Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Professionals Achievements
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Professional Membership
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Mutela Noel Yikona

Lusaka

Summary

Results-driven Treasury Officer with a comprehensive background in financial management and risk mitigation within the banking sector. Proven expertise in optimizing liquidity, implementing effective cash management strategies, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Adept at analyzing market trends, managing investment portfolios, and executing successful debt management initiatives. Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, coupled with excellent communication and negotiation abilities. Committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards while delivering strategic financial solutions to drive the financial success of the organization.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Treasury Officer

AB Bank Zambia
2016.03 - Current
  • Foreign Exchange and Wire Transfer Transactions:Execute foreign exchange transactions and wire transfers in accordance with established procedures and market conditions.
  • Cash and Asset Management:Invest cash, capital, and other financial assets in alignment with the bank's investment strategy and risk tolerance.
  • Daily Cash Position Compilation:Compile and establish the daily cash position to assess liquidity needs, facilitating effective cash management.
  • Statutory Accounts Coordination:Coordinate statutory accounts with a treasury focus, ensuring accurate representation of treasury-related transactions and activities.
  • Funds Availability Assurance:Ensure the availability of adequate funds to meet ongoing operational and investment requirements, optimizing liquidity management.
  • Cash Analysis for Senior Management:Provide comprehensive cash analysis to senior management, offering insights to enhance cash optimization and strategic decision-making.
  • Debt Compliance Assurance:Guarantee adherence to all debt terms, conditions, covenants, and reporting mandates, promptly alerting top management to potential non-compliance issues.

MIS Officer

AB Bank Zambia
2011.10 - Current
  • Developed and managed reporting systems to generate timely and accurate reports for shareholders, providing insights into financial performance, risk management, and strategic initiatives.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory reporting requirements and deadlines.
  • Prepared and presented detailed reports for funders, highlighting the bank's financial health, investment portfolios, and adherence to funding agreements.
  • Collaborated with finance teams to align reporting with funder expectations.
  • Ensured adherence to regulatory reporting standards and guidelines.
  • Coordinated with regulatory authorities to facilitate audits and respond to inquiries promptly.
  • Conducted in-depth data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement.
  • Provided valuable insights to senior management based on data-driven reports.

Web Engineer

Agent Classifieds
2010.01 - 2011.10

Overseeing the Management of the Company's Online Presence:

Website Management:

  • Conducting regular quality control checks on the company's website.
  • Daily posting of new classifieds online.
  • Uploading newly available items for auctioning and other purposes.

Social Media Administration (Twitter, Skype, Facebook):

  • Keeping the company's social networking business pages current and engaging.
  • Actively participating in the company's online community.
  • Implementing strategies to increase traffic to the company's website.
  • Collecting advertisements for placement on the company's online Classifieds Version.

Email System Administration (5000+ Clients):

  • Designing weekly newsletters and sending out promotions to the extensive client base.
  • Monitoring the number of impressions when people open their mailboxes.
  • Redirecting traffic to other companies for exposure to ads.
  • Importing fresh online audiences into the mailing list.
  • Filtering the database of bounced email addresses.

Google AdSense:

  • Monitoring the number of clicks/impressions made from Google adverts.
  • Tracking how much Google deposits into the company's online bank account.

Google Analytics:

  • Checking real-time statistics of people visiting the company's website globally.
  • Monitoring user behavior, including pages visited, browser used, and time spent, for the purpose of fostering good customer relationships.

Affiliate Marketing:

  • Identifying and recruiting new affiliates.
  • Maintaining positive relationships with current affiliates.
  • Developing and monitoring affiliate promotions.
  • Reporting on affiliate marketing promotions and activity.
  • Identifying and implementing opportunities to enhance the affiliate program.
  • Keeping affiliates informed about new products and program enhancements.
  • Motivating affiliates to continually improve performance.
  • Tracking and reporting on affiliate sales.
  • Monitoring and reporting on competitors' affiliate campaigns and promotions.

Data Associate

Centre For Disease And Control
2007.03 - 2007.07
  • Data Entry:Accurately inputting data into databases, spreadsheets, or other designated platforms following established protocols.
  • Data Verification:Conducting routine verification checks to ensure the accuracy and integrity of entered data.
  • Record Maintenance:Organizing and maintaining electronic and hard copy files to ensure accessibility and compliance with data retention policies.
    Quality Assurance:Performing regular quality checks on data to identify and rectify discrepancies or errors promptly.
    Documentation:Documenting and reporting any issues related to data entry, verification, or quality to the supervisor.
    Collaboration:Collaborating with team members to address data-related queries and ensure consistent data standards.
  • Confidentiality:Handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion and following established security protocols.
  • Adherence to Guidelines:Adhering to data entry guidelines, procedures, and standards set by the organization.

