Machango musonda
Lusaka
Summary
Dynamic leader and strategic thinker with a proven track record at Unicorn Logistics Ltd. Excelled in introducing inventory management software, reducing stockouts, and negotiating cost-saving vendor contracts. Demonstrates exceptional adaptability and team leadership, ensuring operational excellence and financial accuracy across roles. Achieved significant improvements in efficiency and cost reduction, embodying reliability and multitasking abilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Central Stores Supervisor
Unicorn Logistics Ltd
05.2022 - Current
- Introduced new inventory management software to better track stock levels, usage patterns, and replenishment needs leading to a reduction in stockouts.
- Reduced expenses by renegotiating vendor contracts to eliminate waste and boost cost savings
- Streamlined order fulfillment processes through automation enhancements that expedited response time while maintaining accuracy.
- Developed relationships with key suppliers to negotiate bulk discounts, leading to significant cost savings on inventory purchases.
- Ensured timely delivery of materials to various departments by establishing effective communication channels with department heads.
- Led by example and contributed to culture of ownership, continuous improvement and goal achievement.
- Reduced stock discrepancies by conducting regular audits and reconciling inventory records with physical counts.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all transactions, enabling better tracking and data analysis for future improvements.
- Collaborated with purchasing department to establish best practices for procurement, reducing lead times and costs.
- Managed budgets for the Central Stores department, ensuring proper allocation of resources without compromising quality or service levels.
- Informed associates of product levels and shortages and assisted leadership team with cycle counts and replenishment process.
- Improved order processing times by streamlining the workflow for receiving, storing, and distributing materials.
Accountant
Arizona Marketing & Distributors Ltd
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings.
- Diminished outstanding debts by analyzing accounts for issues.
- Initiated comprehensive account assessments to check viability, stability, and profitability of business operations.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
Assistant Accountant
Wood Processing Industries Ltd
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Maintained detailed financial records of accounts receivable and payable status and bank reconciliations.
- Assisted with monthly and quarterly income statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports to inform decision-makers.
- Reviewed general ledger entries and assessed accuracy.
- Assisted with timely month-end closing procedures, resulting in accurate financial reporting.
Accounts Assistant
Associated Fire Services Ltd
02.2012 - 01.2018
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
- Performed administrative and clerical duties such as word processing, data entry, faxing and copying.
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Prepared itemized statements, bills, or invoices and recorded amounts due for items purchased or services rendered.
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
Education
Diploma in Accountancy & Business Studies – ACCAII -
Zambia Accountancy & Business Centre (ZABTUC)
01-2012
Certified Accounting Technician – CAT -
National Institute For Public Administration (NIPA
06-2009
Grade 12 Secondary School Certificate -
Serenje Boys Technical High Schoo
12-2004
Skills
- Energy efficiency
- Reliability
- Team Leadership
- Cash Handling
- Adaptability
- Multitasking Abilities
Additional Information
References
Amish Patel
Wood Processing Ind. Ltd
Plot No. 7403 Mungwi rd
Email: amish@wpizambia.com
Cell No: +260-973770890
Syed Ranzul
Workshop Manager
Unicorn Logistics Ltd
Chinika Industrial Area
Cell No: +260-960303181
Timeline
Central Stores Supervisor
Unicorn Logistics Ltd
05.2022 - Current
Accountant
Arizona Marketing & Distributors Ltd
01.2021 - 05.2022
Assistant Accountant
Wood Processing Industries Ltd
01.2018 - 03.2020
Accounts Assistant
Associated Fire Services Ltd
02.2012 - 01.2018
Diploma in Accountancy & Business Studies – ACCAII -
Zambia Accountancy & Business Centre (ZABTUC)
Certified Accounting Technician – CAT -
National Institute For Public Administration (NIPA
Grade 12 Secondary School Certificate -
Serenje Boys Technical High Schoo
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