James Mulenga
Lusaka
Summary
Hardworking Senior Accountant proficient in providing cost-effective and accurate accounting oversight in Retail industry. Exceptionally skilled at preparing financial statements, reconciling transactions, cost management and assisting with internal and external audits.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Accountant
Zambeef Products PLC
Lusaka
08.2021 - Current
- Working closely with the Finance Manager to develop accurate budget forecasts and monitor actual performance against budgets
- Performing general ledger reconciliations on a timely basis-Bank Reconciliations,Accruals and Debtors Accounts
- Reviewing all general ledger postings in Pastel to ensure data is correctly and accurately captured
- Assisting the Finance Manager in preparation of Financial Reports in accordance with IFRS
- Analyze balance sheets and income statements for corrections and aligning of accounts
- Reconciling intercompany balances and eliminated differences in a timely manner
- Creating journal entries accurately and timely for month end close processes
- Managing accounts receivable and payable, reconciled bank statements
- Reviewing invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing
- Coordinating with external auditors during the annual audit process by providing requested documents and responding to inquiries in a timely manner
- Providing guidance and support to other departments regarding accounting policies, procedures, and regulations
- Preparing ad hoc analysis and reports as needed
- Ensured that internal controls are maintained throughout all areas of responsibility
- Creating journals for VAT write-offs, provisions, cost reallocations
- Performing month-to-month cost analysis to observe trends and make recommendations to senior management
- Maintaining accurate invoice summaries and payment records to enhance monitoring supplier transactions.
Accounts Assistant
Copperbelt University
Kitwe
07.2019 - 08.2021
- Prepared and processed invoices, payments and bank deposits
- Maintained accurate records of financial transactions
- Completed reconciliations of various accounts including creditors, petty cash and bank accounts
- Provided administrative support to the accounting department as required
- Ensured accuracy of data entry into accounting systems by verifying documents against source information
- Participated in month end closing process by preparing journal entries and accruals
- Supported external auditors during annual audits by providing requested documents promptly
- Verified and processed invoices from vendors and contacted suppliers regarding billing errors
- Performed administrative tasks to support strategic initiatives
- Sorted documents, matching supporting invoices to procurement documents and verifying invoices for payment
- Computed all travel allowances for staff members
- Checked postings and documents for correctness, accuracy and proper coding.
Education
ACCA-Level 3 Pursuing -
01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Copperbelt University
04.2022
Secondary School Certificate -
Chavuma Secondary School
01.2013
Skills
- Financial statement preparation
- Cost analysis and optimization
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Pastel Evolution Software Proficiency
- Superior Attention to Detail
- Excel Expertise
- Account Reconciliation Expert
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Policy Enforcement
- General Ledger Management
- Internal Controls
- Expense Tracking
- Database Administration
- Journal entry posting
- Knowledge of financial statements
- Bank Reconciliation
- Financial Reporting
- General ledger accounting
Certification
- ZICA Licentiate Member
- KUBICLE Certificate-Microsoft suit, Advanced Excel
References
- Dr. Shikaputo Chanda, +260 961 280 838, Dean School of Business (CBU)
- Mrs. Nandi Zulu, +260 972 789 758, Group Debtors Accountant - Zambeef Products PLC
- Mr. Cletus Cheelo, +260 966 710 611, Group Tax Manager Zambeef Products PLC
- David Z Banda, +260 971 853 805, Country Director (GLD Foundation Zambia Ltd)
- Mr. Cletus Cheelo, +260 966 710 611, Group Tax Zambeef Products PLC
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Zambeef Products PLC
08.2021 - Current
Accounts Assistant
Copperbelt University
07.2019 - 08.2021
ACCA-Level 3 Pursuing -
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Copperbelt University
Secondary School Certificate -
Chavuma Secondary School
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