- Brian Chabi is an experienced accountant based in Lusaka, Zambia. He has over 10 years of experience in accounting roles including as an Assistant Accountant and Manager of Sales and Marketing. - He has expertise in financial management, analysis, taxation, budgeting, financial reporting and strategic planning. He is proficient in accounting software like Pastel and Microsoft Office. - His previous roles involved managing accounts, cashiering, budgeting, financial reporting, payroll processing, and ensuring timely payments. He achieved improvements like more efficient processes and increased sales. - Brian holds a Bachelor's degree in Accountancy from ZICA and diplomas in Human Resource Management and Philosophy. He seeks new opportunities as

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- CHABI BRIAN, ZICA
Flat A, Plot No. 36841, Off Great North Road, Independence, Northrise, Lusaka.
Phone: +26 0968163104
E-mail: brianchabi@yahoo.co.uk
Accountant – Fully qualified and experienced
Proficient in all Aspects of General Accounting, Financial Management, Analysis and Advisory; member of ZICA
Results-oriented, dedicated and highly accomplished accountant with a proven track record of reducing costs, increasing
sales and innovation; ability to totally run and manage a small office or work as a team member in a larger environment.
Expertise in Pastel Accounting, Excel, Word and Power Point.
Experienced in:
Cashiering, Banking, Bank Reconciliations, Reports Financial Reporting, Internal Controls
Petty Cash, Imprest, Purchase/ Sales Orders Taxation – VAT, PAYE, NAPSA, Annual Returns
Accounts Receivables, Payables, Payroll Budget Preparation and management
Sales and Marketing, Client Needs Analysis Product Costing, Pricing, Invoicing, Finance
Cash Books, Journals, Ledgers, Asset Register Strategic planning, Risk management and Analysis
Professional Experience
Assistant Accountant - Nchanga School of Nursing - 2014
During this period in the institution’s accounts department, the following are the duties I performed:
 Managing the European Union (EU), GRZ and Students funded accounts for the institution
 Cashiering, receipting, managing petty cash requests, payment vouchers, purchase orders, daily cash summaries,
timely banking of funds, and the raising and retirement of imprest
 Preparing monthly bank reconciliation statements, writing of cheques and backing sheets for the organisation’s
bank, payroll preparation for the institution’s local workers; timely collection of bank documents
 Preparation of both long and short term budgets, participating in the setting of the organization’s strategic plans
in order to achieve its vision
 Preparing monthly variance reports, updating and recording of transactions in the cash books and student ledger
accounts; maintenance and updating of the institution’s asset register
 Ensuring that the institution’s suppliers and other stakeholders are paid on time and correctly ; and that all
accounting documents are properly filed and stored for easy access and for the annual audit
 Ensuring that funds owed to the institution (mostly from the students and applicants) are timely collected and
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 Adhering to the institutions policies and work culture, such as, the seeking of adequate approval for all payments
and requests, and always ensuring that any accounting and related information is reported in time to the
immediate superior or authority
Achievements:
 Directed implementation of state –of-the art accounting methods and procedures resulting in more
efficiency and accuracy such that we were able to process more transactions in less time
 Oversaw the accounts payables effectively resulting in less delayed payments and complaints such that
our suppliers were paid in time, making them more willing to do business with the institution
 Through our team work, hard work and innovation the head accountant in our department was voted
best employee of the year 2014
Manager – Sales and Marketing 2004-2005
Working in a busy shop selling fashion clothes, it was my duty to ensure that our products were well marketed
and that the set sales targets were achieved. In this period I learnt how to be financially accountable and
innovative in order to grow the business. Good customer relations and business management are also part of the
skills I developed.
Achievements:
 When I took over, I managed to revive the business when its customer base was quickly reducing and
turned it into a more profitable and viable operation
 Increased the product range and monthly sales by over 30%, all this came about through paying attention
to client needs, understanding the market, improved quality, change of business location, knowing and
understanding our competitors, consistency in business operating times and good customer relations
 Managed to reduce running costs by 20% (on average) during challenging periods to still make the
business profitable and viable, as fashion clothes business is usually seasonal and dynamic.
Head – Procurement/Stores – Sancta Maria Catholic Church - 2010
During this year I was in charge of procurement and storehouses both for the parish and main house, while still in
the seminary, in Lukulu in the Western province of Zambia. This duty involved the procurement of various
household and parish (church) supplies. It also involved the safe keeping of cash, balancing the books of accounts,
stores register and preparing both monthly and weekly reports.
Education
1. Tertiary Education
Program: Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA)
Institute: Self-Study (Exams - ZAMIM, Chingola campus)
Period: January 2011 – December 2014
Qualification: Full ZICA Accountancy (Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy)

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Program: Human Resource Management (HRM)
Institute: Cambridge International College, London
Period: January – December 2010
Qualification: Diploma (Higher Merit)
Program: Philosophy
Institute: St Joseph’s Theological Institute, Pietermaritzburg,
South Africa
Period: January 2008 – December 2009
Qualification: Diploma (Distinction)
2. Secondary School Education
Chililabombwe High School
2001 – 2003
General Certificate of Education (GCE)
Chililabombwe High School
1999 – 2000
Junior Secondary School Certificate (JSSC)
Positions of Responsibility Held
Sports Coordinator
In 2009, I was appointed sports coordinator at St Joseph’s Scholasticate (seminary) in Pietermaritzburg,
South Africa. The tasks performed included : ensuring the availability of various sports equipment and
items at all times; coordinating existing sports programs; sourcing and organizing sports with other
learning institutions such as other colleges, universities and nearby secondary schools within
Pietermaritzburg; and coming up with ideas of encouraging participation from the students at the
institute.
Awards Received
In 2003, I was awarded the JETS Olympiads first prize for the best pupil in Physics, Chililabombwe.
Referees
Mr. Nathan Simuchimba, Mr. Hastings Shepe,
School Accountant, Human Resource Officer,
Nchanga School of Nursing, Nchanga North General Hospital,
P.O Box 10063, Chingola P.O Box 10063, Chingola
Phone: +26 0977 291818 Phone: +26 0978003981.
Other references furnished immediately upon request

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