Feston Jones
Blantyre
Summary
Results-focused Executive/ Professional Accountant/ Media Manager/ Actor/ Consultant and Care-taker, who is capable to bring multifaceted approach involving leadership, finance, media and healthcare service provision. An innovative strategizer and continuous optimizer filled with passion to exceed expectations. Continuously seeking out opportunities in market gaps and customer trends. Productive service provider with proven track record of successful financial management, project management and producing quality outcomes through leadership and team motivation. Works with clients and service providers to determine requirements and provide excellent service. Highly organized, detail-oriented, skilled in directing, developer of solutions and solve operational and technical problems.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Kids World Outreach Society
05.2024 - Current
- Collaborate with the board of Trustees to identify, create and implement strategic plans to actualize Organizational objectives.
- Identify, recruit, train and develop a talented team of employees who can lead critical departments and manage strategic business functions.
- Monitor company operations and ensure employees and business practices comply with regulatory and legal requirements.
- Develop the organizational culture and promote transparency and collaboration throughout the organization.
- Develop partnerships with organization stakeholders, industry regulators and other relevant parties.
- Identify potential risks and opportunities within the organization and its environment to protect organizational interests.
- Identify potential sources of investment and organize fundraising efforts.
- Represent the organization at social and corporate events in ways that strengthen the brand and communicate the company’s message.
Accountant
Kids World Outreach Society
09.2019 - Current
- Handle day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Gather financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Maintain accurate records of fixed assets, including acquisition costs, depreciation schedules, and current values for insurance purposes.
- Reconcile accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Complete daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Improve financial reporting accuracy through meticulous data analysis and reconciliation efforts.
- Use advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Reduce expenses by negotiating with vendors for better pricing and terms on services and supplies.
- Manage cash flow effectively, ensuring all company liabilities were met in a timely manner and surplus funds were invested wisely.
- Detect and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
- Enhance financial decision-making capabilities by providing timely, accurate information to management through regular performance reports.
- Reduce financial risks by implementing robust internal controls and monitoring mechanisms.
- Facilitate smoother audit processes by maintaining organized and comprehensive financial documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theology and Biblical Leadership
Pentecostal Bible Leadership Institute
06-2025
Diploma - International Finance
Alison
08-2024
Diploma - Legal Studies
Alison
08-2024
Certificate - Elderly Care And Caring For The Disabled
Alison
08-2024
Certificate - Elderly Care Assist
Chilton
Johannesburg, South Africa07-2024
Certificate - First Aid Certificate For Elderly Care Assistants
Chilton
Johannesburg, South Africa07-2024
Certificate - Transformational Development Certificate
The Word Transforms
Blantyre, Malawi05-2024
Certificate - Good Clinical Practice
NIDA Clinical Trials Network
01-2024
Accounting Technician Diploma - Financial Accounting
Institute of Chartered Accountant
2016
Diploma In Financial Accounting - Financial Accounting
Skyway University
2011
Certificate - Financial Accounting
Public Accountants Examination Council
08-2009
Skills
- Hiring and training management
- Relationship management
- Sales forecasting
- Retail marketing
- Presentations and proposals
- Account management
- Videography and Photography
- Financial Management
- Business Development, Administration and Management
- Task Management
- Advisory and research services
- Stock Control Management
- Quality Control Management
- Inventory management (bad debts and write offs)
- Project management
- Operational planning
- Crisis management
- Quality control
Certification
- Youth Empowerment Training - International Youth Fellowship (Dare Salaam, Tanzania)
- Leadership Training - Maestro Leadership Institution (Blantyre, Malawi)
- Leadership Training - Development Associates International (Blantyre, Malawi)
Accomplishments
- Planned and Managed Kelvin and Hawa Eve wedding
- Serves as Media Director of City Pentecostal Church in the Media department
- Authors blogs on Wordpress Blogspot known as Hagios1
- Authors a Youtube Account Channel known as HagiosMw
- Co-worked in Managing Dr Namadingo's 2017 - 2018 Concerts
- Co-worked with Impact Events in managing the 2018 - 2020 Sand Music Festivals
Affiliations
- Accountant and Administrator at Kids World Outreach Society
- Photographer/ Videographer and Live-streamer City Pentecostal Church
- Volunteer at Breaker International Ministry
- Photographer/ Videographer/ Content Creator
- Worked with Life Pharmacies Limited as an Accountant (2015 - 2018)
- Worked with EMM's Pharmacy as a Cashier (2014)
- Worked with Malawi Electoral Commission as a Quality Control Manager (2013)
- Volunteered at Love World Kinder care (2012)
Languages
English
First Language
Chewa
Proficient
C2
Portuguese
Upper Intermediate
B2
Sena
Intermediate
B1
Swahili
Elementary
A2
Additional Information
Available Links for Reference
- www.facebook.com/hagiosmediacompany
- www.youtube.com/1hagios
- www.reverbnation.com/Hagios
- hagios1.wordpress.com
Timeline
Executive Director
Kids World Outreach Society
05.2024 - Current
Accountant
Kids World Outreach Society
09.2019 - Current
- Youth Empowerment Training - International Youth Fellowship (Dare Salaam, Tanzania)
- Leadership Training - Maestro Leadership Institution (Blantyre, Malawi)
- Leadership Training - Development Associates International (Blantyre, Malawi)
Accounting Technician Diploma - Financial Accounting
Institute of Chartered Accountant
Diploma In Financial Accounting - Financial Accounting
Skyway University
Bachelor of Arts - Theology and Biblical Leadership
Pentecostal Bible Leadership Institute
Diploma - International Finance
Alison
Diploma - Legal Studies
Alison
Certificate - Elderly Care And Caring For The Disabled
Alison
Certificate - Elderly Care Assist
Chilton
Certificate - First Aid Certificate For Elderly Care Assistants
Chilton
Certificate - Transformational Development Certificate
The Word Transforms
Certificate - Good Clinical Practice
NIDA Clinical Trials Network
Certificate - Financial Accounting
Public Accountants Examination Council
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