Brenda Mudavanhu
Harare,Zimbabwe
Summary
Part-qualified ACCA professional with over five years’ experience in accounting, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance within the insurance sector. Experienced in IFRS implementation, system transitions, and financial analysis. Proven ability to drive process improvements and support strategic financial decisions. Committed to continuous professional development and achieving Chartered Accountant status
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Accountant
ZB Reinsurance Limited
Harare, Zimbabwe
12.2020 - Current
- Preparation of monthly management accounts
- Assist in preparation of Annual Financial Statements
- Analyse financial statements and provided commentary to support decision-making
- Budget preparation, budgetary control, and variance analysis
- Ensuring compliance of financial management policies and procedures to regulatory standards
- Maintenance of fixed assets register.
- Maintenance of general ledgers and the trial balance
- Perform bank reconciliations to identify discrepancies and maintain accurate financial records.
- Preparing regulatory returns (ZIMRA, RBZ, IPEC)
- Collect and record premiums received in SICS for accurate financial tracking
- Reconcile cash against premiums received and claim payments to ensure financial accuracy
- Prepare and post monthly technical journals in Sage
- Produce monthly debtors age analysis
Accounts Receivables Clerk
Bellevue Abattoir Butcheries (Pvt) Ltd
Norton , Zimbabwe
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Invoicing customers, recording and posting payments
- Monitored past due accounts and pursued collections on outstanding invoices.
- Conducted monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations of accounts receivable ledgers with general ledger.
- Improved cash flow by implementing effective follow-up procedures for outstanding payments.
Accounting Intern
Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company
Mutare, Zimbabwe
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely processing of invoices and payments.
- Handled day-to-day bookkeeping duties, maintaining accurate, detailed company finance records.
- Prepared data and audit files for external audit.
- Reviewed general ledger entries for accuracy and completeness.
- Assisted in tax preparation activities, including VAT returns and corporation tax computations.
- Collaborated with senior accountants to reconcile bank statements and verify financial transactions for accuracy.
- Conducted bank reconciliations and processed journal entries and adjustments to maintain accurate records.
Education
Master’s - Business Administration
Midlands State University
Harare, Zimbabwe01-2023
Bachelor of Commerce Accounting Honors Degree - Accounting
Midlands State University
Gweru, Zimbabwe01-2019
Certificate of Proficiency - Short-Term Insurance Business
Insurance Institute of Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe01-2021
ACCA Qualification (11/13) - Accounting
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (UK)
London , UKSkills
- Proficient in MS Office, Sage/Pastel, SICS and Business Objects Software
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Budget preparation, forecasts and variance analysis
- Accurate and timely reporting
- Accounts receivable administration
- Accounts payable administration
- Yearend audit assistance
- Adherence to accounting standards
- Analytical and problem solving skills
- Multi-tasking and prioritization skills
- Attention to detail and dedication to efficiency
- Professional judgement
- Excel proficiency
- Project cost control
- Knowledge of financial software
- Sage software knowledge
- Financial statements analysis
- Invoice processing
- Depreciation calculation
- Profit and Loss Analysis
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Credit control
- Cash flow management
- IFRS knowledge
- Financial modelling
Accomplishments
- Played a key role in the implementation of IFRS 17, contributing to system configuration, data validation, and reporting alignment
- Supported IFRS 18 readiness initiatives by reviewing reporting structures and assisting in financial statement presentation changes
- Contributed to successful functional currency change by assisting in data conversion, reconciliations, and system updates
- Participated in implementation of a new reporting system, improving efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting
References
Available upon request
Work Availability
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Timeline
Assistant Accountant
ZB Reinsurance Limited
12.2020 - Current
Accounts Receivables Clerk
Bellevue Abattoir Butcheries (Pvt) Ltd
01.2020 - 12.2020
Accounting Intern
Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company
01.2018 - 12.2018
Master’s - Business Administration
Midlands State University
Bachelor of Commerce Accounting Honors Degree - Accounting
Midlands State University
Certificate of Proficiency - Short-Term Insurance Business
Insurance Institute of Zimbabwe
ACCA Qualification (11/13) - Accounting
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (UK)