Fionah Peter

FIONAH PETER Finance & Operations Virtual Assistant | Remote Accounting & Compliance Support|Bookkeeper LinkedIn | Zimbabwe PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Remote Finance & Accounting Virtual Assistant with 14+ years of experience helping businesses stay financially organized, compliant, and audit-ready. Proven track record delivering 100% on-time statutory tax submissions, accurate monthly management accounts, and smooth audit outcomes across multiple financial years. Trusted by leadership teams to reduce financial risk, improve reporting accuracy, and maintain strong internal controls. Fully remote, supporting global teams with structured documentation, cloud tools, and reliable finance and administrative operations. Equipped with reliable fibre internet, backup power, dedicated home office, and experience supporting teams across CAT, GMT, and EST time zones using cloud-based accounting and collaboration tools. KEY SKILLS      Remote Accounting & Bookkeeping Support Accounts Payable & Receivable Budgeting & Forecasting Internal Controls & Risk Management Payroll Journals & Expense Processing • Management Accounts & Financial Reporting • Tax Compliance (VAT, PAYE, Withholding Tax) • Audit Preparation & Liaison • Vendor & Contract Management • Finance Operations & Administrative Coordination KEY ACHIEVEMENTS    Delivered accurate monthly management accounts for 10+ years, enabling leadership to make informed budgeting, forecasting, and cost-control decisions. Achieved 100% on-time statutory tax compliance (VAT, PAYE, withholding tax), eliminating penalties and reducing regulatory risk. Coordinated and supported multiple annual audits, resolving queries efficiently and achieving clean, on-schedule audit sign-off. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Finance & Administration Manager | Integrated Construction Projects (Construction & Engineering firm), Zimbabwe | Jan 2014 – Present  Lead end-to-end finance and administration operations, providing accurate financial reporting and operational support to directors.  Prepare monthly management accounts, budgets, and forecasts, improving financial visibility and planning.  Manage statutory tax compliance (VAT, PAYE, withholding tax) with 100% on-time submissions.  Coordinate year-end audits, preparing audit-ready financial statements and resolving auditor queries.  Oversee vendor payments, contracts, and expenditure controls, ensuring accountability and cost efficiency. Accountant | Integrated Construction Projects, Onsite | April 2010 – Dec 2013  Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in line with International Accounting Standards.  Processed VAT, PAYE, QPDs, and withholding tax, maintaining full statutory compliance.  Produced weekly flash reports to support operational and financial decision-making.  Implemented and reviewed internal control systems, identifying risks and recommending improvements.  Managed budgets, joint venture accounts, and fixed asset registers, ensuring accuracy and insurance compliance. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS Bachelor of Commerce (Honours), Accounting | National University of Science and Technology (NUST), Zimbabwe (2009) ACCA (In Progress-Expected 2026) | Advanced Excel Skills Certificate | AI Framework & Fluency, Anthropic (2026) | Working as a Virtual Assistant, Alison (2026) TOOLS & SYSTEMS Accounting & Finance: QuickBooks | Xero | Sage | BuildSmart | Accountability | Advanced Excel Admin: Microsoft Office | Google Workspace | Cloud Documentation Compliance & Reporting: Management Accounts | Tax Reporting | Audit Support Collaboration: Slack | Zoom | Microsoft Teams | Asana | Trello