CURRICULUM VITAE
LIFWATILA ERNEST MUBITA
The united church of Zambia
: St Paul’s Congregation
: P.O Box 50226
Contact # 260-966-293-971 Email:
Marital Status: single Date of Birth: 18th may 1988
Sex: Male Nationality: Zambian
PROFILE
I have worked for the bank of Zambia, Ab Bank, Zamtel, Dove computing services and IT Center among others. I have over three (3) years of general banking services and over 2 years of training financial managers in how to use various accounting products and payroll software plus two years of accounting experience. I have trained over 300 financial managers in the use of different types of accounting software like sage pastel,VIP Payroll, sage evolution ERP, Sage vip employee Self Service Premier, sage pastel partner, sage HR and Payroll, Dove payroll AND HR system. I have always focused on providing exceptional quality service; I have performed my duties in complete accordance to the policies and procedures of the institutions, and I have put my best efforts forward to offer insight in streamlining operations.
Key knowledge and attributes (Computer and accounting proficiency plus others)
ü A qualified Accounting Technician with experience in preparing management and Financial accounts to year-end.
ü Experience in the management of financial systems, budgets, financial reporting, financial data analysis, taxation and providing financial advice.
ü Strong knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping terminology and practices.
ü Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, with the ability to deal with customers (internal and external) at all levels.
ü Strong organization and time management skills to ensure scheduled deadlines
ü Proven ability to make decisions and take appropriate actions.
ü Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work area.
ü Ability to compose routine correspondence and reports.
Zimplow holdings limited 2016 to present
ü Managing petty cash (issuing, toping up and capturing into Pastel).
ü Invoicing customers and accounting in Pastel
ü Receipting and banking of cash daily.
ü Bank reconciliation monthly.
ü Office administration(receiving telephone calls, filing and putting the office in good order)
ü Reconciliation of debtors and creditors.
ü General ledger reconciliations.
ü Preparation of monthly management accounts and sale ABC.
ü Preparation of daily cash flow forecast.
ü Take any other lawful instruction as ordered by the supervisor.
ü Payroll preparation.
ü Stock valuations.
ü Enter and code financial transactions appropriately
ü Process payments as well as documents like invoices
ü Reconcile invoices received with departmental billings
ü Make and track payments
ü Make bank deposits and keep up records
ü Validate invoices against items or services received
ü Check all financial transactions for accuracy
ü Key data into company Pastel accounting system
ü Disburse funds as needed
ü Taxation (PAYE, Witholding tax, VAT, INCOME TAX).
ü NAPSA RETURNS
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
§ Accounts Receivables Budgeting Credit Control
§ Accounts Payables Administration Financial statements
§ Taxation Auditing NAPSA
PROFFESIONAL AND ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT
Year / Institution / qualificationSt Clements secondary school / School certificate
Professional qualification
Year / Qualification / Institution2009 / Certificate in accounting / National institute of public administration (NIPA)
ZICA LICENTIATE / ZICA
Certificate in financial crimes and investigation / NIPA
WORK EXPERIENCE
Dove payroll and IT Center (Trainer for financial software solutions)
ü Installing financial software systems for clients such as SAGE PASTEL,PAYROLL, POINT OF SALEetc
ü Training financial managers
ü Use of software like VIP PAYROLL, sage evolution ERP, sage partner essential SAGE VIP EMPLOYEE Self Service Premier, sage HR and Payroll and DOVE PAYROLL AND HR SYSTEM
ü Offer technical advice to clients on the best use of the systems to get maximum results.
January 2013 to present Staphart Enterprises (auditor/Debt manager) part time
ü To work with trustees and management to ensure a system is in place which ensures that all major risks are identified and analyzed, on an annual basis.
ü Verify that all payments to suppliers are approved and relevant documents are attached and all purchasing procedures are followed.
ü Verify all VAT claims and ensure they are lodged with Zambia revenue authority (ZRA).
ü Review accruals and other expenses to ensure accurate financial records.
ü Ensure all journal vouchers are correct.
ü Help in setting up internal controls.
ü Develop reports on aged debt accounts and days sales.
ü Post customer check and ensure timely credit transfer.
ü Maintain security and confidentiality of company and customer information.
ü Monitor slow moving accounts to identify delinquent debts and take necessary actions to recover the debts
ü Maintain debtors and creditors books to ensure that the status is accurate and up to date.
ü Accounts Payable and Receivable reconciliation
ü Preparation and submission of monthly statutory remittances such as
Ø NAPSA
Ø VAT
Ø PAYE
Ø INCOME TAX
ü Bank and Cash Book reconciliation
ü Managing other ad hoc administrative and financial functions.
June 2012 to September 2012 Ab bank Zambia (back office credit officer)
ü Checking the work done by credit officers to see if it has been done according to procedure (Quality control).
ü Entering the work that has been done by credit officers in the system.
ü Preparing loan and mortgage contracts for disbursement to clients.
ü Running the disbursement schedule.
ü Filing loan and mortgage contract and other bank documents.
ü Loan recoveries.
ü Serving defaulting clients with warning letters.
ü Presenting serious cases to the legal department for legal proceeding.
ü Propose internal controls.
ü Preparing credit forms for loan officers.
October 2012 to February 2016 BANK OF ZAMBIA DUTIES (bank clerk)
ü Act as the liaison between the bank of Zambia and commercial banks cash supply and deposits.
ü To verify, examine and sort cash deposits from all commercial banks into fit and unfit bank notes at the bank of Zambia.
ü Confirm the correctness of the number of pieces of notes in a bundle.
ü Examine bank notes for authenticity.
ü Process bank notes on modern high speed processing machines at various levels as per bank standards.
ü Record keeping of what has been processed in a day, monthly and yearly.
ü Prepare vault movement form for cash movements.
ü Maintain note processing machines and keep them in good condition for note processing.
ü Ensure Bank security measures are observed.
ü Participate in the receiving of cash from printers on behalf of bank of Zambia.
ü Carrying out any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
AFFILIATIONS
§ Member of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA)
CAREER OBJECTIVES
To find a place and position where I can develop my career and skills further and be an effective team member. I am a self – motivated, hardworking and reliable person with a range of computer and practical knowledge.
HOBBIES
§ Reading
§ Economic and Sports analysis on united voice radio at 92.9 FM Playing Chess
REFEREES
Mr. Mathew Pandala
Manager cash processing bank of Zambia
260978312059
Ms. Linda Banda
Auditor
260977-108140
Mr. Clifford Tembo
Assistant manager vaults bank of Zambia
260979-545823
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