Professional Summary

Polished Finance Manager with successful track record of handling high-volume transactions on regular basis. Considered expert in creating robust financial models. Looking for new opportunity where attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills will be appreciated.

Innovative finance expert providing robust background employing critical thinking and analysis to achieve success among talented team of professionals. Expert in compiling and reviewing various types of data. Knowledgeable in organization management, operations, strategic planning, research, market analysis and sales strategies. Quick learner with outstanding track record in academic achievement as well as strong aptitude for formula development and information analysis.
Work History

Camfed International – Finance Manager
Blantyre, Malawi  •  05/2012 – Current

·     Created organizational structures to improve the accounting and finance functions for Camfed International.

·     Worked with managers to develop annual expense plan goals.

·     Assisted in the preparation of Annual, Quarterly budgets and financial forecasts.

·     Prepared budgets, cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.

·     Identified improvement changes regarding key processes for internal controls and accounting procedures.

·     Executed core financial processes, including vendor setup and payment, operational expenses, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.

·     Created documents to display financial reports and data using Sun systems & Financial Force.

·     Created financial portfolios for clients.

·     Improved overall financial reporting by redesigning control processes and reporting structures.

·     Developed budgets and strategic plans for day-to-day operations.

·     Ensured compliance with established internal controls and policies.

·     Developed and administered annual budgets following analysis and research.

·     Performed spending analysis and partnerships to refine policies and develop recommendations for improvement.

·     Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to help each prepare for job requirements.

·     Filed tax returns and prepared governmental reports in compliance with strict standards.

·     Reconstructed accounting records from clients’ checks and cash receipts.

·     Completed training in topics such as credit management and civil court practices to maintain up to date knowledge.

·     Prepared accurate financial statements at end of the quarter.

·     Drafted and reviewed financial statement compilations before being approved by partners.

·     Performed periodic budgeting/modelling to project monthly cash requirements.

·     Analysed and researched reporting issues to improve accounting operations procedures.
World Vision International – Senior Finance Officer
Lilongwe •  01/2011 – 04/2012

·     Provided timely actuals, forecast and budget.

·     Accessed credit records to evaluate customer histories.

·     Maintained fixed asset module and calculate and record monthly depreciation expense.

·     Created presentation formats for monthly/quarterly reviews of expense charge-outs.

·     Performed complex general accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries, account analysis and balance sheet reconciliations.

·     Assisted management with the finalization of the annual expense plans.

·     Maintained integrity of general ledger, including the chart of accounts.

·     Processed payments and applied to customer balances.

·     Modified a comprehensive financial reporting package to reflect growing organizational complexity.

·     Created periodic reports comparing budgeted costs to actual costs.

·     Compiled financial reports pertaining to cash receipts, expenditures and profit and loss.

·     Analysing monthly balance sheet accounts for corporate reporting.

·     Worked with managers to develop annual expense plan goals.
World Vision International – Finance Officer
Lilongwe •  02/2005 – 01/2011

·     Provided extensive clerical and administrative support to department staff.

·     Created presentation formats for monthly/quarterly reviews of expense charge-outs.

·     Generated reports detailing various metrics and account information.

·     Established procedures for custody and control of assets, records.

·     Compiled financial reports pertaining to cash receipts, expenditures and profit and loss.

·     Set up and updated customer accounts with interactions, payments and personal information.

·     Supervised accounts receivables clerks, team of five.

·     Visited premises of customers to collect payments directly.

·     Followed up with customers to collect information and verify details.
1.            OTHER TRAININGS ATTENDED

Dates
Initiator
Description
Courses Covered
October 2016

Midland, South Africa

March 2015

OR Tambo, Birchwood Hotel, South Africa

January to March 2012

Lilongwe, Malawi
DREAMS/PEPFAR/US Govt

Salesforce Company Limited

Management of US Government Funded Projects
USG/DOS Award Management Training

Salesforce Hands on Training

Financial Force as a component of salesforce

Gateway to Grants Training(G2G
Sub award Clauses & DOS Terms & Conditions – 2CFR 200

Budgets : Management & Line of Flexibility

Procurement

Financial Reports

Share Cost Allocations

Audit & Internal controls

Sub recipient Management

USG Cost Share

Reporting in Salesforce

Account Creation

Account Reconciliations

Salesforce mass upload using Data loader

Data migration

-Donors, Grants and the

Ministry of World Vision

-Introduction to Grants

Financial Management

-Preparing the proposal budget

– Essential Grant Management  Process and Accounting

-Grant Management with Integrity, Grant Audits

-Grant Management across life of the Grant, Amendment,Extentions

-Allocation of shared costs and WVI costs policy

-Labour Distribution Reports

– Understanding Cash Agreements and Reporting

– Effective Sub grant Management

May 2010
World Vision Malawi
Sun system training
Data Base Creation

Sun System reporting

Data import/generation

Sun system Backup
May 2010
World vision Malawi
Vision Executive
Vision Excel

Vision Executive reports
October 2007
Malawi Institute of Management
Effective Management Skills Training
 

April 2007
World Vision Malawi
Tuto Payroll
Salary preparation using Tuto

Generation of report from Tuto.
October 2006
World Vision

Malawi
LEAP Budgeting and Reporting
Using Leap Budget Templates

Leap Reporting
Additional Information

1.           REFREES

Paul Chirwa, Director of Finance,  FHI360 Malawi

Contacts:  Cell +265 888 207461 Box 692, Lilongwe.

Email: [email protected]

Abel Khombe, Head of Finance, Nice Trust, P.O Box 1046, Lilongwe.

Contacts: Cell: (+265) 0999 875 315,

Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

Robert Choiza, Head of Programmes,  Camfed International – Malawi

Keza Office Park, Next to Chichiri Roundabout P.O  2593, Blantyre

Contacts: Cell: (+265) 992 881 111/ 888 291 888

Email: [email protected]

Pius Chavula, Head of Programmes, Malawi College of Accountancy,  P.O Box 303363, Capital City, Lilongwe 3

Contacts: Tell (+265) 01 788 014/513/333

Cell: 08 888 890 754 .Email:  [email protected]