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Zahidah Chezhira Murira

Accountant
Bukoba,Kagera

Summary

Astute accounting professional bringing 16 years of experience in quasi-government and food production industries. Successful at revamping and strengthening financial controls, reorganizing processes and simplifying procedures to maximize efficiency and accuracy of accounting records. Proficient in Sage Pastel,Tally ERP and Quickbooks.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Accountant

Kagera Fish Company Limited
Bukoba, Tanzania
10.2019 - Current
  • Monitored 6-employee team while handling day-to-day accounting processes and financial accuracy
  • Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books
  • Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth and assets
  • Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success
  • Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating and cash and banking reconciliations
  • Helped clients navigate interactions with tax authorities and legal concerns related to financial matters
  • Reviewed accounting structures and procedures on regular basis to identify areas in need of improvement

Accountant

Delish Foods Limited
Mwanza, Tanzania
06.2017 - 09.2019
  • Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books
  • Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth and assets
  • Identified and investigated variances to financial plans and forecasts
  • Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success
  • Improved efficiency of data collection, analysis and modeling to enhance practices and increase customer retention
  • Performed advanced reviews of business operational trends and expected obligations to prepare accurate forecasts
  • Prepared documents, reports and presentations for executives and board members using advanced software proficiencies
  • Monitored 12-employee team while handling day-to-day accounting processes and financial accuracy.

Assistant Accountant

District Development Fund
Harare, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe
04.2005 - 05.2017


  • Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes..
  • Receive, record, and bank cash, checks, and vouchers.
  • Code documents according to company procedures.
  • Access computerized financial information to answer general questions as well as those related to specific accounts.
  • Prepare bank deposits by compiling data from cashiers, verifying and balancing receipts, and sending cash, checks, or other forms of payment to banks.
  • Prepare trial balances of books.
  • Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.

Education

Registered Public Accountant - Accounting

The Society of Professional Accountants of Canada
Mississauga, Ontario
09.2021 - Current

Certified Management Accountant -

The Institute of Certified Management Accountants
Australia
06.2020 - 06.2021

Diploma - Accounting and Business

Association of Certified Chartered Accountants
London,UK
01.2015 - 06.2015

Executive Development Programme -

University of Zimbabwe Harare
Zimbabwe
09.2010 - 04.2011

Executive Certificate in Treasury Management -

University of Zimbabwe Harare
Zimbabwe
09.2009 - 03.2010

Diploma - Computerised Accounting

Business & Computing Examinations (BCE)
London.UK
01.2008 - 01.2009

Executive Certificate in Investments & Portfolio Management - Investments And Securities

University of Zimbabwe Harare
Zimbabwe
11.2008 - 08.2009

Skills

Account reconciliation processes

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Interests

Web design

UX design

Project Management

Timeline

Registered Public Accountant - Accounting

The Society of Professional Accountants of Canada
09.2021 - Current

Certified Management Accountant -

The Institute of Certified Management Accountants
06.2020 - 06.2021

Accountant

Kagera Fish Company Limited
10.2019 - Current

Accountant

Delish Foods Limited
06.2017 - 09.2019

Diploma - Accounting and Business

Association of Certified Chartered Accountants
01.2015 - 06.2015

Executive Development Programme -

University of Zimbabwe Harare
09.2010 - 04.2011

Executive Certificate in Treasury Management -

University of Zimbabwe Harare
09.2009 - 03.2010

Executive Certificate in Investments & Portfolio Management - Investments And Securities

University of Zimbabwe Harare
11.2008 - 08.2009

Diploma - Computerised Accounting

Business & Computing Examinations (BCE)
01.2008 - 01.2009

Assistant Accountant

District Development Fund
04.2005 - 05.2017
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