Muza Phiri
Summary
Experienced assistant accountant with a CA Application Advanced Diploma in Accountancy and ZICA Technician Certificate. Achieved a 99% accuracy rate in financial reporting through skills in cash management, banking, account reconciliation, and financial analysis. Improved monthlyfinancialreportingefficiencyby20%usingaccountingsoftwaresuchas Pastel and Microsoft Excel and Word. With a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail, can provide support to the Accountant and wider finance team in processing invoices and payments, posting transactions in the system, reconciliation, cash management, and maintaining accurate financial records.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Cashier
Road transport and safety agency
01.2018
- Receiving various forms of payment such as cash, cheques, and transfers, and issuing receipts to customers
- Ensuring all accountable documents are signed for and securely kept
- Providing excellent customer service by responding to customer inquiries and addressing concerns
- Assisting the revenue office with banking procedures for cash and cheques
- Supporting the revenue officer by accurately updating the cash book with daily transactions.
Entry level trainee
Zanaco
04.2016 - 12.2018
- Updated customer details for an average of 13 clients per day, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records
- Blocked and unblocked an average of 10 lost or stolen cards per week, preventing fraudulent transactions
- Reactivated an average of 5 dormant accounts per month, resulting in an increase in deposits of K6000
- Created and maintained an average of 20 new ATM cards per day, ensuring efficient customer service
- Recorded and filed an average of 100 daily transactions and receipts per week, ensuring accurate and organized financial records
- Issued an average of 25 new Xapit account cards and bank statements per day, resulting in increased usage of the bank's digital services
- Managed and ensured the security of an average of 500 ATM cards per week, preventing loss or theft.
Assistant accountant
Entrepreneurs financial center
05.2017 - 07.2018
- Processed supplier payments via cheques, EFC banking system, and electronic funds transfer, ensuring timely payments and maintaining 98% vendor satisfaction
- Analyzed fuel usage and optimized fuel payments for company vehicles, resulting in a 15% reduction in fuel expenses over 6 months
- Facilitated month-end closing by accurately posting accounting entries, guaranteeing timely and precise financial reporting with 100% accuracy
- Managed petty cash disbursement and reconciled advance accounts for branches, reducing financial discrepancies by 25% through meticulous attention to detail and reconciliation processes
- Implemented an inventory tracking system, issuing and confirming inventory from store room, decreasing inventory discrepancies by 20%
- Verified client cheque deposits with 99% accuracy, guaranteeing prompt processing of payments
- Reconciled supplier accounts and bank statements, detecting and remedying errors, resulting in a savings of k10,000 in overpayment refunds
- Prepared fund transfer documents as a bank agent, ensuring accurate financial transactions and maintaining 95% customer satisfaction.
Education
Ca advanced diploma in accountancy -
Zambia institute of Chartered Accountants
Zica technician certificate -
Zambia institute of Chartered Accountants
Skills
- Accounting and Financial management
- Cash management
- Banking operations
- Account Reconciliation
- Data capture and analysis
Affiliations
Zica technician member-Zambia institute of Chartered Accountants
Additional Information
Mr.Reuben Walilisa
Internal Auditor
Road Transport And safety Agency
Lusaka.
Phone Number:0972303033
Ms.Tasha Kakole
Finance Manager
Entrepreneurs Financial Centre
Lusaka.
Phone Number:0977119115
Mr.George Chashele
Manager
Zanaco Bank
Phone Number:0979457781
Timeline
Cashier
Road transport and safety agency
01.2018
Assistant accountant
Entrepreneurs financial center
05.2017 - 07.2018
Entry level trainee
Zanaco
04.2016 - 12.2018
Ca advanced diploma in accountancy -
Zambia institute of Chartered Accountants
Zica technician certificate -
Zambia institute of Chartered Accountants