DAMIAN IITA HAMUNJELA
ONGWEDIVA,NAMIBIA
Summary
A finance professional with expertise in economic trend understanding, asset management, and financial analysis. Demonstrates proficiency in audit procedures and financial statement preparation, alongside a strong grasp of corporate finance and taxation knowledge across income, VAT, companies, and farming sectors. Committed to leveraging analytical skills to drive strategic financial decisions and enhance organisational growth.
Overview
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year of post-secondary education
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years of professional experience
Work history
MANAGER: REVENUE AND DEBTORS
OSHAKATI TOWN COUNCIL
Oshakati, Oshana
2019.09 - Current
- Managed team dynamics by implementing conflict resolution strategies.
- Planned revenue generation strategies designed for growth.
- Established clear budgets and cost controls strategies to meet objectives.
- Supervised project timelines for timely completion.
- Secured new business opportunities with successful networking events.
- Streamlined communication channels, enhanced internal information flow.
TOWN TREASURER/ MANAGER :FINANCE, FIXED ASSETS AND
OSHAKATI TOWN COUNCIL
Oshakati, Oshana
2010.05 - 2019.06
- Enhanced liquidity risk management with thorough cash flow monitoring.
- Tracked macroeconomic trends affecting industry performance, adjusted strategies accordingly.
- Delivered accurate monthly and annual financial reports for the board's review.
- Ensured compliance with statutory regulations, minimised exposure to financial penalties.
- Streamlined financial operations by implementing new treasury management software.
- Overhauled investment strategies to ensure optimal returns on company funds.
- Developed strategies to increase profits and cost savings.
GENERAL LEDGER ACCOUNTANT
OSHAKATI TOWN COUNCIL
Oshakati, Oshana
2009.04 - 2010.04
- Prepared accurate journal entries to reflect company's financial transactions accurately.
- Contributed to month-end closing activities, ensured timely completion.
- Advise Council on investment options
- Assisted in developing departmental budgets, contributed to strategic planning.
- Monitor the implementation of the strategic budgets
- Coordinated with external auditors during annual audits to provide necessary information and explanations.
- Improved financial accuracy by maintaining general ledger accounts.
- Managed timely preparation of statutory reports to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Updated fixed asset system after every purchase or disposal, tracked depreciation accurately.
- Reduced errors in financial statements through diligent review processes.
DEBTORS ACCOUNTANT
OSHAKATI TOWN COUNCIL
Oshakati, Oshana
2004.06 - 2009.04
- Generated accurate financial reports using advanced software tools.
- Led tax compliance initiatives to ensure regulatory alignment.
- Managed financial reporting processes resulting in enhanced transparency.
- Efficiently managed payroll processing tasks, avoiding errors.
- Conducted financial audits for improved internal controls.
- Handled complex account reconciliations; ensured consistency in records.
- Optimised financial performance by monitoring key indicators.
SENIOR TAXATION OFFICER
MINISTRY OF FINANCE -INLAND DIRECTORATE
Oshakati, Oshana
2000.12 - 2004.06
- Improved team efficiency with regular training sessions.
- Delivered top-notch service to visitors, enhancing their experience at the venue.
- Performed thorough investigations into reported incidents, leading to accurate record-keeping.
- Liaised closely with external agencies such as social services and housing departments, providing comprehensive support for individuals in need.
- Reviewed corporate tax returns for maximum accuracy and compliance.
- Devised efficient taxation strategies to minimise liabilities.
- Streamlined taxation processes to ensure timely filing of returns.
Cargo Accounts Clerk
Air Namibia (PTY)ltd
Windhoek, Khomas
2000.01 - 2001.11
- Improved office efficiency by maintaining an organized filing system and IT servers.
- Gathered and registered information on database of various Airlines operation cargo from Hosea Kutako International Airport.
- Perform all accounting functions for the Division.
- Prepared documentation, ensuring billings and sending out freight invoices to client.
- Banking and Posting of revenue transaction on a daily basis.
- Compiled revenue and expenditure reports for Air Namibia cargo Division which assisted management in decision making.
- Supervise the workforce in the Cargo Finance section
UNDERGRADUATE MANAGEMENT TRAINEE
TRANSNAMIB (PTY) LTD
Windhoek, Khomas
1998.01 - 2000.12
- Comprehensive training in accounting and finance fields, by rotation through all sections of the Finance Departments including Corporate and Auditing sections.
- Exposed and mastered, Corporate Governance and its activities through training , ensured compliance with company policies and regulations, to enable a good Financial report.
- Exposed and mastered Human Resources activities through training , ensured compliance with company policies and regulations on Human capital.
- Participate in coordinated team activities to enrich financial management skills, in a concepts of studying and practical working environment.
- Participate in coordinated team activities to enrich ones Auditing and Audit reports skills, in a practical working environment.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately .
Education
Higher National Diploma - COMMERCE
POLYTECHNIC OF NAMIBIA
WINDHOEK 1997.01 -
GCE -O LEVEL - ENGLISH,AFRIKAANS, ECONOMICS,GEOGRAPHY, BIOLOGY
GRADE 12
AFRICAN METHODIST CHURCH PRIVATE SCHOOL 1993.01 - 1994.01
Skills
- Economic trend understanding
- Asset Management
- Financial analysis
- Audit procedures
- Financial statement preparation
- Corporate finance understanding
- Taxation knowledge-Income , VAT, Companies, Farming
- Stewardship
Languages
English, AFRIKAANS, OSHIWAMBIO
Intermediate
Custom
1. EVANGELICAL LUTHERN CHURCH- OSHAKATI -TREASURER 2006-2011
2. YOUNG CHIEFS FOOTBALL CLUB TREASURER 2009-2012
Accomplishments
BOARD OF TRUSTEE - RFLAUN 2014-TO NOW
PROCUREMENT COMMITTEE MEMBER -OSHAKATI TOWN COUNCIL 2015-2023
LOCAL TENDER BOARD MEMBER - OSHAKATI TOWN COUNCIL 2009-2014
LOCAL TENDER BOARD -SECRETARY 2005-2009
Timeline
MANAGER: REVENUE AND DEBTORS
OSHAKATI TOWN COUNCIL
2019.09 - Current
TOWN TREASURER/ MANAGER :FINANCE, FIXED ASSETS AND
OSHAKATI TOWN COUNCIL
2010.05 - 2019.06
GENERAL LEDGER ACCOUNTANT
OSHAKATI TOWN COUNCIL
2009.04 - 2010.04
DEBTORS ACCOUNTANT
OSHAKATI TOWN COUNCIL
2004.06 - 2009.04
SENIOR TAXATION OFFICER
MINISTRY OF FINANCE -INLAND DIRECTORATE
2000.12 - 2004.06
Cargo Accounts Clerk
Air Namibia (PTY)ltd
2000.01 - 2001.11
UNDERGRADUATE MANAGEMENT TRAINEE
TRANSNAMIB (PTY) LTD
1998.01 - 2000.12
Higher National Diploma - COMMERCE
POLYTECHNIC OF NAMIBIA
1997.01 -
GCE -O LEVEL - ENGLISH,AFRIKAANS, ECONOMICS,GEOGRAPHY, BIOLOGY
GRADE 12
1993.01 - 1994.01