Alfred Chiwanza

To grow, develop and maintain a thorough, technical and professional knowledge and understanding of all financial and management accounting issues to the extent of being regarded as a market expert.

A qualified accounting and financial management professional with more than 12 years of experience in the field of financial & management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, external & internal auditing, tax planning & computations, working capital management and with the ability of managing a sizeable team.

• Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA), 09/01/15
• Master of Science in Banking and Financial Services, 01/01/06
• Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) In Finance, 01/01/01

• Finance Manager, Best Pork (Pty) Ltd, 09/01/16, Present, Overseeing and managing all aspects of the finance department, Management of the finance and payroll teams, Monitor the day-to-day financial operations such as debtors, creditors, inventory, payroll, and other transactions, Ensuring debtors pay timeously, Ensure creditor and sundry payments are accurate, complete, and valid, Ensuring accurate and timely payment of wages and salary, Review payroll for accuracy and completeness, ensuring relevant approvals, Approve purchase orders where applicable ensuring spend is controlled, Ensuring fixed asset register is accurate and kept current at all times, Cost management and driving savings, Establish, implement, and maintain appropriate financial and operational systems, procedures, and internal controls, Month end process including ensuring the completion of the General Ledger and Balance Sheet reconciliations and presentation of management report, Cashflow forecasting, Preparation of annual accounts for audit and annual statutory reporting, Complete tax returns and other statutory compliance requirements, Liaising with external auditors and banks, Providing commentary and analysis around the company's performance to the management team, Track the company's financial status and performance to identify areas for potential improvement, Seek out methods for minimizing financial risk to the company, Provide insightful information and expectations to senior executives to aid in long-term and short-term decision making, Develop strong and collaborative relationships with key stakeholders to ensure effectiveness of communications and resolution of issues
• Financial Consultant, Accounting and Business Consultancy Pty Ltd (Contract), 09/01/15, 08/31/16, Management accounts from basic reports to sophisticated drill-down reporting using Pastel Business Intelligence Centre, Setting up client’s in-house bookkeeper to capture financial transactions, Process accounting transactions and reconciliations for clients, Debtor and Creditor management, Cash flow forecasting and inventory management, Treasury management, including cost-of-funding and foreign exchange management, Compiling budgets, preparation and review of annual financial statements for clients, Prepare tax returns for clients including VAT, PAYE, income tax and provisional tax returns on efiling., Dispute resolution, tax clearance certificates and SARS audits, Ad hoc duties as and when required
• Financial Accountant, Altfin Insurance Company, 01/01/07, 08/31/15, Involved in the monthly reporting process and provides required information in accordance with monthly deadlines, Prepare monthly general ledger reconciliations, as well as monthly analytical reviews, Ensure that assets in the fixed assets register are correctly costed and asset register is complete, Review weekly and/or monthly bank and creditors reconciliations, Prepare year-end financial statements, Manage and monitor Company cash flow and prepare cash flow forecasts, Supervise the input and handling of financial transactions by the finance team, Establish, maintain and co-ordinate the implementation of accounting control procedures, Prepare monthly management accounts and reports., Prepare tax reports and resolve all tax queries, Perform taxation calculations and submissions(Income tax and VAT), Review accounts payable and accounts receivable, Verify the validity, accuracy and completeness of supporting documents for payments and/or receipts; and capturing the payments and/or receipts on the accounting system, Capture and maintaining master file information (including creditors, debtors, inventory and assets) on the accounting system, Resolve accounting discrepancies, Develop, implement and maintain appropriate financial systems, policies and procedures, Ensure adherence to all other applicable financial legislations and regulations, Liaise with Procurement on all finance related queries, Interact with both internal and external auditors in completing audits, Evaluate and implement internal and external auditor’s risk and financial recommendations to minimize risk and financial exposure., Review internal control processes and systems and put through recommendations, Assist with budget and forecasts preparation, Supervise accounts clerks and credit controllers, Preparation of tax returns and attend to tax matters, Ad hoc duties as and when required
• Assistant Accountant, Zimnat Lion Insurance, 01/01/03, 12/31/06, Processing of supplier payments., Processing of customer invoices and following up on outstanding payments., Reconciliation of creditors accounts., Monthly compilation of supplier and debtor age analysis., Monthly preparation of bank reconciliations., Month end general journal preparation and processing., Reconciliation of inter-company loan accounts., Preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations., Assist with the preparation of the management reports., Ensuring valued added tax (VAT) compliance., Vat reconciliations between Vat submissions to revenue authority and Vat as captured in the accounting records., VAT return submissions to revenue authority., Completing and submitting Income Tax Returns electronically on e-filing., Assist with the preparation of budgets and profit forecasts., Ensure that the monthly tax packs are completed., Assist auditors and ensure 'clean' audit reports., Performing various Ad Hoc duties as advised by the Accountant
• Accounting Assistant/Credit Controller, AIG LTD, 01/01/02, 12/31/03, Followed up on reinsurance recoveries and premium debtors, Generated and sent out invoices, Followed up on, collected and allocated receipts from clients., Carried out billing, collection and reporting activities according to specific deadlines, Monitored customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments and other irregularities, Generated age analysis and debtors statements, Maintained accounts receivable customer files and records, Followed established procedures for processing receipts and cash, Investigated and resolved customer queries, Developed a recovery system and initiated collection efforts, Performed reconciliations of premium and reinsurance and reinsurance journals to the ledger, Maintained petty cash and its issuance, Prepared monthly debtors statements and reports for submission to brokers and reinsurers, Liased with insurance brokers and reinsurers to facilitate effective reporting
• Industrial Intern, Hogarths Engineering (Radar Holdings), 01/01/99, 12/31/00, Exposed and trained in various accounting and financial operations of the organization including banking and receipting, debtors control and reconciliations, creditors payments and reconciliations, general ledger entries and postings, cash book update and bank reconciliations, stock takes and inventory control, product costing etc.

• Preparing of monthly Management Accounts
• Cash flow and working capital management
• Overseeing debtors and creditors management
• Maintaining the fixed asset register
• Supervision of accounts department and making sure all accounts are kept up to date
• Reviewing and recommendation of improvements of procedures and internal controls
• Attending to tax matters
• Preparation of year-end accounts and external audit preparation and liaison
• Preparation of budgets and projections
• Reviewing month end reconciliations
• Performance evaluations for trainees

• Financial reporting and management.
• Budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management.
• External and internal auditing
• Tax computations
• Planning and decision making.
• Self motivated and determined and able to work under pressure.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Self management & networking.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge on Microsoft office package (excel, Word and Power point).
• Knowledge in Pastel Partner, Accpac and Solomon IV Accounting packages

• ID Number: 7311095910182
• Ethnicity: Black
• Marital Status: Married