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Harrison Chimwala

Harrison Chimwala

Sudbury,United Kingdom

Summary

Accounting professional versed in internal controls, taxation and business accounting practices. Focused on helping improve financial solvency with optimised systems and accurate forecasting. Diligent about auditing records and maintaining compliance standards. For a progressive seven years of professional engagement, the incumbent has accumulated vast knowledge and experience in Accounting and seven years of experience as a finance assistant. Skilled Accounting Assistant skilled in data processing and analysis with strong attention to detail and methodical approach. Brings motivation to learn and excel combined with skills developed from accounting training and previous experience. Versed in accounting software, spreadsheet tracking and GAAP. These past years working for embassies and companies within the Public Sector as an Assistant Accountant & Finance assistant has shaped the much-needed expertise in terms of sharpening financial management and accounting skills. Practically versed in managing and drawing up financial accounts, accounts receivables, accounts payables, reconciliations, in platforms namely Excel, Sage, Navision and QuickBooks. Permitted to work in the U.K. under a Biometric Resident Permit and a driving licence. Resourceful accounting professional six years of experience in audit preparation and reporting.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Manufacturing Operative

Supreme Foods U.K.
Sudbury, Suffolk
05.2024 - Current
  • Kept clean working areas for safe, productive warehouse environments.
  • Followed production guidelines and specifications to produce quality products.
  • Moved or rearranged stock manually or with aid of special equipment.
  • Assisted in training new operatives to help integrate into team.
  • Worked part of fast-paced production line, continually achieving targets.
  • Picked and packed with speed and precision.
  • Organised workstation for 100 per cent work performance and minimum errors.

Assistant Accountant

Embassy of Zambia
Harare, Zimbabwe, Harare
02.2020 - 03.2024
  • Prepared journals for onward transmission to Chief Accountant for management guidance and approval.
  • Prepared management and general staff salaries payroll (34 members of staff) for onward transmission to the bank.
  • Managed Accounts receivable system and following up overdue payments.
  • Managed Accounts payables and invoice generation.
  • Managed company credit card transactions.
  • Prepared draft trial balance, balance sheet for approval by Chief Accountant.
  • Captured and adjusted accounting data using Excel.
  • Two years work experience preparing, maintaining ,reconciling accounting books, and general journals using in Excel.
  • Prepared expenditure budgets for onward transmission to Chief Accountant for approval and adjustments when necessary.
  • Prepared VAT returns and VAT submissions.
  • Computed and submitted documents for VAT refunds from ZIMRA.
  • Remitted of income taxes to (Zimbabwe Revenue Authority).
  • Two years accounting practise using Sage 50.
  • Four years financial accounting work experience using Excel making use of VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, SUMIF and COUNTIF. as well as converted raw data into pivot tables for data analysis and capturing.
  • Managed daily banking activities and withdrawals.
  • Performed credit control role on company staff.
  • Managed Petty Cash and requested reimbursements.

Finance Assistant

Embassy of the Republic of Malawi in Zimbabwe
Harare, Zimbabwe, Harare
04.2016 - 12.2020
  • Processed payment vouchers under supervision of Chief Accountant for payments of goods and services.
  • Processed salaries payroll for locally engaged staff.
  • Captured Accounting data using Ms Excel, Sage and Navision.
  • Prepared Journals for onward transmission to Chief Accountant for authorization.
  • Updated records in Sage and Navision to keep account totals correct and current.
  • Reviewed customer invoices for accuracy and posted information to general ledger.
  • Distributed invoices, answering payee queries and communicating deadlines.
  • Entered transactions into internal databases.
  • Posted financial data to appropriate accounts in automated accounting system.
  • Managed 100 per cent daily withdrawals and deposits of cash from accounts receivable system from the previous day.
  • Updated 90 per cent of daily records in Excel to keep account totals correct and current.
  • Monitored accounts payable and receivable statuses, keeping financial records up-to-date.

Finance Assistant

Zimbabwe Phosphate Industries
Msasa, Zimbabwe, Mashonaland West
09.2015 - 01.2016
  • Management and coordination of daily banking activities
  • Submitted Quarterly financial supportive supervision report for embassy assignments
  • Compiled and reviewed periodical financial reconciliation statements, fixed asset register
  • Prepared management accounts, including variance analysis and report generation.
  • Answered member calls regarding accounts and made necessary adjustments and payments.
  • Maintained and improved company bookkeeping processes.
  • Maintained 100 per cent company purchase and sales ledgers.
  • Reviewed customer invoices for accuracy and posted information to general ledger.
  • Examined financial documents to check totals, verify transaction accuracy and identify discrepancies.

Education

Degree - Professional Accounting

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
United Kingdom
08.2023 -

Diploma in Accountancy-CIS Part B - Professional Accounting

Chartered Governance Institute Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe
01.2006 - 11.2008

National Certificate - Information Technology

Higher Education Examinations Council
Zimbabwe
01.2005 - 11.2005

Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting Degree - Accounting

Great Zimbabwe University
Masvingo
08.2019 - 07.2023

Skills

  • Ensure that supplier invoices are processed correctly, following the appropriate approval procedure
  • Provide support to other teams regarding purchase orders (POs)
  • Evaluate invoices in relation to project, department, and company forecasts
  • Cultivate and manage relationships with suppliers
  • Conduct audits of accounts payable operations to ensure accurate coding of invoices and receipts
  • Managing the venue invoice system, ensuring accurate integration with accounting software and management accounts
  • Process supplier statements efficiently
  • Monitor and handle relevant Accounts Mailboxes
  • Reconciling bank accounts for a specific subsidiary
  • Coordination of payment runs and handling ad-hoc payment requests
  • Direct debit management
  • Assist the finance team during annual and ad-hoc external audits
  • Contribute to improving department policies and procedures
  • Process vendor prepayments accurately
  • Record bank transactions through journal entries
  • Payroll preparation and management

Referees

  • Zifa Sichembe, Chief Accountant, Embassy of Zambia, zifasoko2006@yahoo.co.uk, +260977781466
  • Lovemore Mwale, Programme Team Lead, Christian Aid, L.Mwale@christian-aid.org, +263773250388
  • Ruvimbo Nhunhama, Senior Programme Lead, Embassy of Zambia, R.Nhunhama@christian-aid.org, +263773010166
  • Tafadzwa Dexter Munemo, Emergency Response Coordinator, Embassy of Malawi, tafadzwa.munemo@jrs.net, +263777795043

Affiliations

  • Reading Widely

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Timeline

Manufacturing Operative

Supreme Foods U.K.
05.2024 - Current

Degree - Professional Accounting

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
08.2023 -

Assistant Accountant

Embassy of Zambia
02.2020 - 03.2024

Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting Degree - Accounting

Great Zimbabwe University
08.2019 - 07.2023

Finance Assistant

Embassy of the Republic of Malawi in Zimbabwe
04.2016 - 12.2020

Finance Assistant

Zimbabwe Phosphate Industries
09.2015 - 01.2016

Diploma in Accountancy-CIS Part B - Professional Accounting

Chartered Governance Institute Zimbabwe
01.2006 - 11.2008

National Certificate - Information Technology

Higher Education Examinations Council
01.2005 - 11.2005

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