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KAREN MUNDAMBO
Marketing and Logistics
Kitwe,08
Work Preference
Summary
Results-oriented Logistics Executive with expertise in supply chain management and data analysis. Proven skills in optimizing performance and enhancing reporting accuracy to support strategic decision-making. Experienced in freight sales, carrier price negotiation, and efficient transportation management. Strong leadership in team settings, adept in handling hazardous cargo and utilizing material management software for logistics operations. Holds current Secret security clearance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Marketing and Logistics Officer (Senior Staff)
Mopani Copper Mines
12.2025 - Current
- Reconciliation of supplier statements against invoices received
- Copper cathode sales invoicing and dispatch coordination
- Managed local and offtake contracts, ensuring compliance and optimizing performance
- Copper cathode Production allocation planning
- Tolling copper cathode control and allocation monitor
- Conducted market research to identify industry trends and inform strategic decisions
- Captured and recorded data within Imex System, enhancing reporting accuracy and reliability
- Tolling contact management control and performance monitoring
Graduate Trainee
Mopani Copper Mines
06.2024 - 11.2025
- Customer Invoice reconciliations
- Ensured compliance and execution of contracts
- Conducted market data research on LME, Fast Markets, and Libor rates
- Preparing invoices
- Assisted commercial department operations
Finance graduate Trainee (Senior Staff)
Mopani Copper Mines
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Reconciliation of supplier statements against invoices received
- Recorded daily transactions in cashbook, ensuring accurate financial tracking and reporting.
- VAT returns preparation
- WHT returns preparation
- General ledger entries
- Processed miscellaneous vendor and supplier payments, maintaining timely cash flow.
- Captured bank statements into SYSPRO, supporting reconciliation and financial accuracy.
- Payment runs through the bank
- OD manual computations and follow ups with banks
- Imex System data capturing
- Syspro 7 data capturing and invoice generation
Catastrophic Hazard Operator (Senior Staff)
Mopani Copper Mines
10.2017 - 04.2024
- Train Managers responsible for various Critical Catastrophic Hazards to use Software
- Maintain updated display of current information within the Catastrophic Hazard control room
- Published data into approved dashboards for Fatal and Catastrophic Hazard Management, facilitating timely decision-making by risk owners and management
- Alerted risk owners to missing or incorrect data, ensuring data integrity for informed decision-making
- Gather and review incoming data for completeness and correctness
- Audit data sent through physical inspections
- Maintain Software and create reports using software(Mopani Visualizer)
- Built reports using Power BI for statistical analysis, enhancing data visibility for management
- Compile accurate and timely reports
- Interpretation of dashboards
- Assist management in maintaining the Health and Safety
Internship
Mopani Copper Mines
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Estimate and track tax returns
- Completed quarterly and annual tax reports to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
- Organized and updated company's tax database to maintain accurate and accessible financial records
- Preparing vouchers listing invoice number, date, vendor address, item description, amounts and coding per accounting policies and procedures
- Reconciling account statements
- Obtaining proper information and data regarding payments
- Maintained accurate accounting records for financial reporting
- Supported Finance Department by coordinating administrative tasks to streamline operations
Substitute Teacher (Economics and Sociology)
Woodrose International School
05.2017 - 06.2017
- Planned, prepared, and delivered lessons tailored to diverse classes and age groups.
- Oversaw classroom activities to foster student engagement and learning.
- Prepared and set tests and examination papers to assess student understanding.
- Marking and providing appropriate feedback on oral and written work
Teacher (English)
Leo Language School
09.2012 - 07.2016
- Planned, prepared, and delivered tailored lessons for diverse classes and age groups.
- Developed and administered tests and examination papers to assess student understanding.
- Marked and provided appropriate feedback on oral and written work.
- Facilitated engaging classroom activities that fostered a positive learning environment.
