Ms Office
ROYD KABWE
ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT
Kitwe
Summary
Detail-oriented Accounting Assistant offers 6 years of experience in accounting roles. Skilled in account reconciliation, report drafting and collections. Industrious and meticulous with strong history of integrity and reliability.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Accountant
Kitwe City Council
01.2021 - Current
- Supported audit preparation efforts by compiling relevant documents and addressing auditor inquiries promptly.
- Undertakes effectively the monitoring of expenditure in order to ensure compliance with Council’s budget
- Undertakes effectively the disbursements of funds in order to facilitate the operations of the council.
- Undertakes effectively the availability and security of accountable documents under the job holder’s mandate to facilitate disbursement of resources and prevent unauthorized access
- Implements and manages the human, financial and material resources to enhance the operations of the section.
- Undertakes timely the preparation and maintenance of accounting records in order to facilitate storage and retrieval of financial and accounting information
- Implements and manages effectively the implementation of performance management system in order to improve and sustain performance in the section.
Accounts Officer
Kalomo Town Council
02.2020 - 12.2020
- Budget Preparation-Undertaking timely and accurately the preparation of budget estimates in order to facilitate mobilization and disbursement of financial resources.
- Financial Reports-Undertaking timely the production of financial reports for both internal and external users in order to facilitate decision making.
- Assets-Undertaking effectively the maintenance of the assets registers in order to determine the value of and safeguard council assets.
- Performance Management-Managing effectively the implementation of performance management system in order to improve and sustain the performance of the section.
Assistant Accountant
Macspeedys MML
06.2018 - 02.2020
- Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.
- Initiated comprehensive account assessments to check viability, stability, and profitability of business operations.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Contributed to cost reduction initiatives by analyzing expense reports and identifying overspend areas.
- Enhanced financial data integrity by conducting regular reconciliations of bank and ledger accounts.
- Facilitated month-end and year-end closing processed to support accuracy and completeness of financial reports.
- Maintained detailed financial records of accounts receivable and payable status and bank reconciliations.
- Reviewed general ledger entries and assessed accuracy.
Assistant Accountant
Envisio Business Consulting Lusaka
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Maintained detailed financial records of accounts receivable and payable status and bank reconciliations.
- Reviewed general ledger entries and assessed accuracy.
- Assisted with timely month-end closing procedures, resulting in accurate financial reporting.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors by fostering environment of trust.
- Reduced invoice processing time with efficient data entry and verification of accounts payable transactions.
- Strengthened internal controls through regular review of policies and procedures, identifying areas for improvement or clarification.
- Facilitated month-end and year-end closing processed to support accuracy and completeness of financial reports.
- Prepared accurate financial statements for management review, aiding in informed decision-making processes.
- Maintained accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Assisted in preparation of variance analysis reports, providing valuable insights into financial performance.
Education
BBA - Accounting
Zambia Open University
Distance 04.2001 -
ZiCA Accounting Diploma II - Accounting Diploma Level II
ZICA
Lusaka, Zambia 04.2001 -
ZiCA Accounting Technician - Accounting Technician
ZIBSIP
Kitwe, Zambia 04.2001 -
Grade Twelve Certificate - Senior Secondary
Mukuba Secondary School
Kitwe 04.2001 -
Skills
Data Entry
Accounts Payable and Receivable
MS Office
Month-end reports
Payment Processing
Bank Reconciliation
Client Relations
Expense Reports
Account Reconciliation
Financial Reporting
Budgets and forecasting
Payroll Processing
Budget Preparation
Variance Analysis
Affiliations
Member-Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountant.
Software
Pastel Partner
Dove Payroll
Palmsoft IFIMIS
Sage
Timeline
Assistant Accountant
Kitwe City Council
01.2021 - Current
Accounts Officer
Kalomo Town Council
02.2020 - 12.2020
Assistant Accountant
Macspeedys MML
06.2018 - 02.2020
Assistant Accountant
Envisio Business Consulting Lusaka
06.2017 - 06.2018
BBA - Accounting
Zambia Open University
04.2001 -
ZiCA Accounting Diploma II - Accounting Diploma Level II
ZICA
04.2001 -
ZiCA Accounting Technician - Accounting Technician
ZIBSIP
04.2001 -
Grade Twelve Certificate - Senior Secondary
Mukuba Secondary School
04.2001 -
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