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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
2019.10 - 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
2017.06 - 2019.09
- 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
2005.04 - 2017.05
- 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 2021.09 - Current
Certified Management Accountant -
The Institute of Certified Management Accountants
Australia 2020.06 - 2021.06
Diploma - Accounting and Business
Association of Certified Chartered Accountants
London,UK 2015.01 - 2015.06
Executive Development Programme -
University of Zimbabwe Harare
Zimbabwe 2010.09 - 2011.04
Executive Certificate in Treasury Management -
University of Zimbabwe Harare
Zimbabwe 2009.09 - 2010.03
Diploma - Computerised Accounting
Business & Computing Examinations (BCE)
London.UK 2008.01 - 2009.01
Executive Certificate in Investments & Portfolio Management - Investments And Securities
University of Zimbabwe Harare
Zimbabwe 2008.11 - 2009.08
Skills
Account reconciliation processes
undefinedInterests
UX design
Project Management
Timeline
Registered Public Accountant - Accounting
The Society of Professional Accountants of Canada
2021.09 - Current
Certified Management Accountant -
The Institute of Certified Management Accountants
2020.06 - 2021.06
Accountant
Kagera Fish Company Limited
2019.10 - Current
Accountant
Delish Foods Limited
2017.06 - 2019.09
Diploma - Accounting and Business
Association of Certified Chartered Accountants
2015.01 - 2015.06
Executive Development Programme -
University of Zimbabwe Harare
2010.09 - 2011.04
Executive Certificate in Treasury Management -
University of Zimbabwe Harare
2009.09 - 2010.03
Executive Certificate in Investments & Portfolio Management - Investments And Securities
University of Zimbabwe Harare
2008.11 - 2009.08
Diploma - Computerised Accounting
Business & Computing Examinations (BCE)
2008.01 - 2009.01
Assistant Accountant
District Development Fund
2005.04 - 2017.05
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