Zodwa Saina Sejoe

- Providing freelance finance, tax and accounting services to clients, offering expertise in areas such as taxation, tax audits facilitation, budgeting, and financial reporting.

- Assisting clients in streamlining their accounting processes and improving financial controls.

- Developing and implementing customized financial solutions to meet clients' specific needs.

- Contributing to strategic planning, governance, and decision-making as a board member of HHiSS.

- Actively participating in board meetings, record proceedings, and cascade resolutions effectively.

- Communicating legislative changes and ensuring adherence to governance policies.

- Contributing to the development and implementation of HiSS's strategic goals and initiatives.

- Providing insights and expertise on financial matters, ensuring financial oversight and compliance.

- Managing executive legal contracts and oversee budget allocation.

- Provided strategic financial advice and support to the Southern African operations of Rio Tinto Exploration, a leading global mining and exploration company.

- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement financial strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and compliance with local regulations.

- Preparing and analyzing financial data, identify trends, and prepare reports to facilitate informed decision-making by senior management.

- Drove process improvements and implement best practices to enhance financial efficiency and effectiveness.

- Provided guidance on budgeting, forecasting, and risk management to support operational excellence.

- Fostered strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies, auditors, and financial institutions.

- Mentored, inducted, and trained junior staff members as well as colleagues across divergent functions in best practices and fostering their professional growth.

- Worked with the procurement team to ensure procedure compliance, overseeing KYC processes for vendors and assisting with contract management.

- Board Member

Helping Hands in Snakes Safety (HHiSS) – an NGO set up as an initiative to increase snake safety, meaning reducing the number of snakebites as well as reducing the number of snakes being killed in Zambia

2021 - Present
- BDO Zambia

Supervisor - Business Services Department

2018 - 2019

- Abacus 360 Chartered Accountants

Supervisor - Audit, Tax, and Accounting Department

2015 - 2018

- Research Assistant (Volunteer)

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Translating the Kasisi case study to Nyanja

2016

-Research Assistant (Volunteer)

Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflections Project (JCTR)

Solwezi Corporate Social Responsibly Audit Research

2015

- Accounts Trainee/ Intern

AMO Chartered Accountants,

2013 - 2014.

- FedEx Zambia Limited,

Customer Service Agent (CSA),

2010 - 2011.