Lombe Chitambala
Lusaka
Summary
Resourceful professional in tax regulation and enforcement, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in tax compliance evaluation, debt collection strategies, and regulatory knowledge application. Excel in critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication, ensuring successful navigation through complex cases with precision and clarity. Versatile professional adept in financial analysis, audit support, account reconciliations and collections. Proficient in preparing financial statements, monitoring controls and completing closings. Highly detail-oriented, proactive, and diligent.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tax Inspector
Zambia Revenue Authority
Lusaka
07.2001 - 04.2019
- Responded promptly to inquiries from taxpayers regarding their accounts.
- Reviewed and assessed tax returns to ensure accuracy of information.
- Inspected financial records, such as bank statements, invoices and receipts to verify accuracy of income reporting.
- Analyzed financial documents to determine if taxes have been paid in full.
- Participated in outreach activities aimed at increasing public awareness of taxation laws.
- Reviewed appeals from individuals who dispute their tax assessments.
- Negotiated repayment plans with delinquent taxpayers.
- Attended training sessions to stay abreast of changes in taxation law.
- Advised taxpayers on their rights and obligations regarding taxation laws.
- Educated taxpayers about filing deadlines and payment requirements.
- Prepared reports summarizing audit findings and recommendations.
- Conducted audits of businesses to identify any under-reported income or overstated deductions.
- Assisted in preparing court cases against non-compliant taxpayers.
- Worked with tax, legal, IT and accounting teams to improve tax compliance and reporting processes and developed integrated solutions to complex client and business issues.
- Conducted independent field audits and investigations of income tax returns to verify information provided.
- Analyzed and enhanced internal processes for efficiency.
Accounting Manager
Tamba Farms Limited
Lusaka
01.2000 - 06.2001
- Monitored cash flow, prepared bank reconciliations, and managed accounts payable and receivable functions.
- Coordinated external audits by providing required documents on time.
- Evaluated internal control systems to ensure adherence to corporate policies and procedures.
- Created reports summarizing current financial status by collecting analyzing and presenting key data points.
- Tracked expenses and revenues against budgets and forecasts and reported variances.
- Participated in meetings with stakeholders to discuss company's financial performance.
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Assisted in developing budgeting processes for improved forecasting accuracy.
- Prepared financial statements and reports for management review.
- Supervised accounting tasks, which included accounts payable and receivable, general ledger management and expense reporting oversight.
- Oversaw cash flow, controlled costs and financial matters.
- Developed budgets, prepared forecasts and monitored financial deadlines.
Audit Assistant
Deloitte & Touche
Lusaka
01.1999 - 12.1999
- Prepared workpapers documenting all research performed during the course of the audit process.
- Reviewed financial statements for accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Reviewed client's general ledger accounts and reconciled account balances on a monthly basis.
- Collaborated with other members of the team in order to complete assigned tasks efficiently.
- Prepared detailed schedules for auditing purposes, such as revenue and expense accounts or inventory items.
Management Trainee
New Capital Bank
Lusaka
01.1998 - 12.1998
- Performed administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, and document preparation.
- Ensured accurate data entry into the banks' computer system.
- Assisted customers with opening new bank accounts.
- Processed deposits, withdrawals, transfers, payments, checks.
- Responded to customer inquiries and resolved account issues.
- Analyzed credit reports and evaluated loan applications.
Education
ACCA -Association of Chartered Certified Accountants - Accounting And Finance
Zambia Centre For Accountancy Studies
Lusaka,Zambia12-1997
Skills
- Financial reporting acumen
- Tax audit management
- Tax law interpretation
- Auditing
- Critical thinking capacity
- Verbal and written communication
- Teamwork orientation
- Professionalism and integrity
- Time management prowess
Certification
- I am computer literate and have done various training programs including among other computer appreciation for Accountants, M S office, Access basic power Point and Oracle discoverer.
Timeline
Tax Inspector
Zambia Revenue Authority
07.2001 - 04.2019
Accounting Manager
Tamba Farms Limited
01.2000 - 06.2001
Audit Assistant
Deloitte & Touche
01.1999 - 12.1999
Management Trainee
New Capital Bank
01.1998 - 12.1998
ACCA -Association of Chartered Certified Accountants - Accounting And Finance
Zambia Centre For Accountancy Studies