Japhet Chilando Musakala

Accountant

Experienced accountant with over 8 years of experience across agribusiness, healthcare, and multinational environments, with strong expertise in financial reporting, analysis, payroll administration, general ledger management, GR/IR analysis, reconciliations, statutory compliance, and ERP systems including SAP S/4HANA and Oracle ERP. Proficient in Advanced Excel, with a strong focus on financial accuracy, internal controls, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Lusaka, Lusaka, 10101, ZM
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Accountant
Syova Seeds Zambia Limited (EA SEED GROUP LTD)Lusaka, Zambia
May 2025 — Present
  • Prepared financial reports and management accounts to enable informed decision-making for management.
  • Perform weekly GR/IR analysis, balance sheet reconciliations and account reconciliations using SAP S/4HANA
  • Process accounting transactions and prepare journal entries, accruals and month-end adjustments
  • Support month-end and year-end financial close, ensuring completeness and accuracy of financial records
  • Maintain accounting records and support WHT, PAYE and other statutory compliance requirements
  • Support budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis using Advanced Excel and ERP reports
  • Manage CAPEX budgets and maintain fixed asset records, including reconciliations and depreciation accounting
  • Reconcile inventory movements and costing information to support accurate inventory accounting
  • Investigate financial variances and provide analysis and recommendations to management
  • Perform internal control testing and maintain documentation for audit and compliance purposes
  • Prepare reconciliations, schedules and supporting documentation for internal and external audits
  • Support continuous improvement of accounting processes, reporting accuracy and month-end close activities
  • Maintain accurate bookkeeping records and ensure timely submission of financial information
Accountant
PAW Veterinary GroupLusaka, Zambia
Oct 2023 — Apr 2025
  • Prepared financial statements, management reports and financial analysis using Oracle ERP
  • Maintained the general ledger and performed account reconciliations, journal entries and accruals
  • Supported accounts payable and accounts receivable processes and month-end close activities
  • Prepared billing reconciliations and supported customer invoicing and revenue recognition
  • Maintained accounting records and supporting documentation for VAT and tax compliance
  • Prepared budgets, forecasts and variance analysis to support business planning
  • Managed trial balance processes and investigated discrepancies to maintain financial accuracy
  • Supported audits by preparing financial schedules, reconciliations and supporting documentation
  • Used accounting systems and financial reports to support efficient finance operations
Accounts Assistant
Motley Healthcare LimitedLusaka, Zambia
Jan 2018 — Aug 2023
  • Processed supplier invoices and payments, ensuring accurate posting and timely vendor account management
  • Maintained accounts payable and accounts receivable records and performed monthly bank reconciliations
  • Prepared journal entries and supporting documentation for month-end close and financial reporting
  • Maintained accounting records and documentation to support external audits
  • Assisted auditors with reconciliations, schedules and audit working papers
  • Supported inventory administration and reconciliation activities
  • Improved collections processes, reducing debtor days from 45 to 35 and improving collections by 20%
  • Supported general accounting and finance operations to ensure accurate and timely reporting
Skills
Financial ReportingAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivableBank ReconciliationsJournal Entries & AccrualsGR/IR AnalysisTax & VAT CompliancePayroll (PAYE & NAPSA)Budgeting & ForecastingFinancial AnalysisGeneral LedgerCAPEX TrackingWorking Capital ManagementFinancial StatementsCash Flow ForecastingProfitability AnalysisFinancial ControlsFixed Asset RegisterExternal Audit SupportAdvanced ExcelBilling ReconciliationsERP (SAP S/4HANA, Oracle, QuickBooks)Petty cash
Education
Chartered Accountant
Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants
Feb 2021 — Dec 2026
Diploma, International Financial Reporting
ACCA
Jan 2026 — Dec 2026
Diploma, Taxation
Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants
Jan 2026 — Jun 2027
Languages
English
Fluent
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