Linda Laura Lipenga

A business professional with experience and expertise in nonprofit, campaign management, accounting and sales with proven results.

510-***-**** ad2bdc@r.postjobfree.com mw.linkedin.com/in/linda-lipenga-535a63165

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

Nonprofit experience, Community Outreach and Communication skills, Public Relations, Political Campaign Management, Public Policy Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Planning, Legislative Affairs, Team work and Cross-Functional Collaboration, and Project Management.

Financial Reporting, Cash flow Management and Full Accounting Cycle Knowledge

Technology Innovativeness, Organization Behavior understanding, Fast learner, Business Analytical skills, Creative, Leadership, Coachable, and Entrepreneurial spirit

CRM Systems, Sage Evolution, Sage Line 50 and Sage 300

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Power Point.

Demonstrate curiosity with a positive knowledge

EDUCATION:

MBA- Executive, University of Bolton, Manchester, UK July, 2023

MBA, San Francisco Bay University, Fremont, CA (Expected, April, 2024)

BA Business Management and Entrepreneurship, Malawi College of Accountancy Lilongwe, Malawi, 2017

Advanced Diploma in Business Management – Association of Business Executives,

Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences-Blantyre, Malawi

EXPERIENCE:

The Borgen Project, USA 2023

Nonprofit Leadership Intern

Proactively arranging and facilitating meetings with Congress leaders and the community to discuss legislative issues and fundraising initiatives, fostering meaningful relationships and garnering support for the project.

Teamwork and collaborating with other stakeholders.

Successfully delivered compelling presentations, memos and briefings to be shared with congress leaders, effectively communicating the organization mission and objectives.

Successfully review and ensure compliance with federal laws relevant to advocacy and fundraising activities.

Successfully advocating leadership development initiatives aimed at global poverty reduction.

Managed the recruitment process by updating job postings, informing groups and classes of job openings.

Executed successful marketing and promotion activities by leveraging social media platforms and developing targeted strategies, enhancing the organization’s visibility and outreach.

Green Belt Authority, Lilongwe, Malawi 2020-2022

Assistant Financial Accountant

Successfully balanced cash book, payables and 7 figure bank reconciliations to the penny

Slashed average AR collection period from over 90 to 30 days, significantly improving cash flow reduced aging receivables from $250k to $4.5k by negotiating with clients during collection calls.

Managed the whole Budget Preparation and preparation of monthly financial reports.

Responsibly monitored the payment preparation of staff medical schemes, allowances, tax payments, levies and made sure that were paid on time.

Prepare audit schedules used in a successful audit.

Kamuzu Academy, Kasungu Malawi 2013-2020

Assistant Accountant

Handled AR & AP as per accounting principles, company policies and procedures

Troubleshot any difficulties encountered in the Accounts Department through experience and research

Traced and corrected faulty complex issues in accounts department: accounting, phone calls, software navigation.

Being the problem solver and solution provider if there are complicated situations involving customer queries.

Airtel Malawi Limited, Lilongwe 2013

Corporate Sales Executive

Successfully

Increased company sales by 23.7% within 3 months of joining the company.

Raised credit sales invoices and controlled postpaid limits.

Prepared sales reports in a way that could be easily understood by non-sales people.

Availed myself to facilitate a smooth running of the sales department through helping the sales team in whatever way was convenient.

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