Manager Human Resources
Resume:
FOR
Charles Humphreys Mbale
Contact Details
Cell: +27(0)73 830 3149
Email: acgpuy@r.postjobfree.com
Career Objective
I am looking for a position that encourages personal growth that will result in team management within the
financial field. I am a registeredindependent financial/management accounting services provider (accounting
Officer, tax advisor), trained and experienced financial accountant with twenty years’ experience in large and
medium sized companies/ organisations (with over fifteen years at medium/senior level)
Personal Profile
I am a self- starter with a drive and confidence to get tasks accomplished with strong interpersonal skills ability to
work across organisational boundaries. I have excellent management and leadership skills. My written and verbal
communication skills at all levels are excellent and enjoy motivating others. I have a wide variety of practical skills
such as: problem solving, decision making, analytical, detail oriented, deadline oriented, and hands on team player
in multicultural environment.
PERSONAL DETAILS
Surname: Mbale
First Names: Charles Humphreys
Preferred Name: Charles
Availability: Immediately
References
Please note that in accordance with the Labour Relations Act, all references will be provided once the initial
interview has been conducted
QUALIFICATIONS
2001 - MBA (International Banking and Finance)
Washington International University
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2002- Executive Certificate in Management (Post Graduate)
Henley Management College
1996 - Diploma in Accountancy (AAT)
Malawi College of Accountancy
Current Courses
ACCA (Final Papers)
Professional Membership:
1. South Africa Tax Practitioners (SAIT GTP (SA) Member No: 17909005)
SHORTCOURSES/WORKSHOPS ATTENDED
Inside NGO - Essentials of Human Resources May 26-27, 2008
Softline VIP - 2007 Annual Labour Law Seminar Nov 26, 2007
Softline VIP - 2008 Annual Labour Law Seminar Nov 21, 2008
Softline VIP - IRP5 Submission Changes June 18, 2008
Softline VIP - 2008 Annual Tax Seminar March 17, 2008
Softline VIP - 2009 Annual Tax Seminars Feb 20, 2009
CAREER HISTORY
Company Plasmamind Accounting Services and Auditing
Period Employed June 2011 to November 2012
Position Held PrincipalConsultant - Financial
Responsibilities
• Assist Clients on Preparing monthly and yearly budgets and forecasts.
• Identifying weaknesses in internal control procedures and assessing the adequacy of accounting, financial
and operational controls.
• Introducing solutions and recommendations to overcome weaknesses and mitigate associated risks.
• Conducting an assessment of the efficiency and effectiveness of business activities
• Assessment of work flow, flow of documents, internal control procedures, application systems in place,
reporting needs etc
• Highlighting Material errors in the accounts and assessing compliance with established procedures and
laws.
• Summarising the outcomes of performed procedures, communicating and discussing significant findings
and recommendation with concerned and obtaining feedback thereon
• Evaluating and promoting accounting and operational procedures adopted by clients
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• Safeguarding the client’s resources and assets against misuse or misappropriation
• Preparing the financial statements for different clients in different business sectors
• Performing full process mapping of the activities of different departments of the client and carrying out
operational audit procedures on different cycles at the organisation.
• Business advisory on business reorganisation and restructuring
• Preparation of and tax returns for clientsand follow up with SARS the tax returns submitted
• Preparing Board Reports and Papers for clients
• New Business Formationincluding registration of new companies with CIPC for clients
• Fixed Asset Management
• Accounting Procedures Documentation
• Cash Flow Planning and Management
• Identifying Financing Alternatives
• Analysing Financial Capacity for clients
• Preparation of and annual returns for clients with CIPC and follow up on the returns submitted
• Applying and obtaining Tax Clearance Certificates from SARS on behalf of clients
Company International Aids Vaccine Initiative (IAVI)
Period Employed October 2007 to June 2010
Position Held Regional Finance and Administration Manager
Responsibilities
• Day to day management of field accounting activities in Accordance with IFRS and US GAAP
• Responsible for direct financial oversight pertaining to IAVI Southern Africa office portfolio including such
areas as operational accounting, audits, budgets and leading accounting systems implementations and
conversions.
