MAXEN NTALA
LUSAKA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Treasury Accountant
Rubis Energy Zambia
01.2023 - Current
- Provided training sessions aimed at improving the financial acumen of non-finance colleagues, fostering a more cohesive and collaborative working environment across departments.
- Developed informative treasury reports to provide senior management with insights into the company''s liquidity position and risk exposure levels.
- Contributed to working capital optimization efforts by actively participating in inventory management discussions as well as receivables/payables negotiations.
- Supported corporate finance initiatives, assisting in due diligence processes for mergers and acquisitions.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Ensured accurate financial records, diligently maintaining general ledger accounts for treasury transactions.
- Developed financial models to assess and analyze financial performance of clients.
- Improved cash flow forecasting by analyzing historical data and monitoring economic trends.
- Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by conducting thorough daily bank reconciliations for company accounts.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Streamlined cash management processes, implementing efficient payment and receipt tracking systems.
- Implemented process improvements in relation to cash handling procedures, reducing instances of discrepancies or errors significantly.
- Diligently monitored interest rate fluctuations, adjusting investment strategies accordingly to preserve capital and maximize returns consistently.
- Diminished outstanding debts by analyzing accounts for issues.
- Optimized investment portfolios by closely monitoring market conditions and performing regular risk assessments.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings.
- Strengthened internal controls, conducting regular audits to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
- Evaluated financing options, recommending optimal debt structures to minimize borrowing costs while maintaining liquidity requirements.
- Reduced foreign exchange risks through the implementation of effective hedging strategies.
- Managed relationships with banking partners, negotiating favorable terms on credit facilities and investments.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive budget plans and forecasts.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Senior Inventory Accountant
Rubis Energy Zambia
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Served as a subject matter expert for all inventory-related inquiries from internal and external stakeholders, providing timely and accurate guidance.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Streamlined inventory accounting processes by implementing new software solutions and improving data accuracy.
- Optimized balance sheet reconciliation process by streamlining workflows and enhancing documentation standards related to inventory accounts.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Monitored industry trends and regulatory updates to ensure continued compliance with evolving accounting standards related to inventory management.
- Assisted in the successful completion of annual external audits by providing timely and accurate information on inventory valuations and adjustments.
- Partnered with warehouse management to optimize inventory levels, reducing carrying costs and stock obsolescence risks.
- Implemented best practices for tracking consigned inventory, safeguarding company assets while maintaining strong relationships with suppliers.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Simplified complex data sets for clear communication to non-financial stakeholders, enabling informed decision-making in regards to inventory management strategies.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Managed intercompany transactions involving inventory transfers, ensuring proper recording in accordance with corporate policies and guidelines.
- Enhanced financial reporting quality for better decision-making by conducting regular audits and reconciliations of inventory accounts.
- Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
- Facilitated month-end close process by preparing timely journal entries related to inventory transactions, accruals, and adjustments.
- Conducted thorough reviews of inventory-related contracts and agreements, ensuring accurate recording and compliance with relevant accounting standards.
- Evaluated existing cost allocation methods, recommending changes that resulted in more accurate product profitability analysis.
- Reduced risk of material misstatements through diligent monitoring of slow-moving or obsolete items, recommending write-offs as needed for accurate financial reporting purposes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve supply chain efficiency, minimizing lost sales due to stock-outs or overstock situations.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Finance Associate
Pharmaceuticals Zambial Limited
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Prepared company tax returns and other financial filings.
- Evaluated office processes, making suggestions to improve efficiency.
- Conducted ad hoc financial analyses to support strategic initiatives and assess investment opportunities.
- Met weekly with department managers to discuss financial information according to current needs.
- Maintained a high level of compliance with applicable regulations through regular policy reviews and employee training sessions.
- Helped reconcile bank statements and accounts and maintain accuracy and current records.
- Assisted with preparation of monthly financial statements and reports to inform management.
- Generated reports for budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis to track results against target profit margins.
- Analyzed and interpreted accounting information to develop company expense budget.
Education
Bachelor of Science - School of Business
The Copperbelt University CBU
Kitwe, Zambia04.2022
Skills
- Accounting Terminology
- Amortization Cost Valuation
- Operational and Ad-Hoc Reporting
- Calculating liabilities
- Journal Entries
- Credit analysis
- Relationship Building
- Risk mitigation strategies
- Tax Compliance
- Team Building and Leadership
- Tax Return Filing
- Financial Risk Manager (FRM)
- Financial Statements Review
- Financial Statements
- Records Maintenance
- Inventory Assessment
- Account Reconciliation
- Cost savings options
- Results Orientation
- Report Writing
- Account reconciliation processes
- Cost accounting
- Forecasting
- Decision-Making
- Funds Oversight
- Financial Reporting
Timeline
Treasury Accountant
Rubis Energy Zambia
01.2023 - Current
Senior Inventory Accountant
Rubis Energy Zambia
01.2022 - 01.2023
Finance Associate
Pharmaceuticals Zambial Limited
11.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - School of Business
The Copperbelt University CBU
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