Dennis Chanda
Chartered Accountant
Johannesburg,Gauteng
Summary
Dynamic accounting professional with proven track record in the fields of Finance, Accounting, and Management. Possesses strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills. Adept in learning and knowledge sharing. Believes in teamwork and is a fast learner and problem solver. Committed to providing solutions, skilled in financial management, accounting, and reporting. Extensive experience in financial statement preparation, management accounts, budgets, and forecasts. Skilled in IFRS, IAS, and financial analysis. Strong organizational and planning skills. Excellent communication and mentoring skills. Proficient in software implementation and computer literacy. Strategic thinker with attention to detail and collaboration skills.
Overview
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24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Financial Officer (Consultant)
Mwilanga Financial Services - FINTECH
04.2023 - 12.2025
- Reviewing of Management Accounts
- Authorising Supplier Payments, Payroll and Statutory Payments
- Preparation of monthly budgets and forecasts
- Preparation of cash flow statements and management of cash flow
- Preparation of financial statements and management accounts
- Preparation of monthly management reports and analysis of variances
- Preparation of annual budgets and forecasts Liaison with Corporate Treasury, Trading and FX Teams
- Preparation of Quarterly Board Reports and AGM
- Streamlined cost efficiencies to achieve profits
Financial Manager
FNB Zambia Limited
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Preparation of Management Accounts,
- Loading Supplier Payments, Payroll and Statutory Payments
- Preparation of monthly budgets and forecasts
- Preparation of cash flow statements and management of cash flow
- Preparation of financial statements and management accounts
- Preparation of monthly management reports and analysis of variances
- Preparation of annual budgets and forecasts Liaison with Corporate Treasury, Trading and FX Teams
Chief Financial Officer
Great North Credit - Financial Services
04.2020 - 03.2022
- Preparation of Annual Financial Statements
- Preparation of Management Accounts
- Loading Supplier Payments
- Payroll and Statutory Payments
- Working Capital Management
- Liaison with Auditors
- Preparation of monthly budgets and forecasts
- Preparation of cash flow statements and management of cash flow
- Preparation of financial statements and management accounts
- Preparation of monthly management reports and analysis of variances
- Preparation of annual budgets and forecasts, Liaison with Corporate Treasury, Trading and FX Teams
Financial Manager
FNB Zambia Limited
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Preparation of Annual Financial Statements
- Preparation of Management Accounts
- Loading Supplier Payments
- Payroll and Statutory Payments
- Working Capital Management
- Liaison with Auditors
- Preparation of monthly budgets and forecasts
- Preparation of cash flow statements and management of cash flow
- Preparation of financial statements and management accounts
- Preparation of monthly management reports and analysis of variances
- Preparation of annual budgets and forecasts
- Liaison with Corporate Treasury
- Trading and FX Teams
Finance Manager HOD
Twangale Park Limited - Hospitality
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Ensuring Month-end Reports are done timeously and accurately
- Preparation of budgets and forecasts
- Preparation of monthly management accounts
- Preparation of financial statements
- Preparation of cash flow statements
- Preparation of monthly management reports and analysis of variances
- Preparation of annual budgets and forecasts
- Liaison with Auditors
- Preparation of project proposals and contracts for clients
Finance Manager ZIC to GM
Sun International Limited - Hospitality
10.2015 - 06.2016
- Ensuring Month-end Reports are done timeously and accurately
- Preparation of budgets and forecasts
- Preparation of monthly management accounts
- Preparation of financial statements
- Preparation of cash flow statements
- Preparation of monthly management reports and analysis of variances
- Preparation of annual budgets and forecasts
- Liaison with Auditors
- Preparation of project proposals and contracts for clients
Finance Director
Centre for Accounting Studies/Education
11.2011 - 09.2015
- Liaison with Financial Institutions & overseeing financial management of the institution
- Preparation of budgets and forecasts
- Preparation of monthly management accounts
- Preparation of financial statements
- Preparation of cash flow statements
