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John Mbao

Lusaka

Summary

Results-driven finance officer with strong internal controls development, GAAP knowledge, and ledger reconciliation skills. Committed to enhancing financial compliance and process improvement.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Officer

Ministry of Health CDC Project
Lusaka
10.2019 - Current
  • Ensured compliance with established procedures, management systems, and donor regulations.
  • Collaborated with senior management to define standards and enhance policies and procedures for financial goals.
  • Evaluated budget plans and analyzed current costs to identify trends and recommend adjustments.
  • Assisted in audit preparations and implemented necessary recommendations to improve processes.

Office Administrator

Moolman Mining Company
Solwezi Lumwana Mine
03.2011 - 02.2014

Maintained accurate financial records after document scanning.

Ensured all payment requests had valid supporting documents, including purchase orders, invoices, and delivery notes.

  • Verified cost accuracy against approved budget lines to guarantee reasonableness.
  • Checked suppliers/vendors against sanctions lists from Office of Foreign Assets Control.
  • Performed regular bank reconciliations to identify misstatements and prevent fraud.
  • Organized maintenance and secure storage of financial documents, including payment vouchers and bank statements.
  • Reviewed and verified expenditure retirements, including attendance lists and activity reports.
  • Processed payroll on time, handling employee engagements, terminations, and payroll reports.

Education

Diploma In Accountancy

Evelyn Hone College
12-1994

High School Diploma -

Mungwi Secondary School
Kasama
12-1987

Chartered Accountant - ZICA - FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING

ZICA
LUSAKA

Skills

  • Internal controls development
  • GAAP
  • General ledger accounting
  • Capital budgeting
  • Fixed asset management
  • Payroll processing
  • Tax compliance
  • Financial audits
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Financial administration
  • Accounts payable
  • Account reconciliation
  • Expense tracking
  • Cash flow management

Affiliations

  • I love outdoor sport and playing Chess as a work-life balance

Timeline

Finance Officer

Ministry of Health CDC Project
10.2019 - Current

Office Administrator

Moolman Mining Company
03.2011 - 02.2014

Diploma In Accountancy

Evelyn Hone College

High School Diploma -

Mungwi Secondary School

Chartered Accountant - ZICA - FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING

ZICA
John Mbao