PRINCE KAPEMBWA
LUSAKA,ZAMBIA
Summary
Seasoned Chief Accountant with knack for streamlining financial operations and enhancing profitability. Spearheaded cost-saving initiatives that led to significant budget improvements while ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Known for transforming complex financial data into actionable business insights, driving strategic decision-making and growth.
Driven professional with proactive approach to achieving organisational financial goals. Expertise in financial analysis and budgeting, coupled with strong leadership skills. Committed to enhancing financial performance and streamlining processes for optimal results.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chief accountant
Information & Communications University
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA
08.2016 - Current
- Demonstrated keen attention to detail whilst reviewing contracts and agreements.
- Developed robust internal controls for improved financial accuracy and transparency.
- Set up efficient invoicing system reducing payment delays.
- Streamlined audit processes to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Handled complex financial data analysis tasks offering insightful business intelligence.
- Prepared detailed forecasts to guide budgetary planning process successfully.
Regional Accountant
Sabot Zambia Limited
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA
05.2008 - 09.2015
- Trained junior team members, uplifted overall departmental proficiency levels.
- Led the software transition process, ensured seamless integration of new accounting tools.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by performing regular audits and reconciliations.
- Facilitated cost reduction with efficient resource allocation.
- Managed account payables, reduced overdue payments.
- Investigated suspected cases of fraud and theft involving small numbers of transactions or complex systems.
- Installed internal controls and set up standard procedures for business accounting systems.
- Tracked tax, invoicing and budget information accurately using SAGE ACCPAC.
Education
GCSEs - Grade 12 Certificat
Ellensmere Secondary School
Zambia 01.1997 - 12.2000
ACCA Technician - Accounting Technician
Zambia Institute of Management in Chingola
Zambia 01.2001 - 12.2004
Licentiate Level - CA Zambia
Zambia Institute of Chartered Certified Accountant
Zambia 12.2018 - 12.2024
Skills
- Time management efficiency
- Internal controls establishment
- Financial reporting proficiency
- Fixed assets accounting
- Report writing capability
- GAAP and ifrs proficiency
- In-Depth revenue recognition understanding
- Results-Oriented mindset
- Finance department leadership
- Balance sheet competency
- Advanced excel usage
- GAAP principles
- Microsoft Excel
- Account reconciliation
- Regulatory compliance
- Audit coordination
- Team performance management
- Financial audits
- Profit and Loss Analysis
- Financial statement preparation
- Cash flow management
- Sage 50
- VAT returns
- Sage Accounting
- KPI setting and management
- Credit control
- Nominal ledger management
- ERP
- Tax preparation
- Balance sheet reviews
- Export sales invoicing
- Payroll processing
- VAT preparation and filing
- Payroll administration
Languages
English
Fluent
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Licentiate Level - CA Zambia
Zambia Institute of Chartered Certified Accountant
12.2018 - 12.2024
Chief accountant
Information & Communications University
08.2016 - Current
Regional Accountant
Sabot Zambia Limited
05.2008 - 09.2015
ACCA Technician - Accounting Technician
Zambia Institute of Management in Chingola
01.2001 - 12.2004
GCSEs - Grade 12 Certificat
Ellensmere Secondary School
01.1997 - 12.2000
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