Paul Phiri CA(ZM)
Kabwe
Summary
Dynamic accountant with extensive experience at the Ministry of Finance, excelling in financial analysis and reporting. Proven track record in enhancing accountability and efficiency through effective budget management and audit preparation. Skilled in SAP and MS Office, with a strong commitment to supporting organizational goals and driving financial success.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Ministry of Finance
09.2023 - Current
- To supervise and undertake the provision of accounting and financial reporting services in the Province in order to facilitate implementation of programmes and ensure accountability.
- Financial Reports-Supervises timely preparation of financial reports in order to facilitate decision making.
- Financial Management Information System-Supervises effectively, the Financial Management Information System (IFMIS) and Treasury Single Account (TSA) in order to enhance the management of public finances and promote accountability.
- Books of Accounts-Supervises timely and accurately the maintenance of books of accounts in order to facilitate efficient storage and retrieval of information.
- Payroll-Supervises effectively payroll inputs in order to facilitate payments of salaries and other allowances.
- Risky Management- Supervises and undertakes timely, the management of risk in order to mitigate losses.
- Audit queries-Supervises effectively preparation of responses to audit queries in order to facilitate decision making.
- Payment Processing- Supervises and undertakes timely, the processing of payments in order to facilitate implementation of programmes.
- Cost Accounting- Supervises and undertakes timely, costing of programmes in order to facilitate preparation of annual budget estimates, mobilization and disbursement of financial resources.
- Financial Management Information System-Supervises and undertakes timely verification and completion of payments in the SAP.
- Performance Management-Supervises timely development of individual and departmental work plan in order to monitor and evaluate performance.
- Asset Accounting- Supervises and undertakes effectively, accounting for assets in order to safeguard public property.
Assistant Accountant
Ministry of Health
Chinsali
11.2009 - 09.2021
- To supervise and undertake accounting activities in order to enhance accountability of public funds in the District.
- To carry out accounting transactions involving revenue, receipts and expenditure payments in order to ensure proper accountability.
- Drafts timely financial reports in order to facilitate decision making.
- Cash Book-Records timely and accurately transactions in the cash book in order to enhance accountability.
- Carries out timely and accurately payroll inputs in order to facilitate payment of salaries and other allowances.
- Drafts timely Audit queries responses in order to facilitate decision making.
- Maintains timely and accurately registers of damages and losses in order to facilitate recoveries of government funds and property.
- Consolidation of District plans and budgets (Medium Term Expenditure Framework) to facilitate the formation of Activity Based Budgets in line with set annual Indicative Planning Figures.
Accountant
Chilonga Mission Hospital
01.2005 - 12.2009
- Preparation of Financial and Management reports to assist management decision making.
- Maintenance of various Hospital cash books and bank reconciliation statements for various Hospital GRZ and other donor funded accounts.
- Preparation of financial reports for donor funded projects such as CORDAID and Global funded activities though Churches Health Association of Zambia (CHAZ) in TB, AIDS/HIV and Malaria.
- Preparation of annual budgets and action plans for Hospital funding to GRZ through the Ministry of health.
- Verification of payment vouchers before processing of payments.
- Preparation of quarterly financial reports for submission to the Provincial Health Office.
- Involved in the handling of payroll inputs for processing at the Ministry of Finance.
- Supervising staff in accounts unit and performing other duties assigned by Hospital management.
Assistant Accountant
Tanzania Zambia Railways Authority
01.2004 - 12.2005
- Maintenance of both staff and trade debtors accounts by making sure that all debtors’ transactions are recorded on individual ledger cards.
- Maintenance of salaries control account by ensuring that all payments related to salaries are properly and correctly recorded.
- Preparation and checking of both payment, journal vouchers and coding of accounts.
- Involved in the maintenance of the asset register by ensuring that all acquisitions and disposals of assets are correctly depreciated using correct rates.
- Responsible for payroll of 300 employees and related payroll queries, input all documents pertaining to payroll such as overtime, incentives, leave, etc. using a computerized payroll package called Dove Payroll.
Education
CA-ZAMBIA - Accounting
ZCAS
Lusaka01.2018
Grade12 School -
Kansenshi Secondary Sch
Ndola12-1998
Skills
- Financial Analysis
- Reporting
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Cashflow Management
- Audit Preparation
- Support
- MS Office
- SAP
- Dove Payroll
- Microsoft Dynamics NAV
Affiliations
Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA), Graduate Member
References
- Peter Bwalya Lesa,PBL Chartered Accountant,Kabwe,0975199222
- Dr. Jane Mwenda, Ministry of Health, Lusaka, Zambia, 0976 637 794
- Mr. Reuben Simukonda, Ministry of Finance, Kabwe, Zambia, 0977 818 115
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Following current national and international affairs
- Watching soccer
- Taking part in Athletics
- Plays table tennis
- Public Debates
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 06/28/80
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Zambian
- Marital Status: Married
Personal Qualities
- Strong analytical and logical skills
- Remarkable patience and skillful in handling cases
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to use own initiative
- Attentive to deadlines
- Team player
Languages
English
First Language
Timeline
Accountant
Ministry of Finance
09.2023 - Current
Assistant Accountant
Ministry of Health
11.2009 - 09.2021
Accountant
Chilonga Mission Hospital
01.2005 - 12.2009
Assistant Accountant
Tanzania Zambia Railways Authority
01.2004 - 12.2005
CA-ZAMBIA - Accounting
ZCAS
Grade12 School -
Kansenshi Secondary Sch