- Preparation of monthly management reports and analysis of variances
- Preparation of annual budgets and forecasts, Liaison with Auditors
- Preparation of project proposals and contracts for clients
Finance Manager
Sedgman South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Engineering & Construction
11.2009 - 10.2011
- Preparation of Annual Financial Statements
- Preparation of Management Accounts
- Loading Supplier Payments
- Payroll and Statutory Payments
- Working Capital Management
- Liaison with Auditors
- Preparation of monthly budgets and forecasts
- Preparation of cash flow statements and management of cash flow
- Preparation of financial statements and management accounts
- Preparation of monthly management reports and analysis of variances
- Preparation of annual budgets and forecasts
- Liaison with Corporate Treasury
- Trading and FX Teams
Finance Manager
Ernst & Young South Africa
11.2007 - 10.2009
- Tax monitoring and planning & Submission of tax returns for clients
- Preparation of budgets and forecasts
- Preparation of monthly management accounts
- Preparation of financial statements
- Preparation of cash flow statements
- Preparation of monthly management reports and analysis of variances
- Preparation of annual budgets and forecasts
- Liaison with Auditors
- Preparation of project proposals and contracts for clients
Financial Services Accountant
Johannesburg Expert Cape - Media
10.2004 - 10.2007
- Preparation of Monthly Management Accounts & consolidated financial statements
- Preparation of budgets and forecasts
- Preparation of monthly management reports and analysis of variances
- Preparation of annual budgets and forecasts
- Liaison with Auditors
- Preparation of project proposals and contracts for clients
Accountant
Howden Energy - Engineering and Construction
Johannesburg
09.2001 - 09.2004
- Managing debtors and creditors
- Preparation of monthly management accounts
- Preparation of budgets and forecasts
- Preparation of financial statements
- Preparation of cash flow statements
- Preparation of monthly management reports and analysis of variances
- Preparation of annual budgets and forecasts
- Liaison with Auditors
- Preparation of project proposals and contracts for clients
Education
MBA -
Oxford Brookes University
Oxford United Kingdom05.2016
Chartered Accountant (ACCA UK) -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
London, England06.2009
Diploma in Accounting (AAT UK) -
Association of Accounting Technicians
London, England06.1999
Secondary School Grade 12 -
Kamwala Secondary School
12.1990
Skills
Business Acumen
Leadership
IFRS & IAS Implementation
Policies and Procedures Formulation
Communication
Mentoring and Coaching
External and Internal Audit Handling
Software Implementation
Organizational and Planning
Computer Literacy
Strategic Planning and Formulation
Preparation of Business Models
Cost Containment
Attention to Detail
Collaboration
References
- Willson, Chola, willsonchola@gmail.com, +260977546600, Mwilanga Financial Services
- Chari, Kunda, charikunda@gmail.com, +260977546600, FNB Zambia Limited
- Melody, Mukuni, melodymukuni@gmail.com, +260977546600, Great North Cement
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Centre for Accounting Studies Part time Lecturer Jul 2011 - Aug 2015 Lectured numerous management and accounting courses on weekends. Centre for Accounting Studies Part time Lecturer Jul 2011 - Aug 2015 Lectured numerous management and accounting courses on weekends.
Interests
Studying, Exercising, Watching sports and Bible studies
Timeline
Chief Financial Officer (Consultant)
Mwilanga Financial Services - FINTECH
04.2023 - 12.2025
Financial Manager
FNB Zambia Limited
04.2022 - 03.2023
Chief Financial Officer
Great North Credit - Financial Services
04.2020 - 03.2022
Financial Manager
FNB Zambia Limited
01.2018 - 12.2020
Finance Manager HOD
Twangale Park Limited - Hospitality
01.2016 - 12.2017
Finance Manager ZIC to GM
Sun International Limited - Hospitality
10.2015 - 06.2016
Finance Director
Centre for Accounting Studies/Education
11.2011 - 09.2015
Finance Manager
Sedgman South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Engineering & Construction
11.2009 - 10.2011
Finance Manager
Ernst & Young South Africa
11.2007 - 10.2009
Financial Services Accountant
Johannesburg Expert Cape - Media
10.2004 - 10.2007
Accountant
Howden Energy - Engineering and Construction
09.2001 - 09.2004
MBA -
Oxford Brookes University
Chartered Accountant (ACCA UK) -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Diploma in Accounting (AAT UK) -
Association of Accounting Technicians
Secondary School Grade 12 -
Kamwala Secondary School
INTERNSHIP
- Lafarge Cement Zambia Limited
- Accountant