Experience

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  Tranquility Business Consultants

  • Southern Africa

  • Instititutional Strenghtening Specialist / Organisation Development Facilitator (ODF)

    • Apr 2009 - Present
    • Southern Africa

    Key Assignments undertaken by category(1) Conducted several Organisation Capacity Assessment (OCA) for various organisations using different tools among them:Global funds Institutional capacity Assessment tool, Institutional Development Framework (IDF), Organisational Capacity Assessment Tool (OCAT under USAID), Southern Africa Aids Capacity Assessment Tool (SOCAT), Balance score CardAll OCA's that have been undertaken, Improvement plans have been developed. In some instances, Follow on support has been provided e.g the Local Partners Capacity Building Project (LPCB) under USAID (7) partners were supported. The 5 local authorities in Southern Province of Zambia under the D4D project under GIZ, the Cross border Malaria Initiative (CBMI) under Zambia Anglican Council and supported by Isdell Flowers Foundation from the USA.(2) Governance: Provided Governance training's and Orientations and Evaluations. Developed the Governance Manuals(3) Finance Management: Conducted Internal Control reviews and Developed Finance Manuals; Provided USG Financial regulations Training to USAID Sub grantees under Contract with Expanded Church Response (ECR)(4) Grant Management:: Managed Grants and Developed Grant Manuals(5) Evaluations: Conducted Midterm and End term Project evaluations. Conducted Baseline Surveys(6) Studies: Conducted a study in Private Public Partnerships in Local Authorities; conducted a Research on the prevalence of GBV in formal employment under the Industrial and Commercial and Allied workers Union of Zambia supported by ILO. Conducted a Study on OD Practice in Zambia(7) Administration and Human Resource Support: Provided training's in Supervisory skills, Mentorship and Human Resource Management. Developed, KPO's for key staff and conducted staff evaluation and Developed Human Resources Manual.(8) Training's provided: Finance , Governance, Public Private Partnership (PPP) engagement, Human Resources Management, and USG regulations.

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  Tranquility Management and Business Consultants (TAMB)

  • Organisation Development Facilitator (ODF)

    • Apr 2008 - Present

    11/2008- 4/ 2010Was engaged by Zambia Aids Network (ZNAN) as a consultant to Provide trainings to their Partners in the 9 provinces of Zambia with the support of Global Funds. Over 150 Organisationa and CBO's were trained in the following Areas:(i) Governance(ii) Record keeping and Documentation(iii) Finance Management(iv) Internal Control systems(v) Proposal Writing(vi) Project Development(vii) Monitoring and Evaluation2010-2014Was engaged by Management Systems International (MSI) under the USAID funded Local Partners Capacity Building Project as an Organisation Development Facilitator (ODF) to provide Mentoring and Coaching to their (7) Partners. The Partners included:(i) CARITAS - Mansa District(ii) NZP+ Mansa District(iii) Mansa Women Development Association (MWADA)(iv) Advertist Men and Women (DORCAMO) Faith based Organisation under the SDA- Kapiri Mposhi(v) Young Women Christian Association (YWCA) Mongu District(vi) Adolescents Reproductive Health Association (ARHA) - Mongu(vii) Katete District Women Development Assocaition (KDWDA) - Katete DistrictIn addition under the LPCB Project, I provided 5 Strategic Planning training's - (98 organisations broken down into 5 groups2014 -2015 Participated in a Study on the Best Practices of Organisation Development in Zambia

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  ActionAid International Zambia

  • Lusaka

  • Head of Finance (Manager Finance)

    • Apr 2008 - Apr 2009
    • Lusaka

    It was a newly opened office in Zambia and I set up the Accounting systems. I recruited key staff in Finance and Administration Departments. I developed the Finance and Procedures Manual, Computerized the finance system and installed Sun Systems of Accounting package. Conducted the Rapid Capacity Assessments for the New partners that were engaged to work with. Ensured that the National office budgets were prepared and managed accordingly. Prepared the National Office Annual Financial reports and prepared accounts for the Annual Audits, Prepared monthly and quarterly management Accounts. Provided support to Partner organisations to strengthen their Internal Operating systems. Provided support secretarial services to the Board of Directors and ensured the Board was properly composed and functional.

