KONDANI CHUNGA
LUSAKA
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with proven experience in financial management and teamwork. Demonstrates strong communication and initiative, collaborating effectively to achieve timely financial reporting and maintain accurate records. Committed to upholding high standards of accuracy and accountability in any task undertaken.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant - Treasury & Taxation
Food Reserve Agency
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA
04.2015 - 10.2025
- Managed financial accounts by reconciling bank statements and monitoring cash flow, ensuring accuracy in records.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely settlement of invoices and maximising cash flow.
- Completed detailed reviews of accounts and bookkeeping records to verify compliance with standards.
- Coordinated month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Analysed financial data to produce monthly reports, providing insights into company performance for stakeholders.
- Coordinated with external auditors during annual reviews, facilitating a transparent and efficient audit process.
- Established relationships with banking institutions to optimise financial operations and improve service delivery.
- Compiled financial information, figures and forecasts for budgetary decision-making.
- Performed cost-benefit analysis for proposed projects, guiding investment decisions and supporting business growth.
- Led budget forecasting activities in collaboration with department heads to align financial strategies with organisational objectives.
Assistant Accountant
Food Reserve Agency
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA
03.2013 - 03.2015
- Prepared and processed financial documents, including invoices, bills, and accounts payable and receivable.
- Managed petty cash transactions and maintained detailed expenditure records, ensuring financial accountability.
- Produced monthly and year-end closing statements and financial documents, facilitating accurate financial reporting.
- Assisted in preparation of year-end accounts, collaborating with accountants to compile comprehensive financial statements.
- Reconciled bank statements to maintain accurate financial records and identify discrepancies promptly.
- Assisted in the preparation of tax returns and ensured compliance with tax regulations and deadlines.
- Utilised accounting software e.g., Sage 300 ERP, Pastel Evolution to input and manage financial data, improving efficiency and record-keeping accuracy.
- Provided support during external audits, preparing necessary documents and answering auditors' queries to ensure a transparent and efficient process.
Accounts Assistant
Food Reserve Agency
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA
09.2007 - 02.2013
- Processed and verified invoices for accounts payables to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Monitored accounts receivable and payable to maintain timely collections and payments.
- Reconciled purchase orders (POs) to ensure accurate inventory reporting.
- Assisted in preparing monthly management accounts, including profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
Assistant Accountant
Development Services and Initiatives
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA
11.2002 - 02.2007
- Prepared and processed financial documents, including invoices and bills, to support timely accounts payable and receivable management.
- Reconciled monthly bank statements and resolved discrepancies.
- Produced monthly and year-end closing statements and financial documents to provide clear financial status for stakeholders.
- Updated and maintained accounting journals, ledgers, and records of financial transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Managed petty cash transactions and maintained detailed records of expenditures for accountability.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSC - Accounting & Finance
University of Zambia (UNZA)
Lusaka, Zambia01-2027
Zambia Centre for Accountancy Studies (ZCAS)
Lusaka, Zambia01-2001
Certificate of Higher Education - Grade 12 Certificate
Munali Secondary School
Lusaka, Zambia01-1998
Skills
- Tax compliance
- Cash flow projection
- Financial reporting
- Bank reconciliations
- Bookkeeping
Hobbies and interests
- Playing Soccer
- Jogging
References
- Mr. Millen S. Siamuyoba, FCCA, FZICA, Former Head of Finance (FRA) 0977-277111
- Dr. Chola Kafwabulula, DBA, Former Chief Executive Officer (FRA) 0973-720245
- Mr. Mwansa C. Chamatete, Former Chief Executive Officer (FRA) 0977-780766
Accomplishments
- Planned and coordinated computerisation of Food Reserve Agency (FRA) accounting systems from manual (MS Excel) to Sage Pastel/Sage 300 ERP resulting in increased accountability.
- Oversaw programme to migrate FRA bank payment systems from manual to digital resulting in massive savings in bank charges per year .
- Planned and coordinated FRA'sExternal Audits from Financial Year 2007 to 2022 resulting in Unqualified Audit Opinions during that period.
Timeline
Accountant - Treasury & Taxation
Food Reserve Agency
04.2015 - 10.2025
Assistant Accountant
Food Reserve Agency
03.2013 - 03.2015
Accounts Assistant
Food Reserve Agency
09.2007 - 02.2013
Assistant Accountant
Development Services and Initiatives
11.2002 - 02.2007
Bachelor of Science - BSC - Accounting & Finance
University of Zambia (UNZA)
Zambia Centre for Accountancy Studies (ZCAS)
Certificate of Higher Education - Grade 12 Certificate
Munali Secondary School