NATHAN SUNKUTU
Mfuwe
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven accountant with over seven years of experience in the conservation and tourism Wildlife. Proficient in managing financial operations, demonstrated consistent contributions to organizational success through the implementation of financial strategies, ensuring financial reporting accuracy, and providing expertise in budgeting and financial planning. Possess expertise in adapting comprehensive reporting structures to evolving financial needs, collaborating with senior leadership to create operating budgets, and proactively resolving coding discrepancies. The track record includes maintaining financial accuracy and integrity in partnership with auditors, and mentoring accounting personnel to ensure adherence to organizational procedures and principles. Proficient in financial modeling, cash flow analysis, budget analysis, forecasting, and data evaluation. Highly skilled Accountant with comprehensive experience in financial forecasting, corporate finance and regulatory reporting. Possess strong analytical skills, adept at streamlining complex accounting processes to increase accuracy and efficiency. Noted for consistently improving financial operations and contributing to positive business performance. Proven ability to work collaboratively within team environments and communicate effectively across all levels of an organization.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Ministry of Tourism - Department of National Parks and Wildlife
08.2016 - Current
- Spearhead financial reporting adaptation: Proactively modify comprehensive reporting structures to swiftly respond to changing financial structures, ensuring up-to-date and accurate financial insights.
- Collaborate on strategic budgeting: Actively cooperate with senior leadership to develop operating budgets that align with the organization's strategic goals, enhancing financial planning and resource allocation.
- Efficiently manage expenses: Play a pivotal role in reviewing accounts, resolving coding discrepancies, and meticulously tracking recurring expenses, resulting in significant cost savings.
- Excel in audit collaboration: Foster a productive collaboration with auditors, facilitating the seamless tracking of errors and contributions to maintain audit accuracy and compliance.
- Enhance financial records: Continuously evaluate and improve financial records, providing essential data for making informed business decisions that drive financial stability and growth.
- Prevent errors and implement systems: Detect and correct mistakes early on, while implementing robust systems and procedures to minimize recurring issues, further enhancing financial accuracy.
- Maintain general ledger integrity: Diligently uphold the integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts, ensuring data accuracy and reliability for confident decision-making and reporting.
Assistant Accountant
Ministry of Works and Supply
08.2013 - 08.2016
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits, and reconciled accounts: Consistently monitored funds, prepared deposits, and meticulously reconciled accounts to ensure financial accuracy during the tenure.
- Supervised accounting staff: Provided guidance and supervision to a team of three accounting staff, offering feedback and evaluating their progress to enhance their performance.
- Processed payroll inputs: Streamlined the processing of payroll inputs during the role by consolidating all loans and salary advance receivables, promoting efficiency and accuracy.
- Improved general ledger accuracy: Scrutinized general ledger entries to increase accuracy, resulting in a remarkable 50% reduction in significant errors while identifying necessary adjustments.
- Provided journal entries: Contributed to financial accuracy during the position by providing journal entries and conducting accounting on an accrual basis, ensuring comprehensive financial recording.
- Facilitated month-end and year-end closing processes: Played a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial reports during the position by facilitating smooth month-end and year-end closings.
- Supported statement preparation: Assisted in the preparation of quarterly statement B and C to provide decision-makers with valuable insights for two consecutive years, contributing to informed and strategic decisions during the role.
Accounts Clerk
ACS Tours
Kitwe
01.2012 - 07.2013
- Processed payments and documents: Managed the processing of various financial documents, including invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Coordinated office supply ordering: Efficiently coordinated the ordering of office supplies, contributing to streamlined operations and ensuring materials were readily available.
- Improved general ledger accuracy: Implemented rigorous checks on general ledger entries, resulting in increased accuracy, a significant reduction in errors, and the identification of necessary adjustments.
- Assisted in budget preparation and forecasting: Played a crucial role in budget preparation and forecasting, helping to control expenditure and maximize profitability, achieving over 20% margins.
- Reconciled account information: Conducted monthly reconciliations of account information, cross-referencing figures in the general ledger with bank account statements, ensuring financial precision.
- Maintained organized records: Ensured that accounts payable records were consistently up to date and well-organized, facilitating easy access and retrieval of financial data.
- Investigated variances and corrected errors: Diligently investigated daily variances, promptly identifying and correcting errors to resolve discrepancies and maintain financial accuracy.
Education
CFA Level 2 Candidate - Finance and Investment
CFA Institute
USA01-2025
Chartered Accountant Zambia (CA-Z) - Accountancy
Zambua Institute of Chartered Accountants
08-2023
MSc - Accounting and Finance
University of Lusaka
10-2022
Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst - Financial Modeling
Corporate Finance Institute
01-2022
Grade Twelve School Certificate
Examination Council of Zambia
01-2007
Skills
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Budget management
- Accounting principles
- Business strategy
- Data reconciliation
- Payroll administration
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Produce financial statements
- Annual reports
- Financial and regulatory consulting
- Tax law compliance
- IFRS and GAAP expertise
- Financial modelling
- Business tax planning
- Corporate finance
- Chartered Accountant
- Logistics management
- Supplier negotiation
- Request for quotation
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Procurement management
- ERP systems expertise
References
- Mr. Lewis Daka, Senior Wildlife Warden, Department of National Parks and Wildlife, lewis.daka@mota.gov.zm, +260977569173
- Mr. Goliath Chimbimbi, Financial Accountant, Energy Regulation Board, goliathchimbimbi@gmail.com, +260978629865
- Mr. Charles Chansa, Chief Finance Officer, The BushCamp Company, Charles_c67@yahoo.com +260979482553
Professional Affiliation
ZICA, Associate
Accomplishments
Most Hardworking Accounting-2015
Languages
English
First Language
Affiliations
Financial literacy teaching
Timeline
Accountant
Ministry of Tourism - Department of National Parks and Wildlife
08.2016 - Current
Assistant Accountant
Ministry of Works and Supply
08.2013 - 08.2016
Accounts Clerk
ACS Tours
01.2012 - 07.2013
CFA Level 2 Candidate - Finance and Investment
CFA Institute
Chartered Accountant Zambia (CA-Z) - Accountancy
Zambua Institute of Chartered Accountants
MSc - Accounting and Finance
University of Lusaka
Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst - Financial Modeling
Corporate Finance Institute
Grade Twelve School Certificate
Examination Council of Zambia
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