Dziko Thunde's Resume

**** ******* *** ( Chambersburg, PA 17201

Tel.: 717-***-**** (C) 717-***-**** (H) ( Email: ab8cux@r.postjobfree.com (

Eligibility: Green Card Holder

Summary

Achievements: High-impact team player who has driven financial and

operational performance excellence of employer firms and clients by

identifying improvement opportunities in finance, accounting and business

operations; developing, implementing and monitoring business process

improvement solutions and accounting systems that strengthen

accountability, financial well being and market competitiveness.

Excelled at creating lasting value for employers and clients by bringing

together education, experience and creativity to work in precision,

structure and deep analytical business management, financial and

management accounting expertise, innovative mindset and problem-solving

skills of management consulting.

Distinct IT skills, mental keenness and an idea-driven personality compel

me to look at problems in new ways and develop solutions from my

experience and knowledge that deliver enduring value to firms.

Education and Expertise: Bachelor of Business Administration, Msc. in

International Business Management and MBA[i] from Sweden. I have

knowledge and experience in finance, accounting and related reporting

processes, business management and administration which I used in

maintaining balance sheets, GL accounts, budgeting, accounts receivable

and payable, cash flows, internal and external financial reporting and

analysis in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles

(GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). My core

capabilities lie in development, implementation and management of

business processes and inherently, people. I have strong tenacity to

learn and develop.

I am an excellent communicator adept in PowerPoint presentation of

reports and high level computer proficiency in QuickBooks, Excel (Pivot

Tables and Macros) and MS Office; a team player who assists others in

completing assignments to meet deadlines. I have advanced analytical

skills essential for drilling down to transaction/workflow details in

support of process and profit improvement.

Objective: Enrich employer with profound knowledge, experience, exceptional

creativity and ingenuity by bringing simple solutions to their complex

problems as I hone my expertise and broaden my career path,

Espousing on relentless pursuit of excellence and professionalism, ardent

commitment to hard work epitomize my personal pre-eminence and generate

signature performance, thriving on innovation, teamwork, diversity,

ethics, accountability and unfeigned integrity.

Experience

Accountant Matlho Attorneys, Gaborone, Botswana September 2008 - August

2011

Achievements: Uncovered two financial frauds/embezzlements of $10000

through incisive forensic accounting and internal audit. Assessed,

identified and recommended critical areas. Developed and implemented

Accounting system and process improvement solutions which upgraded

financial processes, procedures and security in cash handling through

full cycle implementation involving process charting / blue printing,

realization, go-live and support thereby strengthening accountability in

accounting department.

Post-Implementation Support Tasks:

. Undertook cash receipting, bookings in General Ledgers and Trust Client

Ledgers, Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet, cash flow statements, accounts

receivable and payable, invoicing, A/R & A/P reports to Partner and

follow up with clients on late payments; recruited, trained and managed

accounts staff

. Prepared management accounts, financial statements and Trust Financials

for audit by external auditors.

Accountant (Business Consultancy) Impact Business Consultants,

Gaborone, Botswana Apr 2007 - Dec 2010

Achievements: Created lasting value to SADC CNGO, Botswana Red Cross

Society, BOCONGO and other private firms in Botswana through provision

of advisory services and solutions in business management, accounting and

financial management. Developed, implemented with agility and

flexibility, and supported accounting systems and business management

solutions compliant to GAAP and IFRS that provide more accurate financial

data in financial reporting and promoted effective financial and

management processes and procedures. Drove acceptance and ownership to

sustain the transformational changes.

Tasks:

. Performed bank reconciliations, researched and resolved unreconciled

items; recorded fixed asset acquisitions and dispositions; undertook

month end close, monthly and yearly Trust Client Ledger reports with

supporting schedules for all accounts; supported auditors to ensure

timely completion of audits.

. Reconciled, adjusted and maintained all balance sheet GL (General Ledger)

accounts such as prepaid expense, accounts receivable, fixed assets,

deferred expense accounts; booking of recurring and monthly adjusting

journal entries; invoicing, preparation of accounts payable and accounts

receivable aging schedule, debtor follow-up; calculated and booked

depreciation and Net Book Values.

. Prepared budgets, financial statements and monthly management accounts;

analysed financial performance and advised on courses of action to take

in various reports presented to Boards and donors.

. Full life cycle implementation of client's Trust Accounting and

management systems.

Business Manager Matlho Group, Gaborone, Botswana September 2001 -

November 2005 - Managed inter-company transactions of Matlho

Group (Matlho Attorneys, Ali's Transport and Cel & Tel Logistics -

Achievements: Core competencies in business administration harnessed in

Project Delivery, Financial Management, Risk Management, Estimating and

Planning, Cost scheduling, Project tracking, purchase order processing to

bring about excellent infrastructure delivery on time and in budget

within the constraints of scope, time and cost to agreed levels of

quality and project management framework with focus on action, impact,

value and operating in ethical and sustainable ways, averting risks but

exploiting opportunities.

Solicited, received and delivered on debt collection contract from

Jwaneng Town Council on its SHHA housing project. Improved staff

performance and morale of employees. Short-lived success in cellular air

time voucher distribution in Southern District of Botswana with Orange

Botswana dealership contract under Cel & Tel Logistics.

Projects Highlights:

Dry grading and sand cushioning of 48 miles of Sesung-Tsonyane-Jwaneng-

Maokane-Junction A2-Kokong Road Section in Southern District of Botswana;

construction of Rasesa Lodge and house in Phakalane; cleaning of storm

water drains for Gaborone City Council; transportation of porta camps for

Botswana Power Corporation; removal of rubble from Murray & Roberts'

construction sites.

