SAP
Justin Kaputula
Management Accountant
Lusaka
Summary
Detail-oriented accounting professional with knowledge of product supply processes and related systems. Ability to work effectively in a cross functional/cultural team based and matrix environment. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to support senior staff with abilities in financial analysis, account reconciliation and financial reporting. Advanced SAP user with talent for resourceful problem solving and swift issue resolution. Motivated to continue developing accounting knowledge and contribute to business success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Cost and Grower Accountant
Bayer Zambia Limted
05.2024 - Current
- Ensures financial information for our grower clients is timely and accurate prepared.
- Processes and prepares accurate operational financial information for grower clients within predetermined deadlines
- Management of Grower Accounting including handling of all A/P communications with vendors/Growers.
- Register all new contracts in SAP, process order creation, Purchase order and batch creation
- Monitoring of signed contract and legal documents and upload on share point: These are Contract, addendums, Vat authorization and Red flag assessments
- Responsible for Payments for Corn business, all contractors linked to process order, trial production payments.
- Growers seed delivery tracking and confirmations in SAP before payments are made
- Oversee and contribute to the preparation of all inventories related information for financial statements (P&Ls, Balance Sheets, Statement of Cash Flows, ROI) and all other reports required by management
- Responsible for Grower accruals, Age analysis and new grower application for Africa
Assistant Accountant
Bayer Zambia (Contractor- Topfloor)
3 2022 - 04.2024
- Performed aging analysis and processed payments for ordinary vendors, growers, intercompany, employees and tax authorities including preparation and processing of withholding tax schedules
- Collaborated with the projects team to ensure timely payments relating to the bluecastle and other projects
- Analyzed vendor invoices and ensured accuracy in the documents submitted
- Performed receipting of customer payments on a regular schedule with high accuracy and collaborated closely with the commercial team to ensure customer concerns are addressed
- Performed cash book analysis on a regular basis to appraise management on various aspects of cost
- Collaborated with treasury and the local banks to successfully implement the MT940 set up in cofipot
- Tracked and processed insurance claims and ensured timely actioning of claims by the insurance company
- Created and successfully ensured all accruals for the period are timely submitted
- Reviewed and reconciled employee accounts for accuracy and ensured timely payments of all cash claims and advances
- Tracked fixed assets and ensured proper and accurate maintenance of records relating to IT equipment assignments
- Processed disposals and retirements of assets scheduled for disposal and ensured accurate receipting of funds received
- Collaborated with the Global team to support with the requirements of the external audits
- Minimized financial errors and concerns, keeping accounting records in compliance with IFRS and internal standards.
Assistant Accountant
Zambia Postal Services Corporation
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Reconciled multiple accounts daily to keep records current and balanced
- Resolved financial discrepancies with thorough research, financial acumen, and critical thinking
- Reviewed and verified accuracy of journal entries and account updates
- Inspected accounting books and systems thoroughly to identify errors
- Delivered excellent administrative support to accounting personnel and other staff
- Reconciled statements and accounts, resolving variances
- Maintained general ledger integrity with complete and accurate journal entries
- Assisted with multiple accounts through month-end closings and management reports.
Assistant Accountant Intern
Kafubu Water and Sewerage Company
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Reviewed and verified accuracy of journal entries and account updates
- Resolved data issues through thorough examination to identify discrepancies
- Tracked assets and liabilities through regular account statement reviews
- Accurately performed bank reconciliations with payment ledgers
- Performed fixed asset register reviews and verification
- Delivered excellent administrative support to accounting personnel and other staff
- Produced professional business correspondence in support of accounting team
- Contributed ideas based on observations and classroom training, helping improve workflows and accounting systems
- Prepared paperwork and accounts in support of year-end external audits.
Accounting Clerk
IO Technologies
01.2018 - 08.2019
- Reconciled expenses daily, checking data against paperwork and reporting discrepancies
- Produced timely, detailed sales reports on a weekly and monthly basis
- Kept office files and accounting records accurate and updated
- Resolved problems and fielded accounting-related inquiries from internal team members, customers, and vendors
- Contributed to office efficiency during downtime by routing mail, processing deliveries, and restocking supplies
- Handled cash funds with high accuracy, counting incoming bags and preparing change
- Reconciled accounts against statements, supporting accurate balances and histories
- Compiled statistical and financial data to assist with business optimization strategies.
Education
Chattered Accountant (CA) - Accounting
Zambia Center for Accountancy Studies (ZCAS)
Bachelor's Degree of Accountancy - Accounting
Copperbelt University
High School - undefined
Mitanto Secondary School
Skills
A/P Management
Payment Processing
Process order processing
Inventory Management
Financial Data Analysis
Expense Tracking
Grower Accounting Knowledge
Invoice Processing
Account Reconciliation
Contract Management
Internal Controls
Tax Compliance
Proficient in MS-Office
Cashflow forecasting
Variance Analysis
Proficient with SAP
Certification
The Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst FMVA (2023)
Affiliations
- Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA)
- Chattered Institute of Management Accountants
Awards
First Place- Student Writer's Competition by Economic Policy Resource Center (EPRC)
References
- Mr. Phiri Oliver, Financial Accountant, Zambia Postal Services Corporation (ZAMPOST), phirioj@zampost.com.zm, +260 976 258716
- Mr. Willie Mutende, Human Resource Officer, Kafubu Water and Sewerage Company Ltd, willie.mutende@yahoo.com, +260 966 829844
- Mr. Chris Munyonzwe, Head of Department, Copperbelt University, cmunyonzwe@gmail.com
Software
XERO
Excel
Power BI
Tableu
Timeline
Cost and Grower Accountant
Bayer Zambia Limted
05.2024 - Current
Assistant Accountant
Zambia Postal Services Corporation
06.2021 - 02.2022
Assistant Accountant Intern
Kafubu Water and Sewerage Company
09.2019 - 03.2021
Accounting Clerk
IO Technologies
01.2018 - 08.2019
Assistant Accountant
Bayer Zambia (Contractor- Topfloor)
3 2022 - 04.2024
Chattered Accountant (CA) - Accounting
Zambia Center for Accountancy Studies (ZCAS)
Bachelor's Degree of Accountancy - Accounting
Copperbelt University
High School - undefined
Mitanto Secondary School