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Dubai, Ae

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Oversaw the financial operations of boutique travel agency and delivered services HNW clients by leading a team of ten. Steered all aspects of costing and pricing systems as well as continuous improvements and audits to ensure more efficient operations and increase profitability. Suggested and rolled out new accounting package and payment gateway systems to improve accounting processes.● Increased average gross margin by 4% from 2016 to 2017 through updating and improving processes.● Enhanced business productivity through new financial systems development and operational controls.● Delivered exceptional leadership expertise to implement the Dolphin Travel system and enhance company's business intelligence and analysed current trends in-house versus external data.● Managed the project of VAT implementation successfully within defined deadlines to ensure alignment with new regime / regulations.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Spearheaded financial operations of multinational provider of IT hardware, software, and services in Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Zambia, Botswana, and South Africa. Led and motivated five finance managers and provided strategic direction to attain defined objectives.● Optimised reporting systems through customised business intelligence (BI) reporting solution (Sage).● Increased free funds by 18% through effective group's funds management, including working capital.● Provided valuable support in the implementation of new tools to improve financial reporting and regulatory compliance across all branches.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Oversaw multinational treasury functions included Botswana, Kenya, Tanzania, Burundi, and Mozambique for Pan-African billboard advertising company based in 23 countries. Monitored performance, generated reports, negotiated trades and exchanges, advised on hedging/funding options, and enforced regulatory compliance by utilising exceptional expertise. Reconciled accounts, processed payables and payroll, generated projections, and ensured accurate update of online banking platforms.● Achieved savings ZAR150K by negotiating favourable interest rates with banks.● Prepared loan documentation and ensured effective resolution of banking issues.● Identified and recommended new banking products and services that aligned with corporate needs.● Led the five country finance teams and treasury funds of around US$5M and managed all aspects of cash flow analysis and investment of excess funds.

Harare

Developed and implemented systems from scratch within three weeks of tenure and coordinated four call centre specialists and three freelance agents. Steered finance/administrative monitoring and reporting and collaborated with business development and project management in timely and quality deliverables.● Established and maintained robust internal controls, financial systems, and reporting frameworks by utilising exceptional financial expertise.● Built and managed the finance department of largest telecoms provider in Zimbabwe by cooperating with other team members.

Harare, Zimbabwe

Performed all aspects of accounting operations for paints / chemical manufacturer with ISO9001 certification. Organised financial reports, internal control systems, and processes to support business decisions.• Reduced difficult debtors 60% in two months through accounts receivables management.• Minimised month-on-month overheads almost 50% to about US$24K through cost optimisation.

Marondera, Zimbabwe

Hunyani Retail Division (Lateral move)Started as a Second in Charge of Finance in the business unit of the group which had 2 sub-divisions in the Forestry industry with a staff complement of over 300, I was transferred here to initiate business process improvements and to improve the financial performance of the company.Responsibilities:- Reviewed creditors and debtors' sub-ledgers and preparing accounts up to Trial Balance. - Reviewed daily cash sales reconciliation and monthly bank reconciliation. - Maintained the asset register and project the company's accounting system (Sage 500) to go live. - Produced weekly situational and sales reports. - Prepared monthly management reports/packs and divisional monthly and year-end financial statements, including review of related reconciliations. - Budget preparation, implementation and variance analysis. - Cash flow and income statement forecasts. - Managed the finances of the division including adhering to statutory payments deadlines. - Ensured compliance to all accounting and internal control procedures. - Maintained stock control procedures for the division. - Prepared tax packs and audit packs for year end and preparing working papers for internal and external auditors. - Managed the finance team and reviewing their work.

Harare, Zimbabwe

Hunyani Management Services (Promoted) Responsibilities: - Responsible for the overall Head Office accounting functions/procedures and suggesting improvements. - Prepared daily treasury reports/facilities determining the Group's treasury position. - Treasury management of divisional bank accounts in need of funding. - Prepared monthly management reports/packs for the Head Office. - Reviewed the cash flow forecasts done by the Financial Cadet. - Performed monthly accounts’ reconciliations.- Agreed inter-company balances with divisions. - In charge of overall creditors' payments (including statutory payments) and maintained cash vouchers and relevant files.

Harare, Zimbabwe

Hunyani Retail DivisionResponsibilities:- Reviewed creditors and debtors' sub-ledgers and preparing accounts up to Trial Balance. - Reviewed daily cash sales reconciliation and monthly bank reconciliation. - Maintained the asset register and the company's accounting system (Sage 500). - Produced weekly situational and sales reports. - Prepared monthly management reports/packs and divisional monthly and year-end financial statements, including review of related reconciliations. - Budget preparation, implementation and variance analysis. - Cash flow and income statement forecasts. - Managed the finances of the division including adhering to statutory payments deadlines. - Ensured compliance to all accounting and internal control procedures. - Maintained stock control procedures for the division. - Prepared tax packs and audit packs for year end and preparing working papers for internal and external auditors. - Managed the finance team and reviewing their work.

Harare

A local freight and logistics company where I;- Invoiced clients and maintained debtors through age analysis reports. - Maintained the suppliers' ledger. - Debtors and creditors control account reconciliation. - Paid overdue creditors and charged interest on overdue debtors' accounts. - Maintained the Cash book.- Prepared bank reconciliation and monthly V.A.T computations. - Assisted in payroll administration using Bellina Payroll system.

Harare

Pact is a not for profit/ charity global organization, USAID and SIDA aided, which promotes capacity building of local organizations and institutions to better meet their public-service missions and address the country’s challenges locally.Responsibilities;- Reviewed expense reports from sub-grantees and reconciled grants. - Prepared payment vouchers and wrote checks. - Monitored petty cash and prepared monthly bank reconciliation. - Assisted in preparation of monthly reports of NGO. - Maintained relationships with creditors/vendors.

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