Internship
Leo Baby Clothes Plc
04.2016 - 06.2016
- Managed accounts payable and receivable to maintain cash flow integrity
- Reconciled bank statements with invoices to ensure financial accuracy
- Assisted chief accountant in preparing accurate financial reports
- Recorded inventory transactions accurately
Education
M.D. - Project Management
Copperbelt University
Kitwe, Zambia03-2026
Bachelor of Science Degree - Economics
G.V. Plekhanov Russian University Of Economics
Moscow, Russia06-2015
Preparatory Faculty - Russian Language and Economics
Moscow State University of Economics, Statistics and Informatics
Moscow, The Russian Federation06-2012
Certificate - Certified accounting technician (cat A)
Zambia Center For Accountancy Studies
Lusaka, Zambia04-2009
General Certificate of Education -
Kamwala High School
Lusaka, Zambia01-2007
Skills
- Supply chain management
- Market analysis
- Data analysis
- Analytical skills
- Planning abilities
- Attention to detail
- Computer literacy
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Dependability
- Accountability
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Integrity
- Confidential handling
Affiliations
Member of the Economic Association of Zambia
Accomplishments
- Financial Manager - Zambian Student Union in Russia, 2013-2014
- Talent Representative of the African Students in Russia, 2012
- Represented my university at an international conference
- Awarded the prestigious Russian Federation Scholarship under the Bursaries Committee of the Ministry of Education, Science, and Vocational Training to study for my degree in the Russian Federation
- Completed consultancy work for the Zambia Rugby Union and Woodrose International School
Nrc
156168/10/1
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 01/22/91
References
- Emmanuel Silungwe, Pastor, Fountain of Joy Church, Kitwe, Copperbelt, Zambia, +260977795665, emanuelsilungwe@gmail.com
- Roy Mwamba, HSE Manager, Mopani Copper Mines Plc, Kitwe, Copperbelt, Zambia, +260962920469, roy.mwamba@mopani.com.zm
- Rodessa B Lazarte, Supply Chain Manager, Mopani Copper Mines Plc, Kitwe, Copperbelt, Zambia, +260961144000, Gershom.tanga@mopani.com.zm
- Gershom Tanga, Director, Woodrose International School, Maputo, Mozambique, +2588445578736, director@woodroseschool.co.mz
- Irina Kuznyetsova, Chief Executive Officer, Leo Baby Clothes Plc, Gagarin, Russia, +79107104808, luneskaya.irina@yandex.ru
- Ikayi Menzu, Commecial Manager, Mopani Copper Mines Plc, Kitwe, Copperbelt, Zambia, ikayi.menzu@mopani.com.zm
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Teaching
- Innovative thinking
- Travelling
- Exercising
- Voluntary work with orphaned children
- Voluntary work with the Zambia Rugby Union
Short Term Training
- Graduate Trainee, Mopani Copper Mines - Commercial Department, 06/01/24, 11/01/25, Customer Invoice reconciliations, Contract management, Market data research (LME/Fast Markets/Libor rates), Preparing invoices
- Internship, Mopani Copper Mines - Finance Department, 04/01/22, 06/01/22, Estimate and track tax returns, Complete quarterly and annual tax reports, Organize and update the company's tax database, Preparing vouchers listing invoice number, date, vendor address, item description, amounts and coding per accounting policies and procedures, Reconciling account statements, Preparing vouchers listing invoice number, date, vendor address, item description, amounts and coding, Obtaining proper information and data regarding payments, Accounting records
- Internship, Leo Baby Clothes Plc - accounts department, 04/01/16, 06/01/16, Trained to assist the chief accountant in preparing financial reports, Reconciling bank statements and invoices, Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable, Accounting for inventory
Research
An analysis of the contemporary views of the essence and functions of money. Theories of money circulation.
Timeline
Marketing and Logistics Officer (Senior Staff)
Mopani Copper Mines
12.2025 - Current
Graduate Trainee
Mopani Copper Mines
06.2024 - 11.2025
Finance graduate Trainee (Senior Staff)
Mopani Copper Mines
04.2024 - 05.2024
Internship
Mopani Copper Mines
04.2022 - 06.2022
Catastrophic Hazard Operator (Senior Staff)
Mopani Copper Mines
10.2017 - 04.2024
Substitute Teacher (Economics and Sociology)
Woodrose International School
05.2017 - 06.2017
Internship
Leo Baby Clothes Plc
04.2016 - 06.2016
Teacher (English)
Leo Language School
09.2012 - 07.2016
M.D. - Project Management
Copperbelt University
Bachelor of Science Degree - Economics
G.V. Plekhanov Russian University Of Economics
Preparatory Faculty - Russian Language and Economics
Moscow State University of Economics, Statistics and Informatics
Certificate - Certified accounting technician (cat A)
Zambia Center For Accountancy Studies
General Certificate of Education -
Kamwala High School