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  Southern Africa Aids Trust

  • Lusaka

  • Head Of Finance

    • Sep 2004 - Mar 2008
    • Lusaka

    Prepared National office Budgets, Monthly and Annual financial reports. Provided capacity building to 25 partners that were supported by SAT in 6 core areas: Finance, Governance, Community Engagement, Record Keeping, Monitoring and Evaluation, Service Delivery. Conducted Organisation Capacity Assessments (OCA) using SATCOMP and SOCAT tools. Submitted reports to Regional office in South Africa

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  Catholic Relief Services

  • Lusaka

  • Finance Manger - Head of Finance

    • Sep 2003 - Aug 2004
    • Lusaka

    Oversaw financial management of the Zambia country office, managing a portfolio of 30 grants with an annual budget totaling $20 million, funded by USAID, EC, SIDA, CIDA, Responsible for financial reporting, to both the Regional office, International office and donors. Managed cash flow for the country office and 5 sub-offices. SUpervised 12 finance and Administration staff. Conducted training and capacity building for project staff. Managed the Sunsystems accounting system management. Worked with internal and external auditors to consolidate accurate financials for the Country office. Ensured compliance with donor provisions. Achievements included: built capacity of project staff in financial management systems, Sunsystems, Vision XL and Vision Executive. Successfully managed multi-cultural and multi-national teams comprised of up to 12 direct reports. Developed training programs for Sub-grantees and delivered Financial Training's.

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  CARE

  • Lusaka

  • Senior Accountant (Head of Finance CONASA USAID funded Project)

    • Apr 2001 - Sep 2003
    • Lusaka

    Responsible for financial management of the Project Finances in the consortium of 3 International NGO's which included CARE International, Africa WildLife Foundation (AWF) WorldLife Conservation Society of New york, I was the Lead Finance Person and Provided supervision to the other consortium Finance persons. Prepared the consolidated reports for USAID and CARE International Offices. Prepared Monthly and Quarterly Management accounts. Provided support to the three sub offices. Provided training to the sub=grantees in Grant Management and Project Management. Managed an annual budget portfolio of about $2 million. Ensured compliance with USG/USAID regulations, CARE International Finance Procedures and the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Supervised 15 finance staff. Achievements included: improved the office’s audit risk rating from ‘significant risk’ to ‘acceptable risk’ in one year; developed and implemented a training program; implemented cost-cutting and cost-reduction initiatives; and decreased time spent on financial reporting. Managed the Budgets the cash flows and budget very well. Annual Audits conducted on time and accounts were not Qualified.

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  Child Fund Zambia

  • Lusaka

  • Project Accountant

    • Sep 1998 - Apr 2001
    • Lusaka

    Preparation of Consolidated project accounts up to final Accounts. erforming monthly reconciliations of project accounts to General Ledger, Managing Cash and bank accounts, Preparing and controlling project budgets, Managing project imprest accounts. On a monthly basis reviewed the accounts for all the 30 affiliated Financial reports and provided feedback to Project Manager and the Finance Manager. Provided on the spot support to the affiliates in Project Management and delivered short term training's in Basic Accounting and Financial Management

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  Coopers and Lybrand (Grant Thornton)

  • Lusaka

  • Auditor

    • Feb 1994 - Sep 1998
    • Lusaka

    Supported Audit teams with all aspects of business intelligence and analytics from developing their analytics or data strategies, through to implementing solutions to deliver their strategy. Prepared Planning notes and documented the minutes of the Audit planning meetings. Participated from Planning to the completion of the audit file for Mangers Review. The specific works included:Planning the Assignment, including the preparation/updating of the permanent file and briefing the team/ Manager(i) Preparing the audit assignment papers and budgets.(ii) Ensuring that jobs are completed on time and within budget.(iv) Completing the audit programmes. (v) Where applicable, contacting the client to arrange the timing of the assignments and attendance at stocktakes(vi) Preparing bank letters and other certificates.(vii) Attending stock-takes and cash counts(viii) Preparing the Draft accounts and the working file for review by Audit ManagerConducted Audits for the following sectors:(1) Financial Institutions(2) Universities(3) Transportation- Railways systems(4) Public Sector- Both Government and NGOs(5) Mining(6) Participated in Specialized Assignments: Liquidations and Receivership