Mark Kafwanka BA. Acc CA Dip. Msc.

Experience

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  Dajoy Manufacturers Ltd

  Mar 2008 - Apr 2012

  Finance Manager

  My Duties included;- preparation of company budgets and present to management at AGM for decision making or adoption.-compile debtors schedules and carry out recoveries being owed to the company.-preparation of all company accounts;profit and loss, balance sheet,cash flow statements and other related management accounts for the company.-preparation of staff payroll and all other payables pertaining to suppliers and contractors.-carry out all reconciliations relating to cash and bank on a monthly basis-carry out all tax related issues like payment of all tax returns pertaining to income tax, withholding tax,VAT and PAYE.-administering and monitoring of staff imprest as well as receive and bank all company cash after proper recording in the relevant books. Show less

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  BDO Zambia Limited

  May 2012 - Dec 2014

  Auditor

  My job duties included:- Auditing Financial Statements for BDO clientele- Implementing of sound audit procedures and controls for our clients- Carrying out of audit work and designing of a work plan.- Identify potential risks a particular business may be exposed to so as to advise and help implement a good strategic internal control. i specialised in the audit of balance sheet items like payables, receivables, cash and bank balances,VAT, share capital E.T.C and i worked on companies like; konkola copper mines, Mpongwe Milling, Stanbic Bank,Zambezi River Authority, Foam king Manufacturers,Voyagers Zambia Ltd, Worldvision, CHAZ and Grizzly mining Ltd. Show less

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  Focus Life Assurance Limited

  Jan 2015 - Feb 2017

  Financial Controller

  • Overseeing all aspects of financial control in the business.• Providing financial, commercial and strategic support to the business.• Preparation of management information from source data.• Producing monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts & VAT returns.• Presenting monthly results, budget variances and ad-hoc analysis.• Involved in Business Planning, P&L, Balance sheet & liquidity planning.• Overseeing internal financial controls.• Recording of monies received and paid out.• Producing meaningful commentary and analysis of financial data.• Preparation and reporting of income and expense forecasts to senior management.• Assist in Underwriting, Premium calculation and policy development(Spearheaded the innovation of EPA as an Insurance Product to sell to schools)• Reviewing new & existing business models and capital appropriation requests.• Working as part of a multi-site/multi culture organization.• Identify and develop controls and processes to ensure all risks and opportunities are• Highlighted Show less

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  ALIOS FINANCE

  Mar 2017 - Jul 2018

  Manager Credit & Risk

  Incharge of overseeing the Credit & Risk Control of the Business by providing timely and accurate business and industry analysis to mitigate core risks that the business is exposed to. I also sit on the local credit committee that gives approvals on credit facilities that are not in excess of $100,000. Am equally invloved in the training of junior staff and implemetation and designing of credit protocols and tools to enhance credit and risk analysis of our Portfolio.

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  Quick Office LIimited

  Aug 2018 - Aug 2023

  Manager Finance and Administration

  Manage all aspects of financial control, corporate strategy, planning, governance and advise the board on risk strategy and operations

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  Infratel Zambia

  Feb 2023 - now

  Finance Officer- Fixed Assets

  Oversee all aspects of Fixed Assets Management, Control and reporting. Ensure the integrity of our Telecommunications infrastructure is maintained regularly to enhance maximum utilization of the company’s assets to drive performance and profitability. At the core of my responsibilities involves the effective tracking and accounting of all business assets.