Summary

Overview

Work History

Education

Skills

Certification

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PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

David Muswera

Accountant & Payroll Specialist

Nigel

Summary

Senior Payroll & Accounting Professional with 10+ years of comprehensive experience across transport, manufacturing, and professional services industries. Expertise in end-to-end payroll processing, multi-currency payrolls, statutory compliance, and financial reporting. Proven track record in process optimization, system implementation, and team leadership. Seeking to leverage extensive payroll experience in an Australian context with commitment to intensive training in Australian tax and payroll systems.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certifications

Work History

Consultant (Accounting & Payroll)

OMC Chartered Accountants

05.2022 - Current

Led month-end and year-end closings, preparing trial balances, balance sheet reconciliations, and income statements.
Prepared and submitted statutory returns (PAYE, VAT, UIF, SDL, EMP501) and managed SARS correspondence.
Supported external audit by compiling PBC schedules and addressing queries promptly.
Conducted variance and trend analysis for management reports.
Implemented process documentation and SOPs, improving reporting timelines.
Mentored junior accounting staff on reconciliation procedures and tax compliance.
Key Achievements:
Reduced month-end close cycle from 10 to 5 days.
Achieved

Remunerations Accountant / Officer

Ngululu Bulk Carriers (PVT)

02.2017 - 07.2019

Managed payroll for 800+ employees including expatriate staff.
Managed general ledger postings, accruals, and journal entries for payroll, pensions, and medical aid.
Oversaw reconciliations across cash, AR/AP, and payroll liability accounts for 800+ employees.
Coordinated intercompany and revenue analyses through QSA Transport Management System.
Supervised payroll and time-attendance administrators, ensuring compliance with NBCRFLI standards.
Partnered with operations to improve reporting accuracy and streamline data flow between departments.
Key Achievements:
Automated payroll reconciliation and reporting, improving accuracy by 20%.
Played a key role in audit readiness during liquidation process.

Senior Salaries Clerk → Accounting Assistant → Audit Assistant

Alliance Ginneries Zimbabwe

01.2007 - 09.2015

Managed multi-currency payroll systems for 4,000+ employees across seven regions.
Processed weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly payroll cycles.
Coordinated statutory submissions (PAYE, NSSA, VAT) reducing penalties.
Prepared monthly financial reports, reconciliations, and budget variance analyses.
Supported audits, internal controls, and compliance documentation.
Coordinated with procurement and operations on revenue and expense alignment.
Produced cash flow, inventory, and cost variance reports for management.
Mentored junior staff and implemented new accounting workflows.
Key Achievements:
Improved payroll accuracy and reduced statutory penalties through timely submissions.
Designed and implemented an inventory control system that improved audit compliance.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting (NOF7)

Zimbabwe Open University

Zimbabwe

01.2009

Skills

Payroll Processing: End-to-end payroll (weekly, fortnightly, monthly) for 50-4,000 employees

Statutory Compliance: PAYE, VAT, UIF, SDL, EMP501, SARS submissions

Systems Proficiency: SAP, Sage ERP 300, QuickBooks, Pastel, Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Dashboards)

Multi-Entity Payroll: Experience across multiple companies, regions, and currencies

Process Improvement: Automated payroll reconciliation (20% accuracy improvement)

Team Leadership: Supervised payroll administrators and cross-functional teams

Payroll Systems: Sage VIP, Pastel Payroll, Payday Payroll, Wage Wizard

Accounting Software: SAP, Sage ERP 300, QuickBooks, Pastel, Xero (familiar)

Advanced Excel: Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, Financial Dashboards

Time & Attendance: Uniclox, Jarrison, Freeway, Manpack