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Brian Mumpande

Farnham, Surrey

Summary

Detail-oriented Assistant Accountant with 4+ years of experience in enhancing financial accuracy and maintaining meticulous record-keeping. Proven expertise in account reconciliation, process improvement, and leveraging MS Excel to ensure precision. Strong communicator with a track record of effective collaboration across finance and non-finance teams, prioritizing client satisfaction. Committed to continuous skill development while completing academic studies.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Accountant

Autoguard Warranties Ltd
Camberley
09.2023 - Current
  • Identified and resolved discrepancies in financial records, preventing potential audit issues.
  • Performing month-end close procedures such as journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Organizing and maintaining filing systems for all accounting documents.
  • Analysing financial data and producing reports for management review.
  • Reconciling bank statements and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
  • Minimising internal accounting department backlogs by updating accounts and generating reports.
  • Preparing month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
  • Assisting in the implementation of new accounting software and systems.
  • Preparing account analysis and reconciliation, including bank statements and intercompany general ledger accounts.
  • Analysing balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.
  • Assisting in preparation of monthly financial statements and management accounts.
  • Researching changes in laws to maintain adherence to financial regulations.
  • Managing daily banking transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, and transfers.
  • Monitoring accounts payable and receivable statuses and delegated related tasks.

Finance Apprentice

Stevens & Bolton LLP
Guildford
09.2020 - 09.2023
  • Posted journal and ledger entries, prepared financial statements and reports, and closed the books.
  • Produced monthly and year-end closing statements, financial documents, and invoices.
  • Completed detailed reviews of accounts and bookkeeping records to verify compliance with standards.
  • Reconciled monthly bank statements, and resolved discrepancies.
  • Accurately processed supplier invoices and credit notes.
  • Reconciled payments with bills, daily, and monthly bank reconciliations.
  • Registered/chased VAT invoices relating to disbursements.
  • Checked expense claim receipts against the company expenses policy, and identified VAT to reclaim per HMRC guidelines.
  • Worked successfully with a diverse group of co-workers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

Customer Assistant

Tesco
Haslemere
08.2018 - 08.2020
  • Guaranteed first-class customer service, enthusiastically anticipating and catering to customer needs and requirements.
  • Approached customer interactions in an enthusiastic, flexible manner to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Worked as a team member, performing cashier duties, product assistance and cleaning.
  • Addressed customer service enquiries quickly and accurately.
  • Handled complaints calmly and professionally, providing appropriate solutions to promote continued customer satisfaction.
  • Regularly replenished shelves, till areas and displays with the latest merchandise and signage.
  • Processed cash and card payments during busy shopping periods, limiting customer wait times.

Education

A-Levels -

Alton College
Alton, Hampshire
2018

GCSEs -

George Silundika High School
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
2015

The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)

Skills

  • Account reconciliation expert
  • Invoicing and collections
  • General ledger accounting
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Journal entries
  • Ability to use computerized systems and spreadsheets
  • AP and AR processing
  • Credit control
  • Staff supervision
  • MS Excel
  • Client Liaison
  • Experience with Xero

Languages

Tonga
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Shona
Proficient (C2)
C2
Ndebele
Proficient (C2)
C2
Zulu
Advanced (C1)
C1

Affiliations

  • Volunteer shop assistant, Oxfam Charity Shop Jun- Sep 2017.
  • Travelling and making connections.
  • Lifelong interest in football, both playing and supporting.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Assistant Accountant

Autoguard Warranties Ltd
09.2023 - Current

Finance Apprentice

Stevens & Bolton LLP
09.2020 - 09.2023

Customer Assistant

Tesco
08.2018 - 08.2020

A-Levels -

Alton College

GCSEs -

George Silundika High School

The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)

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