Raphael Sichali

Lusaka, Zambia• LinkedIn

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FINANCE MANAGER

Results-orientated and qualified ACCA professional with finely honed expertise in financial accounting, auditing, and compliance management across various sectors. Well-articulated leader with exceptional planning, organizational, and time management skills. Adept at establishing effective processes, minimizing customer dissatisfaction, and increasing customer loyalty. Remarkable ability to identify clear opportunities for improvement and develop effective strategies to drive change.

Areas of Expertise:

Team Leadership & Collaboration

Data Analysis

Strategic Planning

Financial Statements

Financial Accounting

Compliance Management

Revenue Generation

Inventory Control

Account Management

Financial Reporting

Reconciling

Business Operations

Client Development

Project Management

Procurement

Warehouse Management

Supply Chain Management

Administrative Skills

Professional Experience

WINTOP Industry Zambia co. Ltd.

Finance Manager (2023 to current)

Managing financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.

Product costing,pricing and construction contracts.

Strategic planing and forecasting.

Third party logistics and fleet management.

Monitoring and analyzing financial performance, providing recommendations for improvement.

Ensuring compliance with accounting principles, laws, and regulations

Preparation of payroll time sheets, financial statements, reports, and budgets

Developing and implementing effective financial strategies and policies.

Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to achieve financial objectives.

Leading and mentoring the finance team to maintain high standards of performance.

Selected Contributions:

Set up finance department, finance processes from ground up, implementation of internal controls.

NAMENE Solar Zambia Ltd.

Zambia Country Accountant (2020 to 2023)

Managing the financial reporting for the organization (four projects). This includes monthly financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting, 5-year financial plans and all statutory financial reporting, providing sound financial support and insights to enable the NAMENE to make critical business decisions. Presentation of financial results and insights to the Board, play a key role in the formulation of the business's strategy, Managing and overseeing the taxation affairs of the organization and liaising with the external tax firm for specialist advice, Managing and overseeing the cash flow of the company and ensuring it has the appropriate treasury controls.

Selected Contributions:

Production of excellent error free financial and management reports.

Medical Stores Limited

Regional Finance and Administration Officer (2015 to 2020)

Directed and monitored the financial system to ensure the municipal finances are maintained in a precise and timely manner. Oversaw the day-to-day activities of the office inclusive of developing policies, procedures, and systems which ensure productive and efficient office operation. Held full accountability for the storage of materials that are to be used by health personnel. Maintained inventory, ordering shipping materials, operating necessary equipment and managing warehouse personnel. Developed and implemented stated goals and objectives. Administered employee files and records in order to ensure accurate payment allowances.

Selected Contributions:

Reduced fuel and administration costs by combining trips.

Daglous and Rach Management Consultants

Auditor (2012 to 2015)

Collaborated with the Finance Manager to ensure smooth operation of all finance matters. Oversaw reports, making sure they are accurate, to the point and adhere to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Inspected and correlated the overall audit report with the balance sheets provided and reported it to the seniors for approval. Orchestrated and managed own workload to ensure contribution to the company’s monthly financial reporting process is achieved in a timely and accurate manner. Assisted in the production of financial statements and applications, preparation of spreadsheets, reports and correspondence as required.

Selected Contributions:

Ensured all clients’ accounts and management reports where ready by the 5th of the following month and were error free.

Crypha Investments Ltd

Assistant Financial Accountant (2008 to 2012)

Prepared year-end statutory audits and month-end reporting. Formulated draft financial statements for review by the Financial Accountant. Processed treasury related journals at month-end and reconciled the balance sheet accounts. Set up standing order and manual payments, including international payments. Aided with ZRA Qualified Intermediary compliance regulations, including checking member tax forms and the preparation of year end returns, and corporation tax. Kept abreast of developments in regulations and suggested changes to ensure compliance other tasks.

Selected Contributions:

Guaranteed that petty cash management was always up to date as well as all related costs.

Education and Credentials

High school certificate — 2004

Junior School Certificate — 2001

Chassa secondary school

Rusangu Secondary School

Professional Training

Full ACCA - (1558170)

Certified Public Accountant, (CPA) ZICA -( A0030817)

Certificate in international Auditing- ACCA 2016.

Certificate of Completion, Training on warehousing and supply chain Management of pharmaceutical and health products.

Certificate in professional ethics, ACCA (2012)

ACCA - Advanced Diploma in Accounting, Zambia catholic university, kalulushi (2010-2012)

Accounts technicians’ diploma (ATD), NIPA Lusaka (2006-2007)

Certificate in pastel, Microsoft word, excel and PowerPoint (2007)

Technical Proficiencies

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Quick Books Accounting Software Pastel Accounting Software Case Ware Xero Accounting Software Sage 300 Power BI Z oho Accounting Sun System ERP.

References

Mr. Chitengi Mihova,

Finance Manager

Operation eyesight Zambia,

Cell: 096*******

Mr. Danny Mwakamela

Head Of Finance and Administration,

Teichmann Group,

Cell: 097*******

Mr. Mulenga Chanda,

Country Director,

Namene Solar Zambia,

Cell: 097*******

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