Accountant
Resume:
CURRICULUM VITAE
FOR
ANDREW MURIDZI
Stand No. 8706 Cell 077*-******
Whitecliff 071*-******
Harare
Email: *************@*****.***
Summary of Qualifications
Bachelor of Commerce Accounting Honours Degree
Higher National Diploma in Accountancy
Certificate in Anti-Fraud and Risk Control
6 ‘O’ Level passes including Mathematics and English Language
Personal Profile
Date of Birth: 30-09-1971
Place of Birth: Buhera
Sex: Male
Marital Status: Married
I.D. Number: 07-059436 Z-07
Nationality: Zimbabwean
Drivers License: Clean Class 4
Religion: Christianity
Languages: English and Shona
Strengths
Over 10 years accounting experience and over 14 years auditing experience
spanning over manufacturing industry, NGO, motor industry and government
Hands on experience in producing Trial Balance, Statement of Comprehensive Income, Statement of Financial Position, Annual Budgets, Cashflow Statements
Good communication and analytical skills
Goal and result driven
A strong team player with a passion to train others
Ability to meet deadlines
Computer skills: Pastel, Sun Systems, SAP, Ms Excel and Ms Word
Able to priotize and organize own workload
Diversified skills in internal control systems and procedures
Ability to work effectively with people of different national and cultural backgrounds
Demonstrated ability to work under strenuous conditions with minimum supervision.
Flexible and confident team member.
Career History
Name of Organisation: Research Council of Zimbabwe
Position: Internal Audit Officer
Responsible to: Executive Director
Period: October 2021 to Date
Responsibilities and Duties
Evaluate and examine policies and procedures and systems both internally and externally
Review compliance with policies, procedures, state laws and regulations, established protocols and standards.
Developing risk-based audit plans detailing the scope, nature, and timing of audit activities.
Developing a comprehensive and practical programme of audit coverage of any selected location of the Council function and assignment.
Plans and develops the audit scoping memo for each audit assignment that details the scope, nature of tests, documents to be reviewed and timelines of the assignment.
Document, report results and make recommendations to Management and Audit Committee.
Assist Council and individuals who perform operational and financial activities with enterprise risk assessment and action plans in their responsibility areas to facilitate discussions of practical ways to manage or avoid them.
Provide advice on internal controls, corporate governance and risk management.
Maintain effective working relations with Executive, Management, external auditors and to conduct opening and exit meetings with relevant managers to discuss audit scope and findings.
Perform value for money audits including Price Due Diligence.
Carry out special audit assignments.
Ensure that boarding of assets and disposal of such assets is done in transparent manner with reference to procurement regulations.
Providing secretarial services to the Audit Committee.
Any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Name of Organisation: Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare
Position: Principal Internal Auditor
Responsible to: Chief Internal Auditor
Period: October 2010 to September 2021
Responsibilities and Duties
Planning, organizing, directing and monitoring internal audit operations.
Reporting risk management issues and internal control deficiencies identified and providing recommendations for improving the Ministry’s operations, in terms of both efficient and effective performance.
Conducting system, risk based operational, compliance and financial audits.
Developing Annual audit plans for review by the Chief Internal Auditor.
Preparing internal audit programs for approval by the Chief Internal Auditor
Leading audit teams and supervising subordinates. This includes identifying training and development needs of subordinates and giving them on the job training.
Composing summary memos, preparing working papers and reporting audit findings.
Reviewing working papers and verifying audit findings.
Assisting the Chief Internal Auditor with the overall management of the Ministry’s Internal Audit function.
Reviewing and evaluating internal control systems and making recommendations.
Making follow-ups on outstanding issues and ensuring implementation of recommendations regarding activities audited.
Analysing audit replies and ensuring compliance with standing rules and regulations.
Attending exit briefing meetings.
Gathering audit evidence and writing audit reports to:
i.Management
ii.Auditor – General
iii.Accountant – General
Name of Organisation: Ministry of Local Government, Public Works and National Housing
Position: Internal Auditor
Responsible to: Chief Internal Auditor
Period: September 2007 to September 2010
Responsibilities and Duties
Planning, organizing, directing and monitoring internal audit operations.
Reporting risk management issues and internal control deficiencies identified and providing recommendations for improving the Ministry’s operations, in terms of both efficient and effective performance.
Conducting system, risk based operational, compliance and financial audits.
Developing Annual audit plans for review by the Chief Internal Auditor.
Preparing internal audit programs for approval by the Chief Internal Auditor
Leading audit teams and supervising subordinates. This includes identifying training and development needs of subordinates and giving them on the job training.
Composing summary memos, preparing working papers and reporting audit findings.
Reviewing working papers and verifying audit findings.
Assisting the Chief Internal Auditor with the overall management of the Ministry’s Internal Audit function.
Reviewing and evaluating internal control systems and making recommendations.
Making follow-ups on outstanding issues and ensuring implementation of recommendations regarding activities audited.
Analysing audit replies and ensuring compliance with standing rules and regulations.
Attending exit briefing meetings.
