Simwanza Samuel is a Zambian accountant seeking a position to utilize his analytical skills and three years of experience. He has a ZICA professional qualification in accounting and is currently pursuing a CIMA designation. His career has included roles with increasing responsibility at Mulungushi University, Foamking Group of Companies, and Zambia ICT College. He is proficient in accounting software and financial reporting standards.
Career Objective
To seek an organization, where I utilize my best skills and knowledge for the betterment of the organization and driving it towards prosperity
Career Profile:
Senior level executive with 14 years of extensive and diversified experience in financial management, business leadership and working with board of directors with an established record of success in significantly growing enterprise value, counting remarkable 5 years experience as Group Manager Finance with Dynamic Group of Companies, comprising of five engineering companies, namely “Dynamic Equipment & Controls (Pvt) Ltd”, “Fauz Engineering Limited”, “Integrated Construction Solutions (Pvt) Ltd”, “Dynamic Green Energy (Pvt) Ltd,” and played a leading role in the development of latest venture of the group i.e. “Dysin Automobiles Limited”.
Professional Achievements:
Initiated working on group formation, focused on reorganization and restructuring of existing companies, developed synergies amongst the top management and ultimately resulted the sense of ownership and family culture for the whole group
With the vision of growth in business and overall enterprise value, new ventures were explored and deployed which led to business diversification and new growth dimensions
Focused on growth not only in new ventures, incorporating new companies, but also worked on setting up new divisions / segments in existing business, evidencing the remarkable growth in the overall history of the group
Team building for catering the requirements of business expansion and group formation was really a challenge, deployed delegation, succession, defined scope and JDs at each level and ultimately developed “responsibility, authority and accountability syndicate”
Got the financial and management reporting aligned and put the effective controls in place at group level, deployed a centralized ERP (Oracle Based) with multi-companies common database and reporting structure
Put significant efforts in developing official communication with foreign principal companies and put in place concept of communication protocol at group level
Did a lot of work on contractual / legal arrangements with foreign principals, local vendors, customers and dealers, this was basically a drastic shift from informal / verbal cooperation arrangements to legal and contractual binding documentation
Developed culture of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in all group companies and deployed admirable social cause projects at group level
Career Objective
To seek an organization, where I utilize my best skills and knowledge for the betterment of the organization and driving it towards prosperity
Career Profile:
Senior level executive with 14 years of extensive and diversified experience in financial management, business leadership and working with board of directors with an established record of success in significantly growing enterprise value, counting remarkable 5 years experience as Group Manager Finance with Dynamic Group of Companies, comprising of five engineering companies, namely “Dynamic Equipment & Controls (Pvt) Ltd”, “Fauz Engineering Limited”, “Integrated Construction Solutions (Pvt) Ltd”, “Dynamic Green Energy (Pvt) Ltd,” and played a leading role in the development of latest venture of the group i.e. “Dysin Automobiles Limited”.
Professional Achievements:
Initiated working on group formation, focused on reorganization and restructuring of existing companies, developed synergies amongst the top management and ultimately resulted the sense of ownership and family culture for the whole group
With the vision of growth in business and overall enterprise value, new ventures were explored and deployed which led to business diversification and new growth dimensions
Focused on growth not only in new ventures, incorporating new companies, but also worked on setting up new divisions / segments in existing business, evidencing the remarkable growth in the overall history of the group
Team building for catering the requirements of business expansion and group formation was really a challenge, deployed delegation, succession, defined scope and JDs at each level and ultimately developed “responsibility, authority and accountability syndicate”
Got the financial and management reporting aligned and put the effective controls in place at group level, deployed a centralized ERP (Oracle Based) with multi-companies common database and reporting structure
Put significant efforts in developing official communication with foreign principal companies and put in place concept of communication protocol at group level
Did a lot of work on contractual / legal arrangements with foreign principals, local vendors, customers and dealers, this was basically a drastic shift from informal / verbal cooperation arrangements to legal and contractual binding documentation
Developed culture of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in all group companies and deployed admirable social cause projects at group level
A highly motivated and result driven professional utilizing enthusiasm, perseverance and strong desire to learn, contribute and make a positive difference to the organization. An attitude to learn and grow with multiple talents and skills.
1. CURRICULUM VITAE
SIMWA NZ A SA MUE L
Z ICA L007152
0968-521622 / 0979-669258
simwanzas@yahoo.com
PROFILE
I am a dependable and highly analytical professional with a full professional qualification in accounting. Proven
track recordof success in financeandaccounting, withthree years of corporateexperience inthe manufacturing
industry and the public sector.
