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RODRICK MUTAMBO

Kabwe

Summary

Dynamic Treasury Manager with extensive experience at Airtel Networks Zambia Limited, excelling in risk management and financial reporting. Proven track record in optimizing cash flow and enhancing stakeholder relationships. Skilled in SAP and relationship management, I thrive on delivering impactful results and mentoring teams to achieve operational excellence.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Provincial Accountant

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Livestock
09.2017 - Current
  • Management of European Union, African Union and United Nations funded Agriculture projects.
  • Management of eternal Audits for 12 districts which fall under my responsibility.
  • Management of Audit responses under Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries & Livestock in Central Province
  • Relationship management with various banks to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Project monitoring and implementation
  • Budgetary and budgetary control management.
  • General management of Agriculture, Fisheries and Livestock Finance in Central province

Treasury Manager

Airtel Networks Zambia Limited
07.2013 - 06.2017
  • Supports client divisions and departments in identifying, documenting, analysing and treating risks for Airtel at both strategic and operational level.
  • Conducted periodic Risk Controls Assessment based on controls application ranking and recommending improvements in the controls regime where deemed necessary.
  • Organised and managed risk assessment process and analyses impact on, and risk to, essential business functions or information systems.
  • Conducts Business Impact Analysis to assess internal and external threats and the risk they pose to Airtel and community and recommends mitigation strategies to reduce or eliminate identified risks
  • Evaluate financial risk associated with multiple bank accounts to increase working capital efficiency.
  • Follow up on all the risks identified to ensure mitigation measures are put in place to reduce the loss.
  • Prepares monthly operational reports.
  • Management of five (5) Accountants in Treasury, Revenue Collection and payables at Airtel.
  • Cash consolidation from different banks to optimise working capital efficiency.
  • Relationship management with banks and various customers.
  • Manage Cash & Cash Equivalents.
  • Cash Flow planning & management.
  • Lead negotiation of financing options.
  • Application of Hedging as a tool for risk management.
  • Handle Auditors queries on Cash & Cash Equivalents.
  • Undertaking forex dealings with banks.
  • Cash and Cash Equivalent Risk management.
  • Ensuring all statutory Obligations are paid on time (PAYE, VAT,WHT,VAT and Excise duty).
  • Ensuring all payments are made on time.
  • Supervise Bank Reconciliations.
  • Managed trade finance documentation and compliance processes for international transactions.
  • Facilitated communication between clients, banks, and internal teams to ensure smooth operations.
  • Reviewed contracts and agreements for adherence to trade finance regulations and policies.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with stakeholders to enhance service delivery.
  • Analyzed trade finance risks and provided recommendations for mitigation strategies.
  • Trained junior staff on trade finance procedures and best practices in documentation.
  • Participated in negotiations with suppliers or vendors regarding terms of contracts or agreements related to international trades.
  • Monitored customer accounts to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
  • Performed due diligence reviews on potential clients prior to entering into a transaction.
  • Evaluated documentation related to international payments for accuracy and completeness.
  • Prepared reports summarizing trade finance operations and results.
  • Sourced competitive rates from different banks for various types of currency conversions needed by customers.
  • Analyzed financial data to assess risk associated with international trade finance activities.
  • Advised clients on best practices regarding payment methods used in international transactions.
  • Assisted in the preparation of documents for export and import financing operations.
  • Identified opportunities for improvement within current processes related to trade finance operations.
  • Reviewed and processed trade finance transactions, including letters of credit, collections, guarantees and open account.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Provided guidance on foreign exchange regulations as they relate to international trade finance activities.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, regulatory changes, and market conditions impacting global trade finance activities.
  • Resolved discrepancies between parties involved in the payment process.
  • Attended meetings with internal staff members to discuss new product offerings or changes in existing processes.

Treasury Accountant

Konkola Copper Mines
06.2012 - 06.2013
  • Enforce Group Treasury policies.
  • Investment of excess cash in Short and long term Instruments.
  • Arranging working capital with various banks.
  • Management of short and long term placement of funds.
  • Loan Portfolio management with various banks.
  • Relationship management with banks and various customers.
  • Manage Cash & Cash Equivalents.
  • Cash Flow planning & management.
  • Lead negotiation of financing options.
  • Application of Hedging as a tool for risk management.
  • Handle Auditors queries on Cash & Cash Equivalents.
  • Undertaking forex dealings with banks.
  • Cash and Cash Equivalent Risk management.
  • Ensuring all statutory Obligations are paid on time (PAYE, VAT,WHT,VAT and Excise duty).
  • Ensuring all payments are made on time.
  • Supervise Bank Reconciliations.
  • Management of $150 Million trade finance facilities with various banks.
  • Issuance of Letters of Credit (LC) & Standby Letters of Credit (SBLC).
  • Bank Guarantee issuance and Management.
  • Trade finance trade product management with both the banks and suppliers.
  • Engaging banks to ensure exceptional service in trade transactions.
  • Assist/participate in implementation of Trade policy.
  • Conducting of customer due diligence on customers and suppliers.
  • Management of ten (10) Assistant accountants in treasury management.

