ITABI SHANDAVU
Lusaka
Summary
An emerging accounting professional ready to develop career foundation with expanding operation. Dedicated to keeping records accurate and controls tight to meet all business needs. Systematic and well-organised with strong attention to detail, mathematical acumen and GAAP knowledge.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounts Payable Assistant
Coca Cola Beverage Zambia
2024.05 - Current
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
- Assisted in month-end closing procedures, ensuring all invoices were processed on time to reflect accurate financial statements.
- Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
- Collaborated with other departments to resolve discrepancies in invoices or purchase orders, promoting smooth business operations.
- Maintained accurate financial records by regularly reconciling accounts payable transactions.
- Reviewed employee expense reports against company policies, safeguarding corporate funds from misuse.
- Aided audit preparation efforts by maintaining organized records and promptly addressing auditor inquiries.
- Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
Treasury Assistant
Coca Cola Beverages Zambia
2023.10 - 2024.04
- Managed daily reconciliations of cash and bank and highlighting of reconciling items to credit control and accounts payable.
- Preparation of all internal and external financial reports related to treasury, cash management.
- Kept accurate, up-to-date accounting records for reliable financial references.
- Monitored the market for FX trade.
- Administered and supported the execution of internal and external audits.
- Oversaw receipt and banking information to protect company funds.
- Supplied funding bodies with appropriate account documentation, securing future investment.
- Documented and facilitated incoming and outgoing funds.
Assistant Accountant
Mount Meru Millers (Z) Ltd
2022.01 - 2022.07
- Generating Delivery Notes
- Generation Tax Invoices
- Passing of Credit notes
- Client liaison
- Passing of journal entries
- Checked general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors and identify adjustments
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions
Accounts Assistant
Midlands West Zambia Conference
2021.01 - 2021.12
- Bank payments
- Carried out monthly Bank Reconciliations
- Petty Cash management
- Accounts receivables and Accounts payables
- Participated Internal Audits of trust funds.
- Managed Trust Fund Transfers and related expenditure
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated
Education
Bachelor Of Business Administration - Accounting
Rusangu University
Zambia2020
Libala Secondary
Lusaka, Zambia2014
Skills
- Payment Processing
- Monthly and Annual Journal Entries
- Bank Reconciliation
- Audit Preparation
- Collections and Invoice Processing
- Competent with Sun Plus & Tally Accounting Software
- Transaction Recording
- Document Recordkeeping
Certification
- ZICA - Licentiate (2022 - present)
Languages
Tonga, Ila
Native language
English
Fluent
REFERENCES
- Dr. Willard B. Musale - Head of Business Department, Rusangu University Monze, +260978910487, wmusale@ru.edu.zm.
- Mr. Mebelo Lubasi - Chief Financial Officer, Midlands West Zambia Conference, +260977472246.
- Mr. Shadreck Banda, Human Resource Manager, Mount Meru Millers (Z) Ltd, +260971985157.
- Mr. Robert Kaluba, Management Accountant, Coca-Cola Beverages Zambia Ltd, +260760555530, Rkaluba@ccbagroup.com
Timeline
Accounts Payable Assistant
Coca Cola Beverage Zambia
2024.05 - Current
Treasury Assistant
Coca Cola Beverages Zambia
2023.10 - 2024.04
Assistant Accountant
Mount Meru Millers (Z) Ltd
2022.01 - 2022.07
Accounts Assistant
Midlands West Zambia Conference
2021.01 - 2021.12
Bachelor Of Business Administration - Accounting
Rusangu University
Libala Secondary