Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Interests
Personal Information
Skills And Personal Attributes
Tax Consulting And Advisory Skills
Financial Accounting Skills
Accounts Payable And Receivable Skills
Treasury Skills
Risk And Compliance Skills
References
Timeline
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Charles Tonderai Musariri

Chartered Business Accountant In Practice (SA)
Little Falls

Summary

Dedicated, motivated, and 8 years experienced Tax & Accounting professional with a meticulous eye for detail and substantial expertise in the Accounting & Tax industry. I am a proficient and articulate communicator, excelling both independently and collaboratively within a team. Possessing a Bachelor's of Science (Hons) Degree in Accountancy, a Certificate from the CFA Institute Investment Foundations, and affiliation with the Recognised Controlling Body (RCB) at the CIBA-Chartered Institute of Business Accountant (formerly known as SAIBA) (BAP) SA. Additionally, I am a Licensed Tax Practitioner in South Africa

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Accountant & Tax Consultant/Advisor

Freelancer - Accountant
10.2018 - Current
  • Develop tax planning strategies.
  • Handle tax registration and deregistration processes.
  • Calculate and submit individual and company taxes (ITR14/ITR12/T).
  • Prepare reconciliations for each tax type, cross-checking with submitted returns and statements from tax authorities (SARS).
  • Meet deadlines for annual tax pack preparation, including Provisional tax (IRP6).
  • Execute VAT calculations, corrections, and submissions.
  • Address SARS queries, disputes, objections, and audits.
  • Assist clients with directives on e-filing and disclosures.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
  • Uphold good corporate governance and ethics.
  • Provide guidance on cost reduction, revenue enhancement, and profit maximization.
  • Conduct forecasting and risk analysis.
  • Evaluate and document organizational processes and accounting policies to reinforce internal controls.
  • Handle payroll calculations, (easyfile) submissions, and reconciliations (EMP201, EMP501, IRP5/IT3).
  • Manage Ufiling processes for UIF.
  • Collaborate with auditors and implement recommendations suitable for the business.
  • Map out internal controls and ensure accuracy and compliance with laws and regulations, including SARS, CIPC, Compensation Fund, CIDB, and CSD.
  • Maintain a comprehensive and systematic record of all transactions, analysing the financial position of the organization.
  • Provide management support to directors.
  • Compile and prepare annual financial statements and calculate taxable income.
  • Analyse accounting data, prepare reports, and ensure the accuracy of financial documents.
  • Prepare client reports and manage financial queries with clients.
  • Evaluate and document organisational processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
  • Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
  • Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
  • Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
  • Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
  • Managed cash flow effectively, ensuring all company liabilities were met in a timely manner and surplus funds were invested wisely.
  • Analyzed financial documents to accurately reflect client information on tax returns.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
  • Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.

Accountant

Trade Routes Travel Management Solution
03.2017 - 09.2018
  • Provide financial information to management (both financial and operational) by processing, analysing, and scrutinising accounting data.
  • Dealing with sales & supplier invoices, income, receipts & payments.
  • Compiling & preparation of annual financial statements and calculation of Taxable Income.
  • Analysing accounting data and preparing reports and ensuring the accuracy of financial documents.
  • Provide support to develop budgets, monitor budgets & saving.
  • Tax planning, calculations, corrections and submissions.
  • Insuring good corporate governance and ethics.
  • Preparing, completing and submitting VAT201, Paye EMP201 (EMP501) and CIPC returns.
  • Debtors & Creditors control & reports.
  • Provide fill reconciliation of all accounting information, VAT, debtors, and creditors, as well as cashbooks.
  • Maintaining the fixed asset register.
  • Preparation of Audit process.
  • Conducting forecasting and risk analysis.
  • Verifying financial calculations & ensuring everything is factual & correct.
  • International, regional & local communication with travel & tourism stakeholders.
  • Reason for Leaving - (The company went into Liquidation)

Assistant Accountant (Treasury)

Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe
01.2015 - 02.2016
  • Preparation of bank reconciliation statements.
  • Government royalties, commissions, VAT & Debtors reconciliations.
  • Prepare reconciliations / analyses for balance sheet.
  • Calculation & remittance of VAT.
  • Assisting in Compiling & preparation of annual financial statements.
  • Preparing, completing and submitting VAT.
  • Invoicing on Rentals & local sale of diamonds.
  • Prepare and submit financial reports in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Review all financial reports to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Determine accounting errors or discrepancies and suggest necessary corrective action.
  • Manage proper filing and document archiving.
  • Handling Tenders applications.
  • Journal entries in SAP system.
  • Preparing budget statements.
  • Making payments to suppliers.
  • Liaises with external auditors.
  • Reason for Leaving - (Internship Period Ended)

Customer Services Assistant

Edgars Stores Limited
10.2012 - 01.2013
  • Accounts, Cashier & Operations.
  • Day end processing.
  • Floor assistance.
  • Reason for Leaving - (Commence my University Studies)

Education

Bachelor of Science Honours Degree - Accountancy

Chinhoyi University of Technology
01.2016

Certificate in Investment Foundations - undefined

CFA Institute
01.2020

Churchill Boys High Secondary School - Ordinary levels (subjects) including Mathematics and English / Matric (passed)

Churchill Boys High Secondary School

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook)

  • Comprehensive understanding of finance & accounting processes

  • Strong computer literacy

  • Extensive spreadsheet skills

  • Excellent leadership & supervisory skills

  • Knowledge of Pastel, SAP, QuickBooks, Xero, Sun, QuickBooks & Sage accounting system

  • Good communication & writing skills

  • Accurate & meticulous

  • Ability to multi-task

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Results orientation

  • Team player

  • Punctual

  • Well presented

  • Enthusiasm and personal drive

  • Tax Planning

  • Tax Compliance

  • Tax Strategy Development

  • Tax Research

  • Transfer Pricing

  • International Taxation

  • Tax Audits and Disputes

  • Tax Credit and Incentive Evaluation

Bookkeeping

Data inputting

Financial reporting

Financial analysis

Accounting and bookkeeping

Bank reconciliation

Tax preparation

Cash flow analysis

Accounts payable and receivable

MS office suite

Tax return filing

Account reconciliation

Payroll administration

General ledger entries

General ledger accounting

Financial statements

Tax accounting specialization

Attention to detail

Accounts payable

Statutory reporting

Account reconciliation processes

Regulatory compliance

Payroll processing

Management accounting

Payroll management

Administrative support

Internal controls

Cloud accounting

Interests

Workshops
reading newspapers and articles
playing a brass instrument

Personal Information

  • Age: 32
  • Passport Number: EN244708
  • Religion: The Salvation Army (Christian)
  • ID Type: Passport
  • ID Number: EN244708
  • Date of Birth: July 14, 1991
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Zimbabwean
  • Marital Status: Engaged

Skills And Personal Attributes

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook)
  • Comprehensive understanding of finance & accounting processes.
  • Excellent PC skills & extensive spreadsheet skills.
  • Excellent leadership & supervisory skills.
  • Knowledge of Pastel, SAP, QuickBooks, Xero, Sun, QuickBooks & Sage accounting system.
  • Good communication & writing skills.
  • An accurate & meticulous person with the ability to multi-task.
  • Strong attention to detail. Results orientation. Team player, Punctual & well presented.
  • Enthusiasm and personal drive.

