Tickson Kondowe

TICKSON KONDOWE Blantyre, Malawi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tickson-kondowe Publication: https://times.mw/firms-tipped-on-finance-management-taxation/ PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Impact-driven Finance Manager and Accountant with strong expertise in financial reporting, compliance, tax, audits, and client portfolio management across multiple sectors. Experienced in managing external clients, training in accounting systems, and leading financial literacy programs. Skilled in implementing internal controls, preparing management accounts, and supporting both corporate and SME clients. Skilful at balancing hands-on accounting with strategic leadership roles. CORE COMPETENCIES  Financial Management & Reporting  Tax Compliance (MRA – VAT, PAYE, WHT)  Management Accounts Preparation  Client Portfolio & External Accounting Services  Audit Support & Internal Controls  Training: QuickBooks, Sage, Tally, Financial Literacy  Strategic Leadership & Team Supervision PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE I. Finance and Compliance Executive Geoserve Engineering Group | June 2025 – Present  Leading financial and compliance operations including budgeting, reporting, and tax, ensuring timely submission of tax returns and reduce noncompliance fees.  Supervising accounting staff, preparing monthly payroll, reconciliations, and cash flow statements for management decision.  Ensuring debtors and creditors are timely reconciled and cash flow is constantly available.  Advising management on financial strategies, cost controls, and resource allocation in line with fluctuating market.  II. Supporting internal and external audits. Chief Executive Officer APTL Global Limited | Aug 2024 – June 2025  Directed consulting, and tax service operations, overseeing multidisciplinary teams.  Strengthened client relations and expanded service portfolio across sectors.  Implemented strategic initiatives to grow revenue and compliance services.  Acting CEO – APTL Micro Credit Division. Oversaw loan portfolio operations, disbursements, and repayment audits. III. Accountant APTL Global Limited | Feb 2023 – Aug 2024  Managed portfolio of external clients including Eye Care Centre, Doogles Aviation Club, and Maranatha Private Schools.  Prepared management accounts, financial statements, and tax filings for SMEs and institutions.  Delivered financial literacy programs to clients and stakeholders.  Trained clients and teams in QuickBooks, Sage, and Tally accounting systems. IV. Accounting Intern Auditaxory Accounting Consult | September 2022 – Dec 2022  Training clients and students in QuickBooks, Sage and other Accounting Software’s.  V. Assisted clients with bookkeeping and bank reconciliation Private Tutor/Freelance Blantyre, Malawi | 2021 – Present  Provide tutoring to University Commerce and Accounting students.  Support learners with exam preparation and practical accounting skills.  Providing training in financial literacy, and Accounting software  Contractor in AI Trainer specialist in Accounting under Invisible Technology EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS Bachelor of Applied Accounting, Auditing & Information Systems Malawi College of Accountancy Certified in QuickBooks, Tally, and Sage Accounting TECHNICAL SKILLS  Accounting Software: QuickBooks, Sage, Tally  Microsoft Office Suite (Excel – Advanced, Word, PowerPoint)  MRA New EIS Portal, Payroll & Bank Systems  Management Accounts & Financial Analysis REFERENCES Available upon request.