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
To be a part of an organization where i can grow in terms of knowledge, skills and attitude; and put to an
effectivecontributiontowardsthefinancefunctionsof an organisationusing myanalytical skillsandprofessional
competencesinfinance and accounting,so as to nurture a mutual developmentfortheorganizationandmyself.
To base my professional service on professionalism, integrity and ethical principles.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Year Professional University/College Status
Dec 2009 Zica Technician ZICT College Cleared
Dec 2011 Zica Licentiate Mulungushi University Cleared
June 2013 Zica Professional Zabtuc Cleared
June 2015 Cima Via correspondence On-going
OTHER EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
WORK EXPERIENCE
1. MULUNGUSHI UNIVERSITY (since June 2015)
Mulungushi University is one of Zambia’s three public universities
Designation: Accounts Assistant Payables
Principal Accountabilities:
Preparation of monthly and interim bank reconciliation statements for our several bank accounts.
Accounting for petty cash and making sure all payments have been authorised by management.
Preparation of supplier accounts and general ledger reconciliations on a monthly basis.
Year Qualification Institute/ Board Status
Dec 2012 Pastel Certificate of competence Necor Completed
Dec 2007 Computer Short Courses (Ms Office prgms) Zambia _Open university Completed
Nov 2006 Grade Twelve Certificate ECZ Passed
Nov 2003 Grade Nine Certificate ECZ Passed
2. Managingthe imprestsystem andmaking sure all paymentare retired,accounted for appropriatelyand
posted in right expense and general ledger accounts.
Making sure statutory and professional obligations are paid in time in line the university policy.
Raising payments and making sure all supporting documents are available beforeany payment can be
authorised.
Preparation of the casual workers monthly payroll.
Performance of other financial responsibilities as delegated by my superiors.
2. Foamking Group of Companies
(June 2013 – May 2014)
Designation: Assistant Accountant
Principal accountabilities handled:
Preparation of monthly management accounts [ SOCI & SOFP] according to IFRS
Managingthe Non-current registerto accountfor acquisitions,disposalsandtoaccountfordepreciation
according to corporate policy.
Assist with credit control and liquidity management to ensure statutory and any organisational financial
obligations are paid promptly.
Preparation of the payroll input and ensuring accurate computation of NAPSA & PAYE as per statutory
requirement.
Preparationof auditschedules andother relevantfinancial informationfor internal andexternal auditors.
Making sure corporate financial regulations and controls are implemented and strictly followed.
Supervising monthly stock takes to ensure accurate computation of the Inventory valuation
Accounting for balance sheet items such as prepayments, accruals and making accurate provisions for
senior staff gratuity.
To capture inter-company transactions and reconciliation of general ledgers accounts as well as control
accounts_i.e,{VAT, Payables & Receivables}
3. Foamking Group of Companies
(Nov 2012 – June 2013)
Designation: Accounts Assistant
Principal Accountabilities;
Recording, processing and interpretation of corporate financial information
Acting as the bank agent, managing bank accounts and processing funds transfers to Head office.
Preparation of bank reconciliation statements and liaising with the bank on financial transactions
affecting the organisations.
Preparation and submission of statutory returns. i.e. ( NAPSA,VAT & PAYE)
Accounting for petty cash and ensuring that all payments are authorised by management.
Preparation of weekly supplier and receivables age analysis to as to effectively manage the working
capital
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION
Associate member of Zica-A007152
CAREER HIGHLIGHT
Best graduating student in Advanced Audit and Assurance for 2013 Zica professional graduates
OTHER ACQUIRED KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of current international financial reporting standards. (IFRS)
Knowledge of international standards of audit[ ISA’s]
3. Knowledge of the current IFAC professional code of ethics.
IT FORTE
Proficient in MS-Office (Word, Excel & Power point).
Proficient in SAGE PASTEL and ACCPAC accounting softwares
REFERENCES
Mr Bisalomo Zulu Mr Bwalya Kefi
Human resources officer Auditor
Foamking Manufacturers Limited Drug Enforcement Commission
bisalomoz@yahoo.com 0966-608434/ 0955 441424
0964-197732
Mr Shadrick Chiti
Lecturer
Zambia ICT College, Ndola
0966-827166
PERSONAL DOSSIER
Name Simwanza Samuel
Date of Birth June,18 ,1989
Permanent Address P.O.Box 80415,Mulungushi University, Kabwe
Current Address House No. 8_Chisokone road, Highridge, Kabwe
NRC No. 404184/61/1