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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
References
System Intergrations
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Ben Kwala

Windhoek

Summary

Highly analytical Financial Reporting Accountant with experience in both public and private sector accounting. Strengths include thorough understanding of financial statements, knowledge of regulatory requirements, and ability to prepare accurate reports within deadlines. Previous impact includes streamlining reporting processes and improving financial transparency for management decision making. Skilled in leveraging technology tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting tasks.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Financial Reporting Accountant

Namibia Special Risks Insurance Association
Windhoek
02.2025 - Current
  • Prepared financial statements for monthly and quarterly reporting cycles.
  • Assisted in reconciling general ledger accounts and entries.
  • Collaborated with team to ensure compliance with financial regulations.
  • Supported audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
  • Maintained organized records of financial transactions and reports.
  • Ensured timely completion of external audit requests for information.
  • Reconciled balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis to ensure accuracy of reported figures.
  • Fixed Asset Register Reconciliation, Trial Reviews and Payment Reconcilitions.

Group Senior Accountant

Paragon Investment Holdings
Windhoek
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Managed monthly financial reconciliations and prepared journal entries.
  • Assisted in preparing financial statements and reports for management review.
  • Processed accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions efficiently.
  • Supported budget preparation by gathering necessary financial data and reports.
  • Communicated with vendors to resolve billing discrepancies and inquiries.
  • Prepared monthly financial reports for management review.

Finance Manager

Future Fresh Retail CC
Windhoek
01.2020 - 01.2024
  • Managed financial reporting and analysis to support business decision-making.
  • Coordinated budgeting processes to align with organizational goals and strategies.
  • Monitored cash flow and prepared forecasts for effective resource allocation.
  • Prepared financial documents such as budgets, forecasts and reports.
  • Maintained accounts payable and receivable records ensuring timely payments are made.
  • Established relationships with banking partners to secure favorable terms on financing arrangements.
  • Managed payroll processing activities for multiple entities including tax filings.
  • Reviewed and analyzed budget variances to ensure accuracy of financial information.

Education

Honours in Accounting - Accounting

Namibia University of Science And Technology
Windhoek, Namibia
10-2024

Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting - Accounting

Regent Business School
Durban, South Africa
05-2021

Skills

  • Financial analysis
  • Budget preparation
  • Financial reporting
  • Income tax, PAYE, and VAT preparations
  • Data reconciliation
  • Compliance assurance
  • Team collaboration
  • Budget policy, accounts receivable and payable policy, fixed asset register policy, and human resource policy
  • Payroll processing
  • Tax compliance
  • Cash flow management
  • Investment strategy formulation
  • GAAP and IFRS familiarity

Accomplishments

  • Received Employee of the month at NASRIA, 2025.

Languages

English
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1

References

Muyahi Nalisa

Economist: Namibia Revenue Agency

+264857738276/+264813583362

Charity Chipare

Finance Manager: Namibia Special Risks Insurance Association

+264814438966/061299207

Tracy Chisha

HR manager: Future Fresh Retail CC

+264814254262

Kuhepa Tjondu

Accounting lecturer, Namibia University of Science and Technology

+264612072837/+264852828545

Regina Aikanga

Human Resource Practitioner: Paragon Investment Holdings Pty Ltd

+264856925674/+264812152879/+26461387130

System Intergrations

  • Pastel Sage partner
  • Footprint
  • Draftworx

Timeline

Senior Financial Reporting Accountant

Namibia Special Risks Insurance Association
02.2025 - Current

Group Senior Accountant

Paragon Investment Holdings
01.2024 - 01.2025

Finance Manager

Future Fresh Retail CC
01.2020 - 01.2024

Honours in Accounting - Accounting

Namibia University of Science And Technology

Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting - Accounting

Regent Business School

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