I am a young, energetic professional with a commerce and entrepreneurship background, currently based in Nsungwi, Area 25, Lilongwe, Malawi. I have hands-on experience in internal control, client engagement, document verification, and compliance. I am a results-driven and detail-oriented problem-solver who can identify inefficiencies and implement automated tools, particularly in Excel. I am a committed Christian and a motivated team player with strong communication and leadership skills. My experience spans credit, sales, risk assessment, and finance; at CBM I helped reduce losses by 87.5% in three months by developing and implementing an internal control system.

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I am a young, energetic professional with a commerce and entrepreneurship background, currently based in Nsungwi, Area 25, Lilongwe, Malawi. I have hands-on experience in internal control, client engagement, document verification, and compliance. I am a results-driven and detail-oriented problem-solver who can identify inefficiencies and implement automated tools, particularly in Excel. I am a committed Christian and a motivated team player with strong communication and leadership skills. My experience spans credit, sales, risk assessment, and finance; at CBM I helped reduce losses by 87.5% in three months by developing and implementing an internal control system.

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I am a young, energetic professional with a commerce and entrepreneurship background, currently based in Nsungwi, Area 25, Lilongwe, Malawi. I have hands-on experience in internal control, client engagement, document verification, and compliance. I am a results-driven and detail-oriented problem-solver who can identify inefficiencies and implement automated tools, particularly in Excel.

I am a committed Christian and a motivated team player with strong communication and leadership skills. My experience spans credit, sales, risk assessment, and finance; at CBM I helped reduce losses by 87.5% in three months by developing and implementing an internal control system.

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Internal Controller at CBM Group Limited
February 1, 2025 - Present
Monitoring internal financial controls and procedures to ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards. Conducting regular audits of cash handling, inventory, and sales transactions to detect and prevent fraud or discrepancies. Reviewing daily sales reports, expense records, and stock movement to ensure accuracy and integrity in financial reporting. Investigating and resolved variances between physical stock and system records; coordinated with procurement teams. Overseeing point-of-sale (POS) operations and reconciliations; ensured alignment between front-end and back-end reporting systems. Assisting in monthly and quarterly financial closings by verifying accuracy of ledger entries and supporting documentation. Ensuring compliance with tax regulations, cash flow policies, and company accounting standards. Training and advising staff on control procedures, loss prevention, and proper documentation practices. Preparing internal reports on control risks, inefficiencie
Information Technology and Computer Tutor (part-time) at Academic and Industrial Research Professional Consultancy (AIRPRO)
January 26, 2023 - December 6, 2023
Tutoring IT and computer Science to IGCSE students; Marking assignments and tests; Conducting laboratory experiments; Preparing draft notes; Proofreading drafted manuscripts & proofreading research grant proposals.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce (Entrepreneurship) at Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS)
January 11, 2030 - December 20, 2024
Healthy and Safety at Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS)
January 1, 2018 - December 12, 2025
Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE – O Level) at Zingwangwa Secondary School, Malawi
January 1, 2017 - December 12, 2025

Qualifications

Healthy and Safety Certification
January 1, 2018 - December 12, 2025

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Financial Services, Retail, Education, Manufacturing