I am an enterprising Accountant proficient in generally accepted accounting principles including use of the latest industry accounting software (especially QuickBooks). Extensive experience with payroll, tax preparation and detailed budget analysis and planning.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Brookfield Resources Ltd - Debonairs
Lusaka
12.2023 - Current
Managed accounts receivable and payable, reconciled bank statements, and prepared financial reports.
Reported on financial results including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements.
Coordinated with external auditors during the annual audit process by providing requested documents and responding to inquiries in a timely manner.
Reviewed invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
Created journal entries accurately and timely for month end close processes.
Assisted in the preparation of tax returns by gathering necessary information from clients and maintaining organized files with documents related to taxes.
Gathered banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in Excel format and reconciled balances.
Preparation and filing of statutory requirements to ZRA, NAPSA, NHIMA.
Supported efficient accounting operations with high-quality administrative support.
Finance and Administration Officer
Consolidated Advisory Services Ltd.
Lusaka
11.2022 - 11.2023
Production of weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly financial reports
Return filing and petty cash management, making sure statutory returns are submitted in time
Prepare accounts and liaise with Auditors to work on them
Overseeing all office and administration
Create and manage company partnerships
Perform routine calculations to produce analyses and reports as requested by the supervisor
Create, send, and follow up on invoices immediately a service is offered
Review and adhere to department budgets
Report any troubling discoveries or suspicion of wrongdoing to the proper authorities
Collect information for and prepare payroll payments for employees
Champion the preparation of financial reports on a regular basis
Suggest changes or improvements to increase accuracy, efficiency, and cost reductions
Accountant
BEFORWARD Zambia (HND Trading Ltd)
Lusaka
07.2018 - 10.2022
Assisting Senior Accountant in all aspects of accounting and financial management
Ensuring that incurred costs are allowable and reasonable in accordance with laid out policies and procedures
Processing of payroll each month and preparation of salary receipt/payroll forms, as well as NAPSA and NHIMA withholding and employer contributions
Preparation and filling of various Tax payments such as PAYE, VAT, INCOME taxes to ZRA
Completing bank reconciliations
Preparation of rolling cash flows and cash analysis reports
Assisting in preparation of monthly management accounts and Annual Financial Statements
Accounts officer
Ashburn Corporate Services Ltd
Lusaka
01.2018 - 07.2018
General ledger accounting: preparation of payments and filing receipts of clients
Tracking and reconciling vendor and receivables accounts
Bank reconciliation of client accounts
Preparation and filing of monthly statutory returns (VAT, PAYE, NAPSA, INCOME TAX, WHT) for various clients held at the firm
Accounts Intern
SKF Zambia Ltd
Kitwe
05.2016 - 08.2016
Posting receipts to appropriate general ledger accounts
Inputting, matching, batching and coding of invoices
Preparation and filing of weekly journal vouchers
Assisting in weekly bank reconciliations
Reconciliation of cash sales to cash deposits
Debtor and creditor reconciliations
Posting and allocating customer payments
Cash management: cheque writing and recording in register
Education
ACCA II, Business and Corporate Law, Performance Management, Taxation, Financial Reporting, Audit and Assurance, Financial Management -
Zambia Catholic University
Kalulushi
12.2015
ACCA I, Business and Technology, Business and Corporate Law, Performance Management, Taxation, Financial Reporting, Audit and Assurance, Financial Management -
Zambia Institute of Management
Chingola
12.2011
Certificate in Micro Computer Applications, Microsoft Office suite. (This includes Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Publisher) Other packages included Microsoft Visio and Visual Basics C+. -
Copperbelt University
Kitwe
12.2006
GCE Level School Certificate, Division One GCE Level School Certificate -
Mpelembe Secondary School
Kitwe
12.2005
Junior Secondary School Certificate, Full Junior Secondary School Certificate -
Mpelembe Secondary School
Kitwe
12.2002
Skills
Comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles and financial analysis techniques
Knowledge of accounts payable and receivables processes and procedures
Proficient in Microsoft excel, word, PowerPoint and Access
NRC No:
435142/67/1
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 10/23/87
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
References
Mr. Amos Mukenge, BEFORWARD Zambia (HND Trading Ltd), +260977710560
Mr. Aram Chibwe, Ashburn Corporate Services Ltd, +260978611666, aramchibwe@gmail.com
Mr. Chinyanta Besa, SKF Zambia Ltd, +260977843482
Timeline
Accountant
Brookfield Resources Ltd - Debonairs
12.2023 - Current
Finance and Administration Officer
Consolidated Advisory Services Ltd.
11.2022 - 11.2023
Accountant
BEFORWARD Zambia (HND Trading Ltd)
07.2018 - 10.2022
Accounts officer
Ashburn Corporate Services Ltd
01.2018 - 07.2018
Accounts Intern
SKF Zambia Ltd
05.2016 - 08.2016
ACCA II, Business and Corporate Law, Performance Management, Taxation, Financial Reporting, Audit and Assurance, Financial Management -
Zambia Catholic University
ACCA I, Business and Technology, Business and Corporate Law, Performance Management, Taxation, Financial Reporting, Audit and Assurance, Financial Management -
Zambia Institute of Management
Certificate in Micro Computer Applications, Microsoft Office suite. (This includes Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Publisher) Other packages included Microsoft Visio and Visual Basics C+. -
Copperbelt University
GCE Level School Certificate, Division One GCE Level School Certificate -
Mpelembe Secondary School
Junior Secondary School Certificate, Full Junior Secondary School Certificate -
Mpelembe Secondary School
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