Wilson Wandawanda

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Key Account Manager at Empire State Software Development

  • Education

    • Kamuzu academy, kasungu, malawi

      2008 - 2010
      Advanced level certificate

      Activities and Societies: School Prefect 2009-2010 House Basketball Captain 2009-2010 House Drama Captain 2009-2010 Cambridge International AS and A Levels are internationally benchmarked qualifications providing excellent preparation for university education. They are part of the Cambridge Advanced stage.

    • Lekki british international high school, lagos, nigeria

      2005 - 2008
      Ordinary level certificate

      Activities and Societies: Head Boy 2008 House Captain 2008 Kids Against Sleeping Sickness Member (NGO) Cambridge O Level, part of the Cambridge Secondary 2 stage, is typically for 14-16 year olds. Cambridge O Level is an internationally recognised qualification equivalent to the UK General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE). Cambridge O Level provides learners with excellent preparation for academic progression.

    • Kamuzu acadmey, kasungu, malawi

      2003 - 2005
    • St johns preparatory school, harare, zimbabwe

      2001 - 2003
    • Clifton preparatory school, durban, south africa

      1999 - 2001
    • Hillview primary school, blantyre, malawi

      1997 - 1999
    • Nelson mandela metropolitan university

      2015 - 2015
      Post graduate diploma in accountacy accountancy

      CTA bridging course designed to both prepare students for admission into a CTA programme and also provide them with the knowledge and skills need to write ACCA external qualifications.The course focuses on the following disciplines:Corporate ReportingProfessional TaxationAudit, Assurance and GovernanceStrategic Management Accounting and Finance

    • Nelson mandela metropolitan university

      2011 - 2014
      Bachelor of commerce (b.com.) accounting for chartered accountants

      Activities and Societies: President of Malawi Society at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University 2013 Disability Unit (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University) Volunteer This programme is prescribed for candidates who intend to qualify as a chartered accountant (CA). The programme focuses on financial accounting, auditing, taxation and management accounting. Graduates of this programme need to complete a Bachelor Honours degree in Accounting followed by a period of practical training and professional examinations in order to register as chartered accountants.NMMU is well-known for the excellent results which its students achieve in the professional… Show more This programme is prescribed for candidates who intend to qualify as a chartered accountant (CA). The programme focuses on financial accounting, auditing, taxation and management accounting. Graduates of this programme need to complete a Bachelor Honours degree in Accounting followed by a period of practical training and professional examinations in order to register as chartered accountants.NMMU is well-known for the excellent results which its students achieve in the professional qualifying examinations, and for the high employment rate of its graduates Show less

  • Experience

    • Paved education

      Jul 2008 - Aug 2008
      Brand ambassador

      Brand exposure and customer recruitment. Responsibilities included informing prospective customers of benefits of service offering, general administration of potential clients and data capturing.

    • Nelson mandela university

      Feb 2013 - Dec 2013

      Led and coordinated the activities of a 7 person executive committee and handled external relations with university staff members and other societies. Supervise practical sessions that introduce students to basic principles of Pastel accounting system. I answer questions and assist students when they get encounter problems. The group sizes ranged from 20-30 people. Assisted in the marking of second year Ethics and Corporate Governance and Auditing test scripts.

      • President Malawi Student Society

        Jan 2013 - Dec 2013
      • Student Practical Facilitator (Accounting Systems)

        Jul 2013 - Nov 2013
      • Test Script Marking Assistant

        Feb 2013 - Nov 2013
    • Nouveau renaissance holding company

      Jan 2014 - Dec 2015
      Co-founder

      Founded the company to bring various entreprenurial activites of founding members under one umbrella which include Genesis Next Generation Enteratinment. We invest in business ventures established by other young entreprenuers in return for equity ownership, our aim is to grow by using our resources and human capital to improve the returns of our younger aquistions while maintaining the growth of our existing investments.

