Margaret Mazyopa
Lusaka
Summary
Finance professional prepared for leadership in managing financial operations and strategy. Strong analytical skills, proficiency in financial reporting, and experience in budgeting and forecasting. Focus on team collaboration and adaptability to dynamic environments. Known for reliability and achieving results in high-pressure situations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Supervisor
Asharami Energy Resource Limited
07.2023 - Current
- Responsible for the preparation of monthly management accounts
- Established key performance indicators that allowed for ongoing measurement of finance department productivity and effectiveness levels.
- Assisted in the successful completion of external audits by providing comprehensive documentation and addressing auditor inquiries efficiently.
- Coordinating with tax authorities and other stakeholders.
- Observed statutory requirements as required in an accounting environment.
- Streamlined month-end closing procedures, reducing time spent on reconciliations and ensuring timely financial statement preparation.
- Petty Cash management.
- Oversaw accounts payable/receivable functions, managing cash flow effectively to optimize working capital utilization rates while maintaining strong vendor relations through prompt payment processing.
- Submitted returns such as PAYE, SDL, NHIMA, ERB,NAPSA
- Reduced budget variances through regular monitoring of expenses and proactive identification of potential issues.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Submitted Worker’s Compensation returns.
- Maintained accounting documents.
- Preparation of fixed asset registers.
- Reconciled accounting ledgers.
- Bank Reconciliations
- Intercompany reconciliations
- Preparation and input of month end journal vouchers.
- Preparation of various reports for senior managers.
- Preparing sales invoices & the upkeep of an accurate accounts filing system.
- Stock reconciliations
- Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data.
Finance Officer
Asharami Energy Resource Limited
08.2018 - 07.2023
- Responsible for the preparation of monthly management accounts in a timely manner for decision making purposes and performance reviews.
- Coordinated with tax authorities and other stakeholders.
- Observed statutory requirements as required in an accounting environment.
- Petty Cash management.
- Submitted returns such as PAYE, SDL, NHIMA, VAT, NAPSA and WHT
- Preparation of monthly payroll
- Submitted Worker’s Compensation returns.
- Maintained accounting documents.
- Preparation of fixed asset registers.
- Reconciled accounting ledgers.
- Bank Reconciliations
- Preparation of all company payment instructions
- Intercompany reconciliations
- Preparation and input of month end journal vouchers.
- Preparation of various reports for senior managers.
- Debtor and Creditor reconciliations.
- Prepared sales invoices & the upkeep of an accurate accounts filing system.
- Coordination with internal and external auditors to ensure that audits are completed in a seamless and timely manner
- Stock reconciliations
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Optimized cash flow management, ensuring timely payment of invoices and reducing outstanding debts.
- Verified compliance of financial policies and accounting procedures against federal regulations.
- Streamlined financial processes for increased efficiency and accuracy in reporting.
- Established strong relationships with key vendors, negotiating favorable terms to benefit the organization''s bottom line.
- Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve shared financial goals and objectives.
Accountant
Abacus360 Corporate Limited
02.2016 - 08.2018
- Responsible for the preparation of year-end financial statements for clients in various industries as well as ensuring the submission of income tax returns upon finalization of the financial statements. Furthermore, ensuring that companies are compliant with all the relevant regulatory bodies.
- Preparation of financial Statements
- Submission of Income Tax returns
- Submission of PAYE, NAPSA, Property Transfer Tax, WHT and VAT returns
- Preparation and submission of ZDA and Workers Compensation returns
- Preparation of company secretarial documents e.g., Pacra annual returns, Share allotments
- Participation in the performance of external audits
Education
CA Zambia program - CA Application Advanced diploma level
Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance
Namibia University of Science And Technology
Windhoek, Namibia10.2015
A Levels -
Dr Romanus Kampungu Senior Secondary School
Rundu, Namibia11.2010
Skills
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Diligent
- Reliability
Accomplishments
Best student in Financial Reporting March 2017 ACCA exams
Company brand ambassador (2023-2024)
Company newsletter contributor
References
Clayton Machilika, Operations Supervisor, machilika.clayton@sahara-group.com, 0967 986103, Asharami Energy Resource Ltd Lusaka, Lusaka
Naison Chikati, Partner, chikatinai@gmail.com, 0968 597231, Amazon Associates Ltd, Lusaka
Timeline
Finance Supervisor
Asharami Energy Resource Limited
07.2023 - Current
Finance Officer
Asharami Energy Resource Limited
08.2018 - 07.2023
Accountant
Abacus360 Corporate Limited
02.2016 - 08.2018
CA Zambia program - CA Application Advanced diploma level
Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance
Namibia University of Science And Technology
A Levels -
Dr Romanus Kampungu Senior Secondary School
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