Bertha Ndapanda Shikongo
Windhoek
Summary
A highly experienced and skilled finance professional with a strong background in budgeting, financial analysis, and accounting. Proven ability to manage complex financial data, develop and implement financial policies, and ensure compliance with regulations. Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a commitment to maintaining data integrity and accuracy.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Development Specialist (Finance & Budget)
USAID (United States Aid for International Development)
07.2018 - 07.2025
- Budgeting responsibilities include creating departmental budgets, forecasting expenses, analyzing variances, and advising management on fund reprogramming.
- Financial analysis responsibilities include analyzing complex financial data, contributing to budgeting and planning for development projects, conducting risk assessments, evaluating partners' internal controls, and reviewing grantees' financial procedures.
- Developed local financial policies (Mission Orders) to document procedures and controls.
- General accounting duties such as preparing monthly management accounts, tracking project expenditures, ensuring alignment with budgets/contracts, and reporting on project financial status.
- Maintained data integrity in accounting systems (Phoenix and GLAAS) and ensured a clean general ledger.
- Resolved complex reconciliation discrepancies, liaised with project managers and the Country Representative on financial matters, and ensured accurate financial statements.
- Developed and enforced internal control procedures and evaluated/implemented new accounting policies and system improvements.
Accounts Payable
USAID (United States Aid for International Development)
09.2011 - 07.2018
- Processed accounts payable transactions for USAID's Regional Finance Management Services (RFMS) in Namibia.
- Received and verified invoices and requisitions, ensured compliance with financial policies and procedures, and listed vendor checks/EFTs.
- Maintained accounts payable listings, printed and distributed monthly financial reports (e.g., aging advance reports), and assisted with budget preparations, accruals, de-obligation of funds, and pipeline analysis.
- Prepared journal reports, attended to auditor and vendor queries, prepared and submitted VAT claims, and completed payroll functions.
- Provided administrative support, maintained inventory and filing systems, and ensured confidentiality and security of files.
Programme Assistant (Finance)
UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund)
Windhoek, Khomas
10.2010 - 09.2011
- Entered data in ProMs Financial Systems, including coding of new activities, tasks, and partners.
- Drafted and finalized inputs for cash, travel and supply requisitions, payment requests, and other documents.
- Followed up on payments, generated reports, provided follow-up on supply specifications and procurement status, and liaised with partners on goods receipts.
- Ensured proper documentation for approvals, briefed the section on Travel Authorization reports, and scrutinized requests for disbursements, advances, or payments.
- Received and scrutinized Direct Cash Transfer submissions, followed up with partners, drafted correspondence, and prepared liquidations.
- Followed up on travel claims and trip reports, liaised with program partners on un-liquidated funds, made travel arrangements, and prepared meetings and workshops.
Assistant to the Finance General Manager
Namibia Post (NAMPOST) Ltd
Windhoek, Khomas
05.2001 - 12.2006
- Controlled and processed financial transactions, assisted accountants with data processing, ordered office supplies, and updated diaries and reference materials.
- Made appointments and travel arrangements, sent and received messages, arranged travel and subsistence allowances, took minutes, and reviewed and inspected files.
Administrator
Rio Algom Exploration Company/BHP Billiton LTD
08.1999 - 04.2001
- Issued purchase orders, purchased office furniture and equipment, verified receipts, issued checks, and managed petty cash.
- Delivered checks to vendors, prepared payrolls, calculated overtime and PAYE deductions, maintained fixed asset registry, tagged assets, and managed vehicle logbook and service bookings.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Finance
University of Namibia
01.2025
Bachelor of Business Management Honors - undefined
Namibia University of Science and Technology
01.2022
Bachelor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management -
Namibia University of Science And Technology
01.2017
National Certificate - Commerce
Polytechnic of Namibia
01.1997
Skills
- Proficient in English, Afrikaans, and Ndonga
- Adaptable to challenges, Excellent negotiating skills, Able to use initiative, Quick to adapt, Honest and reliable
Applications of Microsoft - Office such as MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint, ASAP
- Training and facilitation
References
Mrs Hilja Namene Aipinge
Operations Manager
United Nation Children fund (UNICEF)
Tel- +264 612046385
Mobile - +264 812524310
Email - haipinge@unicef.org
Dr Ndasilongenda Katangolo-Nakashwa
Lecture: Department of Public Health
University of Namibia
Tel - +264 61 206 3111
Mobile- +264 812169513
Ms. Molisa Manyando
US/Embassy (USAID/Namibia)
Former Deputy Health Office Director
Tel: 264 (61) 202 5115
Mobile: +264 812526549
Timeline
Program Development Specialist (Finance & Budget)
USAID (United States Aid for International Development)
07.2018 - 07.2025
Accounts Payable
USAID (United States Aid for International Development)
09.2011 - 07.2018
Programme Assistant (Finance)
UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund)
10.2010 - 09.2011
Assistant to the Finance General Manager
Namibia Post (NAMPOST) Ltd
05.2001 - 12.2006
Administrator
Rio Algom Exploration Company/BHP Billiton LTD
08.1999 - 04.2001
Bachelor of Business Management Honors - undefined
Namibia University of Science and Technology
National Certificate - Commerce
Polytechnic of Namibia
Master of Business Administration - Finance
University of Namibia
Bachelor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management -
Namibia University of Science And Technology
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