Neeba Nelson
Lusaka
Summary
Qualified Accountant of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (AICPA&CIMA-UK) with 3+ years of experience in financial reporting, payroll administration and treasury management. Seeking to leverage this cross-functional expertise to drive data-backed forecasting, enhance financial control, and serve as a key strategic partner in guiding profitable
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accountant
Agro-Fuel Investments Ltd
04.2023 - Current
- Treasury and Forex Management: Managed daily forex operations for a leading fuel trading company, engaging with 12 banks to secure both spot and forward currency contracts for timely international supplier payments.
- Strategic Stakeholder Management: Served as the key liaison with bank forex teams, sourcing USD and tracking SWIFT payments to prevent supply chain disruptions and ensure smooth operations
- Payroll Management: Administered comprehensive payroll for two group companies with a combined workforce of over 220 employees. This included a luxury lodge under construction, managing the complex payroll for 120+ permanent and casual employees with high turnover, and a farm operation, processing daily wages for nearly 100 seasonal workers.
- Timeliness and Accuracy: Implemented systems to ensure the timely and accurate calculation of salaries and statutory benefits, crucial for managing the frequent movement of short-term contract staff.
- Spearheaded supplier and customer reconciliation efforts, identifying and resolving discrepancies to maintain clean ledgers.
- Process Automation and Innovation: Led the end-to-end development and implementation of a new paperless system to manage all payments, invoices, and receipts. I managed the project from initial concept to successful rollout, acting as the key liaison between stakeholders and developers to streamline processes and ensure a successful rollout.
Audit Assistant
Amazon Associates Chartered Accountants
07.2022 - 04.2023
- Conducted preliminary audits to identify discrepancies in financial records and compliance issues.
- Assisted in preparing detailed audit reports for management review, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
- Collaborated with team members to develop and implement efficient auditing processes and procedures.
- Reviewed internal controls and risk management strategies to enhance operational effectiveness.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Studies (Finance)
University of Greenwich
05-2024
Management And Cost Accounting
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
05-2021
Skills
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Data analysis
- Financial reporting
- Payroll processing
- Cash flow analysis
- Tax preparation
- Payroll administration
- Management accounting
- MS office suite
Certification
- CGMA - Chartered Global Management Accountant
- Pursuing Fundamentals of Forensic Accounting by CGMA
Timeline
Accountant
Agro-Fuel Investments Ltd
04.2023 - Current
Audit Assistant
Amazon Associates Chartered Accountants
07.2022 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Business Studies (Finance)
University of Greenwich
Management And Cost Accounting
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
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