Kennedy Mbulo
Kasama
Summary
- I am in the Accountancy, Business Management and Media Sectors. I have vast Industrial experience and am hard working, self-initiative, of good research and analytical skills, good communication and reporting writing skills and of sober character.
- Possessing first-rate interpersonal skills and excellent time management and delegation capabilities. Expertise in Accounts management,program development, and station management. Flexible and hardworking professional accomplished in overseeing material, including entertainment programs, public service programs, newscasts,and commercial announcements.
- Industrious Station Manager with (five) 5 years of experience monitoring station transmission, digital connectivity and content management.Detail-oriented individual skillful in delegating and prioritizing tasks to maintain effectiveness.
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
- To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
- Organized Accountant,knowledgeable in various accounting programs and possessing solid computer skills.
- Dependable accounting professional acknowledged for reliability,integrity and quick-learning ability.Highly skilled with an eye for identifying and correcting errors.Dedicated with strong work ethic and resourceful nature.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Station Manager
Radio Mano Community Station
2019.07 - Current
- Supervise and coordinate the schedules, workflow, and responsibilities of various departments
- Hiring, training, and evaluating employees, as well as providing communication between departments and other human resource functions; Responsible for the success and profitability of the station
- Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
- Managed to pay huge outstanding gratuities for members of staff the institution was owing.
- Developed budgets for programming and broadcasting activities and monitored expenditures to remain within budgetary limits using Pastel Accounting Software.
- Help determine and meet the financial goals of station owners; To work with accountants to track purchases, cash flow, and profits; prepare budgets; and maintain accountability; Implement policies on behalf of the Board; Supervise all heads of department under me; Sitting in the Board as a Secretary; Record proper minutes of all the meetings; Cause minutes of all meetings to be properly kept; Together with the Chairperson, to sign contracts on behalf of the station; Convene the General Assembly /Annual General Meeting; In consultation with Board Chairperson, set the Agenda for Board meetings and the AGM
- Recommend to the Board the required number of staff and their qualifications; Implement resolutions and decisions made by the Board and the Annual General Meeting ( AGM).
- Ensure effective and efficient operations of Radio Mano Community Station.
- Supervise and ensure periodic appraisal of subordinate staff
- Managed to acquire title deeds for the institution which had never happened before in the history of Radio Mano
- Provided ongoing training and development for media staff.
- Ensure safe custody and effective utilization of assets of Radio Mano Community Station.
- Engage such staff, as the Board shall deem necessary on terms and conditions as set out by the Board, fire and sign staff contracts.
- Management of daily operations of the Radio Station through Heads of Department under me.
Congregation Treasurer
The United Church of Zambia-St. Luke Congregation
2016.11 - 2021.12
- Preparing payments for the Church caretakers and the Reverend wages and allowances respectively, Preparing payments for water utility bills and Zesco, Submitting of monthly National Pensions Scheme for Church caretakers, Financial reporting to the Executive of the Church on a monthly basis, Congregation Council meeting on a quarterly basis and Annual General Meeting, A member of the Transport committee at Church
- Reconciled monthly statements,invoices and expenses accounts,keeping records accurate,and current
- Prepared and presented financial reports to inform the Church executive,Congregation Council and all Church members at the Annual General Meeting
- Planned and Managed K2,000,000.00 annual budgets,tracking expenses,and investigating discrepancies to maintain optimal control
- Drafted treasury reports to support church executive members decision-making needs
- Executed financial due diligence tasks on daily basis to maintain optimal company finances.
- Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
- Worked with 10 groups executive members to create annual budget and track actual expenses against projected expenses.
Station Accountant
Radio Mano Community Station
2013.11 - 2019.07
- Submitting of PAYE,NAPSA and Nhima online returns and make online payments.
- Processing payment vouchers and receipts in Pastel Accounting System.
- Recorded the transactions in the books of accounts and preparing monthly bank reconciliations.
- Accounted for Project Funds for BBC Media Action, Misa Zambia Chapter, Panos Institute Southern Africa, National Aids Council and many organizations working in partnership with Radio Mano Community Station.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Banking of Institution cash/cheques in various bank accounts on a daily basis.
- Providing solutions to Management in regard with issues concerning the running of the institution.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
- Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Developed financial models to assess and analyze financial performance of clients.
- Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.
- Supervised handling of Petty Cash by the Cashier of the Institution.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Management of Payroll through the Dove payroll system.
Operations Manager
Mwalo General Dealers
2010.07 - 2012.12
- Submitting manual ZRA returns and NAPSA contributions.
- Controlling transport department.
- Preparing payroll for Drivers and other lorry boys, Refueling truck on daily basis.
- Preparing payment vouchers and receipts.
