Richard Simungala ACMA, CGMA, BAA (Hons)

Experience

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  RDS Business Machines Ltd

  Feb 1995 - Sept 2002

  Accountant

  Inventory controls (stores and warehouse)Reconciled and maintained the major supplier’s account (Xerox Account)Timely extraction of trial balances and preparation of financial statementsSuccessfully handled the importation and customs clearing processTimely submission of monthly VAT Returns

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  CARE International in Zambia

  Sept 2002 - Oct 2011

  Program Support Coordinator - Finance

  Sub ledgers and Internal ReportingSub grantee managementBudgeting and assisting Project Managers with Budget PreparationReviewing and posting transactions in SCALAPreparing monthly SCALA back ups and uploadsUpdating Fund Codes, Project Numbers and Sub - Analyses in SCALACash Projections and Cash Requets

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  Pallitive Care Association of Zambia

  Nov 2011 - Dec 2013

  Finance and Administration Manager

  Supervising the Administration and Finance OfficersProviding Financial Support and Advice to the National Coordinator and other DepartmentsReviewing and posting transactions in PastelPreparing Audit Schedules and responses to the Audit Management LetterPreparing Draft Financial Statements for Audit PurposesPreparing Monthly & Quarterly Reports for the Finance and Audit Committee Preparing Management and Donor ReportsManaging Bank RelationsBank Signatory

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  Care International In Zambia

  Aug 2014 - May 2015

  Pogram Management Coordinator - Grants Compliance & Donor Reporting

  To develop and/or strengthen financial systems for the grants component of the SPLASH Project. Responsible for the management (lead, shape and direct) of the grants component of the SPLASH Project. Manage all financial and administrative issues with the project’s sub-grantees (DEBS) and as well as provide capacity building support to the DEBS staff. Responsible for tracking and compiling all necessary reports (financial & narrative) relating to sub-grantee management and reporting. Also responsible for production of all financial reports for the project including donor reports. Show less

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  Planned Parenthood Association of Zambia

  Sept 2016 - Aug 2018

  Senior Accountant (Immediate Past)

  • Provided necessary supervision & guidance to the Accounting Personnel• Prepared timely donor and match cost reports, without any significant dis allowable costs • Analyzed, examined, and interpreted accounting records, compiled financial information, & reconciled reports and financial data• Performed process analysis, and communicated recommendations to management (Procurement Process)• Reviewed and processed journal entries and performed accounting corrections to ensure accurate records• Provided budgetary guidelines and support to budget holders• Ensured the Association’s compliance with International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), other Donors (e.g. USAID) & Statutory Obligations• Regularly reviewed internal controls and ensuring compliance Show less

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  Action Aid Zambia

  Aug 2019 - now

  Grant Accounts Officer
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  Care International In Zambia

  Sept 2021 - now

  Awards & Sub-Award Coordinator
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  Zoologische Gesellschaft Frankfurt von 1858 e.V.

  Mar 2022 - now

  Finance Manager

  Finance Manager for the FZS/USAID Luangwa Livelihood and Conservation Activity Project. Time preparation and submission of the Quarterly Financial /Donor Report and Leverage Funding Report to Chief of Party for Review, Approval and Submission to USAID.Preparing Project Advance Funds Requests and LiquidationsSupervising (Financial Accountant and Procurement Officer Preparing Audit Standard Statement of Work and Soliciting for External Auditors