Highlights:

Skills:Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Banking, Reconciliations, Financial reporting, Business strategy, Procurement, purchase orders, expediting, Journals, Asset register

Assistant Accountant 1 August 2019 - 31 October 2020
Lowveld Sugarcane Development Trust, Triangle, Masvingo Zimbabwe
Industry: Agriculture
Assisted the Finance and Administration Manger to set up the Trust policies, procedures, controls at start up. Procured the accounting software, Sage Evolution and set up the accounts in line with the policies and standards expected by the Board of Trustees. Prepared financial reports,
? Setting up Trust accounting systems and procedures. ? Preparation of monthly interim and annual financial reports. ? Timeous and accurate preparation and submission of all statutory returns. ? Keeping track of project expenses against budget. ? Payments processing, banking and banking reconciliations. ? Creditors and debtors reconciliations.--
Accountant 1 March 2017 - current
Tongaat Hulett : Canelands Trust, Chiredzi, Masvingo Zimbabwe
Industry: Agriculture
Currently an accountant with oversight of Financial affairs of the Trust. I prepare financial statements for the board of trustees and manage all accounting facets from controls , input in the system (Sage Evolution), purchases (accounts payables), sales (accounts receivables) , reconciliations banking and general ledger accounting
• Implemented rigorous financial management practices, including the preparation of accurate and punctual monthly interim and annual financial reports, guaranteeing transparency and reliability in financial reporting, thereby enabling informed decision-making. • Ensured regulatory compliance through the meticulous and timely preparation and submission of all statutory returns, safeguarding the organization's reputation and financial standing. • Maximized financial performance by supervising the preparation of an annual budget amounting to USD 609,000, ensuring meticulous monitoring, and reporting to facilitate optimal resource allocation and strategic financial decision-making. • Maximized cost-efficiency and resource utilization through the supervision of procurement processes for all inputs and resources, enhancing operational effectiveness and minimizing wastage. • Maintained financial integrity by processing payments, conducting banking activities, and reconciling transactions accurately using Sage Pastel Evolution, effectively mitigating the risk of errors or fraudulent activities. • Manage accounting functions including maintenance of general ledger, accounts payable; assuring accuracy and timeliness using Sage Paste Evolution. • Enhanced financial transparency and customer satisfaction by maintaining accurate customer accounts, processing invoices, credit notes, and journals with precision, fostering trust and loyalty. • Optimized cash flow management and vendor relationships through meticulous creditors and debtors reconciliations, resolving discrepancies promptly and ensuring timely payments and collections. • Facilitated accurate financial reporting and compliance with reporting standards by executing monthly closing activities, ensuring the completeness and accuracy of financial records for regulatory purposes. • Ensured proper tracking and management of organizational assets by managing Trust fleet and asset register maintenance, minimizing the risk of loss or misuse of assets and optimizing asset utilization--
Clerk 1 September 2009 - 28 February 2017
Canelands Trust, Chiredzi, Masvingo Zimbabwe
Industry: Non Governmental Organisation
Assisted the Accountant to run multi-million dollar projects funded by the European Union grants through meticulous recording of all transaction and costs in excel and facilitating cost recoveries from beneficiaries.
• Procured essential project supplies and consumables, ensuring uninterrupted access to resources vital for seamless project operations, thus facilitating efficient progress. • Implemented a 24/7 vehicle log sheet and GPS trackers for trust vehicles, eliminating unsanctioned usage and achieving a 5% reduction in fuel expenses, saving USD 24,000 by decreasing weekly fuel requirement from 10,000 to 9,500 liters in 2016. • Monitored, evaluated, and reported on stock movement, enabling informed decision-making and efficient inventory management, thus ensuring optimal resource utilization. • Drafted and compiled operational budgets totaling USD 3.7 million for project activities, enhancing financial transparency and enabling effective resource allocation. • Supervised contractors to ensure adherence to project plans and quality standards, enhancing project outcomes and stakeholder satisfaction, thereby fostering a culture of excellence. • Managed precise payroll and contractor payments for 300 employees from 2009 to 2016 and 100 employees from November 2016 to April 2017 using Excel, fostering positive relations and boosting project morale. • Oversaw labor budgets of USD $95,000 per month, devised recruitment strategies, and managed contracts to fulfill project staffing requirements, ensuring efficient resource allocation and project continuity. • Managed processing of monthly deduction schedules for services rendered by 121 sugarcane farmers across a combined area of 1235 hectares, ensuring precise billing and fair compensation, thereby nurturing stakeholder trust and satisfaction. • Liaised with project beneficiaries to address farm-related issues and account inquiries, fostering positive stakeholder relations and ensuring overall satisfaction with project outcomes. • Implemented and upheld Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) standards, ensuring a safe working environment for all stakeholders, minimizing accidents, and promoting well-being, thereby safeguarding both personnel and project success.--
Graduate Trainee: Supplies and Materials Management 1 January 2006 - 31 August 2007
Tongaat Hulett: Hippo Valley Estates Limited, Chiredzi, Masvingo Zimbabwe
Industry: Agriculture Manufacturing
Oversight of procurement and stores functions as a trainee.
? Procurement of company materials and supplies. ? Developing and managing haulage contracts for inbound bulk orders. ? Sourcing quotations, negotiating prices and delivery lead times. ? Order placing and expediting. ? Managing suppliers on cost, quality and delivery performance. ? Researching and providing supply market intelligence to the buying function. ? Tracking savings ? Recommending orders for the purchasing function, carrying out stock counts and transfers. ? Receiving orders, goods inspection and invoice processing for payment. ? Maintaining purchasing and receiving library.--
Graduate Trainee: Marketing 1 October 2005 - 31 December 2005
Art Corporation: FleximailEversharp, Harare, Mashonaland East Zimbabwe
Industry: Manufacturing
Formulating and implementing marketing strategies to push the Eversharp and Fleximail Croxley brand market share.
? Croxley brand management. ? Formulating, executing and managing Croxley marketing activities. ? Monitoring Croxley brand market performance against competition. ? Agency management on all brand marketing activities. ? New product development. ? Marketing research on stationery. ? Handling customer complains.--
Brand Assistant 1 August 2003 - 31 August 2004
Unilever South East Africa, Harare, Mashonaland East Zimbabwe
Industry: Manufacturing
Assisting the brand manager in implementing marketing strategies and monitoring savoury brand performance
? Develop and implement savoury annual marketing planning. ? Tracking savoury and competitor marketing activities. ? Reviewing savoury monthly brand performance against plans. ? Monitoring savoury marketing development costs against budgets. ? Analysing and evaluating savoury research work. ? Handling consumer complains.--

University of Zimbabwe 08/2001 - 08/2005
Harare, Mashonaland East, Zimbabwe
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:Marketing
Graduated with an Honors degree class 2.1

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