Tax Consulting And Advisory Skills

  • Tax Planning: Developing strategic plans to minimize tax liabilities for individuals and businesses.
  • Tax Compliance: Ensuring adherence to relevant tax laws and regulations in all financial activities.
  • Tax Strategy Development: Creating comprehensive tax strategies aligned with organizational goals.
  • Tax Research: Staying abreast of changes in tax laws and regulations to provide accurate advice.
  • Transfer Pricing: Analysing and establishing appropriate pricing for intra-company transactions to comply with tax regulations.
  • International Taxation: Providing expertise on cross-border taxation issues and optimizing global tax positions.
  • Tax Audits and Disputes: Assisting in tax audits, investigations, and dispute resolutions with tax authorities.
  • Tax Credit and Incentive Evaluation: Identifying and maximizing available tax credits and incentives.
  • Due Diligence: Conducting tax due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and other business transactions.
  • Tax Risk Management: Assessing and managing potential tax risks associated with business activities.
  • Client Relationship Management: Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients for ongoing tax advisory services.
  • Communication Skills: Effectively conveying complex tax concepts to clients and internal stakeholders.
  • Financial Analysis: Analysing financial data to provide insights for tax planning and advisory services.
  • Legislative and Regulatory Analysis: Keeping up-to-date with changes in tax legislation and regulations.
  • Estate and Gift Tax Planning: Advising clients on strategies to minimize tax implications related to estate and gift transfers.

Financial Accounting Skills

  • Financial Statements
  • Ensuring compliance with applicable Accounting and Corporate Policies
  • Ensuring that entries are recorded in compliance with the company's policies and in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) & GAAP
  • Performing Bank Statement Reconciliations
  • Verify that transactions are recorded in the correct day book, supplier's ledger, customer ledger and general ledger
  • Bring the books to the trial balance stage
  • Processing monthly journals in preparation of financial statements
  • Preparing and Reconciling Monthly VAT, Paye & Income Tax submissions
  • Maintaining the Fixed Asset Registers
  • Cost analysis and control

Accounts Payable And Receivable Skills

  • Assigning payments and Receipts and performing reconciliations
  • Preparing Reports to analyse trends
  • Maintenance of Accounts Payable & Receivable Reports & Credit Control.
  • Handle Payroll in a timely manner

Treasury Skills

  • Preparing foreign payment documentation and ensuring foreign cover is taken as requested.
  • Cash flow management

Risk And Compliance Skills

Conducting ad hoc Internal audits to test Internal Controls

References

  • Mr. Ntuli, Drywall & Ceilings Africa (Pty) Ltd, Director, ntulid@drywallafrica.co.za, +27113465176 / +27833106421
  • Ms. Sanele Dube, Sanaa International Travel, Managing Director, admin@traderoutes.co.za, +27735430766 / +27117944167
  • Mr. Maphosa Sifezani, CORNICE GALORE, Managing Director, +27 73 294 1577
  • Mr. Andrew Ngwenya, ISIJULA BUSINESS ENTERPRISE, Managing Director, +27828784187, andrew.ngwenya@isijula.co.za
  • Lazarus Mutandabute, Paida Projects & Developments (Pty) Ltd, Operations Director, +27115683474/ +27729625785, laz@paidaprojects.com
  • Mr. Yasser Nyambi, Arctic Air (Pty) Ltd, Managing Director, yasser@arctic.co.za, +27719315431/ +27110744648
  • Mrs. Sanele Dube, Trade Routes Travel Management Solutions (Pty) Ltd., Managing Director, admin@traderoutes.co.za, +27 11 794 4260 / +27 83 262 0932
  • Mr. Masosonore, Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe, Accountant, masosonore@mmcz.co.zw, +2634487290/4
  • Mr. Marume, Edgars Stores Limited, Branch Manager, +263 77 367 6993

Timeline

Accountant & Tax Consultant/Advisor

Freelancer - Accountant
10.2018 - Current

Accountant

Trade Routes Travel Management Solution
03.2017 - 09.2018

Assistant Accountant (Treasury)

Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe
01.2015 - 02.2016

Customer Services Assistant

Edgars Stores Limited
10.2012 - 01.2013

Certificate in Investment Foundations - undefined

CFA Institute

Churchill Boys High Secondary School - Ordinary levels (subjects) including Mathematics and English / Matric (passed)

Churchill Boys High Secondary School

Bachelor of Science Honours Degree - Accountancy

Chinhoyi University of Technology

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