Development Officer Accounting Staff

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MARY MUKUKA

Office of the President, Provincial Administration, North Western Province, P.O Box 110100, Solwezi, Zambia adnrjd@r.postjobfree.com /097******* OBJECTIVE I seek challenging opportunities where I can fully use my skills for the success of the organization and my personal growth

SKILLS & ABILITIES Honest and due care when dealing with sensitive and confidential information.

Computer literacy -Knowledge of major accounting systems such as SAP and Navision among others.

Knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS)

Strong technical competence to apply and interpret all relevant accounting and financial standards.

Understand a global organization, therefore able to identify and analyze financial risks, demonstrate sound judgement and a solution-focused approach in solving unstructured issues in unfamiliar settings, and interpret financial information to support management.

Ability to develop, coach, motivate a high performing team, listen, analyze, present, consult, negotiate with confidence and obtain stakeholder engagement.

Create ways to allocate funds to people on complex projects effectively, come up with initiatives to improve monitoring, evaluation and learning model for continuous learning and improvement.

Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural and language differences.

Knowledge of Microsoft dynamics, the use of financial reporting packages.

Analyzing, interpreting and monitoring organization performance

Using management and audit techniques to make and support decision- making.

Preparing and interpreting basic data for incorporated and unincorporated entities.

Effectively lead large teams or complex projects, builds confidence, vision and excitement work, both internally and externally.

Knowledge of local audit, procurement, accounting and finance laws and regulations.

Ability to work under pressure and meet targets.

Able to build a working atmosphere that has energy, vitality and fun.

Writing accurate reports through the detailed analysis of data.

Strong verbal and personal communication skills.

Accuracy and attention to details.

Problem analysis, use of judgment and ability to solve problems efficiently. PAGE 2

Strategic thinker who is comfortable with developing highly ambitious business strategies at large scale and the track record of delivering on these.

EXPERIENCE SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITER PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION-NORTHWSTERN SEP 2018-TO DATE

Contributes to the effective evaluation of financial and operational systems/process for effectiveness and adequacy of internal controls and provide advice and guidance on control aspects of new polices systems and procedures.

Evaluates and analyzes the preparation of financial statements and books of accounts for decision making, according to international accounting and financial reporting standards.

Preparation of working papers, conduct internal audits, issue reports and verify responses.

Assists the controlling officer accounting staff to respond to audit queries for external audits.

Verifies tax compliance procedural policies in the tax accounting department.

Maintains legislative materials by reviewing, interpreting and implementation of new or revised laws.

Verifies the existence of government assets and recommend improvements to management to ensure that proper safeguards are maintained to protect them from loss and possible fraud.

Determines the level of compliance with government policies, laws, contracts and procedures.

Evaluates the accuracy, effectiveness, and efficiency of the government department’s electronic information and processing systems (SAP).

Determines the effectiveness and efficiency of government departments in accomplishing their objectives and identify opportunities for cost savings

Provides advisory service to the controlling officer and accounting officers.

Ascertain that the risk management and internal control systems are in place and continually being improved and optimized in response to an ever changing environment.

Provides reasonable assurance to the relevant Controlling Officers and Secretary to the Treasury that internal controls exits and are being complied with as required by law and other regulations.

Reviews and appraises the appropriateness, adequacy and application of authorization, financial and other operating controls PAGE 3

Promotes effective controls at reasonable costs.

Ascertains the extent of compliance with established polices, plans and procedures.

ACCOUNTANT PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION - NORTHWESTERN JULY 2013-SEP 2018

Managing the financial reporting for the organization. This included monthly financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting.

Providing sound financial support and insights to enable management make critical decisions.

Managing and overseeing the taxation affairs of the organization and liaising with the external tax firm for specialist advice.

Managing the external and internal auditors’ relationship and ensuring that the firm was compliant with international accounting and financial reporting standards.

Supervised effectively preparation of responses to audit queries in order to facilitate decision making.

Supervised timely and accurately the maintenance of books of accounts in order to facilitate efficient storage and retrieval of information.

Supervised and undertook timely banking of revenue collections in order to safeguard public funds.

Supervised timely preparation of registers of damages and losses in order to facilitate recoveries of government funds and property. ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT MINISTRY OF HEALTH

APR 2001 – JUN 2013

Prepared financial statements according to international accounting and financial reporting standards for the firm. This included presenting financial results and insights to the board.

Prepared budgets for the district health office. This included consolidation of budgets for all health facilities in the district and presenting to the Province.

Overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, tax, treasury, payroll, financial and management accounting functions.

Compiled VAT refunds for the Institution and presented claims to Ministry of Finance/ ZRA for refunds.

Provided capacity building, performance assessments and technical support to the firm and employees.

Liaised with ZRA, external auditors and other stakeholders for firm specialist advice, including ensuring the institution was compliant with accounting standards.

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EDUCATION COPPERBELT UNIVERSITY

2015 – 2018 MASTERS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) -FINANCE

Completed

ZAMBIA CENTRE FOR ACCOUNTING STUDIES (ZCAS)

2012 – 2014 ACCA

Completed

KASAMA GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL, KASAMA

1991 – 1996 GRADE 12 CERTIFICATE

Completed

REFERENCES JOHN KALUMBA, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION, P.O BOX 110100, SOLWEZI Tel: +260********* Email: adnrjd@r.postjobfree.com VINCENT SYANUNGU, PRINCIPAL INTERAL AUDITOR

PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION, P.O BOX 110100, SOLWEZI Tel: +260********* Email: adnrjd@r.postjobfree.com

BORNWELL NJUNGU, CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT OFFICER PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION, P.O BOX 110100, SOLWEZI Tel: +260********* Email: adnrjd@r.postjobfree.com

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