JONATHAN KAMWASHA
Lusaka
Summary
Detail-oriented Accounts Assistant with 3 years of experience in financial reporting, tax compliance, bank reconciliations, and audit coordination. Expertise in maintaining accurate financial records, managing accounts payable and receivable, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations. Skilled in month-end processes and preparation of audit schedules. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, and accounting software, with strong analytical and organizational skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Assistant
Zambia Airports Corporation Limited
02.2023 - Current
- Maintain accurate financial records including general ledger accounts, cashbooks, and supporting schedules in compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal controls.
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations and general ledger reconciliations, investigating and resolving reconciling items in a timely manner.
- Process supplier and staff payments, ensuring proper coding, authorization, supporting documentation, and compliance with statutory and company policies.
- Assist in month-end and year-end closure processes through preparation of schedules, reconciliations, and supporting reports.
- Managed accounts receivable processes, conducting debtor reconciliations, monitoring outstanding balances, and facilitating collection efforts to enhance cash flow.
- Support revenue monitoring processes and ensure completeness and accuracy of revenue records and financial reports.
- Prepared audit schedules and documentation, ensuring compliance and accuracy for internal, external, and regulatory audits.
- Maintain fixed asset registers, depreciation schedules, and support periodic asset verification exercises.
- Supported budgeting and forecasting activities by tracking expenditures and analyzing variances to inform financial planning.
- Collaborate with finance and operational teams to strengthen internal controls, improve efficiency, and support compliance requirements.
- Improved efficiency of bank and general ledger reconciliation processes through development of structured reconciliation tracking templates.
- Strengthened debtor monitoring and follow-up processes, contributing to improved collection of outstanding balances.
- Reduced payment delays by improving invoice verification and coordination processes across departments.
- Contributed to accurate and timely financial reporting, supporting successful audit outcomes and compliance requirements.
Stores Officer
Zambia Police Service
01.2019 - 07.2021
- Maintained accurate inventory and asset records in line with public sector accountability and compliance standards.
- Prepared inventory and asset reports ensuring compliance with accountability and financial reporting standards.
- Conducted periodic reconciliations and investigated discrepancies to strengthen internal controls and accountability.
- Strengthened monitoring and reconciliation procedures to minimize discrepancies.
- Supported asset lifecycle management including tagging, tracking, verification, and disposal processes.
- Streamlined record-keeping systems to enhance transparency, accountability, and audit readiness.
Education
MSc - Accounting and Finance
University of Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia10-2027
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
University of Lusaka
Lusaka, Zambia11-2019
Skills
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Account Reconciliations
- Supplier Payments
- Debtor Management
- Bank reconciliations
- Financial Reporting
- Tax Compliance Support
- Statutory Reporting
- Audit Support
- Internal Controls
- Revenue Monitoring
- Cost Tracking
- Expense Analysis
- Fixed Asset Accounting
- Asset Register Management
- General Ledger
- ERP Systems
- Accounting Software
- Sunsystems
- QuickBooks
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
- Pivot Tables
- VLOOKUP
- Data Analysis
- Collection Follow-ups
- Data Analysis
Affiliations
Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA), Paid-up Member
References
Available upon request.
Education And Professional Development
- Advanced Excel Certification,
- ZRA Pay As You Earn (PAYE) Appreciation Certificate,
- ZRA Indirect Taxes Certificate
Attributes
- High level of integrity and ethical conduct
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to meet strict deadlines in regulated environments
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication and teamwork
- Ability to adapt and manage multiple priorities
- Results-driven with strong accountability and ownership mindset
Timeline
Accounts Assistant
Zambia Airports Corporation Limited
02.2023 - Current
Stores Officer
Zambia Police Service
01.2019 - 07.2021
MSc - Accounting and Finance
University of Zambia
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
University of Lusaka