Mutale Museka
Lusaka
Summary
Results-driven finance professional with extensive experience and proficiency in ERP systems such as Sage X3 and Microsoft Navision. Demonstrated success in strengthening financial controls and compliance, leading to timely audit completions and improved operational efficiency. Consistently providing valuable financial insights and reporting enhancements.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Accountant (Zambia/Malawi)
Allterrain Services Limited
Lusaka
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Facilitated audit processes to meet deadlines for operations in Zambia and Malawi.
- Maintained appropriate internal control systems to safeguard the organization's assets
- Maintained general accounting systems for use by management in controlling expenditure and ensuring compliance with tax laws
- Prepared monthly management reports(financial statements) and submitted compiled reports to group finance by the 5th of every month
- Prepared the payroll by the 23rd of every month using sage 300 people payroll system
- Ensured that all petty cash expenses have corresponding signed valid receipts and supporting paper work including any necessary valid Tax/VAT receipts for the expenses made
- Assisted in preparation of annual Project budgets and forecasts
- Determined problem areas and resolved issues related to profitability and business objective achievement
- Reconciled control accounts (Payables & receivables) monthly, investigated variances and initiated corrective action
- Filed tax returns in compliance with statutory laws
- Ensuring sound financial record keeping as well as development and maintenance of financial systems and procedures
Accounts Assistant
Allterrain Services Limited
Ndola
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Posted daily transactions such as Invoices, petty cash expenses on accounting software Sage X3
- Performed Bank reconciliations twice a month
- Managed Costs by ensuring that target forecasts are met and within Budget
- Performed Supplier Reconciliations to mitigate credit risks
- Prepared Monthly reports for performance review
- Performed Stock Counts Twice a month
- Microsoft office packages: Competent in use of Microsoft Excel, Word & Power point
- Accounting Software: Proficient in use of ERP systems as Sage X3 and Caseware
- Internet: Proficient in use of internet and Internet based tools
- Audit: Control Testing, Basic Audit Procedures
- Financial Accounts and Reporting: Account reconciliation, General Accounting, Preparation of Financial Statements
- Excellent Math Skills: Obtained highest marks in Business Math and Statistics
- Core Competencies: Internal controls, Compliance, Business Acumen, Regulations, Efficiency
Audit Assistant
PKF Zambia Chartered Accountants
Lusaka
12.2021 - 02.2023
- Performed inquiry, recalculation, observation and other substantive procedures for integrity of Sales (Revenue), expense, payables, receivables, employee costs accounts
- Prepared Financial statements for various entities using SME's and Full IFRS standards
- Communicated results of Audits to upper management through factual and detailed written reports and oral Representations
- Computed and Investigated all Variances, to ensure that all are resolved
- Established alternative audit, accounting and internal control procedures and recommended process improvements to aid clients in addressing deficiencies
Education
CA Advisory Professional in Accountancy - Finalist -
Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants
01.2025
CA Advanced Diploma in Accountancy -
Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants
12-2024
CA Certificate in Accountancy -
Zambian Institute of Chartered Accountants
Lusaka06.2021
Skills
- Experienced with Microsoft Office Suite
- Control Testing
- Balance Sheet/GL reconciliation
- Financial Statement Preparation
- Quantitative Analysis
- Tax/Regulatory compliance
- Business Acumen
- ERP systems proficiency: Sage X3, Microsoft Navision, CaseWare
Affiliations
Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants, Member
Accomplishments
*Best Performance Award in CA 1.2 Business Statistics
References
- Mr. Joel Manzi, Cost Controller - All-terrain Services Limited,JManzi@tsebo.com, +260 978377414
- Mr. Kabwe Katanga, HR Manager - All-terrain Services Ltd., KKantanga@tsebo.com, +260 961626579
- Mrs. Mary L. Kalobwe, Audit Senior, PKF Chartered Accountants, hajahl.skayz2014@gmail.com, +260 965779190
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
French
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Project Accountant (Zambia/Malawi)
Allterrain Services Limited
09.2023 - 10.2024
Accounts Assistant
Allterrain Services Limited
03.2023 - 09.2023
Audit Assistant
PKF Zambia Chartered Accountants
12.2021 - 02.2023
CA Advisory Professional in Accountancy - Finalist -
Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants
CA Advanced Diploma in Accountancy -
Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants
CA Certificate in Accountancy -
Zambian Institute of Chartered Accountants
Similar Profiles
CHILALA MWEENECHILALA MWEENE
Human Resources Generalist Achievements at Allterrain Services LimitedHuman Resources Generalist Achievements at Allterrain Services Limited
PAUL THOMPSONPAUL THOMPSON
Senior Health and Safety Trainer at Newmont Ghana Gold LimitedSenior Health and Safety Trainer at Newmont Ghana Gold Limited
Carter AllenCarter Allen
Constructing Labourer/operator at AllTerrain Contracting LtdConstructing Labourer/operator at AllTerrain Contracting Ltd