Anita Rita Chitseko
Ntcheu,Malawi
Summary
I am interested in the Junior Payroll Purser position on your cruise ship because it aligns with my passion for finance and multicultural environments. I am a dedicated accountancy graduate from one of the most recognized universities in Malawi, The Catholic University of Malawi. With hands on experience in payroll related payments, electronic funds transfers, voucher preparation and financial reconciliations using Sage and Microsoft Excel. I have strong organization, communication and computer skills and an ability to work effectively in international and multicultural environments. My proven ability to maintain accurate records, support audits and manage daily transaction entries demonstrates I can deliver precise payroll services aboard a ship while adhering to maritime financial regulations. I possess strong analytical, teamwork and problem-solving skills, making me a reliable candidate to handle shipboard payroll operations efficiently and professionally.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Intern (Payroll Purser)
Kamuzu University of Health Sciences
07.2025 - Current
- Processing payroll payments, including electronic funds transfer (EFTs), and preparing cheques while ensuring accuracy, proper authorization, and other compliance with financial policies
- Receiving payments from customers and clients.
- Recording receipts and reconciling in the accounting systems, sage 300.
- Receiving, processing and verifying all invoices related to account payable and receivables.
- Allocating revenue to the correct budget codes accounts.
- Preparing payment vouchers while adhering to internal controls and financial policies.
- Maintain books of prime entry and capturing data and transactions into the sage line 300 on daily basis.
- Attending to both internal and external auditors by providing them with everything they needed to perform their job.
- Handling filling of all financial documents.
Accounts Intern
Blantyre District Council
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Prepared requisitions, cheque processing and printing for staff payments.
- Captured and recorded transactions in IFIMS accounting system, enhancing data accuracy.
- Processed 100+ electronic funds transfers (EFTs) payments with 100% accuracy.
- Managed daily entry of 200+ transactions into sage 300, improving data integrity.
- Implemented internal control procedures for payment authorization, reducing errors by 20%.
- Assisted external auditors by providing complete documentation for smooth audit completion.
- Managed processing and verifying all invoices related to account payable and receivables.
- Handled all filling of financial documents.
Education
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE - ACCOUNTACY
The Catholic University of Malawi
MALAWI SCHOOL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION -
Bishop Auneau Girls Catholic Secondary School
Accomplishments
- Processed 100+ electronic funds transfers (EFTs) payments with 100% accuracy.
- Managed daily entry of 200+ transactions into Sage 300, improving data integrity.
- Implemented internal control procedures for payment authorization, reducing errors by 20%.
- Assisted external auditors by providing complete documentation for smooth audit completion.
- Managed processing and verifying all invoices related to account payable and receivables.
- Handled all filing of financial documents.
Skills
- Payroll processing
- Electronic funds transfer (EFT) management
- Strong organization skills
- Communication skills
- Computer skills
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment
- Analytical skills
- Problem solving skills
- Quick learner
- Ability to deliver work on time
- Self motivated
- Team player
- Digital Competencies
- Microsoft Office
- Accounting software (eg, Sage)
- IFMIS
- Statistical software (SPSS, Excel)
Timeline
Accounts Intern (Payroll Purser)
Kamuzu University of Health Sciences
07.2025 - Current
Accounts Intern
Blantyre District Council
06.2024 - 08.2024
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE - ACCOUNTACY
The Catholic University of Malawi
MALAWI SCHOOL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION -
Bishop Auneau Girls Catholic Secondary School
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 01/28/03
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Malawian
Hobbies and Interests
- Learning new skills and professional development
- Reading self-development books & novels
- Travelling and culture exploration
- Watching documentaries on business and finance
Languages
- English
- Chichewa
- English
Digital Competencies
- Microsoft Office
- Accounting software (e.g., Sage, IFMIS)
- Statistical software (SPSS, Excel)
References
- Mr. Brown Kalinga, Head of Accountancy Department (Commerce), The Catholic University of Malawi, P.O. Box 5452, Limbe, Malawi, +265999852814, brown.kalinga7@gmail.com
- Lydia Mbewe, Finance Manager, Kamuzu University Of Health Sciences, P/bag 360, Chichiri, Blantyre, Malawi, +265999326370, lmbewe@kuhes.ac.mw
- Martha Kabambe, Director of Finance, Blantyre District Council, P/bag 97, Blantyre, Malawi, +265999260222, mckabambe@gmail.com