COLLINS ZIMBA

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

A certified Accountant, with vast experience in providing high quality finance and accounting support services to businesses, corporates and companies within different sectors.

With my expertise in finance, accounting and business management, I have been pivotal to ensuring businesses under my control are equipped with the tools necessary to meet aggressive sales and growth plans. I am an expert at financial analysis, forecasting, excel modeling, price strategies, and identifying new market opportunities and implementing internal controls to ensure adherence to compliance whilst minimizing business risks and maximizing Profits.

CORE COMPETENCES

Commercial finance

Business strategies

Scenario analysis

Business development

Budgeting and forecasting.

Operational efficiency

Risk management

Accounting

Software operation (Sage PASTEL Accounting Software, MS Office applications)

EXPERIENCE

Accounts Assistant

Ministry of Education (Buyantanshi Technical Secondary School) 2019- DATE

DUTIES

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Preparation of various reports for management.

Responsible for financial accounts including budgets and cash flow.

Assisting other financial staff.

Responsible for KPI analysis and evaluation of costs and margins.

Conversant with PAYE and VAT reconciliations.

Conducting Cash Book and Bank Balances Reconciliations.

Preparing Salaries and wages of school support staff.

Inputting of supplier invoices and employee expense claims to the ledgers

Accounts Assistant

Ministry of General Education (Chingola Primary School) 2008-2017

DUTIES

Preparing weekly reports on income and expenditure of the school.

Maintaining accurate accounting records for the school and budgeting.

Provide receipts in the preparation of reports to Management and preparing tax returns.

Providing updated information of any significant system events to appropriate recipients.

Preparing salaries and wages of school support staff.

Cash book and Bank Reconciliations.

Handling receivables and payables for the school.

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSION QUALIFICATION

Year Institution Qualification

2014-2017 The Copperbelt University Bachelor of Accountancy Degree

2005- 2007 Nkrumah College of Education Diploma in Business Studies

1998-2002 Mukobeko Secondary School Grade 12 Certificate

MEMBERSHIP & AFFILIATIONS

ZICA licentiate Member

Master of Science in Accounting & Finance (CBU)- Currently studying.

ABILITIES & SKILLS

Good communication skills

An excellency attitude and confidence

Good teamwork

Computer literate

Critical thinker and creative problem solver

Interpersonal skills

REFEREES

Mr. ManoJ Financial Controller Vital Beverages Limited (Varvar Group of Companies) KITWE 096*******

Mrs. Mumba Longa Mirriam

The Head teacher Ministry of General Education Buyantanshi Technical Secondary School CHINGOLA

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Mr. Mwale Andrew Ministry Of General Education District Accountant Chingola DEB CHINGOLA 096*******

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