Tapuwa Nyasha Murahwa

TAPUWA NYASHA MURAHWA Location: 5 Farnworth Street, Milnerton, Cape Town, South Africa | Cell: -| Email:-| Male |Clean Driver’s license (Light Motor Vehicles) ACCOUNTING PROFESSSIO NAL E N E R G E T I C A C C O U N T I N G P R O F E S S I O N A L Enthusiastic to deliver outstanding accounting support to increase profitability PERSONAL STATEMENT A highly meticulous Accounting Professional with over 3 years’ experience, in delivering value-adding accounting work, with a notable success in significantly improving accounting processes. Skilled in preparing accounts, processing payments, analysing financial data and monitoring accounts control systems. Exceptional talent for determining discrepancies and resolving them promptly to ensure absolute accuracy of accounting documents. Out-of-the-box thinker with the ability to integrate technology and best practices to increase accuracy and efficiency of finance and accounting practices. Outstanding collaborative skills in building relationships with people from different organisational levels and cultures. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Financial Accounting - Bookkeeping - Accounts Payable & Receivables - General Ledger Management Accounts Reconciliation - Petty Cash Transactions - Accounts Tracking - Discrepancy Management - Cash Handling - Payments and Invoicing Processing - Tax Administration - Internal Controls - Stock Management - Stock Taking - Office Administration Job Related Skills: Excellent knowledge of International Accounting Standards (IAS). Personal Skills: Team Work, Accuracy, Analysis, Attention to Detail, Mathematical, & Numerical Competence. Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) in English (Fluent) and Shona (Native). Computer Skills: Quick Books online, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, And PowerPoint). • • • • • • • SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS Accurately recorded day to day financial transactions in the correct day book, sales and cash book, supplier ledger, customer ledger and general ledger reducing the discrepancies during audits to 0% Tax Maximization introduced earlier deadlines for preparation and submission of returns and eliminated penalty costs of late submission. Reduced chances of discrepancies by implementing a “check thrice” system of all financial reports. Successfully identified a tax discrepancy in the tax filing system and resolved the error whilst collaborating with tax authorities resulting in timely issuance tax certificate and saving 30% of sales. Introduced cost saving measures that led to monthly annual savings of USD$800 through budgeted spending, outsourcing on audits, investing in technology. Effectively reduced accounts receivable turnover by 12% by incentivizing early payments and investigating prospective customers thoroughly and in some cases revoking credit terms. Regarded for the ability to interpret and explain complex financial information to enable greater understanding and effective stakeholder engagement. PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE GRADUATE TRAINEE ACCOUNTANT January 2021 – March 2021 April 2021 – June 2023 TMC Chartered Accountants • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Oversaw the periodical reconciliation of debtors, creditors and inventory ledger accounts and bank and cash reconciliations and identifying and solving any discrepancies Responsible for compiling, analyzing, preparation and presenting of monthly management accounts and yearly financial statements in accordance with IFRS, GAAP whilst ensuring compliance with internal policies. Ensured the timely and accurate recording of financial data such as sales invoices, bills, expenses in the accounting systems. Handled tax obligations of a portfolio of 13 clients in the SME sector. Facilitated the preparation and filing of tax returns (VAT, PAYE, Income Tax returns) in compliance with tax laws and regulations and researching proactively on any tax law amendments and advising to clients. Maintenance of a fixed asset register to ensure accurate book values of assets at any given time period. Generated and filed payroll reports, pay slips and recording of entries in appropriate ledger accounts. Successfully monitored the company cash handling, processing of cash and bank cash payments for customers and suppliers, reconciling supplier statements and following up on overdue vendor accounts. Part of the company secretariat and facilitated registration of companies in accordance with the guidance and requirements by the office of the Registrar General, submitting annual returns and maintaining records of all client company documents. Assisted in the completion of 4 external auditing and assurance projects by conducting thorough reviews of client’s financial statements to ensure that they are free from fraud and material misstatements, assessing internal controls and expressing audit opinions on audited financial statements. Preparing, reviewing and monitoring of business budgets and expenditure and variance analysis. Maintenance of client confidence and operations protection by keeping financial information confidential. Developed and maintained relationship with clients by participating in events, business conferences. Organized and executed payment runs accurately, including EFT, and wire transfers and monitoring payable aging reports to avoid overdue supplier accounts. Handled payment negotiations with suppliers to optimize company cashflows and payment schedules. FINANCE INTERN November 2018 - August 2019 International Rescue Committee • • Successfully updated and maintained accurate financial records including expenses, invoices and receipts from all 6 field offices ensuring accurate financial tracking. Collaborating with finance and procurement team in completing 5 projects by accurately reviewing payment vouchers, processing the bank & cash payments while adhering to donor regulations. • • • • • Supported the verification of all staff travel advances and claims ensuring timely disbursement of funds. Maintained custody of cashbox and monitored the flow of cash and petty cash accounts. Participated in one external audit and compliance reviews by providing relevant documentation and assisting in audit preparations. Facilitated the stamping all bank and cash transactions and ensuring proper and adequate maintenance of files for immediate and future reference. Assisted in investigating and reporting financial discrepancies, errors in customer accounts to management. FINANCE & SALES CLERK September 2018 - November 2018 TelOne • • • • • • • • • • • Maintained a record of daily cash sales transactions in the cashbook. Preparing and processing financial documents such as bills, receipts, and invoices. Updating and maintaining the database, financial records, and filing systems. Tracking and monitoring financial transactions. Reviewing financial records, documents, and information to ensure their accuracy. Performing account reconciliations. Reporting financial discrepancies, errors, and customer complaints to the supervisor. Compiling financial spreadsheets, reports, statements, and other documents, as needed. Deposited daily cash takings at the bank. Resolved and attended to customer complaints. Initiated service by recording clients’ requests and forwarding to technicians. ADMINISTRATOR PACS PVT LTD • • • • • • • • • • • July 2023-September 2024 Provided administrative support for recruitment campaigns and competitions which will include preparing documents i.e., candidate information booklets and application forms, advertising positions, scheduling screening calls and organizing interviews. Handling salary payments for all employees. Preparation of monthly cashflows and income reports. Sending out correspondence to candidates including interview confirmation emails and regret letters to unsuccessful applicants. Responsible for sourcing and screening candidates through digital platforms such as LinkedIn, Indeed and employee centres. Creation and monitoring/updating of data base for various professions. Taking Interview notes & accurately updating relevant systems Ensure that CVs of high standard are presented to the client by checking for relevant formatting and ATS compliance. Assisted with onboarding of successful candidates by conducting pre-employment checks. Ensuring that procedures for both local and international recruitment are followed and advising candidates on any changes. Talk staff or clients through a series of actions, either face-to-face or over the phone and to help set up systems or resolve issues • • • Spear headed business development by attending business events, seminars and networking in order to get new clients for the organization. EDUCATION Bachelors of Sciences Honors Degree in Accountancy - Chinhoyi University of Technology – 2020 Registered with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) REFERENCES 1. Mr. Chengeta - Partner, TMC Chartered Accountants – Email:-– Cell: -. Ms. Chipiro - Finance Officer, IRC – Email:-– Cell: -. Mr. Maendayi - Sales and Client Services Officer, TelOne – Cell: -