Musonda Musonda
Lusaka
Summary
Organized Accounts Assistant knowledgeable in various accounting programs and possessing solid computer skills. Experienced in handling bookkeeping activities and correcting account errors. Adept at managing budgets, payroll, Accounts Receivable, Payable, invoicing and general accounting functions as well as analyzing complex situations and finding creative solutions to challenging problems. Also proficient in laws and procedures governing business operations, tax filings and regulatory compliance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
Certificate
1
1
ZICA (LEVEL 3)
1
1
Hybrid Onboarding Programme
1
1
GED Microsoft Office Suite
Work History
Accounts Assistant
HYBRID - Verino Agro Industries
09.2020 - Current
- Performed administrative and clerical duties such as word processing, data entry, filling and copying.
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Opened, maintained and recorded petty cash and ensured that all disbursements are accounted for correctly
- Completed understanding of bank reconciliations, and ensure that any discrepancies are immediately managed; Verified information on financial documents which resulted in 100% accuracy.
- Completed payroll functions to facilitate accurate and prompt staff payments
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.
- Responded to inbound inquiries regarding accounts and payments.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
- Helped to integrate cost accounting methodologies with existing company accounting and administrative systems
- Gathered timesheets to prepare weekly payroll data for processing by payroll coordinator
- Calculated accurate wages, including overtime, salary increases and bonuses
- Reviewed new accounts to determine course of action and process to proper workflow.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Prepared informational tax spreadsheets.
- Monitored organization's performance against competitors.
- Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
- Completed tax forms in compliance with legal regulations.
Dispatch Clerk
HYBRID - Verino Agro Industries
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Directed dispatching, routing, and tracking of 8 trucks.
- Managed conflict resolutions with customers, drivers and other personnel to encourage professional relationships and promote respect.
- Maintained professional relationship with shippers, receivers and drivers to increase trust, reliability and rapport.
- Tracked delivery progress to identify possible delays and provide real-time updates to customers.
- Responsible for reviewing product weekly stock sheet and constantly liaison with accounts about customer payments on stock they need.
- Analyze sales and take down customer orders. Able to post and generate invoices in accounting information system (Microsoft Dynamics) as well as Invoice management.
- Answered phone calls and responded to customer emails.
- Utilized dispatch software to enter customer orders, deliveries and receipts.
- Communicated with drivers and personnel to coordinate timely delivery of goods and materials.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
- Completed regular checks on stock levels and compared against forecasted demand.
- Filled out paperwork and filed documents for new stock orders and damage claims.
- Updated product labels to reflect accurate pricing.
- Worked with vendors to schedule daily pickups and weekly deliveries.
- Prepared reports tracking information such as purchase orders, inventory numbers and invoicing activities.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
Education
Chatered Accountant -
ZAMBIA INSTITUTE oF CHARTERED ACCOUTANTS
Zambia Institute Of Chartered Accountants12.2024
Bachelor of Commerce Accounting And Finance - ACCOUNTS
MULUNGUSHI UNIVERSITY
KABWE11.2020
GED -
Luanshya Skills Training Centre
Luanshya, Zambia08.2015
High School Diploma -
Luanshya Boys Secondary School
Luanshya, 0811.2014
Skills
- Microsoft Dynamics (NAV)
- Petty Cash Custodian
- Proficient In Sage
- Excel
- Sap Expertise
- Management
- Bank Reconciliations
- Team Player
- Budgeting
- Invoicing
- Bookkeeping Skills
- Evaluation
- Financial Reports
- Maintenance
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets for all Company Outlet shops.
- Collaborated with team of 4 to reduce Company Claims to below 2% an important KPI for the department.
- Achieved the role of Depot Accountant for all company depot's nation wide.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Affiliations
Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (member/student)
Certification
- Certified [ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT], [VERINO AGRO INDUSTRIES] - [2020]
- [LUANSHYA SKILLS TRAINING CENTRE] Training - [2015]
- [HYBRID ONBOARDING PROGRAMME] Training - [2022]
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Accounts Assistant
HYBRID - Verino Agro Industries
09.2020 - Current
Dispatch Clerk
HYBRID - Verino Agro Industries
01.2020 - 08.2020
Chatered Accountant -
ZAMBIA INSTITUTE oF CHARTERED ACCOUTANTS
Bachelor of Commerce Accounting And Finance - ACCOUNTS
MULUNGUSHI UNIVERSITY
GED -
Luanshya Skills Training Centre
High School Diploma -
Luanshya Boys Secondary School
References
Muchindu Malawo, Management Accoutant (0979670908), mmalawo@countrychoicechicken.com
Besa Kalela, Senior Accountant (0974988463), besakalela28@gmail.com/ bkalela@countrychoicechicken.com
Mable Banda, Former Management Accountant (0978940682), Mablebanda800@gmail.com/ Mablebanda@lsmfez.co.zm
Esther Phiri, Dispatch Assistant Manager (0975979556)
Chera Deressa, HoD School of Business Studies (0976175120 ), academic@mu.ac.zm
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