YOWANO BUPE VICTOR
Kabulonga
Summary
Experienced financial professional with a solid foundation in financial modeling and risk management. Proven track record of delivering tailored financial consultations and solutions to businesses across various industries. Strategic thinker who excels at devising innovative strategies and processes to enhance overall financial performance. Dedicated to optimizing financial operations and driving sustainable growth for organizations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Commercial Finance Consultant
Bluebyte Analytics Ltd
07.2020 - Current
- I provide strategic financial guidance as a Commercial Finance Consultant at Bluebyte Analytics Ltd. Responsibilities include financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting, alongside developing commercial strategies and models. I collaborate with cross-functional teams, prepare financial reports, manage risks, and drive processes that are directly linked to profitability. I do all these with the backing of relevant qualifications and software proficiency
Assistant Accountant
Lake Road PTA School
02.2022 - 07.2024
- Oversees financial management, control and reporting for the School
- Established various business models to predict revenue and operating expenses
- Maintained daily, weekly and monthly research efforts on current Finance
- Developed monthly, quarterly and annual metrics, analysis and statistics
- Achieved improved performance and provided School Board, Head Teachers and the Accounts Committee with financial information to support good business decision-making
- Developed comprehensive school valuations to inform investment decisions
- Maintained strong pipeline of corporate clients by collaborating closely with partners
- Analyzed budgets and implemented action plans to rectify issues.
- Headed the Audit Process
- Implemented debt collection procedures for the school.
Finance & Administration Manager
Roadsmart Solutions Limited
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Decreased monthly expenditures by 20% through effectively reviewing documents and identifying problem areas.
- Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations and payroll processing.
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Implemented budget and expense controls and financial policies by analyzing income and expenditures.
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
Financial Accountant
Speedpay Zambia Limited
07.2018 - 08.2019
- Coded invoices and other records to maintain organized and accurate records
- Collected and assembled financial data to analyze costs on year-to-year basis relative to fiscal planning and budgeting activities
- Identified and solved complex strategy problems that impacted financial management and business direction
- Assessed data and information to check entries, calculations and billing codes for accuracy
- Prepared monthly payroll for team of salaried and daily employees
- Tracked income and expenses for business using Sage Evolution accounting software
- Executed on-time, under-budget project management on complex issues for senior management
- Calculated monthly, quarterly and yearly dividends and sent out dividend checks to shareholders
Assistant Accountant
Speedpay Zambia Limited
07.2016 - 07.2018
- Managed daily bookkeeping functions with attention to accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation and disbursements
- Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping
- Reviewed and reconciled discrepancies in accounts and financial documentation
- Coordinated timely payments from vendors, clients and account holders
- Communicated with vendors and clients to facilitate timely payments and reduce outstanding accounts receivable.
- Reviewed general ledger entries for accuracy and completeness.
- Evaluated expense reports for accuracy and adherence to company policies.
Education
Sage Evolution 300 -
NETOne Technologies
01.2024
Sage Evolution 200 - undefined
OMNI AFRICA
01.2023
Payables Best Practices - undefined
ZCAS University
01.2023
Accountant License - QuickBooks Professional
Intuit
01.2016
ZICA Licentiate Membership - undefined
Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants(ZICA)
01.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Accountancy
Zambia Catholic University
01.2015
Introduction to Computer Engineering - undefined
Copperbelt Informatic Systems
01.2009
Certificate in A+ Computer Hardware - undefined
Copperbelt Informatic Systems
01.2009
Grade 12 Ordinary Level - undefined
Mukuba Secondary School
01.2008
Skills
- Proficiency in Sage 200/300, Zoho, QuickBooks, Pastel and Sun System Accounting Software
- Internal Controls and Reporting Systems
- Accounts Payable & Receivables Management
- Cashbook/Bank Reconciliation
- Financial Calculation and Analysis
- Operational Reporting
- Balance Sheet Analysis
- Financial Statement preparation and interpretation
- Strong business acumen
- Cash Flow Projection
- Fixed Asset Register Management
- Business Operations and Forecasting
- Internal & External Audit Preparation
- Tax Return and Advisory
- Payroll Preparation
- General Ledger Reconciliations
- Budgeting and Allocation
- Management Accounting
- Excellent dexterity
- Cash flow management
- Credit analysis
- Revenue growth
- Working capital management
- Investment analysis
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Project finance
- Debt restructuring
- Capital raising
- Risk analysis
- Financial statement analysis
- Strategic financial planning
- Business valuation
- Relationship management
- Equity research
- Profitability analysis
- Portfolio management
- Professional relationship development
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 103 staff members.
- Achieved 2023 & 2024 Audit by doing real time Sage Evolution accounting with accuracy and efficiency.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets. we achieved this by utilizing CSV uploads to manage bulk data
- Collaborated with team of 19 staff members in the development of fundraising committee at Lake Road PTA School
- Achieved flexibility in work by introducing Sage Evolution 300 which made us work from anywhere and anytime.
- Documented and resolved credit sales which led to improved customer relations and debt backlog.
Affiliations
Zambia Institute of Chattered Accountants (ZICA)
Certification
- Fundamentals of Business Expansion, Oct 2022- Yali Network Online Course
- Digital Marketing for Entrepreneurs- Oct 2022-Yali Network online course.
- Understanding & Countering Disinformation, Oct 2022.-Yali Network online course
- Fundamentals of Business Expansion. Dec 2022- Yali Network online course.
- Fundamentals of Grant Writing, Dec 2022- Yali Network online course
- Fundamentals of Personal Money Management, Dec 2022- Yali Network Online Course
- Effective Communication for Healthy Outcomes, Jan 2023- Yali Network Online Course
- Professional & Work Place Boundaries, January 2023- Florence Academy UK.
- Equity, Diversity & LGBTQ+, Jan 2023- Florence Academy UK
- Conflict Resolution and Complaints Handling, Jan 2023- Florence Academy UK.
- Anti-Bribery & Corruption, Jan 2023- Florence Academy UK.
- Basic Life Support, Jan 2023- Florence Academy UK.
Languages
English
Timeline
Assistant Accountant
Lake Road PTA School
02.2022 - 07.2024
Commercial Finance Consultant
Bluebyte Analytics Ltd
07.2020 - Current
Finance & Administration Manager
Roadsmart Solutions Limited
01.2020 - 12.2021
Financial Accountant
Speedpay Zambia Limited
07.2018 - 08.2019
Assistant Accountant
Speedpay Zambia Limited
07.2016 - 07.2018
Sage Evolution 200 - undefined
OMNI AFRICA
Payables Best Practices - undefined
ZCAS University
Accountant License - QuickBooks Professional
Intuit
ZICA Licentiate Membership - undefined
Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants(ZICA)
Bachelor of Arts - Accountancy
Zambia Catholic University
Introduction to Computer Engineering - undefined
Copperbelt Informatic Systems
Certificate in A+ Computer Hardware - undefined
Copperbelt Informatic Systems
Grade 12 Ordinary Level - undefined
Mukuba Secondary School
Sage Evolution 300 -
NETOne Technologies
References
Jackson, Phiri, MBA, FCCA, FZICA
Management Accountant,
jack_phiri@yahoo.com,
+260966-822200,
Copperbelt University
Ms. Alice Schultz
Public Relations Manager
Lusaka South Multi Facility
Economic Zone.
+260976- 796887
aliceshultz@lsmfez.co.zm
Mr. Hopkins Banda FZICA, CIMA.
Audit Senior
Bakertily Zambia
+260977-435888
kins_banda@yahoo.com
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