Allen Kingston Chirwa
Accountant
I am looking for a challenging job to help me use the accounting knowledge I have gained over the past years.
Work Experience
- 2012 - 2020Squires Pub and GrillCommercial ManagerCoordinated the efforts of 53 personnel to make sure that the restaurant runs in the most efficient manner. Attended to all clients’ complaints. Introduced an appraisal and awards systems to motivate the staff.
- 2009 - 2012Squires Pub and GrillAccountantPrepared Annual Budgets and forecasts. Compiled Monthly and Annual Financial Statements. Checked that control measures are adhered to. Reconciled Balance Sheet accounts. Attended to Internal and External audit queries. Prepared tax and pension fund returns.
- 2007 - 2008David Livingstone Safari Lodge and SparUnit AccountantPrepared Annual Budgets and implemented them. Reconciled Balance Sheet accounts. Investigated and reconciled variances and discrepancies reported monthly. Prepared Monthly and Annual Financial Statements
- 2001 - 2007Sun International HotelComplex AccountantI was responsible for Bank and other General Ledger reconciliations. Prepared Monthly Financial reports. Administered the petty cash. Checked the payroll accuracy before disbursements are made. Prepared Tax and Pension returns. Coordinated and supervised the accounts department.
- 1985 - 2000Musi-O-Tunya Intercontinental HotelAssistant AccountantSupervised the accounts department. Compiled VAT returns, PAYE returns, Income Tax returns and With-holding Tax returns. Prepared and posted General Ledger vouchers. Prepared the payroll. Administered insurance and the Pension fund. Reconciled bank accounts
Education
- 1983 - 1985Evelyn Hone CollegeDiploma in Accoutancy
- 1982 - 1982Evelyn Hone CollegeCertificate in Accounts and Business Studies
- 1976 - 1980Chizongwe Technical Secondary SchoolGeneral Certificate in Education
Skills
- Proficient in most accounting and payroll software
- Excellent communication skills
- Fluent in written and oral English
- Team player,
- Pays attention to detail
- Able to produce financial report
- Fast leaner and able to work with minimal or no supervision
Hobbies
- Meeting people
- Reading books
- Going to church
- Watching football and Formula 1
Personal Details
- Sex: Male
- Marital Status: Married
- Religion: Christian
- Nationality: Zambian
- Date of Birth: 14th August 1963
References
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