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Lonna Nthara

Accountant
Lilongwe,Malawi

Summary

Familiar with managing schedules, directing teams and overseeing closing processes. Well-versed in GAAP, ledger updates and report writing. Exceptional interpersonal, communication and multitasking abilities. Quality-driven [Job Title] with proven record of excellent job performance. Manages projects at each stage with diligent and attentive approach, carefully checking details and testing assumptions. Skilled in training junior personnel in principles and practices. Adept at managing budgets, payroll, invoicing and general accounting functions. Instrumental in keeping business operations fully compliant and working within budgetary guidelines.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Accountant

Dika Construction Company
Lilongwe, Malawi
08.2017 - Current

Preparation of Monthly Bank reconciliation statements

Preparation of monthly management reports.

Updating and reconciliation of accounts receivables and payables.

reviewing field floats and reconciliations

reviewing preparation and submission of all statutory obligations

Prepare end of year financial reports

Updating of Internal accounting database

Reviewing and supervising the works of accounting personnel

Facilitating year end audits

Supervising and guiding on proper accounting procedures and practices

  • Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
  • Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
  • Created budgets and forecasts for management group to meet regular accounting deadlines.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
  • Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.

Accounts Assistant

Malawi Institute of Management
Lilongwe, Malawi
11.2011 - 08.2022
  • Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements and statements.
  • Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
  • Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
  • Communicated regularly with customers regarding account questions and issues.
  • Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
  • Reconciled company accounts for credit cards, employee expenses and commissions.
  • Directed clients to appropriate accountants, answered phone calls and replied to office emails for excellent customer service.

Library Assistant

Malawi Institute of Management
Lilongwe, Malawi
03.2009 - 10.2011
  • Educated patrons on use of reference sources, card catalogs and automated information systems.
  • Maintained circulation desk for lending periodicals and books to patrons.
  • Entered new transactions and updated records of library users.
  • Collected and processed fines on overdue library materials.
  • Placed books on proper shelves when returned to circulation.
  • Maintained accurate records and confidentiality of library book and periodical inventory.
  • Stayed up to date on references, card catalogs and automated information systems to teach and educate patrons.
  • Provided assistance and support to staff in regard to facility maintenance, security and services.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance

University of Malawi
Blantyre
10.2014 - 11.2016

Skills

    QuickBooks expert

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Reading

I like reading short stories and Pacesetters

Additional Information

Referees

Doreen Kaonga,

Dika Construction Company

P.O Box 1122

Lilongwe

Telephone: 01757191/0994898233


Lengani Kabirima

Malawi Institute of Management

P.O Box 30801,

Lilongwe

Telephone 01 710 866/0888 792 805


Mathews Kamala

National Library Service

P.O Box 30314

Lilongwe

Telephone: 01 773 700/0999 956 920






Work Availability

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Quote

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney

Timeline

Accountant

Dika Construction Company
08.2017 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance

University of Malawi
10.2014 - 11.2016

Accounts Assistant

Malawi Institute of Management
11.2011 - 08.2022

Library Assistant

Malawi Institute of Management
03.2009 - 10.2011
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