Caristo Sikacheya
Kasama
Summary
Highly skilled finance professional with extensive experience in financial management, budgeting, and strategic planning. Demonstrated proficiency in managing complex financial operations and ensuring accuracy and compliance in all financial transactions, supported by a strong background in both technical and financial appraisal.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Provincial Finance Officer
USAID ACTION HIV
10.2023 - Current
- Manage daily payment requisitions, administration, and document control
- Oversee bank, petty cash, and debit card transactions
- Handle accounts payable and receivable
- Manage asset tracking and general ledger entries
- Provide audit support and budget tracking
- Process weekly liquidations and replenishments
- Track trip reports and per diem submissions
- Monitor MOH retirements and DSA reports
- Track all provincial payments and review payment requisitions
- Process transactions using SAGE software
- Collaborate with organizational stakeholders
Provincial Project Finance Officer
Right to Care Zambia-USAID Action HIV Project
09.2018 - Current
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Optimized cash flow management, ensuring timely payment of invoices and reducing outstanding debts.
- Improved budget planning and forecasting with thorough analysis of historical data and market trends.
- Streamlined financial processes for increased efficiency and accuracy in reporting.
- Verified compliance of financial policies and accounting procedures against federal regulations.
- Collaborated with team leaders to define standards, policies and procedures to meet company revenue goals.
- Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
- Established strong relationships with key vendors, negotiating favorable terms to benefit the organization''s bottom line.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Reduced financial risk by implementing robust internal controls and regular audits.
- Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve shared financial goals and objectives.
- Boosted stakeholder confidence with transparent communication of financial performance and projections.
- Championed process improvements that led to significant time savings in monthly close procedures without compromising data integrity or accuracy.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Complied with established internal controls and policies.
- Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
Finance Officer
USAID ACTION HIV
10.2020 - 09.2023
- Processed and submitted AP vendor invoices
- Managed DSA and participant support cash payments
- Handled AP invoice processing for accommodation
- Processed intercompany invoices for HQ
- Managed ZRA VAT LPO processing for USAID ACTION HIV
- Conducted monthly AP FX revaluations
- Performed monthly AP reconciliations
- Prepared bank reconciliation statements for ZMW and CFC accounts
- Reconciled bank clearing accounts (GL)
- Revaluated GL project rental security deposits
- Amortized GL project prepayments
Finance Admin
USAID ACTION HIV
09.2018 - 09.2020
- Reconciled petty cash accounts
- Controlled accounts receivable
- Managed staff advance liquidations
- Revaluated rental deposits
- Invoiced and followed up on other receivables
- Amortized prepayments
- Allocated accounts receivable
- Manually revaluated FX accounts receivable ledger balances
- Managed other current liabilities
- Reconciled payroll costs
- Processed payment requisitions and advances
- Managed asset tracking and control
Stock Controller
Parmalat
03.2014 - 03.2018
- Managed branch inventory, assets, and logistics
- Maintained stock ledgers, ensuring accurate stock control
- Processed daily banking, petty cash payments, and customer receipts
- Reconciled daily kiosk and up-country sales systems
- Ordered stock, coordinated distribution, and implemented the FIFO method
- Cycle counts investigated stock variances, and controlled stock movements
- Managed product shelf life and maintained stock records (GRN, STN, GIT)
- Ensured branch adherence to safety rules, SOPs, and vendor payments
ASST. Stock Controller
Parmalat
02.2013 - 03.2014
- Supervised daily warehouse operations
- Managed the receiving and dispatching of stocks
- Handled all branch mail, both incoming and outgoing
- Organized stock pallets on warehouse racks
- Conducted daily inventory counts at the distribution center
- Issued authorized stocks for distribution
Education
MBA - Generic
University of Zambia
Lusaka Zambia09.2024
CERTIFIED PROJECT FINANCE ANALYST (CPFA) - Project Finance Analyst
CAP-UK And World Academy-UK
United Kingdom(UK).09.2024
CA Advisory Professional in Accountancy - Accountancy
ZICA
Lusaka Zambia08-2023
CA Application Advanced Diploma in Accountancy - Accountancy
ZICA
Lusaka Zambia08-2022
Diploma in Accountancy - Accountancy
ZICA
Lusaka Zambia09-2021
ZICA-Technician - Accountancy
ZICA
Lusaka Zambia12-2013
Full Grade 12 Certificate -
Kafue Boys Secondary school
11.2000
Skills
- Ability to quickly learn new and complex software
- Able to complete mathematical calculations with a high level of accuracy
- Able to draw and interpret financial data
Business letter writing skills - Dealing with confidential or sensitive information
- Experience dealing with cash flow forecasting and P&L’s
- Experience of computerized accounts packages
- Familiar with the accounting and admin
requirements of a organization - General working knowledge of cost accounting
standards
Accomplishments
· Managed daily financial operations, including payment requisitions, bank transactions, and asset tracking, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
· Provided comprehensive audit support and budget tracking, enhancing financial oversight and control.
· Processed accounts payable (AP) vendor invoices, DSA payments, and conducted monthly reconciliations, maintaining financial integrity.
· Implemented effective inventory management and stock control methods, optimizing resource allocation.
· Supervised warehouse operations and conducted daily inventory counts, ensuring accurate stock management.
· Managed fixed assets, including tracking, valuation, and ensuring proper documentation and control.
References
- Harold Hanyuma, Finance Manager, RTC-USAID Action HIV, Harold.Hanyuma@righttocarezambia.org, +260968954102
- Peter Zimba, Former Parmalat, DC Chipata Branch, +260977789980
- Mr. Zumbe Siwale, Former Senior Operations Manager, Right to Care USAID Action HIV project, +260966812778
Affiliations
- Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants(ZICA)
- The Institute Directors of Zambia(IOD)
Additional Information
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Administrative skills
- Bank reconciliations
- Fixed Asset Management
- Inventory and warehouse management
- Budget preparation and tracking
- · Manage and process all organizational payments and disbursements in a timely and efficient manner.
- · Maintain and reconcile petty cash, fuel, E-toll fees, documentation, and disbursement of funds.
- · Proficient computer skills.
- · Strong computer skills including Sage Pastel Evolution, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint applications
- Tax preparation
- Receivables
- Payables
- Prepayments and Accruals
- Maintaining legers
Timeline
Provincial Finance Officer
USAID ACTION HIV
10.2023 - Current
Finance Officer
USAID ACTION HIV
10.2020 - 09.2023
Provincial Project Finance Officer
Right to Care Zambia-USAID Action HIV Project
09.2018 - Current
Finance Admin
USAID ACTION HIV
09.2018 - 09.2020
Stock Controller
Parmalat
03.2014 - 03.2018
ASST. Stock Controller
Parmalat
02.2013 - 03.2014
Full Grade 12 Certificate -
Kafue Boys Secondary school
MBA - Generic
University of Zambia
CERTIFIED PROJECT FINANCE ANALYST (CPFA) - Project Finance Analyst
CAP-UK And World Academy-UK
CA Advisory Professional in Accountancy - Accountancy
ZICA
CA Application Advanced Diploma in Accountancy - Accountancy
ZICA
Diploma in Accountancy - Accountancy
ZICA
ZICA-Technician - Accountancy
ZICA
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