Accountant - (Tax, Payable, Financial Reporting

Wilson Banda – Accountant Application (Rio Tinto)

Phone: +260-***-****** / +260-***-******

Email: *************@*****.***

Location: Parklands, Kitwe, Zambia

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/wilson-banda-

Professional Summary

Detail-oriented and results-driven Tax and Financial Accountant with over a decade of experience in full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, audit support, and compliance. Adept at managing general ledger transactions, balance sheet reconciliations, cost control, and tax obligations. Proven expertise in handling ZRA audits, SAP system operations, and recovering significant tax refunds. Seeking to leverage my financial acumen and systems proficiency as an Accountant with Rio Tinto via Afri Consult Recruitment.

Core Competencies

- General Ledger & Journal Entries

- Monthly Closures & Reconciliations

- Financial Reporting & IFRS Compliance

- SAP (including Job Costing Module)

- Cost Allocation & Petty Cash Management

- Intercompany Account Balancing

- Microsoft Excel (Advanced)

- ZRA Audit Preparation & Tax Compliance

- Team Collaboration & Communication Skills

Professional Experience

Tax Lead Accountant BIA Zambia Limited Oct 2023 – Present

- Prepared and posted general ledger entries and monthly tax journals

- Managed ZRA tax filings and audit engagements

- Conducted balance sheet reconciliations and verified SAP tax setups

- Recovered ZMW 86 million in tax refunds through negotiation and documentation

- Coordinated financial close processes and internal audits

Accountant Voyagers Zambia Limited Oct 2014 – Oct 2023

- Oversaw full-cycle accounting including payables, receivables, and reconciliations

- Supported external audits, ensuring all tax and ledger queries were addressed

- Performed monthly closings and generated internal financial reports

- Maintained accurate records in SAGE and Pastel systems

Transaction Officer (Teller) Access Bank Zambia Jan 2012 – Oct 2014

- Verified and processed branch transactions ensuring strict internal controls

- Maintained GL reconciliations and monitored teller cash limits

- Ensured compliance with AML and KYC standards

Education & Certifications

ZICA – Chartered Accountant, Advisory Level (Finalist)

ACCA – Diploma in Accounting

NIPA – Diploma in Business Administration

Technical Tools

SAP Sage QuickBooks Pastel Microsoft Excel

Professional Memberships

- Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA) – Paid-Up Member

- Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) – Paid-Up Member

References

Available upon request

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