• Manage financial information flows between the field (Southern Africa) and headquarters (New York)
• Prepare monthly financial reports for IAVI headquarters and periodic reports for grant donors as requested
• Liaise with regional Compliance Officer on management of grants, contracts, compliance and procurement
• Manage cash flow including preparing periodic cash flow projections for headquarters approval
• Manage field time reporting system (Timesheet using Deltek System)
• Develop and monitor budgets and budget modifications (annual, project and donor) efficiently
• Ensured the necessary administrative and logistical support is planned and provided for in respect of major
events such as workshops, conferences and trainings
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• Implement IAVI’s operational policies including but not limited to travel and procurement policies and the
employee manual for IAVI South African Employees
• Implement and control procedures consistent with IAVI’s Financial Field Offices’ policies
• Ensure that IAVI is a legal establishment that meets statutory requirements of the South African Government
and other governments in Southern Africa where IAVI operates.
• Administrational responsibilities including ensuring the facilities provide a good working environment and
secure enough for people to work in including ensuring that the utilities (water, electricity, phones and
internet), office vehicle and other equipment are running smoothly
• Establish and maintain an inventory of IAVI’s movable and static assets
• Supervisory support of administrative staff
• Assist Regional Director with special projects as needed
• Facilitate local staff and consultancy contracts
• Manage day to day Human Resources activities for locally engaged staff
• Administer or assist, as appropriate, the local benefits programs, recruiting activities, and payroll for locally
engaged staff
• Work closely with Human Resources in New York on local Human Resources matter (i.e. disciplinary, policy
training and application)
• Regular follow up with Partner Organisations on action items relating to grants
• Periodic review of project reports from partner organisations.
• Communicate and enforce operational accounting directives.
• Audit coordination – coordinate external audit
Company Lanmetrix Network Specialists (Subsidiary of EOH Group
Period Employed July 2007 to October 2007
Position Held Finance Manager
Responsibilities
• Tax computation
• Budget planning which includes annual budget, rollover, adjustments, estimates and requirements.
• Developments of financial policies and procedures.
• Payroll administration and general payments.
• Responsible for management accounts and quarterly reports.
• Provision of high level financial advice and operation support to the Executive Director and departmental
heads as part of senior administrative team within the operation units as head of finance
• Preparation of financial strategy documents, operational plans and budgets
• Preparation and presentation of financial reports and analysis for the quarterly board meeting
• Reviewing and interpreting periodic performance against plans/budget and exercising budgetary control
• Management of processes and systems for provision of effective management functions including
administrative portion
• Management of budget and support top management in terms of relevant strategic issues and policy
• Conducted a periodic review on effectiveness of key business processes and build interactive relationships with
all departmental heads
• Management of transformational issues and assisted with development and training
• Ensure effective and efficient management of programs with a view to achieving the strategic objectives of the
organisation
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• Established and monitored effective internal control including cash management, accounting and financial
controls and operational management
• Kept the Executive Director fully appraised of the financial status by oral or written reports
• Implementation and maintenance of good governance practices in keeping with financial delegations and
related policy prescriptions.
• Assisted assigned department managers to safeguard assets and control costs
• Managed and monitored the finance related work of other staff responsible for financial process and decisions
• Implemented expenditure control procedures
• Developed and maintained asset register
• Developed a comprehensive equipment plan
• Oversee office support services
Company Voluntary Services Overseas (VSO – Malawi)
Period Employed March 2002 to March 2006
Position Held Office Manager (Head of Finance and Administration)
Responsibilities
Financial Management /Accounting
• Budget preparation
• Ensured that all relevant financial transactions are captured and posted correctly in the ledger to facilitate timely
and accurate financial reports
• Ensured that all expenditure is within budget and within budget lines
• Approved/authorised payments
• Coordinated, analysed and compiled monthly, quarterly and annual reports
• Arranged transfers of money from foreign accounts (UK) to Malawi to ensure there are adequate funds for
project operations at all times
• Liaised with the Accounts Department at Headquarters (UK)
Management and administration
• Developed and maintained procedural guidelines for all administrative and financial activities in line with
policies
• Planned and effectively prioritised administrative activities to enable smooth operation of office functions
• Arranged service support for computers, server and email problems in line with VSO Global IT policy
• Ensured the necessary administrative and logistical support is planned and provided for in respect of major
events such as workshops, conferences and training
• Ensured accurate stock allocation records are maintained to enable accurate forecast of new requirements and
