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Mapalo Zimba

Lusaka

Summary

Results-driven financial specialist with extensive experience in accounts payable and bank reconciliation. Demonstrates strong analytical skills and attention to detail, contributing to accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulatory standards.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Accountant

J&J Transport Zambia
Lusaka
10.2025 - Current
  • administered accounts payable functions including invoice verification, coding, matching, payment processing, and reconciliation to ensure compliance with group policies and local legislation
  • conducted cashbook postings and finalized weekly bank reconciliations for accurate financial reporting
  • Process, track, and reconcile payments, purchase orders, invoices, statements, and intercompany transactions.

CSD Assistant

Lusaka Securities Exchange
Lusaka
11.2022 - 09.2025
  • Oversaw settlement of trading exchanges to ensure accurate and timely processing.
  • Managed security deposits into the Central Securities Depository for compliance and operational efficiency.
  • Reconciled CSD records with Custodian Bank records to maintain data integrity.
  • Performed updates to investor Know Your Customer information to maintain compliance.
  • compiling market performance analyses (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, yearly)

Finance Specialist

Industrial Development Corporation
Lusaka
05.2019 - 11.2022
  • reviewed and reconciled accounts payable and receivable aging for financial accuracy
  • reported bank statement balances to enhance cash flow analysis
  • reconciliation of various organizational bank accounts to cash records
  • administered petty cash and verified disbursement records for accuracy
  • Recorded journal entries for month-end close process

Education

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants ( - Accounting

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (
08-2018

Skills

  • Accounts payable
  • Invoice processing
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Financial reporting
  • Cash flow analysis
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Accounting and bookkeeping

Accomplishments

  • ZICA BEST PERFORMING STUDENT - 2.4 TAXATION

Timeline

Accountant

J&J Transport Zambia
10.2025 - Current

CSD Assistant

Lusaka Securities Exchange
11.2022 - 09.2025

Finance Specialist

Industrial Development Corporation
05.2019 - 11.2022

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants ( - Accounting

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (
Mapalo Zimba