Munsanje Nakaseema Barbara
Lusaka
Summary
Accounting professional with over 7 years industry experience versed in internal controls, banking and business accounting practices. Focused on helping improve financial solvency with optimized systems and accurate forecasting. Diligent about auditing records and maintaining compliance standards. Eager to take on challenging new roles harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Project Accountant
Zambia Association of Sisterhoods
08.2018 - Current
- Monitor accounts receivables and payables to facilitate efficient processing
- Conversant with accounting packages e.g QuickBooks and Money Manager
- Assist in formulation and implementation of various policies and procedure manuals ranging from Financial, Human Resource, investments and compliance management to ensure adherence to organizational, donor and regulatory requirements
- Engage with partners and organization to keep abreast of emerging risks and regulations for enhancement of internal controls for compliance with policies and procedures
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Office Applications Windows 8/XP, Excel and power point)
- Compiling general ledger entries on short schedules with 100% accuracy
- Maintain accurate and completed documentation for all financial department procedures
- Enhance Budget administration by reviewing and reporting
- Perform monthly bank reconciliation
- Participate in partner assessments and conduct ongoing monitoring of partner agencies’ accounting systems prior to any disbursement of funds, per organization’s subrecipient financial monitoring policy
- Approve payments requested for all the requisitions made for the projects, track all payments, update budgets monitoring with actual amounts paid
- Coordinate with internal and external auditors to meet project audits whether interim or year-end audit
- Prepare Annual financial reports
- Ensure that budget mapping and special reports are set up to comply with Donor report requirements
- Participate in partner assessments and conduct ongoing monitoring of partner agencies’ accounting systems prior to any disbursements of funds per organization’s subrecipients financial monitoring policy
- Support the project coordinator in the creation of the budget template forms and budget maintenance forms
- Review all expenditure charged to the grants and advise the project coordinators of the expenses that deviate from the approved budget
- Prepare and pay all organization’s tax obligations, NAPSA and NHI
- Maintain up to date trail balance
- Perform onsite periodic checks on partner systems in accounting and reporting of resources provided through the organization
- Evaluate and improve accuracy and completeness of financial records
- Calculate payroll deductions accurately
- Maintain up to date knowledge of tax, legislation and tax programs
- Work with management at project level to achieve expense plan.
Bank Teller
Atlas Mara Bank
Kabwe Branch
07.2015 - 01.2018
- Assisted customers with setting up or closing accounts, completing loan application and signing up for new services
- Perform specialized tasks such as preparing e- payments for ZRA (Zambia Revenue Authority), MoneyGram transfers, exchange foreign currency and personal money transfers
- Accessed computerized financial information to answer questions related to specific accounts
- Processed cash deposits and withdrawals for customers.
- Built and strengthened customer relationships through positive communication and rapport building.
- Took care to verify transactions and maintain security protocols, protecting institution from avoidable losses.
- Solved customer issues and disputes using accurate banking information and policies, maintaining loyalty and satisfaction.
- Organized transfers to move money between customer accounts, between customers, and between businesses.
- Ensured safety and confidentiality of clients and bank assets, adhering to bank security policies across all tasks.
- Completed accurate, high-volume money counts both manual and machine-driven approaches.
- Balanced daily cash deposits and vault inventory with 100% accuracy rate.
- Reconciled cash drawer and resolved discrepancies.
- Assisted customers with setting up or closing accounts, completing loan applications and signing up for new services.
- Inspected cheques and money orders to identify fraud markers.
Education
CA ZICA PROFESSION -
01.2022 - 04.2024
CA ZICA LICENTIATE (ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING) - undefined
01.2019 - 04.2022
Masters of Science in Economics and Finance - undefined
University of Lusaka
01.2018 - 04.2020
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics - undefined
University of Namibia
01.2010 - 04.2013
Grade 12 school certificate -
Njase Girls Secondary School
01.2006 - 04.2008
Skills
- Budgets and Forecasting
- Analytical skills
- Expense Reports
- Knowledge of Tax laws
- Technical proficiency
- Data Processing
- Budget Analysis
- Planning and Coordination
- Cash flow Analysis
- Proficient in oral and written communication
- Financial planning
- Financial risk assessment
Languages
English (First Language)
Tonga
Nyanja
Bemba
References
- Micheal Siampanzanga, Bank supervisor, Atlas Mara Ltd, 0977632061
- Mr. Banda Jeremiah, Director, Zambia Association of Sisterhoods, 0977533407
- Mr. Chapanga Siame, Auditor, Bank of Zambia, 0978790102, siamechapanga@gmail.com
- Sr Pamela Sampa, Treasurer, Zambia Association of Sisterhoods, 0977471811, sampapam@gmail.com
Timeline
CA ZICA PROFESSION -
01.2022 - 04.2024
CA ZICA LICENTIATE (ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING) - undefined
01.2019 - 04.2022
Project Accountant
Zambia Association of Sisterhoods
08.2018 - Current
Masters of Science in Economics and Finance - undefined
University of Lusaka
01.2018 - 04.2020
Bank Teller
Atlas Mara Bank
07.2015 - 01.2018
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics - undefined
University of Namibia
01.2010 - 04.2013
Grade 12 school certificate -
Njase Girls Secondary School
01.2006 - 04.2008
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