SHYLET RUTENDO MATSIKA
Tunbridge Wells ,UNITED KINGDOM
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with strong organisational abilities and a proven track record in adhering to good corporate governance practices, integrity, and professionalism. Demonstrates proficiency in Excel and accounting systems such as Pastel, Sage, SAP, and ZOHO Books. Possess outstanding time management and communication skills, with a strong understanding of bookkeeping principles. Committed to maintaining numerical and analytical accuracy while effectively multi-tasking in fast-paced environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Payables Clerk
Northern Tobacco
Harare, Zimbabwe
03.2024 - 04.2025
- Verified and posted invoices using SAP system to maintain accurate records.
- Prepared payment schedules and processed supplier payments according to the agreed payment terms.
- Promptly and professionally handled queries from suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Reconciled supplier accounts and solved discrepancies that appeared as reconciling items.
- Prepared adequate documentation and online files to provide up-to- date information.
- Maintained a clean creditors' aging and provided accurate information for financial reporting.
- Timeously prepared statutory returns (VAT and WHT) to ensure compliance and to avoid penalties.
- Ensured adherence to finance policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of creditor information including contact details and payment terms.
- Trained junior clerks and interns in best practices.
Accounts Clerk
Medical Investments Limited T/A The Avenues Clinic
Harare, Zimbabwe
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Processed and reconciled General Ledger transactions. i.e. prepayments, stocks, revenue and cost of sales) to ensure organisational efficiency.
- Processed cashbook transactions and performed reconciliations using Pastel, updated cash and cash equivalents balances on the monthly audit file.
- Carried out cashflow forecasting and planning to enable a smooth decision-making process.
- Performed inter-company accounts reconciliations to ascertain the position and performance of entities within the group.
- Maintained an up-to-date asset register and carried out asset tagging and asset verification.
- Processed payroll journals and reconciled the individual payroll salaries, NSSA, NEC, Medical Aid and Other Earnings.)
- Managed stock through invoice posting, processing stock issues, supervising stock takes and preparing stock reports to provide accurate financial data.
- Regularly updated digital filing system for easy access to financial data.
- Contributed towards budget preparation to support strategic business decisions.
- Maintained detailed financial records for audit preparation.
Accounts Clerk
Masimba Holdings Limited
Harare, Zimbabwe
07.2020 - 01.2023
- Processed and reconciled cashbook accounts using Build Smart system.
- Enhanced accuracy of financial reporting through efficient payables and receivables management.
- Assisted in the computation and preparation of tax returns to enable timely submission.
- Confidently attended to internal and external audit requests.
- Monitored inventory and asset movements as a way of safeguarding the company's resources.
Data Capturer
CBZ Holdings
Mvurwi, Zimbabwe
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Accurately captured large volumes of data under tight deadlines, contributing towards meeting standard timelines.
- Followed Standard Operating Procedures to maintain data integrity.
- Updated divisional databases and records with accurate and current information.
- Assisted in establishing and maintaining data entry standards to meet organisational needs.
- Generated daily and weekly reports and reconciliations.
- Performed regular back-ups for safeguarding company information.
Education
Bachelor of Accountancy Honors Degree - Accounting
University of Zimbabwe
Harare, Zimbabwe 08.2015 - 06.2019
Certificate in Intermediate Excel Skills - Accounting
TransPower Ideal Technologies
Harare, Zimbabwe 10.2022 - 10.2022
A-Levels -
Kriste Mambo Girls' High School
Rusape, Zimbabwe 02.2013 - 11.2014
National Certificate in Electronic Data Processing - Computer Science
HEXCO
Harare, Zimbabwe 06.2012 - 12.2012
O-Levels -
Kriste Mambo Girls' High School
Rusape, Zimbabwe 01.2009 - 11.2012
Skills
- Excellent in adhering to good corporate governance practices, integrity, and professionalism
- Proficiency in excel and accounting systems (Pastel, Sage, SAP and ZOHO Books
- Strong organisational and multi-tasking abilities
- Ability to pay attention to detail
- Numerical and analytical accuracy
- Outstanding time management and communication skills
- Strong understanding of bookkeeping principles
- Ability to plan and implement accounting controls
- Payment processing and cash management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Payables Clerk
Northern Tobacco
03.2024 - 04.2025
Accounts Clerk
Medical Investments Limited T/A The Avenues Clinic
02.2023 - 02.2024
Certificate in Intermediate Excel Skills - Accounting
TransPower Ideal Technologies
10.2022 - 10.2022
Accounts Clerk
Masimba Holdings Limited
07.2020 - 01.2023
Data Capturer
CBZ Holdings
01.2020 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Accountancy Honors Degree - Accounting
University of Zimbabwe
08.2015 - 06.2019
A-Levels -
Kriste Mambo Girls' High School
02.2013 - 11.2014
National Certificate in Electronic Data Processing - Computer Science
HEXCO
06.2012 - 12.2012
O-Levels -
Kriste Mambo Girls' High School
01.2009 - 11.2012
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