Herbert Chadehumbe: ACMA; CGMA
** ****** *****; Chitepo Ext; Marondera; Zimbabwe
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Career Profile
As a Qualified Chartered Management Accountant, I have undertaken several responsibilities and duties within leading organisations such as Delta Beverages and ZIMRA. These engagements have enabled me to develop not only industry specific experience, but also a valuable and transferable skill set which amounted to 8 years in the accounting field; which are a necessity in a world which has become VUCA{ Volatile; Uncertain; Complex and Ambiguous}
Career Objective
“To secure a promising position that offers both a challenge and a good opportunity for growth where I can bring immediate and strategic value; and where I can apply & enhance my knowledge, skill to serve the firm to the best of my efforts.”
Skills Matrix
Project management management accounting scenario planning change management product costing business acumen skills taxation laws cash and working capital management financial management Internal Controls budgeting and variance analysis planning strategic planning and control stakeholder management stakeholder engagement asset management fleet management compliance relationship management performance management communication leadership
Career Detail
FirstMate (Pvt) Ltd – Accountant MAY 2015- APRIL 2016
As an Accountant for FirstMate (Pvt) Ltd, which is a solutions provider in the printing industry, IT and consumables, I was providing management expertise and advice and my daily responsibilities included Stakeholder Management; designing internal controls; designing accounting procedures and processes. Other relevant tasks included the following:
Stakeholder Management and Contracts Negotiation
Reconciliations: Bank Reconciliations; Debtors and Creditors Reconciliations
Submitting tax returns including employment tax and income tax returns
Preparing Financial Accounts and Financial information analysis and giving recommendations
Monitoring of Internal Controls and Procedures for all departments
Budgeting and Planning of activities and Standard Costing; Variance Analysis
Cash Management and Cost Controls and Monitoring
Preparation of monthly; quarterly and annual Reports in accordance with relevant statutes.
Liaising with operational sales department for day-to-day operation
Authorising payments for purchases.
Hand in Hand- Accountant/ Finance Manager FEB 2013- MAR 2015
As an Accountant/ Finance Manager for an NGO called Hand in Hand my daily responsibilities included budgetary preparation; strategic financial planning; designing internal controls and mitigating risks; designing accounting procedures and processes; Variance Analysis and Management Reporting. Other relevant tasks included the following:
Preparing Budgets for cost and recoveries and Tracking ROI
Contract Management and Negotiation; Tax payments and Liaising with Tax Authority
Processing Importations and Exportations
Standard Costing; Variance Analysis and Management Reports including P&L Statements
Preparation of monthly; quarterly and annual Financial; Management and Taxation Accounting in accordance with relevant statutes.
Monitoring and Assessing Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) and Projects
Designing and Implement Internal Controls; identification of Risk areas and advising.
Undertake Initiatives to improve cost effectiveness and realize efficiencies in cost and processes
Scenario Planning; Forecasting and Change Management
Designing and implementing systems for monitoring both Financial and Non -Financial Operations of the business.
Analysing financial information and recommending efficient use of resources and procedures
Performance Management and Measurement of Junior Accounting Officers.
ZIMRA- Risk Officer JULY 2009- JAN 2013
As a Risk Officer or Revenue Officer for ZIMRA which is the sole collector of taxes my daily responsibilities included Duty and taxes calculation and collection; mitigating risks associated with revenue losses; debtors’ management and enforcement of controls. Other relevant tasks included the following:
Clearance of imports and Exports; Calculation Duty payable; import quotas and import tariff
Risk Management and Controls; Risk Evaluation and Assessment.
Identification of possible and actual operational risks
Managing Strategic Risks associated with Revenue Losses
Calculation of VAT payable or refundable and Computation of Income Tax Due/ Refundable
Debtors Management and Calculation of Interest and penalties on accounts due.
Enforcement of controls and Compliance Systems and Administering the Various Acts
Computation of Corporate and Individual taxation( P.A.Y.E) due to the State
Withholding Taxes and Presumptive Taxes
DELTA Beverages- Accountant Trainee; NOV 2006- FEB 2008
As an Accountant Trainee at Delta Beverages one of the largest beverage producers in Zimbabwe my daily responsibilities included Inventory and Warehouse Control; Fleet management; Channel Profitability Analysis and product costing. Other relevant tasks included the following:
Inventory controls and Management of Stock; Bill of Materials (BOM) as well as WIP.
Warehouse Controls; Fixed Asset control measures
Internal controls design and evaluation.
Fleet Management; Logistics Budgeting and Evaluation and Assessment of Fleet
Budgetary Controls; Budget Designs and Implementations
Standard costing; variance analysis and Management Reports.
Route Performance Analysis and Channel Profitability Analysis.
Distribution and Marketing;
Reconciliation of account balances and preparing accounting schedules reports
Branch Financial Accounting Reporting; Ratio Analysis and Recommending the best use of resources through branch Depot Controller.
Consolidation of Accounts from the small Deport Branches.
Branch Manufacturing Accounts; Manufacturing Costing and Product Costing
Personal Attributes
Enthusiastic and enjoy being part of, as well as leading, a successful and productive team.
Am flexible in adjusting with the complex global environment requirements and quick to grasp new ideas and concepts.
Able to work well on my own initiative and can demonstrate the high levels of motivation required to meet the tightest deadlines, even under significant pressure, I possess a strong ability to perform effectively; accurately and timely.
Education and Professional Qualifications –
CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING (CIMA)
2013 TO DATE
CIMA Member
Midlands State University; Gweru; Zimbabwe
2005- 2008
Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Accounting
Hobbies and Interests - Cycling; Gym;
References
J. Gomba (Formerly at Delta) Archford Mutsungumwa
Sales and Distribution Manager Managing Director
GMB Headquarters FirstMate Pvt Ltd
Harare 25 Gorege Silundika; Harare
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V. Gasselah Felix Tete
Revenue Supervisor VAT C.E.O Hand in Hand
Zimra Mnhlahlandlela 73 Heyman Surbubs; Bulawayo
Bulawayo Tel: +263*******
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