CURRICULUM VITAE

FULL NAME: GEORGE GENESIS PIKANI

C/O NKHATABAY DISTRICT COUNCIL
P.O. Box 1, Nkhatabay, Malawi

Mobile: +265 999 086 920
Email: [email protected]

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth : 28th February 1983
Sex : Male
Nationality : Malawian
Marital Status : Married
District of Origin : Lilongwe
Language : English and Chichewa

PERSONAL PROFILE

George Genesis Pikani is a competent and ambitious Accountant, who has the required qualifications along with comparable accounting and financial skills, budgeting skills and monitoring projects, skills in managing donor funds, administration skills, negotiation skills, ability to interpret financial statement, applies complex and technical regulations and policies as related to donor requirements and accounting procedures in line with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Accounting Standards (IAS). George Genesis Pikani is an efficient, organized individual, hardworking, dependable with absolute discretion, and excellent attention to detail. In addition to that, he is a well-disciplined, focused and self-motivated with strong planning and organizational skills, strategic focus, ability to maintain confidentiality at the highest level at all times, ability to follow instructions through a standard work process, ICT skills and report writing skills, good interpersonal and communication skills and able to work under pressure and minimum supervision. Furthermore, George Genesis Pikani is a team player, logical thinker and he is able to learn, adapt and promote new ethical standards while maintaining high levels of integrity and professionalism.

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Graduate, Bachelor of Accountancy obtained from Exploit University, ACCA (Part II) – Partly Qualified, and Diploma in Accounting, administered by Institute of Chartered Accountants in Malawi, with three years working experience in assisting preparation and consolidation of the CO Master budget, phasing, forecasting and review, assisting in the preparation of monthly financial analytical reports, providing effective financial management, and providing support to internal and external audit which I have obtained from my previous job as a Regional Accountant for Malawi Floods Emergency Recovery Project. I also have worked for two years as a District Accountant for Sustainable Agricultural Production, six years as a District Project Accountant for Rural Livelihood and Agricultural Development Project (IRLADp), three years as an Assistant Accountant for
Local Development Fund (LDF) at Salima District Council, two years as a Director of Finance at Nkhatabay District Council, and five years as an Acting Assistant Director of Finance. In addition, I have strong knowledge and experience in Budgeting and monitoring. I’m seeking for a challenging position in a professional organization where in my capacity; I would be able to enhance my skills, experiences and strength in conjunction with the Organization’s goal and objective.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Accounts Payable: Generate, record, execute, and reconcile payments through all stages, including preparation of purchase orders, generation of disbursement vouchers and checks, preparation of wire requests, financial data input into QuickBooks, and monthly bank statement reconciliation.
• Accounts Receivable: Develop monthly projections for cash flow needs in liaison with the program team.
• Helping in reviewing all expense receipts for accuracy, relevance, and legitimacy. Prepare monthly expense reports.
• Ensure that all statutory payments such as WHT & PAYE and fringe benefit vendor payments are paid and remitted on time.
• Payroll preparation
• To ensure that Personal files are properly maintained including documentation such as job description, contract, performance appraisals, etc.
• Budgeting: work with program team in preparation of monthly and quarterly budgets for activities and operations requirements.
• Ensure that online banking access rights are observed and kept. Initiate payment online and advise the authorizer to execute the payment. Ensure that signatories to account records are up to date and records kept safe for future reference.
• Bank Reconciliations of all banks accounts and petty cashbook.
• Grants Management: Making sure that expenditures are within the budget.
• Preparation of Vat claims
• Maintenance of all accounting records and files in accordance with general audit standards (GAAP) and USAID requirements.
• Audit: Prepare all accounting records in accordance with audit standards (USAID and local), and oversee on-site work with auditors, as appropriate.
• Other Attributes:
• Fast learner: Able to learn new technologies and skill in the shortest period.
• Team player: Able to work in teams and copy up with varied views.
• Able to work under minimum supervision.
• Ability to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
• Self-starter and able to multi-task.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

 Trustworthy, Integrity, Hardworking and result oriented
 Self-motivated and team player, adaptable and innovative
 Professional, ambitious, accountable and approachable
 Excellent organizational, time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to communicate financial information to Non-financial Colleagues
 Able to build and maintain good professional and inter-personal relationships with all levels of staff and clients
 Strong Analytical skills, numerical and problem solving using a methodical and organized approach
 Ability to work under pressure and minimum supervision
 High level of accuracy, attention to detail and thoroughness
 Supervisory skills and report writing skills
 Ability to work in a multicultural environment
 Computer skills in Microsoft Word Processing, Spreadsheet (Excel), Power Point/ Publisher and also knowledgeable in Internet/Email and accounting packages; SUN Systems, QuickBooks, SAGE Line 100 ,TOMPRO, and Great Plains
 Fluent in English and Chichewa.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

1. Bachelor of Accountancy obtained from Exploit University (2015)
2. Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) at KAMACHA Secondary School (20xx)

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

1. ACCA (Part II) – Partly Qualified
2. Diploma in Accounting – Administered by Institute of Chartered Accountants in Malawi (2007)

RELEVANT TRAININGS

1. Training for Non Finance Managers – Organized by Malawi College of Accountancy (2014)
2. Financial Management Training for World Bank Funded Projects – Trained by SS Consultants in Mauritius (2013/2016)

TRACEABLE REFEREES

1. Mr. Henry Mphasa, Financial Management Specialist, Malawi Floods Emergency Recovery Project, P/Bag A192, Lilongwe. Cell: +265 994 962 381/ +265 999 951 804/ Email: hmphasa@ gmail.com / Henry.Mphasa@Mferp .org

2. The Project Accountant (IRLADP ), , P/Bag A192, Lilongwe. Cell: +265 888894710 Email: [email protected]

3. Mrs. Mkondana Matupi Chimbalu, Financial Management Specialist, SAPP Project, PO Box 30217, Lilongwe. Cell: +265 888 629 627/+265 998 188 617/Email: [email protected]