GOODSON LINDIRE SICHALI
Accountant
Thyolo,MW
Summary
Meticulous Management Accountant versed in audit coordination and execution. Supports seamless financial operations with timely and accurate reporting. Develops financial statements and tax documents to meet business needs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Management Accountant
Satemwa Tea Estates Limited
Thyolo, Thyolo
11.2021 - Current
- Shared business and financial information with managerial staff and other colleagues.
- Supervised and delegated tasks for accounting technician teams and assisted with team tasks when necessary.
- Prepared and presented financial reports, budgets and statements.
- Developed, managed and maintained key company accounts.
- Performed various financial administration and internal audit tasks.
- Oversaw full accounting cycle and prepared applicable financial statements.
- Collaborated with external partners to complete audits.
- Designed internal control policies to improve audit scores.
- Coordinated project materials and schedules, facilitated communication and prepared reports.
- Posted financial data in Excel spreadsheets and managed inventory.
- Supported efficient accounting operations with high-quality administrative support.
- Updated and managed accounts payable databases, employing access controls to protect data.
- Managed and trained team members to enhance audit department performance and increase operational efficiency.
- Analyzed balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.
- Minimized internal accounting department backlogs by updating accounts and generating reports.
- Diminished financial discrepancies and accurately reconciled accounts using detailed data analysis results.
Finance and Operations Manager
Brilliant Solutions Limited
Blantyre, Blantyre
11.2020 - 10.2021
- Recommended process changes to management, improving margin results.
- Compiled and reviewed financial results and operational plans to communicate to company leaders.
- Analyzed sales activity to identify and correct cost errors or price discrepancies.
- Monitored product cost and pricing to meet profit expectations while growing sales.
- Analyzed financial data to determine efficient use of resources.
- Refined reports and dashboards, providing actionable insight into levels of business.
- Reported on performance metrics to evaluate ROI and help inform investments.
- Built and enhanced financial models to forecast and report company revenue and other business metrics.
- Calculated and prepared checks for utilities, taxes and other payments.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
- Coordinated and directed activities of businesses or departments concerning production, pricing and sales.
- Implemented campaigns and promotions to help with developing goods and services.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
Finance Officer
Hallmark Creations Limited
Blantyre, Malawi
06.2015 - 10.2020
- Worked with senior management to define standards, policies, procedures and organizational enhancements to meet company goals for finance.
- Monitored spending versus return to initiate strict cost containment approaches.
- Oversaw all postings and reconciliation of ledgers and accounts.
- Used Excel to analyze and integrate data for high volume database.
- Prepared month-end accruals and necessary journal vouchers to facilitate month-end closing.
- Conducted audit procedures and documented results to evaluate internal control effectiveness.
- Worked with regulatory representatives to complete accurate filings and maintain compliance.
- Reorganized finance and accounting departments to improve efficiency and cut excess spending.
- Created and enforced company-wide controls regarding revenue and expenses in concerted effort to protect organization's assets.
- Evaluated budget plans and current costs to project trends and recommend updates.
- Planned and coordinated risk mitigation strategies to protect company assets.
- Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Managed relationships with tax authorities, bankers and auditors.
- Coordinated preparation of external audit materials and external financial reporting.
- Conducted reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
- Recommended new financial and accounting software packages. replacing various non-integrated offerings.
Education
Level 4 Diploma - Procurement And Suppply Chain Management
Chartered Institute of Procurement And Supply
UK09.2019
Bachelor of Accountancy - Accounting And Business Management
University of Malawi
Blantyre Malawi 07.2015
Acca Professional Qualification - Accounting And Finance
ACCA
UK Skills
- Accounting processes
- Cost reduction options
- Process evaluations
- PeopleSoft
- Tax return filing
- Risk management
- GAAP guidelines
- Account reconciliation expert
- General ledger accounting
- General accounting
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
French
Elementary
A2
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 16 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of Seven staff members in the development of Finance Department Standard Operating Procedures.
- Collaborated with team of Thirty two staff members in the Establishment of Hallmark Staff Welfare Fund.
- Achieved 100% sales increase through effectively helping with preparation of bid documents.
Certification
- Team Building Training, FN Business COnsultants - 2017
- Mindset Training, International Youth Fellowship - 2012
- ACCA - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants- In Progress
Affiliations
ACCA- Student
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsPaid time offTeam Building / Company RetreatsQuote
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Software
Sage 300
Interests
Soccer, Cool music, Thriller Action Movies and Reading history and any thought- provoking materials
Timeline
Assistant Management Accountant
Satemwa Tea Estates Limited
11.2021 - Current
Finance and Operations Manager
Brilliant Solutions Limited
11.2020 - 10.2021
Finance Officer
Hallmark Creations Limited
06.2015 - 10.2020
Level 4 Diploma - Procurement And Suppply Chain Management
Chartered Institute of Procurement And Supply
Bachelor of Accountancy - Accounting And Business Management
University of Malawi
Acca Professional Qualification - Accounting And Finance
ACCA
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