Tamara M. Chondoka

Senior Finance Officer at Healthy Learners
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Contact Information
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia, ZM
Languages
  • French Professional working proficiency
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Bemba Native or bilingual proficiency

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Credentials

  • QuickBooks Certification
    Aromerc & Co
    Nov, 2019
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Healthy Learners
    • Zambia
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Finance Officer
      • Aug 2019 - Present

      • Prepare daily cash flows, bank reconciliations and Posting of Journal vouchers in Quickbooks • Prepare and submit Statutory payments, pay as you earn (PAYE) National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA), National Health insurance (NHIMA) documentation for submission and maintenance of the records. • Prepare monthly variance reports and track budgets • Ensure that rentals are paid in a timely manner and submit withholding tax to ZRA • Review Reimbursement files for petty cash orders. • Preparing retirements for funders on monthly basis • Act as the bank agent. • Provide routine finance management training to staff • Ensure that company policies and procedures are followed in funds management • Provide support to field program and finance staff and work closely with them to ensure financial information is accurate • Guided internal audits, risk assessments and compliance monitoring. Show less

  • SpeedPay
    • Nigeria
    • Financial Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Finance and Admin Manager
      • Jan 2018 - Aug 2018

      • Reviewed and authorized expenditures to ensure adherence to the budget. • Processed bi-weekly payroll for a team of 30 salaried and 8 hourly employees. • Conducted monthly performance evaluations for Finance and Administration Staff using predefined Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). • Verified and assessed contracts prior to their execution. • Handled various general administrative tasks such as office management, annual company returns, vehicle licensing, insurance, etc. • Practiced Company Secretary duties, including minuting board meetings and drafting board resolutions. • Planned and coordinated administrative procedures. • Provided technical and logistical support to all administrative personnel. • Served as a liaison between administrative personnel and senior management, effectively communicating their needs and concerns for prompt resolution. • Negotiated and finalized vendor contracts to optimize pricing structures and delivery schedules. • Cultivated strong relationships with suppliers and maintained open lines of communication. • Recruited, oriented, and trained new employees according to their specific job descriptions. Show less

  • Policy Monitoring and Research Centre
    • Accounts Assistant
      • Feb 2016 - Dec 2017

      • Conducted bank reconciliations and provided support in budget preparation.• Prepared statutory accounts, ensuring timely payment of all taxes.• Managed payroll preparation, ensuring it was reviewed and ready one day prior to payday.• Assisted in the preparation of Grant Proposals and budgets.• Contributed to the preparation of cashflow projections.• Tracked grant expenditure to ensure compliance with budget and donor regulations.• Handled banking tasks such as cash withdrawals, check deposits, and cash transactions.• Maintained an updated fixed asset register and calculated depreciation on a semi-annual and annual basis.• Assigned codes to data for proper classification.• Managed procurement of office supplies, furniture, and equipment, ensuring all documentation was complete before issuing purchase orders and making payments. Show less

    • Accounts Intern
      • Jun 2015 - Jan 2016

      • Assisted with financial data entry and maintained accurate records of transactions.• Supported the accounting team in preparing bank reconciliations and monthly financial statements.• Conducted research and analysis to assist in budgeting and forecasting activities.• Assisted in the preparation of tax documents and ensured compliance with relevant regulations.• Contributed to the payroll process, including data entry and verifying employee timesheets.• Assisted with the preparation of accounts payable and accounts receivable documentation. Show less

Education

  • Université Mouloud Mammeri Tizi-Ouzou
    Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Finance
    2011 - 2014
  • Université Mentouri de Constantine
    certificate, French language
    2010 - 2011
  • Ibenga Girls Secondary School
    G.C.S.E 'O' level certificate, G.C.E
    2005 - 2009

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