About
Detail-oriented and results-driven Accounting Professional with a BCom Honours in Accounting and over 4 years of experience in finance operations, compliance, and client account management. Proven track record in cash receipting, reconciliations, debt recovery, and audit support, recognized for reducing compliance risks by 15% and achieving 98% inventory accuracy. Adept at leveraging SAGE, Pastel, and advanced Excel to resolve complex financial and stock issues efficiently, driving audit readiness and enhancing financial transparency.
Work
Bulawayo, Bulawayo Province, Zimbabwe
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Summary
Provided expert tax consultancy, reducing compliance exposure by 15% and delivering actionable financial insights for strategic decision-making.
Highlights
Conducted comprehensive risk analysis, successfully reducing compliance exposure by 15% through proactive identification and mitigation strategies.
Prepared and submitted accurate PAYE/VAT returns, ensuring full regulatory compliance and achieving audit readiness for all tax filings.
Delivered actionable financial reports, enhancing transparency and supporting informed stakeholder decision-making for organizational growth.
Gweru, Midlands Province, Zimbabwe
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Summary
Managed daily financial operations, including cash receipting, reconciliations, and audit readiness, to ensure compliance and efficiency.
Highlights
Conducted bank reconciliations and resolved EFT and payment queries, cutting turnaround time by 30% and improving financial operational efficiency.
Ensured full compliance with internal controls, achieving zero discrepancy record-keeping and 100% audit readiness for financial statements.
Processed daily cash receipting and reconciled cashier balances at the cash office, maintaining 100% accuracy in financial records.
Prepared comprehensive monthly financial reports, including trial balance, VAT, and expenditure analysis, supporting informed decision-making.
Successfully recovered overdue customer debts by leveraging Age Analysis reports, improving cash flow and reducing outstanding receivables.
Bulawayo, Bulawayo Province, Zimbabwe
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Summary
Oversaw inventory management, conducted audits, and resolved supplier issues to maintain 98% inventory accuracy and compliance.
Highlights
Conducted cycle counts and consistently achieved 98% inventory accuracy across multi-branch environments, minimizing discrepancies.
Led comprehensive stock count audits and collaborated with finance teams, enhancing reporting accuracy and compliance standards.
Resolved complex supplier invoicing issues and liaised with Head Office Treasury, optimizing daily banking and expenditure control processes.
Managed petty cash disbursements and reconciliations across departments, ensuring accurate expenditure tracking and accountability.
Skills
Accounting Systems
SAGE 300, Pastel, SAP, Open Bravo.
Financial Operations
Bank Reconciliations, Petty Cash Handling, Credit Notes, Age Analysis, Cash Receipting, Nostro Reconciliations, EFT, Payment Queries, Invoicing Corrections.
Reporting & Compliance
PAYE, VAT, Audit Preparation, Statutory Filings, Financial Reporting, Trial Balance, Expenditure Analysis, Internal Controls, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis.
Inventory Management
Stock Reconciliations, Van Sales Adjustments, Cycle Counts, Stock Count Audits, Inventory Accuracy.
Data Analysis & Tools
Microsoft Excel (Advanced), Microsoft Word, PowerPoint.
Professional Skills
Attention to Detail, Negotiation, Problem Solving, Independent Work, Cross-functional Collaboration, Stakeholder Management.
References
Ms. Ropa Shava
Technical Accounts Manager, ZB | ✉ rshava@zb.co.zw | +263 773 242 073
Mr. Clement Ndebele
Supervisor, Halsted Brothers | ✉ clement.ndebele@ppc.co.zw |+263773056107
Ms. Simakuhle Khumalo
Administrator, Tender Touch | ✉ simakhumz@gmail.com| +263774 213 854