fazili simulambo
fazili simulambo

Management Accountant

Open to offers · Member since 15 Sep 2026
Location
Ndola, Zambia
Desired salary
Unspecified
Work preference
Remote Only
Experience level
Mid

About

Professional summary

I am a finance professional with hands-on experience in management accounting, internal audit, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and financial control within regulated and audit-ready environments.

I prepare financial statements, management reports, budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses to support informed operational and management decision-making. I am experienced in bank, general ledger, customer, supplier, and statutory account reconciliations.

I manage statutory compliance activities, including VAT and PAYE returns, payroll processing, invoice review, payment documentation, collections reconciliation, and fixed asset register maintenance. I prioritize accurate records, timely reporting, and sound financial controls.

My internal audit experience includes conducting compliance, financial, and operational audits; performing risk assessments; evaluating internal controls; investigating irregular transactions; and preparing audit reports and working papers.

I have supported and led year-end audit preparation, liaised with internal and external auditors, supervised finance support staff, and maintained audit-ready documentation. I use Sage 200, Sage Pastel, Palmsoft, and Advanced Microsoft Excel effectively.

I hold a BSc in Economics and Finance and am a paid-up student member of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants. I am committed to integrity, continuous professional growth, and delivering dependable financial stewardship.

Skills

20 capabilities

Experience

Career history

Management Accountant Zambia Flying Doctor Service

Prepare and analyse financial statements, management reports, budgets, and variance reports to support decision-making. Perform monthly bank and general ledger reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and manage supplier invoices, payment documentation, accounts receivable, and collection reconciliations.

Prepare VAT and PAYE statutory returns, process payroll through Palmsoft, monitor expenditure against approved budgets, and maintain fixed asset registers. Lead year-end audit preparation, provide audit-ready documentation to auditors, and supervise finance support staff to maintain compliance with financial procedures and controls.

Internal Auditor – Compliance Zambia Flying Doctor Service

Conducted compliance, financial, and operational audits covering cash handling, revenue collection, procurement, reconciliations, payables, asset management, and reporting processes. Evaluated internal control effectiveness and performed risk assessments to identify high-risk areas requiring management attention.

Prepared audit programs, working papers, schedules, and detailed audit reports with findings and recommendations. Investigated irregular transactions and control breaches, and developed a staff clearance form that addressed a staff exit-process control gap and became part of standard procedure.

Cashier Zambia Flying Doctor Service

Processed customer payments and maintained accurate records of financial transactions. Performed daily cash reconciliations and investigated identified discrepancies.

Supported accounts receivable activities through payment verification and customer account reconciliation. Helped maintain timely and accurate cash and receivables records.

Finance Intern Zambia Flying Doctor Service

Assisted with financial reconciliations, bookkeeping activities, and the maintenance of accounting records. Supported accounts payable and payroll administration processes.

Prepared schedules and supporting documentation for audit reviews. Contributed to organized financial documentation and routine finance operations.

Education

Learning history

University of Lusaka

Bachelor of Science, Economics and Finance

Bachelor of Science in Economics and Finance.

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