Selma Hashipala
Windhoek-Khomas
Summary
Goal-oriented Procurement Officer adept at balancing supply needs with budget and operational requirements. Good researcher and multitasker with excellent judgment. Looking for a challenging role in a fast-paced environment.
Diligent Accountant with strong accounting background and proven industry expertise. Monitored business operations and regulatory compliance for large corporation. Superior account management and reconciliation skills leading to achievement of desired results.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Officer
Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs
Windhoek, Namibia
05.2017 - Current
- Maintained an up-to-date database of approved suppliers along with their contact information.
- Generated periodic reports related to procurement activities for senior management review.
- Managed supplier relationships by providing timely responses to inquiries, addressing issues promptly.
- Performed regular audits of existing contracts and purchase orders against actual usage data collected from various departments within the organization.
- Processed payments to suppliers within established timelines while ensuring accuracy of invoice details.
- Evaluated current processes for effectiveness and identified areas for improvement.
- Conducted market research in order to identify potential suppliers and obtain competitive bids from them.
- Stayed up to date on market trends, prices and vendor options.
Assistant Accountant
Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs
Windhoek, Namibia
04.2014 - 05.2017
- Prepared account analysis and reconciliation, including bank statements and intercompany general ledger accounts.
- Reconciled vendor accounts and ensured timely payment of bills and expenses.
- Ensured compliance with relevant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Assisted in preparation of monthly financial statements and management accounts.
- Processed accounts payable and receivable invoices in an accurate manner according to company policy.
- Monitored cash flow activities and forecast future cash requirements.
- Assisted with budgeting by providing data for forecasting.
- Prepared financial statements and reports for management review.
- Processed payroll entries and reports for employees.
- Calculated and filed tax returns, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Liaised with auditors to complete annual audits and maintain compliance with local, state and federal requirements.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Procurement Managment
University of Science And Technology
Windhoek Namibia04-2023
Bachlor of Accounting - Honours Degree
University of Namibia
Windhoek Namibia10-2017
Skills
- Supplier relationships
- Project Coordination
- Bid process management
- Reporting Requirements
- Payroll Administration
- Financial Analysis
- Account Reconciliation
- Auditing procedures
Websites
Accomplishments
Consistently met deadlines while demostrating strong analytical and problem solving skills to achieve coperate objectives
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Procurement Officer
Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs
05.2017 - Current
Assistant Accountant
Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs
04.2014 - 05.2017
Postgraduate Diploma - Procurement Managment
University of Science And Technology
Bachlor of Accounting - Honours Degree
University of Namibia
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