Archibold Guvaza

Archibold Guvaza, ACMA, CGMA Assistant Accountant Msc in Big Data Analytics Bsc (Hons) in Accountancy Email:-Phone: - Adress: No: 863 9th Avenue, Waterfalls, Harare Professional Summary: Highly motivated and results-oriented financial professional with over 5 years of experience in accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting. Proven ability to design and implement accounting systems, manage diverse financial tasks, and ensure adherence to regulations. Skilled in tax computations, bank reconciliations, and utilizing various accounting software (Pastel, QuickBooks, Acumatica ERP). A strong team player with excellent communication and analytical skills. Experience 11/2022 to Current Assistant Accountant: Zimbabwe Technical Assistance, Training & Education Centre for Heath (Zim-TTECH) • Capture transactions into the financial system, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal controls. • Manage petty cash and process payments through online banking platforms and Mukuru. • Address financial queries raised by internal and external stakeholders, demonstrating strong communication skills. • Conduct staff travel and supplier reconciliations in collaboration with various departments on ad hoc assignments. • Develop cashflow projections and manage liquidity to support operational and strategic decisions. • Perform ledger reconciliations and ensure accuracy in multi-entity reporting structures. • Manage grants, including compliance with regulatory requirements and timely filing of reports. • Compute VAT and withholding tax, liaising with ZIMRA officials to resolve tax queries and audits. • Assist in budget management, including the preparation of budgets and expenditure tracking to support financial planning. • Support core accounting functions, including journals, reconciliations, and compliance reporting. • Participate in audits (both internal and external) and address audit queries effectively. 06/2021 to 09/2022 Finance & Administration Assistant: ICAP • Preparing and processing daily payment vouchers to ICAP stakeholders. • Supporting field activities through payments for onsite training allowances. Trained In: • • • Introduction to Sustainable Finance for Climate and Energy. Governance Strategies and Internal Controls. Business Model Innovation as a Competitive Differentiator. Education CIMA Full Member CHINHOYI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (2024) Master of Science Degree in Big Data Analytics. UNIVERSITY OF ZIMBABWE (2021) Executive Certificate in Project and Programme Monitoring and Evaluation. CHINHOYI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (2018) Bachelor of Science honours degree in Accountancy. Achievements • • • Assisted in the development of Mukuru Bulk Payer System upgrade. Participated in the rollout of the new Loan Management System at Merit Financial Services. Developed and implemented a finance procedure manual at Merit Financial Services. Experience • Clearing of advances to vendors and ICAP programs staff. • Assessing the completeness and accuracy of the incoming acquittals. • Capturing and uploading of payment packages on ONBASE. • Assisting the finance officer preparation of financial statements and Annual Reports. • Assisting with the preparation of audit files and drafting of financial statements • Performing tax computations (VAT and Withholding Tax) and lodging the tax returns and ensuring on-going tax compliance 05/2021 to 06/2021 Accounts Officer: Cabletech Investments, • Prepared and processed payments. • Captured daily transactions on Sage Pastel. • Bank reconciliations. • Performed tax computations and lodged tax returns (V.A.T and Withholding tax). • Prepared monthly management accounts. • Internal control system implementation. • Managed accounts payables, receivables, and petty cash. • General day to day office administration. 07/2020 to 04/2021 Finance & Administration Officer Pool of Hope Mine 02/2019 to 06/2020 Accountant Merit Financial Services Key Skills • • • • • • • • • • Financial Reporting Microsoft Office Project Management Time Management Negotiating Skills Budgeting and Forecasting Pastel Accounting System QuickBooks Accounting System Acumatica ERP Microsoft Power BI References ZIM-TTECH Finance Manager: Mrs Mukorera (-,- ICAP Finance & Admin Director: Mrs Mangezi (-,- Finance & Admin Officer: Mrs Mashayamombe (-,- MERIT FINANCIAL SERVICES Finance Manager: Mr Kundishora (-,-