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Remmy Hamasukwa

Lusaka
Remmy Hamasukwa

Summary

Forward-thinking Financial Controller excited to bring 8-year background to the new organization. Expert in setting financial targets and devising strategies to improve internal controls, standards and processes. Successful in advising business executives on financial strategies driving short-term and long-term growth.

Overview

8
years of professional experience

Work History

Lake Harvest

Financial Controller
07.2018 - Current

Job overview

  • Maintaining Asset register for the company
  • Prepared accurate financial reports and monthly statements for accounts receivable.
  • Collaborated with executive team in preparation of annual capital and operating budgets, forecasts and all financial reporting and analysis.
  • Managed payroll data entry and processing for 100 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
  • Reviewed documents and data to give accurate presentations and forecasts to upper management.
  • Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
  • Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
  • Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
  • Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
  • Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
  • Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
  • Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits, and budgets.
  • Led organizational cash flow and cash flow forecasting initiatives.
  • Planned budgets, authorized expenditures, monitored accounting processes, established service rates and coordinated financial reporting to oversee all fiscal procedures.
  • Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
  • Formulated strategic plans and supported tactical initiatives to execute cost-savings deliverables.
  • Prepared and filed tax returns and generated monthly reports in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
  • Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.

Lake Harvest

Chief Accountant
07.2017 - 06.2018

Job overview

  • Attend board Meetings and Prepare Board minutes
  • Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
  • Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
  • Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
  • Analyzed financial audit information and made recommendations to improve efficiencies.
  • Completed monthly payroll and maintained employee records.
  • Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Drafted variance reports, regulatory filings, and related schedules.
  • Reviewed budgets and communicated discrepancies to senior management.
  • Wrote financial statements and consolidations after reconciling general ledger accounts.
  • Assisted in upgrade and conversion of in-house financial systems.
  • Calculated tax owed, prepared, and submitted returns and upheld compliance with all applicable laws.
  • Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
  • Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
  • Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
  • Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
  • Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.

Lake Harvest

Graduate Trainee
10.2015 - 06.2017

Job overview

  • Organized and maintained records.
  • Worked under supervision of senior employers to help plan and direct work of organization.
  • Used company reports to analyze sales, gross profit and inventory activity.
  • Worked in various departments to gain hands-on experience.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Education

The Copperbelt University
Kitwe, Zambia

Bachelor of Accountancy from Accountancy
07.2015

Chikankata Secondary School
Chikankata, Zambia

Grade 12 General Certificate
2008

Skills

  • SKILLS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
  • Communication skills- Able to speak and communicate efficiently and effectively
  • In both written and oral communication Languages: Tonga , English, Nyanja and Bemba
  • Account and Ledger Reconciliations
  • Correspondence Writing
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Staff Management
  • Financial Management
  • Month-End and Year-End Closings
  • Budget Administration
  • General Ledger Accounting
  • Budgetary Planning

Timeline

Financial Controller

Lake Harvest
07.2018 - Current

Chief Accountant

Lake Harvest
07.2017 - 06.2018

Graduate Trainee

Lake Harvest
10.2015 - 06.2017

The Copperbelt University

Bachelor of Accountancy from Accountancy

Chikankata Secondary School

Grade 12 General Certificate

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