Raymond Chikumbi
Lusaka,Zambia
Summary
Well organized, hardworking, forward thinking and a team player, seeking to gain entry in an organization that provides a wide range of opportunities of utilizing skills and knowledge of individuals so as to achieve organizational goals as well as professional growth through diligence, integrity, excellence and skill. Dependable Coordinator provides excellent office management and administrative support. Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. Creative problem solver with strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Highly organized and detail-oriented professional with strong work ethic and dedication to achieving goals. Skilled at developing and maintaining documentation systems, managing calendars and preparing reports. Knowledgeable in project management principles, business processes and customer service best practices.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance and Administrations Coordinator
MUKOLOBA MWANSA ADVOCATES
01.2023 - Current
- Payroll management, Time and Attendance system management, Employee records maintenance, Budget analysis and reporting, Statutory Tax processing, Client Account reconciliation and maintenance: maintained and reconciled data base of 150 clients, Debt collection: managed to recover debts from 50% of defaulting clients within four months period, Banking, Court document preparation and filing, Timely and accurate data entry, Data evaluation and reporting
- Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
- Delegated tasks to administrative support staff to organize and improve office efficiency.
- Improved customer satisfaction scores through application of superior conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
- Conducted ongoing reviews of program financial systems to assess cost control measures.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for four employees.
- Implemented cost-saving measures through resource allocation optimization, leading to significant budget reductions.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by responding promptly to inquiries and addressing concerns professionally.
- Managed budgets skillfully by tracking expenses diligently and allocating resources appropriately based on priority needs.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for four employees.
DC Administration Coordinator
Lactalis Zambia Limited
04.2018 - 10.2022
- Inventory system management across distribution centers, Stock management and reconciliation - Physical Vs
- System, Stock count preparation and reporting - Daily, Monthly and Annual cycle counts: Managed to reduce stock shrinkage and reduced stock loss by 85%, Reverse Logistics - Returns management: reduced stock returns by 70%, Fuel allocation and reconciliation: reduced fuel losses to below 5 Liters per month , Departmental staff management, time and Attendance system management: managed departmental time and attendance system of 95 employees, SOP creation and implementation, Budget analysis and reporting, Purchase order processing, Application and handling of import and export permits, Import and export order processing
- Developed internal requirements and standards to minimize regulatory risks and liability across programs.
- Developed and implemented organizational systems to streamline daily operations.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Acted as team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Created presentations and other materials to support organizational activities.
Reconciliation Controller
PARMALAT ZAMBIA LIMITED
09.2004 - 04.2018
- Ledger account reconciliation - Debtors, Inventory management: reduced stock pilferage by 70%, Reverse Logistics - Returns management: reduced stock returns by 75%, Claims and credit note processing: processed claims and credit note within 24hours, Data capturing, Updating and sharing of reports to various stakeholders
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Prepared and filed tax returns and generated monthly reports in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Zcas University
Lusaka, Zambia06.2027
Computer science - Computer Science
Certificate
David Kaunda Secondary Technical School12.1997
General Grade 12 School Certificate -
David Kaunda Secondary Technical School
Lusaka, Zambia12.1997
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- PowerPoint
- Account reconciliation
- Budget analysis and reporting
- Data evaluation and reporting
- Inventory management
- Warehouse operations
- Fast learner, positive thinker, problem solving and results oriented
- Able to work under minimum supervision
- Excellent communication skills both written and oral, with great ability to relate well with people
- Self-motivated individual, goal driven and attention to detail
- Possesses excellent time management skills, interpersonal as well as negotiation skills
- Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines and produce quality results
- Strong leadership skills, high level of ethics, integrity and confidentiality
- Excellent presentation and reporting skills
- Administrative Leadership
Languages
English
Bemba
Nyanja
Phone
+260977427452, +260966427452
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 03/21/78
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Zambian
References
Mr Andrew Ngoma | Warehouse Manager | Lactalis Zambia Limited | +260 977528855
Mr Mukoloba Mwansa | Managing Partner | Mukoloba Mwansa Advocates | +260 967876764 / +260 973278045
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
It is never too late to be what you might have been.
George Eliot
Timeline
Finance and Administrations Coordinator
MUKOLOBA MWANSA ADVOCATES
01.2023 - Current
DC Administration Coordinator
Lactalis Zambia Limited
04.2018 - 10.2022
Reconciliation Controller
PARMALAT ZAMBIA LIMITED
09.2004 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Zcas University
Computer science - Computer Science
Certificate
General Grade 12 School Certificate -
David Kaunda Secondary Technical School
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