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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
Calculating liabilities
Account reconciliation specialist
Financial statements expertise
Financial Management
Statutory Reporting
Tax law understanding
Interests
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