Accounting Manager
Resume:
WINFREDAH OLINDAH SILUNDU
Address: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Mobile: +971*********
E-mail: adcc4g@r.postjobfree.com
Date of birth: 12/10/1983
Nationality: Zambian
Marital status: Single
Senior Executive with 15+ years experience in the field of accounting and finance, with prime focus on Financial Accounting/Billing /Tax calculations & VAT accounting/Revenue calculations & Collections/Debt management/Payroll management & accounting/Cost & management accounting/Customer management/Vendor account management /Stock management/Management consultancy/Auditing
Resourceful, focused and result-oriented professional with over 15 years’ experience in finance and accounting having experience in all aspects of the finance & accounting while working with leading private & government firms. PROFESSIONAL SNAPSHOTS
Formulating, implementing & managing accounting systems for different companies in various industry sectors.
A dynamic professional with insightful and extensive experience in the core accounting & group accounting I have had the privilege of working with leading private & government organizations.
Prepared reports based on the analysis of 67,000 plus individual customer accounts.
Reconciled and kept up to date over 5,000 customer Payable & Receivable accounts. EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
January 2018 – To date: Capex Hassan Auditing (Dubai, UAE) Management Consultant/Audit Consultant – Client account management/Business & Financial consulting/Auditing of Clients Company Accounts
Key Responsibilities – Audit Consultant
Preliminary planning of audit with the participation of Senior Managers and Partners
Resolving the technical issues raised by audit staffs and clients in relation to finance function of the organization
Preparing Financial Statements, Audit Reports and discuss accounting issues with audit seniors/partners and communicating to clients working on strict deadlines
Evaluating organizational policies, plans, procedures, existing systems and internal control
Preparation of management letters, discussing the weaknesses of internal control systems and computerized accounting systems to the local and foreign management of companies
Attending to planning meetings with clients, understanding and discussing the client business processes, key reporting requirements, delivery needs and objectives
Coordination of team members and preparation of detailed audit work plan for the team. Key Responsibilities - Management Consultant
Inspect accounting books and systems for effectiveness, efficiency and acceptance of accounting procedures
Examine and evaluate financial and information systems recommending controls for system reliability and integrity
Evaluate information to determine compliance with accounting standards and regulations
Reviewing accounting software packages and recommending systems/ Implement filing structure
Manage accounts, VAT accounting and providing MIS reports (Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss & cashflows)
Develop and carry out communications to client senior management and Stakeholders on various company issues November 2009- August 2017: Nkana Water & Sewerage Company (Kitwe, ZAMBIA)) Billing Analyst – Client account management/Billing arrears/revenue reporting & collections/Debt management Key Responsibilities – Billing Analyst
Checking for accuracy of Billing groups and Invoicing monthly/Arrears
Analysis of all utility accounts relating to disconnections, reconnections & new connections on a monthly basis.
Preparing monthly revenue report for all clientele of the company.
Review and management of all disputed accounts & authorizing account adjustments.
Planning & implementing quality assurance for all processes
Analyse and review the customer’s debtors list/Prepare debtors report for the follow up debt collection team for outstanding collections
Overseeing, training and supervising staff, implementation of new billing systems and team building Page 2 of 2
July 2008 – October 2009: Master Drilling (Pty) Limited (Kitwe, ZAMBIA) Finance Manager – Finance staff management/Reviewing Financial Statements/Reporting to BOD Key Responsibilities – Finance Manager
Reviewing /Analysing financial statements, forecasts and budgets and market trends as well as preparing reports
Day to day monitoring accounts, tracking financial status and performance and overseeing finance employees
Provide insightful information to BOD and senior executives and clients in formal meetings
Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures for the company
Contract outside services for tax preparation, auditing, banking, investments as other financial needs as necessary
Adhere to financial regulations and legislations June 2007 – June 2008: BBC Consolidations Limited (Kitwe, ZAMBIA) Financial Accountant
Key Responsibilities – Financial Accountant
Monitoring cash flows daily/electronic bank transfers
Preparing complete statutory returns, VAT, PAYE
Processing Journals monthly
Conducting monthly stock counts
Reconciliation of all Balance Sheet items
January 2004 – May 2007: Mpelembe Drilling Company Limited (Luanshya, ZAMBIA) Assistant Financial Accountant - Stores Accounting/Cost Accounting/Credit control management/Financial Accounting
Worked in various departments for three and a half years and rose from Accounts clerk to Assistant Financial Accountant. Key Responsibilities
Finalising monthly payroll/Preparation of total wage bill/Creditors listing
Preparing the company’s financial statements/Reconciling Balance Sheet items/trade debtors & supplier accounts
Preparing debtors statements/monthly age analysis/following up overdue balances
Raising invoices/credit notes from production sites/Checking for discrepancies
Maintaining sales ledger/Journalising sales to the ledger monthly/purchase transactions
Preparing cost statements and reports/conducting yearly stock counts
Analysing and summarizing the company’s material consumption weekly and monthly.
Maintaining cashbooks/Cash balances for receipts & payments/Raising payments for accounts payable
Pricing stock items/processing suppliers invoices for payments EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
May 2006: ZICA Diploma in Accountancy – Technical and Vocational Teachers’ College, Zambia
December 2008: Certificate in Project Management – Technical & Vocational Teachers’ College, Zambia
January 2017: Advanced Diploma - ACCA - ZAMIM, Zambia (Equivalent to a UK Bachelor’s Degree)
April 2020: ACCA – PWC’s Academy Middle East (Dubai) ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Excellent interpersonal and Team Management Leadership Skills
Fast learner and sober character
Ability to perform under pressure and pays attention to details
Able to work independently with minimum supervision IT SKILLS
Proficient in Windows, MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and internet research
Able to use accounting packages such as Pastel Accounting, Edams Billing System, Sun System, PeachTree, WaveApp Accounting, QuickBooks & Oracle.
OTHER PARTICULARS
Languages Known: English
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