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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Area Of Expertise And Practical Experience
Marital Status
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Noel Msuku

Finance Manager
Blantyre

Summary

I am Finance expert with over Twelve years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, and administration with high level understanding of private sector, Government and NGOs financial management procedures and structure. I currently serve as General Accountant with Colgate-Palmolive (Bt) Ltd (subsidiary for Colgate-Palmolive listed on USA stock exchange and a Hub based in South africa) after working with Dairibord Malawi Ltd as an Accountant. I possess extensive knowledge of professional accounting standards, professional Auditing standards and local and International accounting and tax requirements. I have an in-depth understanding of accounting software packages, such as QuickBooks Enterprise, ERP-Sage line 1000, Microsoft Packages, SAP ERP (including Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Word), and Sage pastel. I am experienced in financial reporting to Holding company. I am also an expert in Auditing, Risk Management, compliance assurance and asset management. I am a Chartered Accountant in Malawi, ACCA member, and a holder of Diploma in Accounting awarded by PAEC. Goal-focused Accountant with record of accurate reporting and budget management. Offering 10+ years of experience handling finances for 10+ locations. Processed payroll, budgets, reports, audits, journals, expenditures and payments. Diligently maintains latest training on tax regulations and legal issues impacting financial operations. Goal-focused Accountant with record of accurate reporting and budget management. Offering 10+ years of experience handling finances for Multiple locations. Processed payroll, budgets, reports, audits, journals, expenditures and payments. Diligently maintains latest training on tax regulations and legal issues impacting financial operations.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

General Accountant

Colgate-Palmolive (Bt) Ltd
01.2017 - Current
  • Responsible for timely and accurate reporting, adherence to financial standards, and delivery on key financial ratios.

Accountant

Dairibord Malawi Ltd
01.2011 - 01.2017
  • Prepared and analyzed accounting records, financial statements, and reports
  • Managed budgets and conducted financial reconciliations.

Acting Financial Controller

Dairibord Malawi Ltd
02.2015 - 06.2015
  • Produced accurate statutory and management accounts, managed working capital, and ensured compliance with laws and regulations.

Assistant Accountant

Dairibord Malawi Ltd
01.2008 - 01.2011
  • Managed cash book, reconciled general ledger accounts, and produced management accounting and financial reports.

Assistant Accountant

Malawi Institute of Tourism
07.2004 - 01.2008
  • Handled accounts payable/receivable, prepared financial statements, and assisted with audits.

Education

Chartered Accountant Malawi -

Chartered Certified Accountant, Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA), London, UK (Member) - undefined

Accounting Diploma and Certificate in Accounting - undefined

MSCE - undefined

Skills

Investment Analysis

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Area Of Expertise And Practical Experience

  • Preparation of monthly financial management reports for the company and programmes
  • Preparation of donor reports for projects funded by such donors like UNDP
  • Preparation of Financial Statements in Accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, GAAP and Local standard requirements.
  • Preparation and submission of monthly management and financial reports to head office together with a monthly financial checklist.
  • Conduct spot checks on transactions and have a particular responsibility towards maintaining transparency and accountability within finance and administration. Also ensure the integrity and completeness of supporting documents is maintained.
  • Preparation and maintenance of the country programme accounts which are in line with donors and organisational financial procedures and policies
  • Prepare timely monthly balance sheet reconciliations and making sure that any unusual items are investigated and corrective actions are taken promptly.
  • Review and approve monthly cash and bank reconciliations.
  • Manage and maintain the programme coding structure which is in line with the finance manual
  • Prepare and manage cost recoveries from projects in line with grant agreements and donor requirements
  • Preparation of annual programme budgets and maintenance of overall budget control.
  • Providing up-to-date analysis and regular reports of the financial situation of Colgate-Palmolive to Head office in USA and East and West Africa Hub
  • Management of cash flow of Colgate-Palmolive and ensuring that there is adequate cash for activities/operations to meet the commitments when they are due
  • Coordination of the creation of Master budgets that is tied to company's Statement of financial position, Statement of Profit and loss and Statement of Cash flow.
  • Responsible in ensuring that adequate financial management procedures and systems are in place, and that the organisations accounting practices and standards are adhered to.
  • Assess the financial risk exposure of the Company and recommend corrective measures to management
  • Responsible for making sure that all necessary tax and Other Legal payments to Government and other regulatory bodies are paid in time
  • Review the monthly financial checklist from the Reporting Pack and identify issues that require attention in the following months and feedback to the Finance Manager and Finance Director
  • Prepare, Manage and submit monthly company financial management checklist to the head office
  • Review and Update the Financial procedures manual whenever need arises due to changes in the operating environment
  • Quarterly reviews of fixed asset register by doing a physical verification of the assets of the company.
  • Regular review of organisation legal contracts to ensure that financial commitments are met by making regular payments and returns to all regulations of the business and making sure compliance is adhered to.
  • Handling of external Audit by Providing them with all required audit schedules, Malawi Revenue Authority Audit and other regulatory audits

Marital Status

Divorced

Personal Information

Nationality: Malawian

References

  • Mr. Friday Likwinji FCCA, Director of Finance, Ministry of Agriculture, P O Box 30049, Lilongwe 3, +265 888 623 823, fridaylikwinji@yahoo.co.uk
  • Emily Jere, Snr. Customer Development Manager, Colgate Palmolive, +265 1 877 970, +265 995 725 103, Emily_Jere@colpal.com
  • Madalitso Chimwere (FCCA), Chief Accountant, BOLLORE, P.O Box, Blantyre, 0888 208 430 / 01 871 890, Madalitso.Chimwerem@bollore.com

Timeline

General Accountant

Colgate-Palmolive (Bt) Ltd
01.2017 - Current

Acting Financial Controller

Dairibord Malawi Ltd
02.2015 - 06.2015

Accountant

Dairibord Malawi Ltd
01.2011 - 01.2017

Assistant Accountant

Dairibord Malawi Ltd
01.2008 - 01.2011

Assistant Accountant

Malawi Institute of Tourism
07.2004 - 01.2008

Chartered Accountant Malawi -

Chartered Certified Accountant, Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA), London, UK (Member) - undefined

Accounting Diploma and Certificate in Accounting - undefined

MSCE - undefined

Noel MsukuFinance Manager