Financial Reporting Business Law

DOUGLAS GOZHO

*******@********.*** Rockville, Maryland 240-***-**** linkedin.com/in/douglas-g-05949012a/ EDUCATION

American University, Kogod School of Business Washington, D.C Master in Accounting with Specialization in Accounting Analytics December 2026 Relevant Coursework: Corporate Financial Reporting, Taxation, Business Law, Statistics, Big Data, Financial Accounting Great Zimbabwe University Masvingo, Zimbabwe

Masters’ degree in Professional Accounting and Corporate Governance June 2021 Relevant Coursework: Advanced Financial Reporting, Advanced Taxation, Business Law, Advanced Auditing, Chinhoyi University of Technology Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe Bachelor of Science Honors’ Degree in Accountancy: October 2017 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) Bulawayo, Zimbabwe Revenue Tax Specialist (Auditor -Domestic Taxes) October 2020 –December 2024

Conducted through comprehensive tax audits for more 50+ companies and raised more than 5+ million in tax invasion and undeclared revenues.

Managed tax database architecture for the only & largest tax board in Zimbabwe, serving 100+ clients daily using (SAP) software.

Assisted with company tax filings, monitored compliance with tax codes which led to $100k USD+ tax savings per month.

Designed and conducted workshops to train all new taxpayers to be able to carry out self-assessments and remittances.

Being a Team leader on carrying out field tests to locate tax loop holes, errors &evasions in client database from their expected specifications& practices. Checking compliance on double taxation and tax treaty with other countries.

Analyzed taxpayer’s financial statements in Excel to determine their ability to settle payment plan obligations. Max Haivo Electrical Harare, Zimbabwe

Assistant Accountant January 2020-October 2020

Registering new projects(clients), service providers and Identifying risky claims and setting the off

Debtors and creditors age analysis, ensured debt be paid within the 1st month and creditors settlement be done within 90 days of accrual.

Analysis of project cash flow and their viable thereto, Managing of the cash book and Bank reconciliation

Managed debtors and creditors, interacting with major clients (ZESA, REA, TelOne)

Created and reconciled general ledger accounts

Conducted inventory control and stock variance reporting Lefty’s Butcheries Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Bookkeeper / Administrator January 2018 – December 2019

Prepared financial statements and monthly cash flow reports.

Liaised with suppliers regarding payments and queries, Managed staff and attended to client queries

Calculated various tax returns, entered financial data into software and Managed staff and attended to client queries Zimbabwe National Water Authority

Accounts Intern January 2016 – December 2016

Calculation of water bills, Follow ups on debts, Posting expenses in BIQ system

Debtors and creditors reconciliations, Cash books and bank reconciliation, Recording of electronic payments made through bank PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Professional Courses

1. ACCA In progress 10 out of 13 courses

2. CGI (Charted Governance Institute) Completed 2021 (member) Relevant coursework: Management Accounting, Financial Reporting, Strategic Management, Risk Management, Financial Strategy and Corporate governance

Skills

Technical: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), R, SAP, Outlook, SQL, POWER BI, SQL, TABULAE

Functional: Problem solving, Adaptability, customer service, auditing, integrity, relationship building and collaboration, oral and written communication skills, bookkeeping, innovation, compliance, analytical skills, time management, presentation skills, reporting

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