MAYAMIKO KANJIRA
Lilongwe
Summary
A passionate, caring and an adaptable team worker who understands the importance of self-discipline and prioritising work in line with the Organization objectives. In recent years, have developed excellent communication and interpersonal skills, such that consistently have been a positive role model while dealing with stakeholders and collaborating with co-workers. Regularly, have been praised and recognised for being innovative, flexible, committed to continuous improvement and development, and in taking leading roles in adoption and implementation of new systems such as Msonkho Online, Coupa and Finacle. Am such a person who takes ownership of difficult challenges and problems and always seeking ways to help in promoting efficiency and effectiveness in resource use, and take a cost-conscious approach to work to help save resources.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Officer, Taxation
Standard Bank Plc
Lilongwe, LI
03.2023 - Current
- Captured payments runs for suppliers, staff advances and refunds in line with organization procedures and applicable local laws.
- Checked payment vouchers to ensure that right budget lines and tax codes have been used plus all supporting documentations are available before payment is finalized.
- Managed petty cash accounts for Branches and ensured that are operated within required limits and petty cash policy.
- Prepared and remitted Taxes such as VAT, WHT, FBT, NRT and CIT to MRA through Msonkho Online.
- Performed monthly tax ledger accounts reconciliation, online tax returns filing and reporting through reporting pack application.
- Supported Tax Manager and GL Team on preparation of mid-year and year-end pack as well as schedules for statutory audit and monthly management accounts.
- Drove innovation within Finance department by promoting creative thinking and supporting new initiatives through integration of Coupa plus organized roll out of competency training for all staff and suppliers.
- Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows, reducing redundancies and increasing operational efficiency by 98%.
Officer, Payables
Standard Bank Plc
Lilongwe, LI
03.2020 - 02.2023
- Performed detailed review and analysis of BDC numbers to confirm integrity and resilience of reported results.
- Performed control and monitoring duties and checked departmental reports to confirm their compliance in line with control and monitoring procedures.
- Checked payment vouchers and ensured availability of all supporting documentations and approvals before being captured.
- Prepared and facilitated signing of cheques and payment instructions by appropriate signatories.
- Timely organized and reconciled staff advances, prepared vouchers, filed records of financial transactions and correspondence.
- Spearheaded new accounting software system i.e. Coupa and VAT on Fees from conception through completion, showcasing strong project management abilities resulting in improved automation and streamlined workflows, ensuring timely payment of invoices and reducing outstanding debts.
- Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.
Product Control Officer
Standard Bank Plc
11.2019 - 02.2020
- Prepared financial reports, run and captured reports.
- Performed daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations of transactions.
- Investigated and managed all Product Control unit complaints.
- Analysed, and provided comments on movements on balance sheet and trading revenue statements.
- Improved structure of reports which led to reduction of time taken in preparation of reports by 25%.
Finance Officer (Volunteer)
Bwenzi Organisation
12.2017 - 12.2019
- Accounted for and managed finances, budgeted for activities and prepared financial reports.
- I successfully worked hand in hand with communities in addressing health and education challenges in some parts of Mulanje and Chikwawa.
Finance officer (Intern)
Telekom Networks Malawi Ltd
11.2017 - 03.2018
- Processed financial transactions, performed reconciliations, and prepared and posted journals.
- Maintained confidentiality of Company records and client information to prevent mishandling of data and potential breaches.
- Met tasks deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks.
- Contributed to successful system migration process through timely performing of reconciliations and timely assisted customers in resetting Mpamba pin.
Education
Bachelor of Accountancy - Accounting
University of Malawi-The Polytechnic
Malawi03.2019
Malawi School Certificate of Education -
Pact North-pack Secondary School
Malawi12.2012
Skills
- Computer skills with practical experience in SAP, QuickBooks, Coupa, Microsoft applications such as excel, power point, outlook and Teams
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to establish good relationship, communicating well with colleagues and embracing diversity
- Strong organizational and analytical skills with ability to handle big data while maintaining integrity of data plus proficiency in data analytical tools
- Extensive knowledge and experience in finance activities, payments processing and procedures, preparing and remitting taxes through Msonkho Online Platform
- Report Preparation
- Innovation and Creativity
- Adaptability
Certification
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, 02/01/24
- Ethics and Professional skills module completion Certificate
Affiliations
- ACCA, 4265067
- ICAM, ICAM3530
Hobbies and Interests
- Studying self-development courses.
- Physical fitness.
- Volunteering.
- Reading.
Referees
- Mr M. Mkandawire, Tax Reporting Manager, Standard Bank Plc, P.O. Box 30380, Lilongwe, (+265) 994 764 763, michael.kajitaye@standardbank.co.mw
- Mr H. Phiri, CIB Reporting Manager, Standard Bank Plc, P.O. Box 30380, Lilongwe, (+265) 884 800 001, happy.phiri@standardbank.co.mw
Timeline
Officer, Taxation
Standard Bank Plc
03.2023 - Current
Officer, Payables
Standard Bank Plc
03.2020 - 02.2023
Product Control Officer
Standard Bank Plc
11.2019 - 02.2020
Finance Officer (Volunteer)
Bwenzi Organisation
12.2017 - 12.2019
Finance officer (Intern)
Telekom Networks Malawi Ltd
11.2017 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Accountancy - Accounting
University of Malawi-The Polytechnic
Malawi School Certificate of Education -
Pact North-pack Secondary School
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