Gathering audit evidence and writing audit reports to:
a.Management
b.Auditor – General
c.Accountant – General
Name of Organisation: Tanaka Power (Pvt) Ltd
Position: Senior Bookkeeper
Responsible to: Finance and Administration Manager
Period: July 2006 to August 2007
Responsibilities and Duties
Production of Trial Balance.
Preparation of monthly management accounts
Preparation of financial statements
Assists in annual budget preparations and cash flow projections
Production of weekly cash flow reports
Performing weekly cash counts and sport checks
Performing control accounts reconciliations
Ensuring timely submission of monthly statutory returns
Maintaining the fixed asset register
Maintenance of general ledger and sub ledgers
Tax computations and returns, e.g. VAT, PAYE
Checking daily receipts and banking
Checking petty cash reimbursements.
Name of Organisation: UN World Food Programme
Position: Logistic Clerk (Invoicing)
Responsible to: Logistics Officer
Period: December 2005 to June 2006
Responsibilities and Duties
Check and process transporters invoices using invoicing tool/COMPAS, ensuring distances, tonnage received by consignee and transport rates applied for payment are correct.
Check and process invoices for cooperating partners and other WFP service providers ensuring correct rates per ton are charged and with relevant support documents.
Ensure that all reported losses are captured in the COMPAS and recovered from service provider invoices accordingly.
Update logistics Invoice Register by entering invoices received from vendors.
Ensure proper filing of all LTSH related documents with the general Logistics filing system.
Prepare reports on invoicing related matters as and when required.
Create Transport Purchase Orders and Service Entry Sheets for processed invoices in WINGS System.
Perform any other duties as required by supervisor.
Name of Organisation: Save the Children (UK)
Position: Finance Officer
Responsible to: Finance Manager
Period: August 2002 to November 2005
Responsibilities and Duties
Checking all grant vouchers for correct programme, ledger code allocation and completeness.
Processing statutory deductions, like PAYE, NSSA, etc
Giving programmes accounting support on queries, advice on budget codes and voucher preparation issues.
Assist programme managers in budget preparation issues.
Advising partners on financial and administrative systems and procedures.
Regular monitoring visits to partners.
Operate and report monthly and quarterly financial statements and donor reports through Sun Systems accounting software package.
Provide financial information to managers, donors, and staff regarding project financial implementation.
Liaising with donors and advise on budget progress.
Monitoring expenditure against budget and analyzing variances between actual and budget expenditure.
Supervise the process of payments and preparation of payment vouchers for the project.
Giving advances and making follow-ups on advances for acquittals.
Manage and ensure full acquittal of funds disbursed to implementing partners.
Assisting the Finance Manager in finance policy formulation and implementation.
Prepare for project financial assessments by HQ and other stakeholders as well as annual audits.
Assisting the Finance Manager in the preparation of the annual budgets
Perform other accounting and financial management tasks consistent with overall scope of the donor and this position as requested by management.
Name of Organisation: Habitat for Humanity International
Position: Bookkeeper
Responsible to: Accountant
Period: May 1999 to June 2002
Responsibilities and Duties
Maintenance of various ledgers and accounting records and recording of financial transactions to accurately reflect the financial activity of the national office.
Maintenance of cash books and preparation of bank reconciliation statements.
Liasing with bank officials to obtain information on exchange rates and obtaining bank balances for planning purposes.
Compiling departmental cash requirements and making replenishments as and when required.
Monitors advances and make follow-ups on overdue advances.
Reviewing monthly affiliates financial reports submitted to National Office for completeness and accuracy.
Name of Organisation: Edisan Group of Companies
Position: Cashbook Clerk
Responsible to: Group Accountant
Period: January 1998 to April 1999
Responsibilities and Duties
Maintenance of the cashbook
Capturing all manual cheque payments made to relevant accounts
Capture and allocate all interbank transfer to relevant accounts
Capture and allocate all debit order payments to relevant accounts
Capture and allocate all deposits received to relevant customer accounts
Capture and allocate all EFT payments to relevant supplier accounts
Prepare and reconcile cashbook on weekly and monthly basis
Preparing and producing daily cash flow reports
Prepare bank reconciliation statement on monthly basis
Capturing all journals correctly and comprehensively
Attend to creditors queries with regards to overdue invoices
Any other duties as assigned by the Group Accountant
Academic Qualifications
Munyira High School, Six (6) ‘O’ Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.
Professional Qualifications
Midlands State University, Bachelor of Commerce Accounting Honours Degree
Kushinga Phikelela Polytechnic, Higher National Diploma in Accountancy
Institute of Professional Finance Managers (UK) in Southern Africa, Certificate in Anti-Fraud and Risk Control
Membership
Institute of Internal Auditors Zimbabwe (IIAZ)
Referees
Mr. G. Sixpence, A/Deputy Director, Internal Audit, Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare. Tel 705610 Cell 077*-******
Mr. T. Muchongwe, Director, Internal Audit, Ministry of Defense Cell 077*-****** or 071*-****** Email. **********@*****.***
Mr. J. Katiyo, Marketing and External Relations Manager, Research Council of Zimbabwe Tel 024*-****** or 304787 Cell 077******* Email. *******@***.**.**
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