Vanessa Gowe
@vanessagowe
Finance professional skilled in accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
What I'm looking for
I am a results-oriented finance professional with hands-on experience in accounts management, budgeting, and financial reporting gained across corporate and development-sector roles. I bring meticulous record-keeping, strong compliance awareness, and a commitment to timely, accurate financial operations.
At Drone Link I managed budgets, project costing, invoicing, receivables, donor/grant funds, and prepared monthly and annual financial statements while strengthening internal controls and managing financial risks. I have practical experience with payroll administration, procurement oversight, asset management, and statutory compliance.
Previously I supported finance teams at the Malawi Investment and Trade Centre and CECOWDA, where I reconciled transactions, processed invoices and tax payments, maintained financial records, and assisted in preparing balance sheets and project budgets. My background includes customer-facing roles that reinforced my communication and stakeholder service skills.
I am self-motivated, adaptable, and oriented toward contributing positively to organizational goals by delivering accurate financial analysis and operational support. I work well independently and in teams, with proficiency in core office and accounting systems that support effective finance function delivery.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Accounts Manager
Drone Link
Oct 2023 - Dec 2025 (2 years 2 months)
Prepared annual and project budgets, managed invoicing and receivables, and produced monthly and annual financial statements while strengthening internal controls to improve financial compliance and reporting.
Accounts Assistant
Malawi Investment and Trade Centre
Jun 2022 - Jun 2023 (1 year)
Processed invoices, reconciled daily and monthly transactions, managed petty cash, and supported tax and statutory payments to maintain accurate financial records for the finance team.
Finance Assistant
Centre for Conflict Management and Women Development Affairs
Jan 2021 - May 2022 (1 year 4 months)
Assisted in preparing project budgets and financial reports, monitored project expenditures for budget compliance, and reconciled transactions to maintain organized financial records.
Social Media Agent
Telekom Networks Malawi PLC
Apr 2020 - Dec 2020 (8 months)
Responded to customer inquiries via WhatsApp and social platforms, escalated issues for second-level support, and documented customer interactions to support service resolution and analysis.
Call Centre Official
Telekom Networks Malawi PLC
Oct 2017 - Mar 2020 (2 years 5 months)
Handled inbound customer calls, resolved inquiries and complaints, escalated unresolved issues appropriately, and recorded customer feedback for service improvement.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
The Catholic University of Malawi
Bachelor of Commerce, Banking and Finance
2013 - 2016
Completed a Bachelor of Commerce with a focus on Banking and Finance, covering financial management, banking principles, and related commerce subjects.
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