Sectors of professional activity: Administration, Research, Finance & Accounting, Decentralization & Local Development, Advocacy; Spoken languages: English; Citizenships: Zambia; Description: A governance and finance specialist with over 10 years of experience in the public sector and non-profit organisations (Local and International) who is conversant with policy analysis, financial sustainability, advocacy, research, capacity building and grant management of EU, FCDO and USAID funded projects. A fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA) and Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (FZICA). Key qualifications: Finance and administration specialist with the ability to produce both management accounts and financial statements. An impeccable record of reducing costs and increasing revenue with the capability of developing systems that minimise risks, safeguard assets and ensure operational efficiency in the achievement of corporate objectives.Professional strengths include: Financial reporting; Financial Management; Performance Management; Budgeting; Project management; Receivables and payables management; Strategic Planning; Business Analysis; Taxation. Other skills: Personal skills:A problem solver with excellent analytical skills.IT skills:QuickBooks, SAGE 50, Pastel Payroll & HR, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Professional profile A governance and finance specialist with over 10 years of experience in the public sector and non-profit organisations (Local and International) who is conversant with policy analysis, financial sustainability, advocacy, research and capacity building. A fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA) and Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (FZICA)Professional strengths include: Policy Analysis Stakeholder engagement Budgeting and control Advocacy Project management Financial Reporting Strategic Planning Grant Management Financial Management Technology: SAGE 200, QuickBooks, Dove Payroll, Pastel Payroll & HR, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Career history...