Isak Nashipili

• Responsible for the loading, monitoring, and control of government budgets in compliance with the State Finance Act and pertinent regulations, ensuring that all expenditures are in accordance with approved budgetary allocations.
  
  Before authorisation, review and approve Treasury submissions and Treasury Authority Warrants (TAWs) to ensure that payments adhere to statutory requirements and financial policies.
  
  Ensure that government institutions comply with regulatory standards and maintain proper documentation by overseeing the receipt and accounting of donations.
  
  Authorise payment exemptions and write-offs by evaluating cases in accordance with internal policies and legal frameworks, thereby protecting public funds from excess losses.
  
  Assist the Minister and senior government officials in formulating effective revenue collection strategies for a variety of government institutions by providing expert consultations on new tariff structures.
  
  Work in conjunction with finance teams and pertinent stakeholders to establish, execute, and revise financial controls that foster transparency and accountability in government expenditures.
  
  Develop and deliver comprehensive financial reports and recommendations to facilitate the development of well-informed decisions at the Treasury level.

Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) | February 2015–October 2015 Financial Assistant (Treasury)

Ensured that financial reporting and operational budgets across a variety of tourism facilities were in alignment by reconciling for all resort bank accounts across the Etosha National Park.

Ensured the continuity of daily operations, reservations, and guest service by facilitating the timely and accurate transfer of funds from resort-level accounts to the central operational account.

Ensured that cash and non-cash transactions were handled in accordance with financial policies by monitoring resort cash-ups on a weekly basis.

Utilised the Innkeeper hospitality management system to generate financial reports and cash flow summaries that would inform strategic financial decisions at the resort and head office levels.

Collaborated closely with resort managers and operational teams to offer financial insights that improved service delivery and passenger contentment in various tourism locations.

Tracked liquidity positions, supported internal audits, and maintained compliance with financial control procedures that were specifically designed for tourism operations to contribute to treasury operations.

Acquired industry-specific expertise regarding the financial requirements of eco-tourism properties that are under government ownership, as well as seasonal revenue cycles.

Creditors/Supplier Payments/Payroll (2015–2020)
• Guaranteed timely disbursements, accuracy, and compliance with the State Finance Act 31 of 1991 and Procurement Act 15 of 2015 by processing daily payments to creditors and suppliers.
• Collaborated with the procurement and accounts teams to confirm the accuracy of invoices in relation to contracts and delivery notes prior to payment approval.
• Maintained strong vendor relationships by monitoring and reconciling supplier statements, resolving discrepancies.
• Guaranteed that all payments were in accordance with Treasury regulations, thereby minimising errors and preventing unauthorised transactions.
• Developed regular reports to facilitate transparency and accountability in government expenditure for the purposes of management and audit.

Payroll Department (2020 to 2024)
• Oversaw the administration of comprehensive payroll functions for government employees, ensuring that salaries were processed accurately and promptly in accordance with the Public Commission Act 2 of 1990 and the State Finance Act 31 of 1991.
• Ensured compliance with the Income Tax Act 24 of 1981 and the Labour Act No 11 of 2007 (as amended) by calculating and processing statutory deductions, including income tax, social security contributions, pension, and other employee benefits (MEDICAL Aid), as well as third parties who are stakeholders of employees.