solver excels in fast-paced business support positions.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance & Administrative Manager
Zumran Mining & Exploration Limited
02.2022 - Current
- MOSES System mining returns and export permits
- Assisted in securing business financing, preparing loan applications based on rigorous credit analysis assessments of prospective lenders'' requirements.
- Provided expert guidance on tax planning strategies to minimize liability exposure while adhering to relevant regulations.
- Supported executive decision-making through the presentation of detailed financial reports and analysis during board meetings.
- Ensured financial integrity by reconciling discrepancies between general ledger accounts and other relevant documentation sources.
- Increased departmental efficiency by developing and implementing standardized operating procedures for finance administration tasks.
- Reduced operational costs through diligent vendor negotiation and assessment of service contracts.
- Managed payroll processing, ensuring accurate compensation calculations and timely distribution for all employees.
- Improved cash flow management with timely invoicing, payment processing, and account reconciliation efforts.
- Reconciled accounts and investigated variances.
- Completed clerical and data entry tasks to optimize financial procedures.
- Analyzed budgets, forecasts and current trends to support overall financial operations.
- Arranging and managing staff at site requirements
- Preparations of PACRA returns
- Any other duties which may be assigned to me, such attending company meetings etc
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by streamlining data collection and analysis processes.
- Strengthened financial controls, conducting regular audits to ensure compliance with company policies and external regulations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify areas for cost reduction and implement solutions that maximized profitability margins.
- Supervised month-end close activities for accurate reporting purposes while maintaining strict adherence to established deadlines.
- Facilitated smooth annual budgeting processes by coordinating input from various departments, analyzing trends, and presenting recommendations for resource allocation adjustments as needed.
Head Accountant
Vital Beverages Limited
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Compiled budget documents and monitored costs to maintain control system
- Managed Financial operations, month-end reporting, financial schedules and reconciliations
- Monitored and tracked expenses to keep business on track with Financial targets
- Devised implemented and enforced effective accounting systems
- Documented and tracked overhead and capital expenses for budgetary purposes
- Successfully converted manual accounting system to electronic system to reduce errors and improve efficiency
- Managed daily accounting operations, including closing, reporting and reconciliation functions
- Monitored all company costs and presented budget forecast each quarter
- Coordinated timely dissemination of financial management reports such as internal and external financial statements, annual audits and annual budgets
- Completed updates to General Ledger by adding latest entries and reviewing transactions entered by staff
- Completed month-end and year-end close procedures, Inventory Counts and reconciled all bank accounts
- Analyzed files and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances
- Managed accounting department staff members and work load
Accounts Payable Intern
First Quantum Minerals Limited
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Reconciled monthly statements and transactions to keep records accurate and current
- Problem-solved accounts payable questions on behalf of internal team members, management and vendors
- Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures and correct problems with physical and digital files
- Verified vendor accounts by reviewing documentation, rectifying issues and contacting account holders
- Assessed data and information to check entries, calculations and billing codes for accuracy
- Eliminated inaccuracies in accounts payable payments by verifying information prior to generating cheques and electronic payment transfers
- Gathered information to produce accounts payable reports for review
- Performed day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts payable data and reconciled daily totals to confirm proper accounting
- Created detailed financial models and applied analytical tools to facilitate variance analysis
Accountant
Meltcast Engineering Limited
04.2007 - 10.2017
- Created detailed financial models and applied analytical tools to facilitate variance analysis
- Created and executed short-term and long-term customized comprehensive financial strategies to reach company goals
- Aligned all financial activity with GAAP regulations and standards
- Collaborated extensively with Auditors during preliminary and year-end audit processes
- Identified operational process inefficiencies and recommended improvements
- Monitored all company costs and presented budget and forecasts each quarter
- Assessed accounting accuracy, performing daily cash functions, including accounts payables and Accounts receivable tracking, budgeting, payroll transactions, wage allocation, salary allocations, online donations and bank and petty cash reconciliations
- Educated management members on strategies for minimizing tax liability
- Informed clients of permits, certificates, applications and documents required by various government agencies
- Assisted accounts with month-end and year end close activities, including annual reporting
- Analyzed financial statements and income statements to review company's financial performance as well as prepared and reviewed financial statements, resolving discrepancies after careful analysis
Education
Master of Science - Accounting & Finance
Copperbelt University
Kitwe04-2024
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Copperbelt University
Kitwe08-2020
Licentiate Member -
Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA)
07.2020
National Accounting Technician -
Zambia Institute Of Chartered Accountants (ZICA)
04.2010
Grade Eight to Grade Twelve -
Chipata Day Secondary School
12.1992
Grade One to Grade Seven -
Chipata Primary School
12.1987
Skills
- Accounts receivable management
- Cash flow management
- Payroll administration
- Cost control
- Internal controls
- Tax compliance
- Financial forecasting
- Debt management
- Accounts payable management
- Month-end closings
- Bank reconciliation
- Discrepancy investigations
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Deposit processing
- Transaction monitoring
- Payroll processing
- Credit analysis
- Audit assistance
- Financial auditing
- Invoice preparation
- Business correspondence
- Expense tracking
- Regulatory compliance
- General ledger maintenance
- Financial statement preparation
- Willing to learn
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Financial analysis and reporting
- Self motivation
Extra-Curricular Activities
A commissioner of the Catholic Commission for Justice Development and Peace (CCJDP) now Caritas Zambia. I worked in collaboration with Children In Distress (CINDI) Kitwe regional office, in identifying and assisting the vulnerable people in society. The assistance is both spiritual and material help.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 03/01/74
- Nationality: Zambian
- Marital Status: Married
- Religion: CATHOLIC BY FAITH
Accomplishments And Achievements
- As an Accountant at Meltcast Engineering Limited, I managed to prepare Bill of Quantities for 60,000Litres x 2 fuel tank storages at Lumwana Mines Plc collected by 98% of the proceeds from the client, Puma Energy Limited between 2006 and 2010, from the Total Project sum of USD1,800,000.
- At the same company, again between 2008 and 2014, I managed to collect from FL Smidth, the Contractor assigned construct the Floatation Tanks at Konkola Copper Mines, Chililabombwe and Meltcast Engineering Limited was a subcontractor, the sum in excess of United States Dollar Two Million (USD2,000,000). I was complimented by management to have achieved such a huge task which I managed to do with no delays.
- At Vital Beverages Limited, I managed to transform the manual accounting system into a digital accounting system and brought down the receivable days from over 100 days to 30 days cycle within six months after being employed as Head Accountant.
- At First Quantum Minerals Limited, I completed my internship for Seven (7) months successfully which was requirement by Copperbelt University in order to be awarded my Bachelor in Accountancy.
Hobbies and Interests
- Playing Tennis
- Reading Accounting journals and business magazines
- Game viewing
- Helping Vulnerable people in the community
- Keeping exotic breed chickens
Timeline
Finance & Administrative Manager
Zumran Mining & Exploration Limited
02.2022 - Current
Head Accountant
Vital Beverages Limited
09.2019 - 03.2021
Accounts Payable Intern
First Quantum Minerals Limited
09.2018 - 03.2019
Accountant
Meltcast Engineering Limited
04.2007 - 10.2017
Licentiate Member -
Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA)
National Accounting Technician -
Zambia Institute Of Chartered Accountants (ZICA)
Grade Eight to Grade Twelve -
Chipata Day Secondary School
Grade One to Grade Seven -
Chipata Primary School
Master of Science - Accounting & Finance
Copperbelt University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Copperbelt University
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