Education

Treasury

Association Cambiste Internationale- ACI Dealing
03.2021

Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Sciences

University Of Greenwich
London
07.2010

Higher Diploma - Management Information Systems

ZCAS
Lusaka
12.2005

Grade 12 Certificate -

International Tuition Centre
Lusaka
12.2002

Skills

  • Cash Management: Daily Cash Positioning, Cash Forecasting, Liquidity Optimization
  • Risk Management: Risk Assessment, Hedging Strategies, Compliance
  • Investment Management: Portfolio Optimization, Market Analysis
  • Debt Management: Debt Structuring, Refinancing, Covenant Compliance
  • Financial Analysis: Budgeting, Forecasting, Financial Reporting
  • Technology: Excel, Financial Modeling
  • Communication: Interpersonal Skills, Presentation Abilities
  • Compliance Assessment

Professionals Achievements

  • Designed and developed a robust compliance monitoring tool to meticulously track and assess financial covenants, ensuring real-time visibility into the organization's adherence to contractual obligations.


  • Received commendation for maintaining 100% accuracy and compliance in regulatory reporting, ensuring seamless interactions with regulatory authorities and preventing potential penalties.


  • Played a pivotal role in the successful investment of surplus funds, achieving a 12% more return on investment against budget by identifying strategic opportunities aligned with the organization's risk appetite.


  • Contributed to the establishment of a comprehensive treasury policy, ensuring adherence to best practices, regulatory requirements, and alignment with the organization's financial goals.


  • Named the 2023 MVP of the year out of a pool of more than 450 employees at AB Bank Zambia.


  • Recognized as the individual with the highest deposit contribution for the year 2023.


  • Received the Long Service Award for 12 years of service at AB Bank Zambia.


Other Responsibilities

ALCO Secretary;

As the Bank ALCO Secretary, I serve as the primary liaison between different departments within the bank, facilitating the coordination of efforts to proficiently manage the institution's balance sheet. My role involves actively contributing to the strategic decision-making process, ensuring that the bank's assets and liabilities are strategically aligned with its overarching business objectives.


Excel Trainer:

As a Bank Excel Trainer for new joiners, my primary responsibility is to equip incoming employees with the essential skills and proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Excel to enhance their efficiency and productivity in various banking functions.


Market Analysis:

Designed quarterly performance analyses, including rankings, for all banks in Zambia following their official publication in print media.


Swift Security Officer;

I serve as a Bank SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) Security Officer, playing a pivotal role in upholding the security and integrity of the bank's SWIFT infrastructure, a critical component for facilitating international financial communication.


Board Meeting Preparation:

I play a key role in the creation of Board Presentations for our shareholders. My responsibilities include compiling and delivering compelling quarterly board presentations for the bank's stakeholders. This position demands a meticulous attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills, and the capability to articulate intricate financial details into coherent and succinct presentations. I collaborate with diverse departments to collect pertinent data, ensuring the board is comprehensively informed about the bank's performance, key initiatives, and strategic direction.

Professional Membership

Member of ACI Zambia FMA which was established in 2001 and has a membership of 289. ACI Zambia FMA provides unique opportunities to network and interact with financial market players, gain international accreditation, and keep abreast with the happenings in the financial markets.

It was first created in 1955 in Paris (France) under the name Association Cambiste Internationale..

Interest

  • Current affairs news
  • Agriculture
  • Cyber Law and Forensics
  • Athletics
  • Watching and playing football games
  • Financial Markets

Professional Goal

Pursue an MBA in 2024

Keen interest in undertaking a financial course in the near future.

References

i. Mrs Mwiza Muyangana

Senior Management accountant

AB Bank Zambia

P.o.box 38173

Lusaka, Zambia

Tel: 0977-585608


ii. Moses Moyo

Admin Manager

AB Bank Zambia

P.O. Box 37000

Lusaka, Zambia

Email:Moses.Moyo@abbank.co.zm

Tel. +260977-471483



Timeline

Treasury Officer

AB Bank Zambia
2016.03 - Current

MIS Officer

AB Bank Zambia
2011.10 - Current

Web Engineer

Agent Classifieds
2010.01 - 2011.10

Data Associate

Centre For Disease And Control
2007.03 - 2007.07

Treasury

Association Cambiste Internationale- ACI Dealing

Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Sciences

University Of Greenwich

Higher Diploma - Management Information Systems

ZCAS

Grade 12 Certificate -

International Tuition Centre
Mutela Noel Yikona