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Mbirimuje Kandukira

Mbirimuje Kandukira

Windhoek

Summary

Seasoned financial analyst with over 5 years of experience in accounting, financial planning and reporting. Highly accomplished in Administration. Demonstrated development and adapting complex financial reporting processes to achieve organizational profitability goals and capitalize on new revenue streams.

Goal-oriented Individual offering over 10 years of experience within Administrative, Financial & Banking sector. Expert in advising business executives to achieve financial goals and growth targets. Accomplished in improving financial operations by introducing robust internal controls, processes and standards.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Fixed Asset Controller

Standard Bank Namibia
Windhoek, Namibia
03.2011 - 03.2012

Create and monitor a system of controls, procedures, and forms for the recordation of fixed assets.

Recommend to management any updates to accounting policies related to fixed assets.

Assign tag numbers to fixed assets.

Record fixed asset acquisitions and dispositions in the accounting system.

Track the compilation of project costs into fixed asset accounts, and close out those accounts once the related projects have been completed.

Reconcile the balance in the fixed asset subsidiary ledger to the summary-level account in the general ledger.

Calculate depreciation for all fixed assets.

Review and update the detailed schedule of fixed assets and accumulated depreciation.

Calculate asset retirement obligations for those fixed assets to which AROs are applicable.

Investigate the potential obsolescence of fixed assets.

Conduct periodic impairment reviews for intangible assets.

Conduct periodic physical counts of fixed assets.

Recommend to management whether fixed assets should be disposed of.

Conduct analyses related to fixed assets as requested by management.

Prepare audit schedules relating to fixed assets, and assist the auditors in their inquiries.

Represent the company during any audits by a government that involve fixed assets.

Track company expenditures for fixed assets in comparison to the capital budget and management authorizations.

Procurement Officer

Standard Bank Namibia
Windhoek
04.2012 - 10.2013
  • Supported procurement unit in pertinent procurement strategy and planning, assessing objective achievements and implementing necessary service improvements; Purchase Order Creation and assist business units in assessing budgets subsequent to procuring goods and services on approved documents (quotations, purchase requisition etc.) as per the Procurement Policy; Recipient of all invoices for payment processing and accountable for the preparation of purchase requisition for the IT and Marketing Departments; Ensure that the requisition is processed against the correct purchasing group and ensure that a proper motivation is provided; Maintaining a healthy business relationship between suppliers and Business; Reconciliation of all creditors accounts new and old and monitoring contracts for expiration.

Records Administrator

Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF)
Windhoek
11.2014 - 03.2017
  • Provide accurate and comprehensive record management services of all GIPF members and pensioners, that all relevant records are kept, archived, and that directives on specifics are included; Prepare and process the input process in line with procedures and systems requirements; Perform all administrative duties as delegated by supervisor; Perform all duties to agreed service levels and efficiency standards.

DC Funds Administrator

Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF)
Windhoek
04.2017 - 09.2020
  • Perform DC Funds administration tasks, ranging from take-on of new funds / members, perform complex benefit calculations promptly, communicating findings within clients, data capturing & checking, to processing of delineated benefits events and associated administrative duties; Ensure adherence to regulations in order to minimize risk of fraud and inaccurate benefit payments; Provide client services function; Provide records management services; Maintained up-to-date working knowledge of relevant pension and tax legislation; Diligently arranged payment of pensions to clients and their families, completing and filing associated paperwork within a certain timeframe; Produced statements and related paperwork including Annual Benefit Statements with strict attention to detail to minimize errors; Maintain, updating and amend a detailed client records in the system.

Fund Accountant

Kuleni Financial Services
Windhoek
01.2019 - 12.2022
  • Oversee the preparation and review Pension Scheme Trustee Reports & Accounts
  • Maintain ledgers and review quarterly financial statements.
  • Assist with cash flow forecasting and pension scheme budgeting.
  • Ensure investment portfolio accounting is delivered in line Scheme accounting policies.
  • Implement changes in line with statutory legislation and Accounting Standards of Recommended Practice.
  • Review cash flow forecasting, management accountant and budgeting.
  • Complete Inland Revenue processes for Self-Assessment and VAT.
  • Liaise with stakeholders, clients, and auditors on the preparation of Trustee Reports.
  • Liaise with auditors to resolve queries and to ensure completion of Report & Accounts
  • Represent the team in Trustee meetings, presenting reports and accounts.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and clients on handover of records for new clients.

Senior Administrator (Part-Time)

Kuleni Financial Services
Windhoek
01.2023 - Current

To provide benefits processing and administration services. To monitor the functions of the Benefits Administrators, evaluate and supervise their work, to ensure accuracy, completeness and timing standards are adhered to. Assess risks and resolve problems arising with benefits pay-out. Review data clean-up services and maintenance of the benefits processing system. To propose process improvements and assist with their implementation. To ensure compliance of all assigned functions with laws, rules and regulations. To be involved in the strategic plan of the Division.

Education

Post-Graduate Diploma in Financial Management - Financial Management

University of South Africa (UNISA)
Pretoria, South Africa
12-2020

Post-Graduate Diploma in Business Administration - Business Administration

Namibia Business School (UNAM)
Windhoek, Namibia
12-2017

Advanced Diploma - Banking, Finance & Credit

Namibia Institute of Bankers
Windhoek
12-2015

Financial Planning

University of The Freestate
Bloemfontein, South Africa

Skills

  • Peachtree Expertise
  • US GAAP Proficiency
  • Payment Disbursement
  • Commission Calculation
  • Processing Payments
  • Corporate Strategic Planning
  • Financial Forecasting
  • Management Accounting
  • Financial Strategy Management
  • Month-End and Year-End Closings
  • Balance Sheet Management
  • Financial Document Review
  • Internal Controls Development
  • Corporate Finance
  • Policy Planning
  • Financial Controls Implementation
  • Negotiation
  • Trend Analysis
  • Budget Administration
  • Purchase Tracking
  • Payroll Processing
  • Staff Management
  • Financial Statement Review
  • Budget Preparation
  • Audit Management
  • Revenue Generation
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Risk Management
  • Finance
  • Account Reconciliation
  • General Ledger Accounting
  • Procedure Development
  • Team Oversight
  • Budget Compliance
  • Bookkeeping
  • Data Tracking
  • Strategic Planning
  • Financial Management
  • Financial Planning

Languages

English
First Language

Timeline

Senior Administrator (Part-Time)

Kuleni Financial Services
01.2023 - Current

Fund Accountant

Kuleni Financial Services
01.2019 - 12.2022

DC Funds Administrator

Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF)
04.2017 - 09.2020

Records Administrator

Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF)
11.2014 - 03.2017

Procurement Officer

Standard Bank Namibia
04.2012 - 10.2013

Fixed Asset Controller

Standard Bank Namibia
03.2011 - 03.2012

Post-Graduate Diploma in Financial Management - Financial Management

University of South Africa (UNISA)

Post-Graduate Diploma in Business Administration - Business Administration

Namibia Business School (UNAM)

Advanced Diploma - Banking, Finance & Credit

Namibia Institute of Bankers

Financial Planning

University of The Freestate
Mbirimuje Kandukira