Sarah Kazilimani
Lusaka,09
Summary
Organized Accounts Assistant knowledgeable in various accounting programs and possessing solid computer skills. Experienced in handling bookkeeping activities and correcting account errors. Adept at analyzing complex situations and finding creative solutions to challenging problems.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Assistant
Electoral Commission Of Zambia
03.2001 - Current
- Organized budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls
- Maintained and improved company book-keeping processes.
- Participated in monthly, quarterly and annual audits
- Entered transactions into internal databases
- Dealing with Petty cash requests
- Cashbook and Reconciliations
- ZRA returns
- Dealing with Suppliers
- Handling Imprest (Maximum 3 million
- Dealing with Supplier payments
Accounts Assistant
Alliance Media
11.2000 - 02.2001
- Performed administrative and clerical duties such as word processing, data entry, faxing and copying
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements
- Communicated and resolved disputes with clients regarding outstanding invoices, payments and adjustments
- Prepared itemized statements, bills, or invoices and recorded amounts due for items purchased or services rendered
- Communicated regularly with customers regarding account questions and issues
- Organized data into multiple spreadsheets to streamline data
- Used accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions
- Checked general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors and identify adjustments
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable
- Verified items billed against items ordered and reconciled differences through follow-up with vendor
- Completed payroll functions to facilitate accurate and prompt staff payments
- Completed financial reports, providing insight into performance, operations and cash flow
- Analyzed financial discrepancies and provided solutions for accurate financial records
- Coordinated with external auditors to resolve discrepancies
- Coordinated office supply ordering to avail materials for streamlined operations
- Processed credit card payments and reconciled credit card statements for accuracy in accounting process
- Assisted in budget preparation and forecasting to control expenditure and maximize profitability
- Assisted management with annual expense plans to strategically track income or revenue
- Transferred data and documents to facilitate system migration and software updates
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors
- Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly
Trainee Accountant
KPMG Professional Services
03.2000 - 10.2000
- Drafting Financial Statements
- Maintaining cash book for small business clients
- Compiling receipts and payments
- Bank Reconciliation
- Filing
- Liaising with clients (farmers)
- Preparing VAT returns
Education
Association of Accounting Technician (AAT)
Zambia Insurance Business College
Lusaka, ZambiaACCA Part II
Zambia Institute of Management
LusakaSkills
- Correspondence Management
- Payment Reconciliation
- Data Inputting
- Statutory Accounts Preparation
Timeline
Accounts Assistant
Electoral Commission Of Zambia
03.2001 - Current
Accounts Assistant
Alliance Media
11.2000 - 02.2001
Trainee Accountant
KPMG Professional Services
03.2000 - 10.2000
Association of Accounting Technician (AAT)
Zambia Insurance Business College
ACCA Part II
Zambia Institute of Management
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