    • Genesis next generation entertainment (video game

      Feb 2014 - Jun 2015
      Co-founder

      Established Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University first fully functioning video game arcade. Manage and maintain financial records of the business. In our first year achieved a net profit margin of over 40% and are on track to increase this to 60% in year two. Supervise two employees and help with day to day management of arcade. In the first year helped to establish controls over cash and asset management and over come various logistical problems. The arcade represents the first student enterprise to touch multiple sectors of the student community while increasing the quality of social life on campus. Show less

    • Elim general trading

      Jan 2016 - Mar 2018
      Finance manager

      - Provided compliance advice for the company (CPIC, SARSregistrations) as it commenced operation in South Africa. - Managed the import and clearance of Elim Cooking Oil into South Africa from UAE. -Accounting and Book Keeping

    • Jwk investments

      Mar 2021 - now
      Co-owner

      Electronics Re-Seller:Hi-End Personal Computers For Developers, Film Companies, AnimatorsHi-End Home Theatre System Installation/Home Automation

    • Empire state software and development

      Jun 2021 - Feb 2024

      - My primary function is to be a point of contact and to maintain relationships with new and existing clients. - For existing clients, the primary requirement is the maintenance of existing systems and full support for clients. - I facilitated initial concept meetings and corporate identity consultations for new clients. I assisted in the development cycle by understanding technical requirements and establishing the scope of projects. - I provided a link between clients, the operation manager, and developers during the entire development cycle. - I worked on developing new platforms, such as a CRM platform for a shipping/logistics company, a cryptocurrency/blockchain start-up, and various digital marketing companies. - Over time, my role evolved to include quality assurance, program and application testing. I have experience with qualitative and quantitative testing. - Overall, the role requires a technical understanding of software development, the capacity of the development team, and a detailed understanding of the needs and technical requirements of the clients.- The clients I serviced have been from South Africa, East Africa, and Eastern Europe. I have experience working with clients in multiple time zones and can work augmented hours without concern. Show less In my role as Customer Support Specialist, I served as the first point of contact for customers and clients. I assisted in finding resolutions to any queries or support requests for various platforms. The role required good communication skills to manage client expectations and de-escalate tensions when systems didn't perform as expected. I had to understand the client's requests while understanding the technical limitations of the systems we had designed and the scope of the projects. The role was a perfect gateway to the additional responsibility of managing client accounts on a larger scale. Show less

      • Key Account Manager

        Sept 2021 - Feb 2024
      • Customer Support Specialist

        Jun 2021 - Sept 2021
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Ef set english certificate 85/100 (c2 proficient)

      Ef standard english test (ef set)
      Jun 2024
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Wilson Wandawanda
      Golden Key Interantional Academic Honours Society Golden Key Feb 2012 Golden Key is the world's largest collegiate honor society. Membership into the Society is by invitation only and applies to the top 15% of college and university sophomores, juniors and seniors, as well as top-performing graduate students in all fields of study, based solely on their academic achievements.Golden Key has chapters at over 400 colleges and universities in Australia, Canada, India, Malaysia, New Zealand, South Africa, The Bahamas and the United States.Golden Key is… Show more Golden Key is the world's largest collegiate honor society. Membership into the Society is by invitation only and applies to the top 15% of college and university sophomores, juniors and seniors, as well as top-performing graduate students in all fields of study, based solely on their academic achievements.Golden Key has chapters at over 400 colleges and universities in Australia, Canada, India, Malaysia, New Zealand, South Africa, The Bahamas and the United States.Golden Key is a nonprofit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code.Golden Key is registered regionally in Australia under the Australian Charities Not-for-profit Commission, New Zealand under the Charities Commission, Malaysia under the Register of Societies. Show less
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Assistant

      Issued by Nelson Mandela University on Jun 2013
      Nelson Mandela UniversityAssociated with Wilson Wandawanda
    • Youth Coordinator

      Issued by Invisible Hand (Non-Profit) on Jan 2017
      Invisible Hand (Non-Profit)Associated with Wilson Wandawanda