Ben Kwala
Windhoek,NAMIBIA
Summary
Experienced financial professional with expertise in financial analysis, budget preparation, and cost accounting. Demonstrates proficiency in cash flow management, tax preparations understanding, and investment strategy formulation. Skilled in financial modelling techniques, GAAP and IFRS familiarity, auditing capabilities, and account reconciliation expertise. Adept at payroll administration with strong teamwork, communication, and analytical skills. Committed to leveraging extensive knowledge to drive financial success and strategic growth within an organization.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Finance manager
Future Fresh Retail CC
Windhoek, Namibia
01.2022 - 08.2024
- Ensured financial transactions were accurately recorded, filed, and reported, with reconciliations that validated the recording.
- Financial budgeting, planning, and forecasting.
- Cash flow analysis.
- Month-end reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts.
- Preparing and processing of monthly debtors and creditors.
- Preparation of a complete annual audit file.
- Prepared periodic financial statements, including budget reports.
- Presented financial reports to management, senior executives, and shareholders, with forecasting and growth opportunity recommendations.
- Managed budget compliance by monitoring incoming and outgoing expenditure, ensuring positive cash flow.
- Developed and implemented financial reporting systems that met government regulatory standards.
- Managed and negotiated financial contracts with external suppliers, customers, and partners, acting as the main point of contact for all finance matters.
- Preparation of income tax, VAT returns, and provisional tax submission.
- Guided financial decision-making to maintain the company's financial health and operative viability.
- Streamlined financial procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Managed a team of junior finance professionals, promoting professional development.
- Reduced operational costs by implementing cost-saving strategies.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments to mitigate potential losses.
Advisory Board Member
Project Hope Namibia
Windhoek, Namibia
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Improved board meeting efficiency by streamlining decision-making processes.
- Initiated strategic partnerships for increased organisational growth.
- Enhanced corporate image with effective public relations initiatives.
- Developed governance strategies to ensure company compliance and integrity.
- Provided counsel during crucial negotiations, leading to favourable agreements.
- Ensured statutory compliance, safeguarding company's reputation and operations.
Financial Accountant
Future Fresh Retail CC
Windhoek, Namibia
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Prepared actuarial data based on historical, current, and forecasted trends.
- Reviewed financial information, calculated values, and prepared associated statements.
- Accepted and processed customer payments for new policies, renewals, and deductibles.
- Assisted with client VAT returns and income tax.
- Finalised contracts and legal documents.
- Presented financial reports to senior executives and shareholders, with forecasting and growth opportunity recommendations.
- Developed and implemented financial reporting systems that met government regulatory standards.
- Developed robust financial models to aid in strategic planning and forecasting.
- Enhanced transparency in financial transactions with consistent audits and compliance checks.
- Generated detailed monthly reports on revenues and expenses for better visibility into financial results.
Education
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE - ACCOUNTING - Accounting
Regent Business School
South Africa 01.2018 - 12.2020
BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTING HONOURS - ACCOUNTING - Accounting
Namibia University of Science and Technology
Namibia 01.2023 - 06.2024
NAMIBIA SENIOR SECONDARY CERTIFICATE - HIGH SCHOOL - High School
Saint Kizito College
Namibia 01.2009 - 11.2013
Skills
- Financial analysis
- Budget preparation
- Cost accounting
- Cash flow management
- Tax preparations understanding
- Investment strategy formulation
- Financial modelling techniques
- GAAP and IFRS familiarity
- Auditing capabilities
- Account reconciliation expertise
- Payroll administration
- Team work, communication and analytical skills
Languages
English
Advanced
Timeline
BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTING HONOURS - ACCOUNTING - Accounting
Namibia University of Science and Technology
01.2023 - 06.2024
Advisory Board Member
Project Hope Namibia
10.2022 - 10.2023
Finance manager
Future Fresh Retail CC
01.2022 - 08.2024
Financial Accountant
Future Fresh Retail CC
01.2020 - 12.2021
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE - ACCOUNTING - Accounting
Regent Business School
01.2018 - 12.2020
NAMIBIA SENIOR SECONDARY CERTIFICATE - HIGH SCHOOL - High School
Saint Kizito College
01.2009 - 11.2013
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