Management Accountant

Konkola Copper Mines
06.2010 - 06.2012
  • Analyzed cost variances to identify trends and recommend corrective actions.
  • Managed budgeting processes to ensure alignment with operational goals.
  • Conducted internal audits to ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support project financial planning.
  • Provided training to junior accountants on financial reporting standards and practices.
  • Assisted in strategic planning meetings by presenting financial insights and forecasts.
  • Analyzed business operations, trends, costs, revenues and financial commitments to project future revenues and expenses.
  • Managed payroll process from data entry through final reporting and payment of taxes.
  • Coordinated external audit process by providing necessary documentation to auditors in a timely manner.
  • Advised managers regarding financial implications and ramifications of specific decisions.
  • Negotiated financial logistics for company projects and forecasted income and expenditure.
  • Implemented new accounting software system across all departments.
  • Performed month-end closing activities including journal entries, reconciliations and other related tasks.
  • Reviewed and reconciled bank statements on a daily basis.
  • Reconciled bank statements and resolved discrepancies in a timely manner.
  • Collaborated with external partners to complete audits.
  • Managed and trained team members to enhance audit department performance and increase operational efficiency.
  • Oversaw full accounting cycle and prepared applicable financial statements.

Bank Teller

Standard Chartered Bank
12.2009 - 06.2010
  • Handle customer queries & complaints.
  • Monitor queuing & waiting period of customers.
  • Handle receipts & payments queries.
  • Foreign Exchange Dealings.
  • Reconciliation of suspense Accounts.
  • Receipts and payments of both foreign & local currency.
  • Customer service & relationship management.
  • Marketing of bank products on a daily basis to prospective customers.

Customer Relations Officer

Finance Bank
03.2005 - 03.2007
  • Handle customer queries & complaints.
  • Monitor queuing & waiting period of customers.
  • Handle receipts & payments queries.
  • Foreign Exchange Dealings.
  • Reconciliation of suspense Accounts.
  • Receipts and payments of both foreign & local currency.
  • Customer service & relationship management.
  • Marketing of bank products on a daily basis to prospective customers.

Education

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Professional Stage With One Subject To Completion -

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
10.2025

Masters of Science Thesis Stage - Accounting and Finance

Copperbelt University
10.2025

ZICA licentiate Member - Accounting And Finance

Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants
06.2012

Bachelor of Accountancy - Accounting And Finance

Copperbelt University
06.2010

ZICA Technician - Accounting And Finance

Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants
05.2006

O'Level - School Certificate

Isoka Boys Secondary School
12.1997

Skills

  • Treasury Management
  • Financial Accounting
  • Trade Finance management
  • Reporting
  • Digital Literacy
  • SAP
  • Oracle
  • Flex cube
  • E-Branch
  • EBBS
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • PowerPoint
  • Excel
  • Zoom
  • Skype
  • Relationship Management
  • Communication
  • Report Writing
  • Presentations
  • Mentoring
  • Coordination
  • Management
  • Customer Service

Affiliations

Leveraging my experience in risk management, I am invited as guest lecture from time to time at the copperbelt University to go and teach Transfer pricing and derivatives.

References

  • Morris Bwalya, Zanaco Head Transactional Banking, Morris.Bwalya@zanaco.co.zm, 0978 635810
  • Dr Emmanuel Chileshe, Provincial Fisheries and Livestock Coordinator, Central Province, emmanuel_chileshe@yahoo.com, 0973 604660, 0966 959245
  • Mr. Paul Chisanga, kapachisanga@gmail.com, 0964222985

Key Skills And Competences

  • Treasury Management with a fund in excess of $100million per month.
  • Financial Accounting and Reporting in accordance with IFRS.
  • High Digital Literacy [SAP, Oracle, Flex cube, E-Branch, EBBS, Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Zoom, Skype etc.]
  • Good Relationship Management skills.
  • Strong Communication skills [Report Writing and Presentations.]
  • Strong Mentoring Skills
  • Good Coordination and Management Skills towards Customer Service.

