Chalala, Augustine Road
Lusaka, Zambia
**th April,2025
The Hiring Manager
Afri Consult Recruitment Rio Tinto
Dear Sir/ Madame,
RE: APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AS AN AACOUNTANT
I have a keen interest in making a productive contribution and enhancing my skills in Ngo and multi-diverse industry, customer relations or service, finance, administration, accounting and management
With reference to the above captioned subject; I am here by applying for employment as an Internal Auditor.
I have acquired as an active contributor to a diverse industry in my experiences, skills to execute the advertised job with confidence and enthusiasm. I am a female Zambian citizen aged 36 in possession of a part – ACCA 2 qualification and a full accounting technician diploma also known as FIA under ACCA. My minimum qualification is that of an accounting focus, but I have in my previous roles combined that with administration, purchasing & management focused roles. A fast learner, flexible and enthusiastic about project management and Finance (applied accounting as well). I have over 6 years’ experience in Accounting and Admin-support duties, financial accounting, reporting, and executing financial policies. l believe my qualification and experience fit the job requirements. I am confident my skills would be an asset to the organization. I have proven ability to work in any work environment and my first work experience and training ground having been an International Bank as the detail will show in my CV. Thank you for your consideration.
Yours faithfully
Busiku Moonga.
Chalala Lusaka
**************@*****.***
Competitive Remuneration
Curriculum Vitae
Busiku Moonga
Cell: 260*********
Email: **************@*****.***
Professional Profile
A result driven accounting professional with a strong background in accounting, administrative support, banking operations, customer service management and vast experience in implementation of accounting procedures, bank reconciliations as well as other accounts, assistance in financial reporting and cost management accounting. Self
–motivated, fast learner, team
Player and diligent work ethic.
Education & Professional Qualification:
• ACCA 2
• Accounting Technician ACCA diploma (Completed)
Key Professional Skills & Competencies:
• Proven ability to achieve high quality financial and management reports, having experience in assisting in like manner with all preliminary international group accounts stage by stage.
• Experience in working with cash books, reconciliation of accounts, handling Petty cash, receivables and payables.
• Excellent communication skills, writing skills, proficiency in analytical and numerical skills.
• Ability to adapt to any working environment.
• Project management, event organizing, corporate communications and media consultation.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Sage Evolution, QuickBooks, IQ Retail, Sun systems, SAP and Modern banking computer packages.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PA (Finance & Admin)- To the Country Manager
Buhler Group, Februay2023 to January 2024
Duties and Responsibilities
• Booking and arranging travel, transport, and accommodation
• All finance and accounting clerical work including processing, analysis, forex management, AP, AR, all necessary statutory returns. Audit preparation and correspondence.
Reconciliations at branch level thereby submit to JHB Accounts, HR and others
(Buhler
Johannesburg for group processing and reporting)
• Reconciliation of travel reimbursements
• Dealing with correspondence and phone calls
• Working with administrative team to setup company conference for important meetings
• CRM clean-up and update aligned to Country Managers Greet and welcome guests as soon as they arrive at the office (protocol)
• Direct visitors to the appropriate person and serving refreshments. (Customer Service) Ensure reception area is tidy and presentable, with all necessary stationary (e.g., pens, Forms, and brochures)
• Procurement of stationery and other office consumables
• Provide basic and accurate information in-person and via phone/email.
• Perform other receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying. Arrange collections documents sent by staff via various couriers as well as BJHB
(Buhler
Johannesburg) and
BUZ (Buhler Uzwil in Switzerland)
• Quoting and invoicing customers
• Stock controlling
• Keep updated records of office expenses and costs.
• Order all office supplies and keep inventory of stock.
• Petty Cash and month end financial and HR functions.
• Audit assistance by participating with preparations, reconciliations and adjustments.
• Service Coordination on SAP system (Reporting hours by service engineer)
•Workshop time sheet processing, reconciliations and shift management
•Fuel reconciliations and Tom card management
•Compliance To healthy and Safety Requirements under the guidance of the Health and Safety Managers internal audits
Accountant -ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLES(AR)
Fortune Foods Group, Februay2022 to December 2022
Duties and Responsibilities (Contracted)
• Reporting to the Finance Manager (Group), Assistant Finance Manager, Senior Accountant Accounts Receivables Supervisor, assisting in various tasks under the Finance Dept. (tasks involving payables and receivables, Reconciliations, Data capture, Retirements, cash management
• Stores management and assistance to the Administration Department
• Performing internal audits and external audit presentation preparations, assisting with duties concerning payroll and tax returns.
• Other Duties in line with the accounting department.
• Quality control
• Team playing and coordination.
• Financial analytics
• Merchant reconciliation and management
Assistant Accountant
-Benac Enterprises Ltd Zambia, September 2020 to December 2021 Duties and Responsibilities
• Reporting to the Director and Accountant, assisting in various tasks under the Finance Dept. (Tasks involving payables and receivables, Reconciliations, Data Capture, Retirements, cash management.
• Stores management and assistance to the Administration Department Responsibilities
• Performing internal audits and external audit presentation preparations, assisting with duties concerning payroll and tax returns.
Finance Intern -Action Aid International Zambia, July 2018 to December 2018
Duties and Responsibilities
• Reporting to the Finance Manager and Head of Finance, assisting in various tasks under the
Finance Dept. (tasks involving payables and receivables, Reconciliations, Data capture, Retirements, cash management
• Stores management and assistance to the Administration Department
• Performing internal audits and external audit presentation preparations, assisting with duties. concerning payroll and tax returns.
• Carrying out payments to suppliers or vendors (running or operational costs) and payroll payments on the Citi bank online bank platform. Assistant Accountant- AON Risk Solutions Zambia
(Now MINET), May 2014 to December 2014
Duties and Responsibilities
• Petty cash management, Receipting, EFT payments, Bank and Insurer Reconciliations.
• Perform tasks ensuring the maintenance of good relations between clients, underwriters and brokers.
• Invoicing, PIA quarterly returns
• Account management and any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
• Recommending campaign optimization to enhance performance Customer Service officer (Teller)
Standard Chartered Bank
November 2012- January 2014 (Fixed -Term Contract] Duties and Responsibilities
• Provide a mobile primary point of contact to potential customers by identifying their financial /transactional needs and recommending bank products as solutions.
• Identify and follow up on cross selling opportunities of new business by Identifying and nurturing key customers.
• Collection and disbursements of funds from cash accounts and record keeping
• Proactively identify and recommend on new business in order to increase market share.
• Processing of cheques and transfers (Including Real –Time gross settlements, locally and internationally).
• Successfully handing over customer relationships to the branch.
• Complete disclosure to the customers in terms of accreditation, service fees and commissions
• Ensure 100% compliance for all accounts at the time of opening.
• Providing support to the sales team in lead generation and account opening process. • Working hand in hand with the branch Relationship Manager in grasping all retail banking opportunities from corporate relationships. Referees:
Available upon Request
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