Mebelo Helen Mwenda
mongu
Summary
Finance, Administration and compliance professional with hands-on experience in managing GRZ grants and institutional funds, ensuring strict adherence to regulatory and policy requirements. Proven ability in inspecting financial records, verifying supporting documentation, reconciling accounts, and identifying discrepancies, and compliance risks. Experienced in revenue collection management, budget control, and the preparation of accurate financial and compliance reports. Recognized for high integrity, analytical skills, and confidentiality, with a strong understanding of internal controls, audit support, and regulatory compliance
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Accounts Assistant
Wilson Adventist School, Ministry of Education
livingstone
06.2025 - Current
- Maintain and inspect accurate financial records for GRZ Grants and Seventh-day Adventist Funds, ensuring continuous compliance with approved guidelines and funding conditions.
- Prepare and review monthly financial and compliance reports in line with GRZ regulations and institutional standards.
- Conduct routine reviews and reconciliations of accounts, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective actions through detailed data analysis.
- Monitor and control budget utilization, ensuring funds are applied strictly for approved purposes and within allocated limits.
- Manage and verify revenue collections (school fees and feeding contributions), improving accuracy, transparency, and accountability of funds.
- Manage accounts payable and receivable, supporting effective cash flow control and financial discipline.
- Implemented revenue enhancement initiatives and cost-control measures, increasing feeding revenue by 30% and Making a program that was non-profit, profitable.
- Safeguard sensitive financial information, demonstrating high levels of integrity, confidentiality, and ethical conduct.
Communications Manager
When Females Lead
Lusaka
10.2024 - Current
- Managed social media channels to enhance brand visibility and engagement.
- Created compelling content for newsletters, press releases, and promotional materials.
- Created content for various media including press releases, website copy, newsletters, brochures, and email campaigns.
- Collaborated with other departments to create cohesive messaging across channels.
Finance and Administration Officer
Forum for Democratic Process
Lusaka
01.2023 - 05.2025
- Allocated and monitored budgets across different projects to ensure efficient use of resources.
- Prepared financial statements in line with required regulations and standards.
- Ensured full compliance with statutory bodies (ZRA, NAPSA, NHIMA, WC), with no penalties or compliance issues during tenure.
- Supervised team members and reviewed their work to ensure accuracy and adherence to accounting procedures.
- Managed rental income and expenses, ensuring accurate records and timely collections/payments.
- Oversaw organisational elections, ensuring proper procedures, transparency, and record-keeping.
- Captured and maintained financial records using QuickBooks.
Accounts Assistant
A Plus General Insurance
Lusaka
03.2020 - 09.2022
- Managed filing systems for accounts payable and receivable, ensuring organized and accessible financial records.
- Used Pastel Sage accounting software to update and maintain financial data accurately and on time.
- Assisted with accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger activities, supporting smooth financial operations.
- Processed receipts, sales invoices, and payments from customers and suppliers, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Conducted internal audits to verify adherence to regulatory standards and organizational policies.
- Entered financial data into Pastel Sage efficiently, maintaining integrity and reliability of records.
Education
Master of Science - Business Administration General
University of Lusaka
Lusaka, Zambia07-2027
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance And Accounting
DMI St Eugene University
Lusaka, Zambia11-2020
High School Diploma -
Holy Cross Girls Secondary School
Western Province, Zambia11-2015
Skills
- Bookkeeping
- ZRA Smart Invoice
- Financial Reporting
- ZRA PAYE
- ZRA Indirect Taxes
- ZRA Customs Appreciation Course
- Funds management
- MS office suite
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Regulatory compliance
- Payroll management
- Administrative support
- Ethics, Integrity & Confidentiality
Certification
ZRA Smart Invoice Course
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Nyanja
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Bemba
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Lozi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Tonga
Elementary (A2)
A2
References
1. Vainess Zulu
National Treasurer
Forum for Democratic
Process
Vainess@yahoo.com
260973923442
2. Hangoba Zulu
Accounting Clerk
Hangoba@napsa.com
260977481904
3. Gideon Bulwani
Legend Consulting
Services
Bulwanik@gmail.com
260977888444
Timeline
Accounts Assistant
Wilson Adventist School, Ministry of Education
06.2025 - Current
Communications Manager
When Females Lead
10.2024 - Current
Finance and Administration Officer
Forum for Democratic Process
01.2023 - 05.2025
Accounts Assistant
A Plus General Insurance
03.2020 - 09.2022
Master of Science - Business Administration General
University of Lusaka
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance And Accounting
DMI St Eugene University
High School Diploma -
Holy Cross Girls Secondary School