NDAKAITEI CHINEKA
Harare, Zimbabwe | - / - |-| linkedin.com/in/ndakachineka
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Results-driven Insurance Accounting Specialist with 15+ years’ experience in insurance, finance, and
administration. Skilled in financial reporting, budgeting, cashflow management, and team leadership. Known for
implementing cost-saving solutions and process automation to achieve measurable results. Committed to
integrity, efficiency, and compliance.
KEY SKILLS
A comprehensive portfolio of technical and professional skills, including financial reporting
(IFRS/GAAP), management accounts preparation, budgeting, and forecasting. Expertise covers cashflow
management, bank and ledger reconciliation, and proficient use of accounting systems such as Pastel,Accpick
and Sage. Skilled in accounts and data analysis, as well as business intelligence tools. Experience includes auditing
and compliance management, QPDs and VAT returns, credit control and collections, and intercompany
reconciliation for group companies. Demonstrated track record in stakeholder and investor reporting, office
administration, vendor negotiation, and team leadership, with supervision and development of teams of up to 8
members. Leadership in process automation, expense apportionment, preparation of financial statements, and
timely submission of statutory obligations, supporting management and driving operational efficiency through costsaving and cloud-based solutions. Additional strengths include adaptability, problem-solving, communication, and
time management.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
• Expense Reduction: Reduced non-operating expenses by 20% through effective cashflow management
and expense monitoring.
• Cloud Hosting Implementation: Introduced cloud server hosting, saving 30% in operational costs and
enabling remote work.
• P.O.S. Efficiency Enhancement: Established a faster P.O.S. transaction capture system for 160 offices,
improving efficiency by 40%.
• Collection Targets Exceeded: Surpassed daily collection targets by 25%, significantly boosting company
liquidity.
• Process Automation: Automated payroll and accounts payable processes, reducing processing time by
50% and saving 13% annually.
• Credit Control Improvement: Improved credit control processes, reducing outstanding receivables by
25% within 6 months.
• Audit & Compliance: Led audit preparations, achieving zero discrepancies in annual audits and 100%
compliance with statutory obligations.
• Team Leadership: Supervised and trained teams of up to 8 staff, improving departmental productivity by
20%.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
18 Years Working Experience
Finance and Administration
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Managed cashflow and expenses, reducing non-operating costs by 20%.
Advocated and implemented Pastel cloud server hosting, saving 30% in operational costs and enabling
ongoing remote work.
Introduced business intelligence solutions for Pastel financial reporting.
Established a streamlined P.O.S. transaction capture process for 160 satellite offices across 5 banks,
increasing efficiency by 40%.
Consistently met all financial reporting deadlines.
Surpassed daily collection targets by up to 25%, enhancing company liquidity.
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Prepared management accounts, monthly trial balance analysis, and commentary for group companies.
Apportioned expenses across group companies using defined ratios.
Conducted intercompany matrix reconciliation for 12 companies.
Ensured timely submission of payroll statutory obligations, VAT reviews, and payments, achieving 100%
compliance.
• Processed staff data, allowance claims, and group company journals.
• Attended to external audit queries and finalized financial statements.
• Prepared statements and maintained schedules for counterparties, investors, bonds, and debentures.
• Supervised a team of subordinates; managed office administration and vendor negotiations.
• Supported the General Manager in strategic financial initiatives.
Group Accountant
Aubourn Zimbabwe (Atria Zimbabwe), Harare, Zimbabwe
03/2020 – Present
• Prepared management accounts and monthly trial balance analysis for 7 group companies.
• Conducted expense apportionment and intercompany reconciliations.
• Ensured timely payroll, VAT, and QPD submissions.
• Supervised staff, processed journals, and maintained investor schedules.
• Led audit preparations and responded to external queries, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
Assistant Accountant
Champions Insurance Company, Harare, Zimbabwe
01/2012 – 12/2019
• Prepared management accounts and commentary.
• Oversaw credit control department, producing monthly reports and supervising debt collection.
• Monitored expenditure and working capital requirements.
• Reviewed requisitions and ensured timely payment of statutory obligations.
• Assisted in annual returns and board pack preparations.
• Supervised and reviewed work of an 8-member team.
• Acted as finance administrator and liaison for suppliers, banks, and external parties.
• Led monthly finance meetings and managed foreign payments.
Receptionist / Accounts Clerk
Safe-T-Tyre, Harare, Zimbabwe
05/2009 – 12/2011
• Processed purchase orders, managed cash reconciliation, and handled daily banking.
• Conducted monthly stock takes and reconciliations.
• Managed reception, scheduled meetings, and performed secretarial duties.
• Prepared sales reports and analysis.
Receptionist Controller
City Cab Ventures, Harare, Zimbabwe
07/2007 – 11/2008
• Managed reception, scheduled bookings, and handled daily office administration.
EDUCATION
ACCA Advanced Diploma (F9 Financial Management – Pending)
ACCA Diploma
Certificate in Applied Accounting
Certificate in Fundamentals of Bookkeeping and Financial Reporting
Receptionist Certificate
LANGUAGES English (Advanced)
