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webster sikanya

@webstersikanya

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Experienced finance and management professional

Zambia

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What I'm looking for

Seeking a challenging role that utilizes my financial expertise to drive business growth and improvement, with opportunities for professional development and leadership.

Highly skilled finance professional with a proven track record of setting up and implementing financial systems, strengthening internal controls, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Proficient in ERP software systems, including Sage Pastel, NetSuite, and Tally. Possesses excellent analytical, numerical, and communication skills, with the ability to work under pressure and lead teams.

With a strong background in accounting, taxation, and financial management, I have a deep understanding of financial reporting, budget preparation, and financial analysis. My expertise in internal controls, risk analysis, and advisory services has enabled me to provide valuable insights to organizations.

As a seasoned finance professional, I am committed to delivering high-quality results, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining confidentiality. I am a team player with excellent interpersonal skills, able to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Experience

Current

Finance Manager

Current

Entrust Stock Feed Ltd

Nov 2022 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Responsible for financial policy formulation, planning and implementation, budget preparation and implementation, statutory obligation management, preparation of financial and management accounts, and supervision of various financial processes.

Accounting Financial Reporting Financial Management Management Accounting Internal Controls Risk Analysis NetSuite

Finance Accountant

The Quorum Hotel

Nov 2019 - Nov 2021 (2 years)

Responsible for income statement preparation, financial audits, daily banking and reconciliations, cash flow forecasts, stock taking, payroll management, tax returns, budget preparation, supplier payments, and financial analysis.

Financial Audit Bank Reconciliation Cash Flow Forecasting Payroll Management Tax Preparation Budgeting Payments

Accountant

Zenith Pipes Ltd

Nov 2021 - Nov 2022 (1 year)

Responsible for general ledger reconciliation, payables and payment management, petty cash management, daily ledger supervision, statutory obligation management, preparation of financial and management accounts, stock count and verification, accounting system implementation, and training of junior staff.

General Ledger Payments Cash Management Accounting Systems

Finance Officer

FMC Finance Zambia Limited

May 2017 - Jun 2018 (1 year 1 month)

Responsible for treasury management, cashflow forecasting, account reconciliations, payables management, financial management, fixed asset maintenance, and taxation.

Treasury Management Cash Flow Forecasting Account Reconciliation Accounts Payable Management Financial Management Maintenance

Accountant

Mika Group of Hotels

Feb 2019 - Nov 2019 (9 months)

Responsible for cash and bank management, financial record processing, debtor and creditor management, fixed asset management, audit support, and stock management.

Cash Management Records Management Asset Management Audit

Assistant Accountant

AB Bank Zambia Limited

Mar 2016 - May 2017 (1 year 2 months)

Responsible for financial reporting, accounting tasks, cash budget management, reconciliation, payroll processing, inventory reconciliation, and internal controls.