Tasks in Project Management

. Undertook project definition, project start up support, scheduling

workloads and resources, administrative, accounting and general office

support in liaison with clients and Project Managers; ensured project

compliance with client regulations, gave feedback to clients on progress.

. Estimated and monitored costs, time scales and resources for successful

completion of projects to agreed scope and constraints; budgeting

control; managed HSE compliance by prioritising workers' safety and

wellbeing through use of standard tools and training to carry out work

safely and effectively, and minimising potentially negative impacts on

environment by our activities.

Tasks in Business Management

. Created and monitored accounting system for controls, procedures and

forms of recording fixed assets, income and expenditure; prepared

financial statements, month-end close processes; audits with external

auditors; supervised human resource activities such as determining

staffing requirements, interviewing, hiring and training new employees.

. Managed cash receipts and deposits, business and trust bank accounts;

bookkeeping; General Ledger accounts, P & L, Balance Sheet accounts,

Trial Balance, cash flow statements, Accounts Receivable and Accounts

Payable in accordance with GAAP & IFRS; payroll; debtor follow up; yearly

analysis and reviews of CAPEX and projects, trained accounting staff.

. Designed, implemented and maintained administration and management

systems, policies and procedures; office management and administration of

law firm cross-cultural sensitivity.

Business Manager NatureCare Marketing (Pty) Ltd, Gaborone, Botswana January

1999 - August 2001

Achievements: Increased sales of multi-vitamin health products by 20%

using strategic marketing approaches; reduced loss of retail stock by close

supervision of sales' staff and implementation of good management protocols

that notably increased employee accountability and tightened inventory loss

controls; overhauled business management and financial management systems.

Tasks:

. Planned, directed and managed day-to-day operations in compliance with

company procedures; negotiated with suppliers, forwarding agents and

transporters; managed stock inventory purchase, warehousing, inventory

controls; managed distribution ensuring accurate quantities in packaging

and timely receipt by customers; verified physical inventory.

. Developed implemented and maintained accounting and inventory management

system; managed petty cash, bank accounts and bank transfers, payroll,

billings, account reconciliations, budget and forecast activities;

prepared general ledger accounts, P & L, Balance Sheet, cash flow

statements, AP and AR, management accounts and financial statements,

analysis and report.

. Carried out marketing management involving: development, implementation

and evaluation of marketing plans; undertaking market audits; advertising

(conceptualization, copywriting and DTP); maintenance of customer

relations (responding to customer complaints and comments); monitoring

what local competitors are doing; undertook administration and management

of staff.

Accountant-Manager-Consultant intermittent with different firms

Jan 2003 - Jan 2007

Yvonne Chilume Attorneys (Jan 2003 - Apr 2003); Mokwena Hubona Attorneys

(Jun 2003 - Oct 2003); City Cabs (Aug 2003 - Sep 2006); Centre for

Multiparty Democracy-Malawi [CMD-M] (January 2007); River of Life (March

2007)

. Raised standards of financial accountability between Partners through

Trust and Business Accounting system development, implementation and

support, and advising them on proper financial management of the

partnership; prepared Financial Statement and tax returns.

. Re-engineered strategic plans for CMD-M with selected Members of

Parliament of Malawi and River of Life; start-up and operation of 3 car

cab company.

Volunteer Work

Finance Manager Waters of Life Ministries, Gaborone, Botswana

Oct 2001 - To date

Establishment, implementation and monitoring of accounting system for the

Ministry; preparation of quarterly management accounting reports and yearly

financial statements for the Ministry.

Education

Master of Science in Business Administration Jun, 2009 H gskolan p

Gotland Visby, Sweden

Master of Business Administration (MBA) Apr, 2011 Blekinge Tekniska

H gskola Ronneby, Sweden[ii]

Bachelor of Business Administration Dec, 1997 University Of

Malawi Blantyre, Malawi

Skills

Account Management

Account Reconciliation

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable Billing Invoicing

Bookkeeping

Budget Analysis

Budget Planning & Forecasting

Budget Preparation

Budget Reconciliation

Budgeting & Planning

Cash Flow Management

Cash Management

Cash Receipts

Cost Accounting

Cost Control & Reduction

Diplomacy

Advanced Excel

HLOOKUP, VLOOKUP

Macros, Pivot Table

QuickBooks

Financial Analysis & Reporting

Financial Control

Financial Planning

Financial Reporting

Fixed Assets

General Ledger

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Month End Close

Monthly Reporting

P&L responsibility

Payroll Processing

Sabanese-Oxley (SOX) Compliance

Standard Cost Analysis Trend Analysis

Variance Analysis

Policy & Procedure Development

PowerPoint

Project Management

Strategic Planning

Strategic Thinking

Team Building & Motivation

Administration

Communicating

Business Process Improvement

Creative Problem Solving

Data Migration

Inventory Management

Leadership

Monitoring

MS Outlook

Performance Management & Measurement

Facilitating

Publications

Impact of Used Car Imports on Brand New Car Dealerships: - The Case of

Botswana and Malawi -

References

Steve Barnett 13325 Locust Level Rd., Greencastle, PA 17225 Tel:

717-***-**** (C)

Melvin Binkley 25 Buckingham Dr, Chambersburg, PA 17201 Tel: 717-267-

0393 (H) 717-***-**** (C)

Harold Kachaje Impact Business Consultants, Gaborone, Botswana Tel:

+267******** Email: ab8cux@r.postjobfree.com

Patrick Matlho Matlho Attorneys, Gaborone, Botswana Tel:

+267******** Email: ab8cux@r.postjobfree.com

Pastor Joseph Ross Waters of Life Ministries, Gaborone, Botswana Tel:

+267******* Email: ab8cux@r.postjobfree.com

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[i] Award of certificate pending

[ii] Award of certificate pending

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