Richard Chikeya

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I am a Development Finance Specialist, with completed SAICA articles coupled with more that 16 years work experience obtained over the years working both in the private and public sectors.
Richard Chikeya's Location
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, South Africa
About Richard Chikeya

I am a holder of a Master of Commerce in Development Finance (University of Cape Town - Graduate School of Business) and Bachelors of Accounting (Hons) with completed articles. I have vast work experience obtained over the years working mainly in the private sector and am a results oriented; am a self-motivated team player and am deadline or target driven professional who also possess: • Ability to analyse, interpret, and solve problems;• An incisive decision maker with developed planning and decision-making skills;• A good work ethic and a high level of commitment.

Richard Chikeya's Current Company Details

I am a Development Finance Specialist, with completed SAICA articles coupled with more that 16 years work experience obtained over the years working both in the private and public sectors.
Richard Chikeya Work Experience Details
  • Go2Pharma (Pty) Ltd
    Accountant/Finance Manager
    Go2Pharma (Pty) Ltd Jul 2021 - Dec 2023
    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
    • Full accounting function• Daily cash flow management and reporting• Cost control and management• Stock management• Preparation of the year-end pack for audit purposes, and management of the external audit process• Report to management in respect of company finances through management pack, being the income statement, balance sheet, supplier and customers age analysis reports• Compute statutory taxes and submit tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting and other tax requirements• Prepare, examine and analyse accounting records and financial statements, including all general ledger reconciliations• Compile annual budgets• Inter-company confirmations and reconciliations• Maintain and update BOMs for approval by head office• Costing of product formulation changes
  • Zigglane (Pty) Ltd / Pugen Consultancy
    Consulting Specialist
    Zigglane (Pty) Ltd / Pugen Consultancy Jan 2019 - Dec 2022
    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
    o Providing critical professional support to NGOs and CBO for the following services areas o Accounting reports and bookkeeping services supporto Internal audit support/internal control system supporto Reporting to statutory bodies e.g. the South African Revenue Service (SARS), Department of Trade and Industries (DTI) o Drafting detailed required reports for the regulatory institutions.o Tax Reporting/ UIF, SDL, PAYE to SARS for compliance,o Audit Review services (Funder reports)• Other related services o Ensure management of the internal audit framework for all donor funds.o Risk management and evaluation at organisational level;o Develop the internal audit charter for the functioning of the internal audit and donor compliance audit;o Evaluate the effectiveness of controls over the reliability and integrity of information for management purposes;o Review donor compliance for all projects on project execution and ensuring all donor requirements are met;
  • Nsp Unsgaard (Pty) Ltd
    Production Cost Accountant
    Nsp Unsgaard (Pty) Ltd Nov 2019 - Jun 2021
    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
    • Providing financial information and analysis to the General Works Manager, Finance Manager and other Managers in respect of: o Variable Cost Performanceo Bills of Materials improvemento Gross Margin Analysiso Fixed Cost Performanceo Corrective actions• Provide support in annual planning processes includingo Annual budget plans and short-term plan processes• Active involvement in monthly stock counts and reconciliations• Manage the stock control processes, ensuring daily, weekly and monthly tasks are performed• Accountable for monthly reconciliation of GL accounts• Assisting the Group Finance Executive with any work or projects in line with the strategic finance teams’ overall goals.
  • Green Tissue (Pty) Ltd
    Cost Accountant
    Green Tissue (Pty) Ltd Mar 2011 - Oct 2019
    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
    • Perform the full accounting function of the company, including: o Planning, studying, and collecting data to determine costs of business activity such as raw material purchases, inventory and labour o Analysing data collected and recording results o Analysing changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods or services provided, to determine effects on costo Analysing actual manufacturing costs and preparing periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costso Recording cost information for use in controlling expenditureso Making estimates of new and proposed product costs, costing of overheads and signing of BOMso Providing management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or serviceso Assisting in month end close of the General Ledgero Conducts physical inventories and monitors cycle count program; ando Reconcile finished goods inventories.• Apply and report on grants advanced.• Source rawmaterials or spare parts from local and overseas suppliers; open letter of credits; clear the goods with customs• Prepare for statutory audit and assist auditor to perform their procedures• Assist with budget preparation and perform budget tracking for the various departments• Prepare monthly management packs and finalise financial reports for the company and its related parties ie trusts, CC’s within the group.
  • Mazars In South Africa / Dmi Chartered Accountants
    Trainee Accountant
    Mazars In South Africa / Dmi Chartered Accountants Jun 2006 - Feb 2011
    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
    Accounting Duties• Completion of returnso VAT returns;o Provisional tax returns;o Emp201 (PAYE, UIF, SDL);o Individual, close corporation and company income tax returns.• Finalisation of accountso Up to trial balance stage;o Maintaining fixed asset register;o Reconciliation of tax account;o Reconciliation of VAT account;o Reconciliation of all other general ledger accounts;o Calculation of finance charges and depreciation;o Computation of tax and completion of income tax returns.• Drafting annual financial statements in caseware and excel.• Preparation of monthly management reports.Auditing Duties• International audit experience gained:o 2010 – Malawi Micro Projects Programmes (EU Forensic audit assignment).• Audits performed on behalf of The Auditor General South Africa:o 2010 – Overstrand District Municipality (Audit of Performance Information);o 2009 – Western Cape Department of Health (assisted from execution phase to finalisation of audit);o 2009 – Overstrand Local Economic Development Agency (Pty) Ltd (Sub-entity of Municipality) (planning, execution and finalisation of audit);o 2008 – Witzenberg Municipality - (assisted from execution phase to finalisation of audit);o 2008 – Western Cape Department of Health (assisted from execution phase to finalisation of audit);o 2007 – Overstrand Municipality (assisted with execution phase of audit);• Other audit experienceo Private companies, Trusts, Property companies and other retail companies from planning to finalisation;o Attended various stock counts and involved in physical verification of assets.
  • Star Africa Corporation Limited
    Internal Auditor
    Star Africa Corporation Limited Oct 2004 - May 2006
    Harare, Zimbabwe
    • Planning and execution of audit programmes, and audit for 11 business units;• Evaluating effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls;• Safeguarding and protection of company assets;• Carrying out audit investigations;• Identification and mitigation of business risks;• On the job training of subordinates; and• Writing reports, presenting and explaining audit findings to management.

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Richard Chikeya's current role is I am a Development Finance Specialist, with completed SAICA articles coupled with more that 16 years work experience obtained over the years working both in the private and public sectors..

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Richard Chikeya attended University Of Cape Town, University Of South Africa/universiteit Van Suid-Afrika, National University Of Science And Technology.

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