Dumisani Liberty Chirisa

•Prepare annual financial statements and review financial statements for clients.
•Perform in-depth analysis of financial data, identifying trends, patterns, and key performance indicators specific to clients' industries.
•Assist clients in preparing and filing tax returns, including Company Tax Returns, Provisional Taxes, PAYE, VAT and Individual Tax Returns.
•Handling clients full bookkeeping functions and reporting for a portfolio of clients
•Monthly management accounting and reporting
•Managing full payroll functions for clients
•Generate customized reports and presentations for clients, offering insights and recommendations for improved financial management.
•Ensure compliance with accounting principles, industry regulations, and tax laws specific to clients' business structures and jurisdictions.
•Conduct regular internal control reviews to ensure the accuracy and integrity of clients' financial records and controls.
•Streamline clients' financial processes, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and general ledger activities, to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
•Implement best practices in accounting procedures, such as bookkeeping, financial documentation, and record-keeping, tailored to the needs of clients.
•Utilize accounting software and tools to automate processes, improve data accuracy, and increase overall productivity for clients.
•Collaborate with clients' internal teams, including finance, tax, and operations departments, to gather and analyze financial data and provide relevant insights for cost reductions.
•Work closely with clients to develop and implement financial strategies aligned with their specific goals and objectives.
•Assist clients in resolving complex accounting and tax issues, providing guidance and recommendations for optimal financial management.
•Provide guidance, mentorship and workshops for clients’ finance teams, fostering their professional development.
•Conduct training sessions and workshops for clients, covering accounting principles, tax regulations, and compliance requirements specific to the firm's operations.

Project Achiever Programme is a SAIPA project that prepares candidates to take the final qualifying exam to qualify as Professional Accountants (SA)

• Assisted managers in providing advisory services to clients, conducting extensive research and applying technical standards such as IFRS, IAS, and Tax Act
• Analysed complex accounting and tax issues, provided recommendations, and ensured compliance with relevant regulations
• Offering guidance to clients on accounting treatments, financial reporting requirements, and tax planning strategies
• Handled daily technical accounting, auditing, and tax transactions, demonstrating a strong understanding of accounting principles and tax regulations
• Resolved client queries promptly and effectively, providing accurate and reliable solutions
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address complex financial issues and ensure timely resolution
• Supervised and trained junior staff members, overseeing their work, ensuring adherence to professional standards, and supporting their professional growth
• Prepared and reviewed financial statements, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to applicable accounting standards
• Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, enabling strategic decision-making by management
• Generated insightful reports and presentations, effectively communicating financial information to clients and internal stakeholders
• Managed the preparation and submission of tax returns, including corporate taxes, individual taxes, VAT, PAYE, Provisional Taxes and other relevant taxes
• Conducted tax planning activities to optimize clients' tax positions, ensuring compliance with tax regulations and identifying potential tax savings opportunities
• