Kangwa Chanda
Kalulushi,Zambia
Summary
Finance and Operations Professional experienced in managing compliant financial systems and digital infrastructure. Led key digital initiatives, including website development, professional email system setup, and integrated accounting solutions, enhancing operational efficiency and informed decision-making. Focused on blending financial discipline with digital innovation to drive organizational success.
Overview
4
4
Languages
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance and Operations Lead
Specmac Limited
Ndola, Zambia
11.2024 - Current
- Maintained accurate and organised financial records, including invoices, receipts, ledgers, and supporting documentation within Zoho Books.
- Supported budget preparation, expense tracking, and financial forecasting to enhance financial planning and optimize resource allocation.
- Prepared statutory and management financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, cash‑flow summaries, and variance analyses.
- Processed supplier payments, managed accounts receivable, and followed up on overdue balances to support stable cash‑flow.
- Conducted cost analyses to pinpoint savings opportunities and recommend actionable operational improvements.
- Ensured all financial transactions complied with legal, regulatory, and tax requirements, including VAT, PAYE, and other statutory obligations.
- Submitted VAT and PAYE returns through the appropriate statutory channels and maintained compliance documentation.
- Managed invoicing through the ZRA Smart Invoice system and ensured full adherence to tax regulations.
- Supported audit readiness through reconciliations, documentation management, and compliance checks.
- Ensured regulatory adherence across all financial processes and transactions.
- Designed, developed, and launched the company’s official website.
- Set up and managed professional company email systems, including domain configuration and migration from Google Workspace to the accounting cloud environment.
- Created and managed all corporate social media platforms to enhance marketing, communication, and brand visibility.
- Implemented and configured Zoho Books and Zoho Projects to streamline accounting, project management, inventory tracking, and operational workflows.
- Established an integrated accounting and inventory management package to support transaction processing and stock movement monitoring.
- Developed internal digital workflows and automated processes to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual errors.
- Designed and documented internal company processes to enhance efficiency, accountability, and cross‑departmental coordination.
- Utilised Zoho Projects to manage operational tasks, track progress, monitor deadlines, and support structured project execution.
- Delivered operational insights, reporting dashboards, and communication tools to aid management in informed decision-making.
- Collaborated with other departments to provide financial insights and support integrated decision‑making.
- Contributed to organisational planning, compliance strengthening, and digital transformation initiatives.
- Assisted senior management with strategic, operational, and administrative tasks.
Freelance Data Analyst
Upwork Inc
San Francisco, California, USA
09.2023 - 11.2024
- Built Tableau dashboards for client, talent, and project performance tracking.
- Leveraged SQL queries to extract, transform and load data into databases.
- Cleaned and organized large datasets from internal reporting and CRM systems for accurate analysis.
- Collaborated with product, sales, and operations teams to identify and address key data needs.
- Translated raw data into meaningful information using statistical techniques.
- Conducted user experience testing to enhance product usability based on gathered feedback. and Statistical Data Analysis
- Maintained documentation of all the processes related to Data Analysis.
Office Orderly
Nkana Secondary School, Ministry of Education
Kitwe, Zambia
01.2016 - 04.2021
- Delivered mail and documents across Ministry of Education offices
- Carried files, supplies, and equipment between ministry departments
- Cleaned desks, floors, and common areas in government offices
- Collected waste and maintained tidy office surroundings daily
- Arranged meeting rooms for ministry staff and visiting officials
- Assisted clerical staff with simple office errands and records
- Requested and procured office supplies to maintain stock levels.
- Monitored and recorded inventory levels for office supplies to prevent shortages.
- Assisted with the preparation of meeting agendas and materials.
- Assisted administrative teams with overflow work.
- Reported maintenance needs to support smooth ministry operations
- Maintained an organized filing system for office documents.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
The Zambia Catholic University
Kalulushi , Zambia 08.2023 - 07.2026
High School Diploma -
Chavuma Secondary School
Kalulushi , Zambia 12-2013
Skills
- Operations management and optimization
- Financial analysis and reporting
- Data analysis and visualization
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Inventory and distribution control
- Problem solving and decision making
- Budget forecasting and management
- SQL queries and database management
- Tableau dashboard creation
- Asset management strategies
- Operational efficiency improvements
- Cost reduction initiatives
Languages
English
First Language
Bemba
Native
Native
Nyanga
Intermediate (B1)
B1
French
Beginner
A1
Certification
- Prepare Data for Exploration - Google
- Work Smarter with Microsoft PowerPoint - Microsoft
- Introduction to Generative AI - Google Cloud Skills Boost
- Data Visualization with Tableau - Pathstream
- Business Analytics with Excel: Elementary to Advanced - The Johns Hopkins University
- Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere - Google
- Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions - Google
- Introduction to Tableau - Pathstream
- Membership Certificate - Economics Association of Zambia
Affiliations
- Networking
- Workshops
- Reading
- Academics
- Designing
- Mentorship
Timeline
Finance and Operations Lead
Specmac Limited
11.2024 - Current
Freelance Data Analyst
Upwork Inc
09.2023 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
The Zambia Catholic University
08.2023 - 07.2026
Office Orderly
Nkana Secondary School, Ministry of Education
01.2016 - 04.2021
High School Diploma -
Chavuma Secondary School