Kabita's Resume

Kabita

Accountant

Male

50 y/o

Accounting Manager/Supervisor/Financial Specialist/Assistant/Other finance/audit/tax positions

Live in Zambia

Nationality Zambia

Summary

Finance and accounting specialist with 20+ years of experience in public sector management, donor‑funded programmes, and NGO development. Skilled in bookkeeping, reconciliations, payroll, and financial reporting. Proficient in ERP systems (SAP, Sage 300, QuickBooks) and advanced Excel/Word. Strong knowledge of international accounting standards, tax regulations, and compliance frameworks. Recognized for accuracy, timeliness, and professionalism in financial management.

Work experience

Accountant
Zambia Statistics Agency
2014.01-Current
(12 years)
▪ Managed donor‐funded budgets for Zambia’s 2022 Census. ▪ Prepared reconciliations, payroll, and financial reports under IFRS/IPSAS. ▪ Coordinated audits and implemented compliance recommendations. ▪ Mentored 12 staff in internal controls, reporting standards, and compliance systems.
Accounts Assistant
Ministry of Higher Education
2003.01-2014.01
(11 years)
▪ Managed payroll and budget data for national education programmes. ▪ Supported donor-funded audits and compliance documentation. ▪ Maintained institutional records and ensured adherence to regulatory frameworks.
Accounts Assistant
Ministry of Finance & National Planning
2000.01-2003.01
(3 years)
▪ Handled VAT submissions, vendor payments, and reconciliations. ▪ Supported compliance audits and financial reporting for government programmes.

Projects

USAID EDGE Project
Finance Specialist
2021.05-2021.12
(8 months)
The USAID EDGE Project was designed to strengthen Zambia’s private sector competitiveness by enhancing the capacity of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), cooperatives, and farmer organizations. The project focused on improving financial literacy, compliance readiness, and access to markets, enabling SMEs to become more resilient and donor‑ready.

Educational experience

The Hague University, Netherlands
Accounting & Finance
2014.09-2015.09
(a year)
The qualification is a Master's degree majoring in accounting & finance.
Cavendish University Zambia/UK
Business Administration
2009.06-2011.06
(2 years)
The qualification is a Bachelor 's degree majoring in business administration
National Institute of Public Administration, Zambia
Accounting & Finance
1999.01-1999.12
(a year)
The qualification is a certificate majoring in accounting & finance.