Richard Chimanya
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Experienced chartered accountant with more than 9 years of expertise in auditing and financial reporting across various sectors. Successful in managing diverse projects within dynamic environments, delivering high-quality outcomes. Excellent communication and project management skills developed through collaboration with clients and audit teams. Dedicated to continuous learning and adaptability in various cultural contexts.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Audit Manager
BDO UK LLP
London
2024.05 - Current
- Manage diverse portfolio of clients, enhancing service delivery and ensuring client satisfaction. Lead engagements from planning through completion in accordance with ISAs and firm methodology.
- Oversee audits of varying sizes, including groups with revenues up to £340m, acting as primary contact for stakeholders.
- Direct engagement project management, including budgeting, resourcing, team mobilisation, timeline management, and facilitating status/update calls with stakeholders.
- Support commercial aspects of engagements, including billing follow-up, collections, overruns discussions and WIP management.
- Conduct detailed reviews of audit files to ensure readiness for sign-off and archiving.
- Review financial statements to ensure compliance with IFRS, UK GAAP standards, and regulatory requirements resolve technical accounting matters.
- Direct audit approaches for significant risk and complex areas, coordinating input from specialists/experts as required.
- Conduct interviews and assess candidates to identify top talent aligning with organisational needs.
- Assist in preparation of audit training materials and standard audit working paper templates.
- Serve as people manager for four trainees, responsible for their performance reviews and professional development.
Assistant Manager
BDO UK LLP
London
2021.11 - 2024.04
- Assisted with project management tasks including budgeting and resourcing, billing and project cost tracking.
- Led audit teams of 2–6, assigning tasks and reviewing deliverables to ensure quality and compliance.
- Facilitated strategic discussions with clients and audit teams to ensure project milestones were met and issues resolved promptly.
- Resolved technical issues pertaining to financial reporting.
- Executed significant risks and complex areas of audit.
Audit Senior
BDO UK LLP
London
2020.01 - 2021.10
- Led audit planning, execution, and completion ensuring quality work and efficient delivery.
- Mentored and guided audit teams of 2–4, delegating tasks and performing first reviews of work to enhance team performance.
- Handled significant audit risks and complex audit areas.
- Evaluated tax computations, including corporate tax, VAT, and employment tax, to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Audit Senior
BDO Zimbabwe Chartered Accountants
Harare
2019.01 - 2019.12
- Assisted in planning and executing audits to meet deadlines.
- Supported preparation of separate and group financial statements for IFRS compliance.
- Helped in preparation and review of corporate tax computations.
- Contributed to drafting audit opinions and reports for management and audit committees.
- Facilitated team operations by allocating tasks and coaching members for quality assurance.
Audit Assistant
BDO Zimbabwe Chartered Accountants
Harare
2016.11 - 2018.12
- Assisted in executing audit strategies and completing assigned tasks independently and within team.
- Aided in preparation of separate and consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
- Supported preparation of corporate tax computations.
Accountant
Youth Empowerment Trust
Harare
2014.02 - 2015.02
- Maintained accounting records and processed transactions, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Produced income and expenditure variance reports and supported quarterly/annual management reporting.
- Managed month-end and year-end financial reporting closing process, and addressed audit requests and queries efficiently.
Accountant Trainee
Mediterranean Shipping Company
Harare
2011.08 - 2012.08
- Assisted with transaction postings and month-end reconciliations. Supported financial teams in maintaining accurate records. Contributed to timely financial reporting processes.
- Managed petty cash disbursements and maintained petty cashbook.
- Prepared weekly cash position reports, monthly sales reports and month-on-month revenue analysis.
- Reconciled corporate bank accounts to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Education
Chartered Accountant Professional - Accounting
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Zimbabwe
Harare 2018-11
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Zimbabwe
Harare06.2013
Skills
- Portfolio management
- Audit management and planning
- IFRS, UK GAAP, and ISAs compliance
- Financial reporting and review
- Risk assessment & internal controls
- Quality review of audit files
- Stakeholder relationship management
- Resource budgeting and planning
- Team leadership and development
- Coaching & performance management
- Technical accounting expertise
Websites
LANGUAGES
English
Fluent
Shona
Native
REFERENCES
Available on request
Certification
- Association of International Accountants
Affiliations
- Institute of Chartered Accountants of Zimbabwe
- Public Accountants and Auditors Board (PAAB) Zimbabwe
- Chartered Accountants Worldwide
CERTIFICATIONS
Chartered Accountant Zimbabwe (ACA equivalent)
INDUSTRY EXPOSURE
- Industries worked on include the following:
- Technology
- Pension funds
- Betting and Gaming
- Retail and wholesale
- Hospitality
- Aviation
- Manufacturing
- Construction
- Health care and education
- Transport and logistics
- Real Estate
- Not for profit
- Agriculture
SOFTWARE TOOLS
- Excel
- Word
- Outlook
- Teams
- PowerPoint
- Inflo
- Ideagen
- DataSnipper
Timeline
Audit Manager
BDO UK LLP
2024.05 - Current
Assistant Manager
BDO UK LLP
2021.11 - 2024.04
Audit Senior
BDO UK LLP
2020.01 - 2021.10
Audit Senior
BDO Zimbabwe Chartered Accountants
2019.01 - 2019.12
Audit Assistant
BDO Zimbabwe Chartered Accountants
2016.11 - 2018.12
Accountant
Youth Empowerment Trust
2014.02 - 2015.02
Accountant Trainee
Mediterranean Shipping Company
2011.08 - 2012.08
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Zimbabwe
Chartered Accountant Professional - Accounting
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Zimbabwe