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Work History
Education
Skills
References
Hobbies and Interests
Languages
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LORRAINE BUUMBA MUTALE

Lusaka

Summary

Dynamic accounting professional with extensive experience at Selected Supplies (2015) Limited, excelling in account reconciliation and financial analysis. Known for strong problem-solving abilities and exceptional communication skills, I consistently enhance financial accuracy and efficiency, contributing to improved operational success. Proficient in PASTEL and adept at building internal and external relationships.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Accountant

Selected Supplies (2015) Limited
Lusaka
10.2024 - Current
  • Monthly Bank Reconciliations
  • Processing Local GRV's
  • Reconciling Debtor & Creditor Accounts
  • Ensuring Debtor Books are up to date
  • Issuance of AR invoices
  • Petty Cash Reconciliations
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable, improving cash flow management.
  • Coordinated project materials and schedules, facilitated communication and prepared reports.
  • Created journal entries accurately and timely for month end close processes.
  • Provided guidance to other departments regarding accounting policies and procedures.
  • Posted financial data in Excel spreadsheets and managed inventory.
  • Gathered banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in Excel format and reconciled balances.
  • Performed general ledger reconciliations on a timely basis.
  • Prepared monthly closing entries for multiple companies' books of records.

Stock Controller & Head of Marketing

Zambian Irritech
Lusaka
09.2014 - 10.2024
  • Inventory Management
  • Order Processing
  • GRVing both local and International purchases
  • Issuance of invoices & Credit Notes
  • Handling Corporate projects with SA office
  • Monitoring Social Media Platforms
  • Marketing material distribution
  • Market Trends analysis
  • Ensured all goods were stored safely and securely according to Health and Safety regulations.
  • Assisted customers by locating items and loading heavy purchases in vehicles.

Accounts Assistant and Human Resource Officer

Zambezi Ranching and cropping
Lusaka
11.2007 - 08.2014
  • Payroll
  • Employee Climate
  • Compiling workers compensation & Union dues
  • NAPSA & PAYE
  • Contract Processing, New, Renewals & Terminations
  • Invoice Processing
  • Supplier Statements
  • Supplier Account Reconciliations
  • Supplier Payments
  • Fuel Allocations

Accounts Officer

Tobacco Association of Zambia (TAZ)
Lusaka
02.2005 - 11.2007
  • Bank Reconcilliations
  • Updating Cash Books in ACCPAC
  • Updating Farmer statements in ACCPAC
  • Handling Petty Cash
  • Monthly Wage computations
  • Paying out Salaries & Wages

Education

First Aid Level 1 & 2

Speciality Emergency Services
11-2014

Pastel Partner Version VII
Circle Transtra
01-2013

Diploma - Human Resource

Preston University
South Africa
01.2009

Diploma - Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)

Zambia Institute of Management
Zambia
01.2003

High School -

Rhodespark High School
Lusaka
01.2001

Skills

  • Accounting (PASTEL, ACCPAC, SAGE etc)
  • Efficient
  • Microsoft Proficiency
  • Negotiating
  • Problem solving
  • Analytical
  • Communication Skills
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Data inputting
  • Bookkeeping
  • Account reconciliation
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Tax preparation
  • Team Work
  • Internal and external relationship building

References

  • Graham Rae, Managing Director, ZRC, +260966860531
  • Jarrod Van Der Merwe, Director/Sales Engineer, Zambian Irritech, +260977791389
  • Pieter Heijstek Group Finance Director, Selected Supplies, +260966690686

Hobbies and Interests

  • Watching Documentaries
  • Cooking
  • Travelling
  • Learning new cultures
  • Jogging
  • Playing golf

Languages

  • English
  • Bemba
  • Njanja
  • Tonga

Attributes

  • Non Consensus thinking
  • Dedicated to financial integrity
  • Inspired and Innovative
  • Respects differences
  • Quick learner
  • Client Focused
  • Able to Multitask
  • Willing to take initiative
  • Intellectual curiosity
  • Flexible

Timeline

Accountant

Selected Supplies (2015) Limited
10.2024 - Current

Stock Controller & Head of Marketing

Zambian Irritech
09.2014 - 10.2024

Accounts Assistant and Human Resource Officer

Zambezi Ranching and cropping
11.2007 - 08.2014

Accounts Officer

Tobacco Association of Zambia (TAZ)
02.2005 - 11.2007

First Aid Level 1 & 2

Speciality Emergency Services

Pastel Partner Version VII

Diploma - Human Resource

Preston University

Diploma - Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)

Zambia Institute of Management

High School -

Rhodespark High School

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