In essence, I am responsible for the financial health of the organization. My role involves ensuring accurate financial recording, reporting, and analysis, overseeing the chart of accounts, managing tax and regulatory compliance, leading the finance team, and partnering with the CFO on strategic financial planning.Key Responsibilities:Financial Accounting: Ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions, maintain a balanced general ledger, and reconcile accounts.Financial Reporting: Prepare and analyze financial statements, including trial balances and management accounts, to provide valuable insights for decision-making.Chart of Accounts Management: Oversee the chart of accounts, ensuring its accuracy and relevance to the business's operations.Tax Compliance: Manage tax-related matters, including filing tax returns and adhering to tax regulations.Regulatory Compliance: Maintain compliance with corporate regulations, such as PACRA requirements.Team Leadership: Supervise the finance department, delegate tasks, provide guidance, and foster a positive work environment.Strategic Financial Partnership: Collaborate closely with the CFO to develop and implement financial strategies that align with the company's overall goals.

I am an ERP Systems Expert with a passion for innovation and problem-solving. As part of the core team that conceptualized the initial idea, I played a pivotal role in the development of a comprehensive ERP system, from conceptualization to implementation. My key contributions include:Solution Architecture: Spearheaded the design and development of the ERP system, guiding a team of developers through the entire process.Rigorous Testing and Analysis: Conducted thorough testing, particularly focusing on the finance module, to ensure optimal performance and accuracy.Market Research and Feature Enhancement: Researched industry trends and identified key pain points faced by organizations, leading to the development of innovative features such as automated tax submissions and streamlined reconciliation processes.Regulatory Compliance: Ensured the ERP system adheres to stringent accounting standards like ZICA and local tax regulations, mitigating compliance risks.Small Business Empowerment: Recognized the challenges faced by small businesses in meeting regulatory obligations. Developed a solution that automates tax return submissions with a simple click, reducing administrative burdens and potential penalties.

Managing the accounting team and ensuring that they are meeting deadlines and goalsPreparing financial reports and statementsOverseeing the budgeting processEnsuring compliance with accounting standards and regulationsTraining and developing accounting staffProviding guidance and support to accounting staffIdentifying and resolving accounting problems

Responsibilities• Analyze and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly and annual financial statements; collate financial reporting materials for all revenue segments, and oversee all financial transactions.• Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, liaise with external auditors and the finance team; assess any changes necessary.• Oversee and lead annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO); administer and review all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes; and keep the CFO abreast of the finance team.• Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting.• Creating new accounting line in the accounting system where need arises and ensure that these lines are being maintained in order.• Managing all ZRA transactions. • Managing unearned income, trade payables and receivables and ensuring that all bank transactions are up-to-date in the accounting system.

As an External Audit Specialist, I have extensive experience auditing Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), primarily focusing on financial and operational compliance.Key Engagements:CHAZ (Churches Health Association of Zambia): Conducted comprehensive audits of 36 sub-recipients, including:Child Fund, Lusaka ProvinceNGOCC, Lusaka ProvinceCheshire Homes, Lusaka ProvinceArchdiocese of Lusaka, Lusaka ProvinceYWCA, Lusaka ProvinceThrough these engagements, I have gained in-depth knowledge of NGO operations, financial management, and regulatory frameworks.