Roles And Responsibilities

  • Supports client divisions and departments in identifying, documenting, analysing and treating risks for Airtel at both strategic and operational level.
  • Conducted periodic Risk Controls Assessment based on controls application ranking and recommending improvements in the controls regime where deemed necessary.
  • Organised and managed risk assessment process and analyses impact on, and risk to, essential business functions or information systems.
  • Conducts Business Impact Analysis to assess internal and external threats and the risk they pose to Airtel and community and recommends mitigation strategies to reduce or eliminate identified risks.
  • Evaluate financial risk associated with multiple bank accounts to increase working capital efficiency.
  • Follow up on all the risks identified to ensure mitigation measures are put in place to reduce the loss.
  • Prepares monthly operational reports.
  • Treasury Management- Cash and Cash Equivalent Management.
  • Enforce Group Treasury policies - KCM & Airtel
  • Investment of excess cash in Short and long term Instruments.
  • Arranging working capital with various banks-KCM-Airtel
  • Cash consolidation from different banks to optimise working capital efficiency.-Airtel
  • Management of short and long term placement of funds-KCM-Airtel
  • Loan Portfolio management with various banks -KCM-Airtel
  • Relationship management with banks and various customers-KCM & Airtel
  • Manage Cash & Cash Equivalents--KCM & Airtel
  • Cash Flow planning & management-KCM & Airtel
  • Lead negotiation of financing options s-KCM & Airtel
  • Application of Hedging as a tool for risk management.-KCM & Airtel
  • Handle Auditors queries on Cash & Cash Equivalents. -KCM & Airtel
  • Undertaking forex dealings with banks-KCM & Airtel
  • Cash and Cash Equivalent Risk management-KCM & Airtel
  • Ensuring all statutory Obligations are paid on time (PAYE, VAT,WHT,VAT and Excise duty-KCM & Airtel.
  • Ensuring all payments are made on time.
  • Supervise Bank Reconciliations -KCM & Airtel
  • Trade Finance Product Management
  • Management of $150 Million trade finance facilities with various banks-KCM
  • Issuance of Letters of Credit (LC) & Standby Letters of Credit (SBLC)-KCM
  • Bank Guarantee issuance and Management. -KCM
  • Trade finance trade product management with both the banks and suppliers-KCM
  • Engaging banks to ensure exceptional service in trade transactions-KCM
  • Assist/participate in implementation of Trade policy. -KCM
  • Conducting of customer due diligence on customers and suppliers-KCM.
  • Team Management
  • Management of a team of Fifteen (15) Accountant across twelve districts in Central province
  • Management of five (5) Accountants in Treasury, Revenue Collection and payables at Airtel.
  • Management of ten (10) Assistant accountants in treasury management at Konkola Copper Mines.
  • Financial Reporting
  • Weekly and monthly submission of reports for management purposes.
  • Revenue accounting in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards. (IFRS 15)
  • Design periodical, weekly and quarterly revenue reports and administer general ledger reconciliations.
  • Develop account reconciliations, journal entries, data compilation and analyses ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
  • Management of Mobile Money Payment Platforms
  • Reconciliation of mobile money accounts.
  • Risk management of mobile money payment platforms
  • Relationship management with Banks and Mobile Money Agents across the country
  • Mobile Payment Revenue Accounting in accordance with IFRS 15
  • Ensuring all the mobile payments made are compliant with laws and regulation.
  • Maintenance of Mobile money financial policies, Procedures and systems to ensure adherence to laws and regulation.
  • Perform troubleshooting on all financial reports, complete audits, identify trends to determine improvement plans.
  • Participate in various educational opportunities and attend various conferences in order to update knowledge in financial reporting standards.
  • Customer Service
  • Handle customer queries & complaints. -SCB & Finance Bank
  • Monitor queuing & waiting period of customers. -SCB & Finance Bank
  • Handle receipts & payments queries-SCB & Finance Bank
  • Foreign Exchange Dealings. -SCB & Finance Bank
  • Reconciliation of suspense Accounts. -SCB & Finance Bank
  • Receipts and payments of both foreign & local currency -SCB & Finance Bank
  • Customer service & relationship management.
  • Marketing of bank products on a daily basis to prospective customers. -SCB & Finance Bank
  • Public Sector Finance
  • Reporting in accordance with the International Public Sector Accounting Standards(IPSAS)
  • Management of European Union, African Union and United Nations funded Agriculture projects.
  • Management of eternal Audits for 12 districts which fall under my responsibility.
  • Management of Audit responses under Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries & Livestock in Central Province
  • Relationship management with various banks to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Project monitoring and implementation
  • Budgetary and budgetary control management.
  • General management of Agriculture, Fisheries and Livestock Finance in Central province

Certification

Professional Ethics Certificate by ACCA

Personal Information

Languages

4,B2

Professional Memberships And Development

  • Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants
  • Professional Ethics - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

Timeline

Provincial Accountant

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Livestock
09.2017 - Current

Treasury Manager

Airtel Networks Zambia Limited
07.2013 - 06.2017

Treasury Accountant

Konkola Copper Mines
06.2012 - 06.2013

Management Accountant

Konkola Copper Mines
06.2010 - 06.2012

Bank Teller

Standard Chartered Bank
12.2009 - 06.2010

Customer Relations Officer

Finance Bank
03.2005 - 03.2007

Masters of Science Thesis Stage - Accounting and Finance

Copperbelt University

ZICA licentiate Member - Accounting And Finance

Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants

Bachelor of Accountancy - Accounting And Finance

Copperbelt University

ZICA Technician - Accounting And Finance

Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants

O'Level - School Certificate

Isoka Boys Secondary School

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Professional Stage With One Subject To Completion -

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
RODRICK MUTAMBO