Experience

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  Fosmat Agribusiness

  • Financial & Operations Officer

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  Fosmat Agribusiness

  • Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia

  • Business Consultant

    • Apr 2022 - Present
    • Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia

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  TIYE Social Business Enterprise Ltd

  • Zambia

  • Deputy Chief Executive Officer/Chief Operation Officer

    • May 2020 - Present
    • Zambia

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  FOSMAT

  • Proprietor

    • Dec 2012 - Apr 2020

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  HarvestPlus

  • Zambia

  • Financial Officer

    • Apr 2014 - Sep 2018
    • Zambia

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  Luwinko

  • CEO

    • 2011 - 2012

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  Global Link Foundation

  • Accounting Manager

    • Dec 2008 - Aug 2011

    Help set-up all accounting procedures/financial internal controls of the company, Preparation & Assistance with submission of Financial Statements, Assist with recruitment - conducting selection, interviews, Assisting with drawing up of the Staff Manual, Contribute to Strategic Planning, Assist & advice the Chairman with all other organization work. Administrative functions pertaining to the Corporate Governance, Ensuring compliance with all relevant policies and procedures and monitoring the compliance within the applicable areas. Providing guidance and advice within the organisation on matters of ethics, good governance, compliance and legal matters.

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  One Plus One (UK)

  • Finance Officer

    • Jul 2006 - Jul 2011

    Credit Card payments & receipts, Credit Card Reconciliations, Petty cash, Filing & recording invoices and credit notes, process payments, Raising Sales invoices and running monthly debtor analysis reports, Creditor analysis reports, Generating reports, Banking & receipting deposits, Bank Reconciliations of all accounts, VAT, GIFTAID, Preparing BACs Payments, Checking Payroll, Receipting Donations. Checking and making sure that all transactions are correctly coded, authorized and posting them to the right accounts, Journals, Prepayments & Accruals. Monthly & quarterly journals, Prepayments & Accruals. Input in Management Reports & Year end closure assistance. Produce monthly reports for individual projects and help in the preparation of Management Reports & Statutory Reports. Conversant in Sage Line 50 & spreadsheets in excel. Improving on the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization by designing new programmes to help with the implementations.

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  Hogart UK Limited

  • Business Development & Compliance Manager

    • Feb 2010 - Jun 2011

    Compliance Conducted periodic internal reviews or audits to ensure that compliance procedures are followed.Conducted the internal investigation of compliance issues, Assessed product, compliance, or operational risks and developed risk management strategies. Conducted environmental audits to ensure adherence to environmental standards. Identified compliance issues that required follow-up /investigation. Disseminated written policies & procedures related to compliance activities, Served as a confidential point of contact for employees to communicate with management, seek clarification on issues /dilemmas/report irregularities. Maintained documentation of compliance activities, such as complaints received or investigation outcomes. Consulted with lawyers/legal agencies as necessary to address difficult legal compliance issues. Discussed emerging compliance issues with management & employees. Collaborated with Human Resources departments to ensure the implementation of consistent disciplinary action strategies in cases of compliance standard violations. Prepared management reports regarding compliance operations and progress. Monitored compliance systems to ensure their effectiveness. Informed regarding pending industry changes, trends, & best practices, assess the potential impact of these changes on organizational processes. Designed & implemented improvements in communication, monitoring, or enforcement of compliance standards. Verified regulatory policies & procedures have been documented, implemented, & communicated. Directed the development & implementation of compliance-related policies & procedures throughout the organization. Advised technical professionals on the development & use of environmental compliance/reporting tools. Developed, implemented, modified operating guidelines to comply with changes to health & safety, environmental standards or regulations.