PINDANI FRANCIS NYIRENDA
Lusaka
Summary
PERSONALPROFILE Highly qualified accounting and financial executive with more than 25 years of progressive career especially in finance and operations management ranging from newly formed to well- established organizations. Demonstrated ability in Business Planning & Analysis, Budgeting, Ad hoc Analysis, P&L Management, Merger & Acquisitions and Investor Relations. In-depth knowledge and skills in conceptualizing and implementing financial policies and procedures including working capital management, internal financial controls, and project financing and costing. Proven ability to improve operations, impact business growth & maximize profits through contributions in financial management, cost reductions & productivity improvements. Adept in providing leadership and direction in continuously improving business performance in a sustainable way and developing strategy, approach, content and structure. Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and capable of resolving multiple & complex issues coupled with motivating junior subordinates to peak performance
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acting Chief Executive Officer
Public Service Pensions Fund
05.2023 - Current
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
Director of Finance
Public Service Pensions Fund
04.2020 - Current
- Provide oversight and management of all financial functions
- Produce monthly financial reports
- Perform or supervise all daily, monthly, quarterly and annual accounting functions
- Manage cash flow and provide cash flow forecasts Manage and maintain internal and external relationships Engage the annual independent audit and coordinate with the auditors for timely completion of the audit reports
- Ensure compliance with regulatory laws and rules for financial reporting
- Member of the senior management team responsible for developing and presenting short and long-term strategic objectives
Managing Director
Bisonite Zambia Ltd
01.2009 - 08.2013
- Negotiated with Zambia Forestry and Forest Industries Corporation (ZAFFICO) agreeing to environmentally sustainable timber harvesting methods through efficient use and waste minimization
- Reviewed finance department processes and implemented new financial management system making department more proactive to business needs
- Engaged Forestry Department and local chiefs securing nearly 1,000 hectares to plant eucalyptus and pine trees realizing long-term objective to reduce dependency on sole round-wood supplier
- Implemented US$2.2M plant recapitalization enabling bank loan repayment and substantial interest cost savings through negotiated waiver
- Negotiated board and timber contracts with Kalumbila Mine in Solwezi ensuring consistent off- take of company’s produce.
Education
Fellow of Association of Chartered Certified - Acounting
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
UKMasters of Business Administration - undefined
London School of Business
Skills
- Business Administration
- AdWords Strategies
- Controls Systems Enhancement
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Business Alliance
- Raising Capital
- Strategic Planning
- Account Management
- Public Relations Understanding
- Policy Development and Optimization
- Cost Breakdown Analysis
- Strategic Direction
- Revenue Growth
- Financial Oversight
Accomplishments
- APRIL 2013 - MARCH 2020
- Managed complete deal cycle, including financial modeling, due diligence, negotiations and closure Lead and managed a deal team responsible for due diligence, modeling, documentation, closing and funding transactions to established timeline Responsible for oversight of construction projects in particular a US$115M flagship office tower, shopping mall, and hotel
- Spearheaded projects to increase investment portfolio by more than 40%
- Managed relationships with internal and external stakeholders such as government ministries and agencies
- Reviewed and signed off on payment schedules for new projects ensuring positive cashflow for Public Service Pensions Fund
- Negotiated contracts committing key anchor tenant ensuring off-take before project completion Acquired ownership of significant real estate asset portfolio enabling Public Service Pensions Fund to recognize assets in accordance with financial reporting standards
- Formed strategic financial partnerships
- PINDANI FRANCIS NYIRENDA
- F IN ANCEAND IN V ESTMENTEXECUT IV E
Certification
Leadership Strategic Analysis Corporate Finance Risk Management Financial Reporting Due Diligence
Budgets & Forecasting Marketing Strategies Process Improvement
Customer Relationship Management Project Management
International Accounting
Timeline
Acting Chief Executive Officer
Public Service Pensions Fund
05.2023 - Current
Director of Finance
Public Service Pensions Fund
04.2020 - Current
Managing Director
Bisonite Zambia Ltd
01.2009 - 08.2013
Fellow of Association of Chartered Certified - Acounting
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Masters of Business Administration - undefined
London School of Business
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