- Bank agent withdrawing and depositing cash on behalf of the company.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Compiling of good received and delivered note from various companies
Education
Chifwani Basic School
Kasama,ZambiaBBA - Business Administration-Second Year Student
Chreso University
Lusaka,Zambia2025
Certificate of Competence - Radio Sales And Marketing
University of Witwatersrand
Johannesburg,South Africa01.2018
AAT Accounting Qualification(QCF) Level 4 Diploma - Accounting
The Association of Accounting Technician (AAT)
Churchill Place,London07.2012
AAT Level 3 Diploma For Accounting Technicians(QCF - Accounting
Zambia Institute Of Management
Chingola,Zambia09.2009
Full Grade(Twelve)12 Certificate - General
Isoka Boys High School
Isoka,Zambia11.2007
Grade (Nine) 9 Certificate - General
Kasama Skills Training Institute
Kasama,Zambia12.2004
Skills
- Transportation Management
- Work Planning
- Knowledgeable in Pastel Accounting Software and Dove Payroll System
- Policy Implementation
- Team Development and player
- Effective Communication
- Decision Making
- Resource Allocation
Affiliations
MAAT member of AAT-10232269
ZICA Student Member-0037189
Personal Objective
My objective is to use knowledge, skills and experience obtained from the Accounting Academics to satisfy both the company and its clients in the most effective and efficient way that ultimately aids the Organization to achieve its intended objectives.
Key Qualification And Skills
- Computer literate with experience in Financial Reporting, Financial Management, Financial Accounting, Income Statements, Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss calculation, Microsoft Word, Advance Excel ,Pastel Accounting Software,Dove Payroll, Power point and Outlook.
- Integrity,honesty,hardworking and reliable.
- Flexible in learning,serving and interested in innovative ideas for improved efficiency
- Good communication skills
Interest And Hobbies
Travelling, reading and listening to the radio
Personal Information
- NRC Number: 307356/43/1
- Religion: Christian
- Date of Birth: 12/27/86
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Zambian
- Marital Status: Married
Town
KASAMA
References
- Reverend George Manda, Chairperson UCZ Mbala Main Congregation, 0977761970/0964527549
- Chrispin Ntalasha, Former Station Manager Radio Mano Community Station, 0978065117
- Reverend Joseph Nkonde,Chairperson UCZ St.Luke Congregation,0977615158/0967615158
Disclaimer
I Kennedy Mubanga Mbulo do hereby declare that the above given information is correct and true to the best of my knowledge.
Certification
- Certificate of Attendance-Radio Management Training, Misa Zambia Chapter -Five(5)days
- Most Punctual and Hard Working Employee-The Zambia Federation of Employers
- Certificate of Participation-Local Government Association of Zambia(LGAZ)-Media Personnel Workshop of Local Government and Decentralization-2019
- Certificate of Participation-Local Government Association of Zambia(LGAZ)-Media Personnel Workshop of Local Government and Decentralization-2020
- Certificate of Participation-Local Government Association of Zambia(LGAZ)-Media Personnel Workshop of Local Government and Decentralization-2023
- Certificate of Attendance-Chain Research Organization and Consultancy-Training Program in Records Management-June,2023
- Radio for Development E-Course Completion Certificate-Farm Radio International-2023
Languages
Bemba and English
Native language
Timeline
Station Manager
Radio Mano Community Station
2019.07 - Current
Congregation Treasurer
The United Church of Zambia-St. Luke Congregation
2016.11 - 2021.12
Station Accountant
Radio Mano Community Station
2013.11 - 2019.07
Operations Manager
Mwalo General Dealers
2010.07 - 2012.12
Chifwani Basic School
BBA - Business Administration-Second Year Student
Chreso University
Certificate of Competence - Radio Sales And Marketing
University of Witwatersrand
AAT Accounting Qualification(QCF) Level 4 Diploma - Accounting
The Association of Accounting Technician (AAT)
AAT Level 3 Diploma For Accounting Technicians(QCF - Accounting
Zambia Institute Of Management
Full Grade(Twelve)12 Certificate - General
Isoka Boys High School
Grade (Nine) 9 Certificate - General
Kasama Skills Training Institute
- Certificate of Attendance-Radio Management Training, Misa Zambia Chapter -Five(5)days
- Most Punctual and Hard Working Employee-The Zambia Federation of Employers
- Certificate of Participation-Local Government Association of Zambia(LGAZ)-Media Personnel Workshop of Local Government and Decentralization-2019
- Certificate of Participation-Local Government Association of Zambia(LGAZ)-Media Personnel Workshop of Local Government and Decentralization-2020
- Certificate of Participation-Local Government Association of Zambia(LGAZ)-Media Personnel Workshop of Local Government and Decentralization-2023
- Certificate of Attendance-Chain Research Organization and Consultancy-Training Program in Records Management-June,2023
- Radio for Development E-Course Completion Certificate-Farm Radio International-2023
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