Data Entry Clerk with Accounting Analytics Focus

PHILLIP TAFADZWA CHIDAMBA

Silver Spring, MD ***************@*****.*** +1-227-***-**** LinkedIn PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Accounting Analytics graduate student with strong foundational experience in financial reporting, audit support, and accounting analytics. Proven ability to support audit readiness, reconciliations, and compliance reporting in regulated environments. Initiative-taking to explore a career in public accounting across Audit, Tax, and Advisory practices. Recognized for effective communication skills, attention to detail, and eagerness to learn in collaborative professional settings.

EDUCATION

The George Washington University Washington DC

Master of Science in Accounting Analytics Expected May 2027 Oxford Brookes University United Kingdom

Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Applied Accounting Jun 2021 TECHNICAL & ACCOUNTING SKILLS

Financial Statement Preparation & Review Audit Support & Working Paper Documentation Account, Bank, Cash & Intercompany Reconciliations Corporate & International Accounting Payroll & Expense Analysis GAAP-Based Financial Reporting QuickBooks & QuickBooks Payroll Oracle ERP (Academic Exposure) Microsoft Excel 2019/365

(Certified) Power BI & Data Analysis

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Accountant

Bright Insurance Brokers — Harare, Zimbabwe

Feb 2023 – Jul 2025

Prepared and reviewed 6 pension fund financial statements and performed full balance-sheet reconciliations to support audit readiness, reducing reconciliation discrepancies by 40% and audit follow-up items by 25%.

Standardized monthly bank, cash, and GL reconciliation processes across 100% of accounts, improving close accuracy by 30% and shortening reporting timelines by 20%.

Supported external auditors by preparing audit-ready schedules and documentation, contributing to on-time audits with zero material adjustments.

Analyzed policyholder fee revenue and investment cash flows to enhance management reporting, improving financial insight clarity by 35%.

Accountant

Geephill Medical Investments (Pvt) Ltd — Harare, Zimbabwe Jun 2020 – Dec 2022

Generated monthly management reports, statutory returns, and payroll summaries to ensure regulatory compliance, achieving 100% compliance and reducing reporting errors by 20%.

Streamlined vendor invoice verification and payment workflows to improve payment timeliness by 30% and reduce vendor disputes by 25%.

Performed variance analysis and financial performance reviews for senior management, improving budgeting accuracy by 15%.

Maintained accurate accounting records and supporting documentation to strengthen audit and internal review readiness.

Audit Clerk

Parker Randall Chartered Accountants — Harare, Zimbabwe Jan 2016 – Jun 2016

Assisted engagement teams by preparing audit working papers, performing substantive testing, and reviewing client financial records, supporting 100% on-time audit deliverables.

Tested account balances and traced transactions to source documentation, reducing review comments on audit workpapers by 30%.

Applied audit programs and professional documentation standards while supporting multiple client engagements, demonstrating strong learning agility in a public accounting environment.

Collaborated with senior auditors to meet engagement deadlines while maintaining accuracy and compliance with audit standards.

Certifications & Licenses

Part-time Qualified ACCA https://myacca.accaglobal.com/#/my-qualifications Bachelor of Science in Applied Accounting (Oxford Brooke's University) Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business (ACCA) Diploma in Accounting and Business (ACCA)

Intermediate Certificate in Financial and Management Accounting (ACCA) Introductory Certificate in Financial and Management Accounting Microsoft Excel 2019/365 Activities

Volunteer, AfriThriveInc, Pack and distributing food to community members in need

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