PRIVILEGE I. MUCHECHETERE
Somerset,Somerset
Summary
Finance professional with proven expertise in management accounts and month-end close processes. Skilled in accruals, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, ensuring accurate financial reporting. Experienced in bank reconciliations, debtors and creditors control, and payroll support, enhancing operational efficiency. Proficient in audit support and internal controls, with advanced Excel skills and familiarity with Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, Pastel, and PS Financials.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Finance officer
BMAT Education Trust
England
2023.10 - 2026.02
- Supported monthly management accounts, including journals, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Debtors and creditors control
- Liaised with academy finance leads to ensure accurate month-end submissions.
- Processed income for trading subsidiary, catering, and school trips.
- Assisted in producing monthly and year-end workbooks for Trust consolidation.
- Conducted credit card and bank reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy.
- Collaborated with Heads of Department to reinforce budgetary controls.
- Contributed to development and enhancement of internal financial controls.
- Assisted with internal and external audit requirements.
Bookkeeper
Kings Academies (Dalpark Learning Academy)
South Africa
2020.12 - 2023.06
- Executed month-end and year-end closing processes to ensure accuracy.
- Processed bank deposits regularly, reduced risk of theft or loss from carrying excessive cash.
- Developed monthly management accounts, including profit and loss and balance sheet reports.
- Led budgeting and cash flow forecasting initiatives to optimise financial planning.
- Processed invoices efficiently to maintain financial records.
- Prepared trial balances and audit schedules for regulatory compliance.
- Managed payroll for 200 employees, ensuring accurate PAYE submissions.
- Collaborated with senior management to analyse financial performance and drive strategic decisions.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding their accounts or any outstanding payments.
- Handled bank and balance sheet reconciliations to maintain accurate, up-to-date accounts.
Bookkeeper
Empiru Pty Ltd
South Africa
2019.01 - 2020.11
- Maintained sales and purchase ledgers
- Prepared journals, bank reconciliations, and VAT returns
- Supported management reporting and variance analysis
- Assisted with inventory costing and stock control
- Organised supplier payments punctually to sustain good business relationships.
- Processed invoices promptly, enabled swift payment processing.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding their accounts or any outstanding payments.
Junior Accountant
Nyahuni Adventist High School
2015.02 - 2018.12
- Assisted in preparation of monthly management accounts
- Posted journals and completed balance sheet reconciliations
- Supported payroll for 70+ staff
- Maintained fixed asset register
- Supported annual audits
Finance assistant
Mobile City (Bottlesford Trading)
Zimbabwe
2013.01 - 2015.01
- Processed accounts payable and receivable to maintain accurate financial records.
- Executed supplier statement reconciliations to ensure alignment with accounts.
- Completed VAT returns and petty cash reconciliations for compliance.
- Conducted bank reconciliations and provided month-end support for reporting accuracy.
Finance assistant
Mobile City (Bottlesford Trading)
, Zimbabwe
2013.01 - 2015.01
- Accounts payable and receivable processing
- Supplier statement reconciliations
- VAT returns and petty cash reconciliations
- Bank reconciliations and month-end support
Education
CIMA -Management Level - Management Accounting
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
GlobalBCom Accounting (Hons) - Accounting
Midlands State University
Zimbabwe 2007.08 - 2012.11
Skills
- Month-End Close
- Accruals & Prepayments
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Variance Analysis
- Balance Sheet Reconciliations
- Business Partnering
- Audit Support & Internal Controls
- Debtors and creditors Control
- Excel
- Sage
- Xero
- QuickBooks
- Pastel
- PS FInancials
- GAAP / IFRS Awareness
- Driver's licence
- Communication excellence
- VAT calculations
References
Available on request
Timeline
Finance officer
BMAT Education Trust
2023.10 - 2026.02
Bookkeeper
Kings Academies (Dalpark Learning Academy)
2020.12 - 2023.06
Bookkeeper
Empiru Pty Ltd
2019.01 - 2020.11
Junior Accountant
Nyahuni Adventist High School
2015.02 - 2018.12
Finance assistant
Mobile City (Bottlesford Trading)
2013.01 - 2015.01
Finance assistant
Mobile City (Bottlesford Trading)
2013.01 - 2015.01
BCom Accounting (Hons) - Accounting
Midlands State University
2007.08 - 2012.11
CIMA -Management Level - Management Accounting
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants