University Of Zimbabwe Clinical research Centre

•Conducted risk assessments and developed audit plans to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (Code For Federal Regulations-CFR, ADS, NIH Grand Statement Policies etc) and internal policies, standard operating procedures.
•Executed internal audits of financial processes, grant management, and operational activities.
•Provided recommendations for process improvements and risk mitigation strategies to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
•Drafted compliance reports with detailed audit findings and practical recommendations using independent judgement concerning areas being reviewed to strengthen the overall controls of the organization.
• Performed audit procedures, including testing criteria, reviewing, and analysing, evidence to identify control deficiencies and recommending remedial action plans.
• Documented audit evidence and agree management plan and report the findings to management.
• Reviewed the current internal control systems for the organization and reporting on areas of improvements.
• Performed audits to ensure compliance with donor and UZ-CTRC’s rules and regulations and monitoring management’s actions in response to audit/assurance reviews.
• Performed follow up audits to ensure timely implementation of audit recommendations and agreed action plans.
• Reviewed grant cooperative agreements for UZ-CTRC and prospective funders/donors.
• Improved system on compliance through ensuring every quarter an account statement from ZIMRA is requested and reconciled with what has been paid.
• Performed Quarterly Invoice Audits on behalf of the Prime Awardee by performing risk assessments and audit procedures across 8 CRSs conducting carious health scientific studies that are funded mainly through the National Institute of Health (USA) on capitation and cost re-imbursement basis.
• Interacted and assisted International Subcontract Analysts in reviewing the eligibility of costs billed to Protocols before invoices are approved for reimbursement.

Audit and Compliance Officer 

Adept Solutions 

•	Prepared monthly management accounts, budgets, and financial reports.
•	Inventory control, cash flow management, and asset management.
•	Overseed the following reconciliations: inventory; invoicing; trade receivables; petty cash; trade payables; general ledger and banks.
•	Timeously prepared and submitted statutory returns i.e., VAT, PAYE, QPDs, and NSSA. 
•	Payroll initiation for staff salaries including national insurance, tax liabilities, and medical expenses.
•	Prepared and updated payroll journal schedule monthly.
•	Administered all training to ensure compliance with the approved agreements and budgets.
•	Processed payments to procure approved organizational requirements, and management of foreign creditors.
•	Set up a project tracking tool on excel to monitor service delivery.
•	Compiled and reviewed proprietary information shared with shareholders.
•	Scheduled meetings, conference calls, and web-based meetings and resolving scheduling conflicts as they occur.

Accountant (Finance & Admin Consultant)

Tata International Limited

•Managed financial reporting and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
•Implemented internal controls and procedures to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with industry regulations.
•Led financial audits and liaised with external auditors to facilitate the annual audit process.
•	Working capital management, and payroll management.
•	Computation of PAYE, NSSA, Manpower Development Levy, Standards Development Levy, Pension and Medical Aid Contributions.
•	Preparation of weekly cash-flow reports; actual vs. forecast.
•	Managing company transactions i.e., accounts payables, receivables, stock takes, disbursements, expenditure vouchers, bank deposits, and receipts.
•	General ledger reconciliations, petty cash management and reconciliations.
•	Uploading payments, processing debit notes and other related journals.
•	Investigate, track, and resolve accounting, paperwork issues, and variances.
•	Staff supervision and development, delegation of responsibilities.

Accountant

Judicial Service Commission of Zimbabwe

•	Performed and led audits and assigned auditors whilst carrying out regular internal audits, special investigations, and special projects in accordance with International Standards for Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
•	Designed and developed audit programs to identify key risks and evaluate key controls. 
•	Prepared and finalised reports for the Executive and Departmental Management as well as inclusion in reporting to the Audit Committee of the Board. 
•	Discussed findings with departmental heads, follow up to ensure recommendations or remedial action is taken, prepare record summaries, and report delays to Audit Senior Management.
•	Provided expert advice to business units during the course of audits on control deficiencies and remedial recommendations.
•	Supported fraud initiatives including training, investigations, providing statements to law enforcement, and reporting as provided by legislation. 
•	Liaised with the external auditors prior to and during the Commission's audits and the external auditor’s annual audit of the Commission’s financial accounts and Appropriation account.
•	Reviewed the organization’s risk management operations and evaluating the oversight of risk identification and mitigation activities 
•	Evaluated potential operating risk, risk appetite, business risk, profile, and assessments. 
•	 Assessed the reliability of risk management frameworks and processes and provision of independent assurance on the same.

Senior Internal Auditor

•	Conducted assigned audit engagements successfully from beginning to end.
•	Executed routine risk-based audits, investigations, and ad-hoc audits exercises.
•	Prepared final draft detailed audit reports and identifies system weaknesses.
•	Developed audit programs and appropriate testing procedures relevant to organizational risk and test objectives.
•	Ensured adherence to all best applicable professional standards.
•	Conducted follow-ups audit to monitor management’s intervention on previously raised audit findings.
•	Recommended practical corrective actions to mitigate identified business risks.
•	Supervised junior auditors engaged in engagement providing guidance and review of deliverables (audit working papers).
•	Obtained and reviewed sufficient and appropriate audit evidence ensuring audit conclusions are well documented.

Internal Auditor

Datco Group

•	Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial reports and cash flows.
•	Petty cash custodian and petty cash management.
•	Managed day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
•	Filed and documented financial records according to company policy.

Group Assistant Accountant (Intern)

A results-driven finance and internal audit professional with a solid background in accounting principles and financial management. Possessing extensive experience across diverse industries, including NGO, Automotive, IT Consulting & Advisory Services, Public Sector, and Construction. Currently pursuing qualification as a Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) to further enhance expertise and professional standing.

Candidate have proven excellent work ethics, strong analytical skills, and unparalleled attention to detail skills.  Enjoy bringing order out of chaos, and turnarounds situations and initiating change for the betterment of the organisation I'll be working for.

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