oversee the purchase of new equipment and Or dispose-of surplus / unserviceable equipment
• Ensured up to date and accurate registers of IT equipment and other assets are maintained
• Liaising with bankers, insurance companies, lawyers
• Liaising with landlords for properties rented
• Implemented health and safety regulations including checking the performance and suitability of safety
equipment
• Ensured compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations
Staff/Supervisory Control
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• Managed and supported all administrative staff, including setting objectives, carrying out continuous staff
appraisals, conducted regular planned meetings as appropriate, made assessments and recommendations of
training needs
• Enforcing disciplinary action where necessary
• Man management experience (managing of up to 50 members of staff) on daily basis including part and
qualified personnel
• Motivating and inspiring colleagues achieve optimum productivity whilst working to strict deadlines
• Ensured staff interests are attended to and make recommendations to senior management on matters relating to
staff work conditions
• Line managing the accountant, the administration manager (and their staff)
Volunteer Support
• Ensured that allowances, grants and other payments to which volunteers are entitled as authorised are paid
Communicating/Reporting
• Presentation of reports to both senior and junior personnel
• Liaised and consulted with senior management on matters relating to finance and general office management
Company DFID-Education Sector Support Project - Malawi
Period Employed April 1999 to July 2001
Position Held Project Finance Manager (GBP 61 Million project)
Responsibilities
• Monitored expenditure against budget and report on over/under spends
• Preparation of payments
• Preparation of project budgets
• Participate in project management meetings including new awards and close – out meetings
• Ensured that all financial transactions are processed in accordance with the Government of Malawi and DFID
requirements
• Ensured that all relevant transactions are captured and posted correctly in the ledgers to facilitate timely and
accurate financial reports
• Maintained and managed project bank accounts (including foreign denominated accounts US$ A/C. GBP A/C)
• Preparation of project reports for presentation to DFID (UK) and Malawi Government
• Bank reconciliations for all accounts (Foreign currency accounts (US$ and GBP A/C) and local bank accounts
(MK)
• Ensured up to date and accurate registers of IT equipment and other assets are maintained
• Arranged transfers of money from foreign accounts (UK) to Malawi to ensure there is adequate funds for
projects operations at all times
• Preparation of project completion report for Malawi Primary Community Schools Projects
• Trained oriented new staff (Expatriate) on the nature of the project
• Line managing the administration officer
Company Kwik Group
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Period Employed January 1995 to April 1999
Position Held Group Accountant
Responsibilities
• Preparation of accounts (Up to final stage) for external audit
• Established an accounting system for the group
• Trained accountants from the companies within the group on the new established system
• Preparation of monthly management accounts
• Developed and administered multi year and annual budgets
• Preparation of cash flow statements/cash forecasting for the group of companies
• Received and analysed monthly and quarterly reports from branches within the group and consolidation of the
same for preparation of reports with strict deadlines
• Coordinated, analysed and compiled monthly, quarterly, and annual reports
• Tax computation
• Monitored expenditure against the budget
• Line managed accountants in the various companies within the group
Company Foundation of Integrity of Creation, Justice and Peace
Period Employed January 1994 to December 1994
Position Held Finance Manager
Responsibilities
• Preparation of payments
• Creditors reconciliations
• Bank reconciliations
• Managed the cash book
• Ensured the necessary administrative and logistical support is planned and provided for in respect of major
events such as workshops, conferences and trainings
• Preparation of project reports for presentation to the donors
• Preparation of project budgets and proposals for presentations to Donors
• Implement revenue strategies
• Organise workshops on revenue collections strategies
• Assisted in preparation of project end report
Company Lever Brothers Limited (Malawi
Period Employed November 1992 to December 1993
Position Held Foreign Exchange Supervisor
Responsibilities
• Preparation of payments to foreign creditors
• Creditors reconciliations (foreign)
• Line managed procurement officers
• Preparation of weekly logistics reports for presentation to the logistics manager and the company Financial
Director
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• Liaised with bank for payment of foreign creditors (for establishment of letters of credits, bank drafts or
telegraphic transfers)
Company Import and Export Company of Malawi (1994) LTD
Period Employed July to October 1992
Position Held Accounts Assistant (Vocational Employment)
Responsibilities
• Preparation of payments
• Creditors and debtors reconciliations
• Bank reconciliations
• Banking
• Managed the cash book
• Managed the general ledger including data entry
COMPUTER EXPERIENCE
Demonstrated knowledge of financial software and accounting systems for reporting purposes such as:
• Sun Accounting Systems
• Sage (MIP) Fund Accounting
• Pastel Evolution
• Pastel Partner
• MicrosoftSeranic Navigator
• Aggresso
• Deltek
• Pastel Payroll
• VIP Payroll
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook and many other computer based applications
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