Mubiana Mukubuta
Summary
Versatile professional adept in financial analysis, audit support, account reconciliations and collections. Proficient in preparing financial statements, monitoring controls and completing closings. Highly detail-oriented, proactive, and diligent.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Finance Manager
Copperbelt Health Education Project
Kitwe
01.2019 - 12.2023
- Prepared and analyzed financial statements to identify potential areas of cost savings.
- Developed monthly management reports for review by senior leadership team.
- Analyzed variances between actual results and budgeted amounts to determine root cause and corrective action plans.
- Ensured compliance with applicable federal, state, local laws, regulations, rules, ordinances, and standards related to finance activities.
- Facilitated the annual audit process by providing requested documentation in a timely manner to external auditors.
- Participated in special projects related to finance operations as assigned by upper management.
- Maintained accurate records of all financial transactions including billing information, invoices, payments received and made.
- Assisted in preparing presentations for board meetings regarding financial performance indicators.
- Managed accounting and management records by outlining improvement areas, advised on cost savings and confirmed that internal controls safeguarded company's assets.
- Analyzed actual financial results vs budget to prepare variance reporting to functional groups.
Management Accountant
Copperbelt Health Education Project
Kitwe
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Prepared, analyzed and interpreted monthly financial statements for management review.
- Developed, maintained and updated accounting systems to ensure accuracy of financial information.
- Reviewed and reconciled bank statements on a daily basis.
- Monitored budget performance against actual results, identified discrepancies, and recommended corrective actions.
- Assisted with the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts for management review.
- Established internal control procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP standards.
- Conducted variance analysis between forecasted results and actuals to explain fluctuations in revenues or expenses.
- Provided support to purchasing department by analyzing vendor invoices for accuracy before payment processing.
- Advised senior management on best practices regarding capital expenditures decisions.
- Maintained fixed asset register ensuring accurate depreciation calculation.
- Advised managers regarding financial implications and ramifications of specific decisions.
Project Accountant
Copperbelt Health Education Project
Kitwe
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Managed and maintained project budgets, monitored expenses, and tracked financials.
- Developed detailed reports to track budget variance from original estimates.
- Conducted monthly reviews of all open projects to ensure accurate accounting records.
- Prepared financial statements including balance sheets, income statements, cash flows, and other related documents.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards relating to financial activities.
- Created processes for tracking invoices from vendors and subcontractors associated with the project.
- Coordinated audit activities performed by external auditors for various projects as needed.
- Performed ad-hoc analysis as required to support decision making related to project budgets.
- Developed tools for monitoring project performance against established benchmarks.
- Reconciled general ledger accounts on a monthly basis.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely payments are made according to contractual terms.
- Assisted in the preparation of tax returns related to projects when necessary.
- Maintained project-related records, contracts and change orders.
- Approved supplier invoices and overhead charges related to projects.
- Compiled monthly, quarterly and yearly financial statements for year-end tax purposes.
- Processed invoices and requested funding from local, state and federal funding agencies.
- Collaborated with project personnel to set up records with contract status dates and project-specific contact information.
- Communicated with project management and [Job title] to monitor job progress cost reporting.
- Diminished financial discrepancies and accurately reconciled accounts using detailed data analysis results.
- Maintained accurate accounts for cash, fixed assets and other transactions.
- Liaised with auditors to complete annual audits and maintain compliance with local, state and federal requirements.
Accounts Assistant
Copperbelt Health Education Project
Kitwe
02.2014 - 12.2014
- Prepared and processed invoices, payments and bank deposits.
- Assisted in accounts receivable, payable and general ledger activities.
- Maintained accurate records of financial transactions.
- Completed reconciliations of various accounts including petty cash, credit cards and bank accounts.
- Generated monthly financial reports for management review.
- Provided administrative support to the accounting department as required.
- Ensured accuracy of data entry into accounting systems by verifying documents against source information.
- Participated in month end closing process by preparing journal entries and accruals.
- Assisted with payroll processing including employee time sheets, vacation and leave tracking and benefit deductions calculations.
- Managed vendor relations through timely invoice payments and resolving any outstanding payment disputes.
Front Office Supervisor
Hostels Board of Zambia
Kitwe
01.2011 - 12.2014
Food and Beverage Supervisor
Southern Sun Hotel
Lusaka
07.2006 - 12.2010
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Copperbelt University
KitweSome College (No Degree) - Accounting
Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountancy
LusakaFinance And Accounting - finance and Accounting
University of Zambia
LusakaSome College (No Degree) - Hospitality Administration And Management
Hotel And Toursim Training Institute
LusakaSkills
- Audit Coordination
- Bank Reconciliation
- Internal Controls
- Variance Analysis
- Cash Flow Management
- Cost accounting
- Strategic Planning
- Compliance Monitoring
- Budget monitoring
- Proposal Development
- Budget Control
- General ledger accounting
- Financial Statements
Certification
- Member of Zambia Institute of Certified Accountant
- Certified in Grants Management
- certified in Quick Books Management.
Timeline
Assistant Finance Manager
Copperbelt Health Education Project
01.2019 - 12.2023
Management Accountant
Copperbelt Health Education Project
01.2018 - 12.2018
Project Accountant
Copperbelt Health Education Project
01.2015 - 12.2017
Accounts Assistant
Copperbelt Health Education Project
02.2014 - 12.2014
Front Office Supervisor
Hostels Board of Zambia
01.2011 - 12.2014
Food and Beverage Supervisor
Southern Sun Hotel
07.2006 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Copperbelt University
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountancy
Finance And Accounting - finance and Accounting
University of Zambia
Some College (No Degree) - Hospitality Administration And Management
Hotel And Toursim Training Institute
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