Webster Havwala
Ridgeway
Summary
Highly experienced finance professional with over 10 years of experience in accounting, auditing, taxation, and financial management. Proven track record of success in managing financial teams, preparing financial statements, and conducting audits. business valuation reports, transfer pricing documentations, Skilled in accounting packages, Microsoft Office, and financial analysis.
Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
TopStar Communication Company
01.2022 - Current
- Provide daily and weekly reports to the head of department
- Oversee financial reporting, including statement of financial position, income statements, statement of changes in equity and statement of cashflow
- Oversee of audit of financial statement
- Manage relationships external auditors, bankers, major clients and supplier and investors
- Monitor the performance of finance supervisors and finance officers
- Provide training and guidance to finance staff and perform staff performance evaluations
- Review and prepare internal financial reports, records, and systems
- Identify and mitigate financial risks such as currency exchange risks, interest rates risks and credit risks
- Monitor bank accounts and prepare financial forecasts and budgets
- Ensuring that the company is compliance with accounting standards, laws and all regulatory requirement
Finance Supervisor
TopStar Communication Company
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Generated and analyzed routine company monthly and annual financial reporting
- Supervised, appraised, coached, trained, disciplined, and motivated subordinates in the finance department
- Formulated and implemented risk management policies and financial risk
- Coordinated with strategic investors for viable investments and programs
Audit Supervisor
Baker Tilly Chartered Accountants
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Supervise audit teams, providing guidance oversight
- Coordinated the client acceptance, planning, and performance of operational financial audits
- Plan audit engagement, including scope, timelines, and resource allocation
- Conduct risk assessment and identify areas for audit focus
- Review client financial statements, records & systems and recommendations
- Ensuring the audit is compliance with auditing standards, regulations and firm policies and procedures
- Conduct performance evaluation and contribute to staff development plans
- Develop and maintain strong client relationship, manage client expectation, address concerns and resolve client issues
- Develop and participate in training, conferences, and professional organisation to keep up with new industry developments
Audit Senior
Baker Tilly Chartered Accountants
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Supervised audit staff on audit assignments
- Supervise and review the work of audit staff, providing guidance and feedback
- Develop and review audit programs, checklists, and working papers
- Identify and document audit findings, issues and recommendations
- Preparation of the audit reports i.e financial statement and management letter
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships
- Prepared and monitored audit budgets
- Prepared, reviewed, and audited consolidations
Audit Senior
Mark Daniels Chartered Accountants
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Auditing of the Financial Statements as assigned by the Audit Partner
- Supervising fieldwork, managing audit performance, and updating the engagement partner on the progress
- Preparation of the Audited Financial Statements and ensuring of the documenting and completing the audit process
Regional Accountant
Zambia National Farmers' Union
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Tracked and accounted for all income generated in the region
- Conducted audit outlines in the district office
- Prepared financial reports on a weekly and monthly basis
- Maintained and filed all accounts documents in a systematic and chronological order
Audit Assistant
Mark Daniels Chartered Accountants
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Assisted in conducting audits for various clients
- Prepared financial statements and reports
- Maintained and filed all accounts documents in a systematic and chronological order
Education
CA Advisory Professional - Accountancy
01.2020
ZICA Licentiate Certificate -
01.2013
ZICA Technician Certificate -
01.2010
Skills
- Accounting packages (Case Ware, QuickBooks, Pastel Packages, Sage Evolution, SAP, ACCPAC, Sun System, Dove Payroll, and Belina Payroll System)
- Microsoft Office applications (MS Word, MS Excel, Publisher, and Power Point)
- Financial analysis and reporting
- Financial management and planning
- Auditing and assurance
- Risk management and internal control
- Financial modeling and forecasting
- Leadership and team management
- Verbal and written communication
- Credit analysis
- Customer relationship development
- Coaching and training
- Project finance
- Cost accounting
References
- Mr. Billy Mudenda, Senior Accountant, Zambia National Farmers' Union (ZNFU), +260-977-349-248, billymudenda@yahoo.com
- Mr. Kennedy Nsama, Audit Manager, Mark Daniels Chartered Accountants, +260-978-851-688, nsamaken@yahoo.co.uk
- Mr. Andrea Habweza, Administrative Officer, Office of the Vice President, +260-977-499-762/+260-965-499-762/+260-955-499-762, andrehabs@gmail.com
- Mr. Hopkins Banda, Audit Manager, Baker Tilly Chartered Accountants, +260-977-435-888, kins_banda@yahoo.com
Attributes
- Mature and dynamic team worker requiring minimal supervision.
- Competent, energetic, and cheerful.
- Productive and relates well with others.
Timeline
Finance Manager
TopStar Communication Company
01.2022 - Current
Finance Supervisor
TopStar Communication Company
01.2021 - 01.2022
Audit Supervisor
Baker Tilly Chartered Accountants
01.2020 - 01.2021
Audit Senior
Baker Tilly Chartered Accountants
01.2019 - 01.2020
Audit Senior
Mark Daniels Chartered Accountants
01.2016 - 01.2019
Regional Accountant
Zambia National Farmers' Union
01.2014 - 01.2016
Audit Assistant
Mark Daniels Chartered Accountants
01.2013 - 01.2014
ZICA Licentiate Certificate -
ZICA Technician Certificate -
CA Advisory Professional - Accountancy
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