Maxwell A. Z. Bandah
Blantyre
Summary
Highly analytical and results-oriented Finance & Accounting Professional with over 4 years of progressive experience across education institutions, donor-funded projects, NGOs, and the hospitality sectors. Skilled in financial reporting, budgeting, payroll, statutory compliance, internal controls and audit coordination. Strong ability to manage full accounting cycles, improve financial systems and support strategic decision-making. Currently advancing towards ACCA qualification under the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance & Accounts Officer
Reign International Academy & Happy Feet Montessori
11.2025 - Current
- Manage full accounting cycle and monthly financial reporting
- Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning process.
- Conduct variance analysis and provide cost-control recommendations
- Oversee payroll and ensure statutory compliance
- Prepare management reports for strategic decision-making.
- Coordinate external audits and implement audit recommendations
Accountant
Social Service Directorate - Chikwawa Diocese
03.2024 - 10.2025
- Managed cash book, general ledger, receivable and payable.
- Prepared monthly financial statements and management reports.
- Administered payroll and statutory deductions.
- Handled VAT, WHT, pension submissions and compliance.
- Controlled budgets and monitored expenditure compliance.
Assistant Accountant
U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF) LIP Project
03.2023 - 02.2024
- Managed donor financial reporting and grant disbursements.
- Maintained financial records and petty cash systems.
- Preparing financial reports, budgets and disbursement request
- Conducted monthly bank reconciliations and prepared journal postings
- Maintained fixed asset registers.
- Supported audit readiness and compliance financial reporting
Cost Controller
Amaryllis Hotel
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Monitored restaurant, bar, and retail outlets to assess wastage and operational efficiency.
- Reconciled daily sales reports, cashier dockets, and night audit summaries
- Reviewed discounted, void, complimentary, and board-rate bills for accuracy
- Ensured proper posting of all transactions in the POS system.
- Assisted in monthly inventory counts and system updates.
Education
ACCA Qualification - Applied Skills Level in Progress
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Bachelor of Applied Accounting - Auditing and Information Systems
Malawi College of Accountancy (MCA)
08.2026
Diploma In Accounting - undefined
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Malawi (ICAM)
01.2020
Certificate In Financial Accounting - undefined
ICAM
01.2018
Malawi School Certificate of Education - undefined
Phwadzi Secondary School
01.2017
Skills
- Financial Reporting & Management Accounts
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Variance Analysis
- Payroll
- Statutory Compliance
- Audit Coordination
- Internal Controls
- Donor & Grant Fund Management
- Accounting Systems
- SAGE
- QuickBooks
- Semper
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
- Financial Analysis
References
- Mrs. Jean Phanduwa, The Director of Administration, Reign International Academy & Happy Feet Montessori, +265 990 03 15 51, jeanphanduwa12@gmail.com
- Miss Naomi Chiwaya, The Director, Social Service Directorate, +265 996 28 31 28, chiwayanaomi@gmail.com
- Mrs. Chimwemwe Munyenyembe, The Accountant, Amaryllis Hotels, +265 888 69 23 39, accountant@amaryllishotel.com
Training
- Financial and Monitoring Training - African Development Foundation (ADF)
- Business Management and Customer Engagement and Experience Trainings
- Group Dynamics Trainings and Collaboration Trainings
Timeline
Finance & Accounts Officer
Reign International Academy & Happy Feet Montessori
11.2025 - Current
Accountant
Social Service Directorate - Chikwawa Diocese
03.2024 - 10.2025
Assistant Accountant
U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF) LIP Project
03.2023 - 02.2024
Cost Controller
Amaryllis Hotel
02.2022 - 02.2023
ACCA Qualification - Applied Skills Level in Progress
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Bachelor of Applied Accounting - Auditing and Information Systems
Malawi College of Accountancy (MCA)
Diploma In Accounting - undefined
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Malawi (ICAM)
Certificate In Financial Accounting - undefined
ICAM
Malawi School Certificate of Education - undefined
Phwadzi Secondary School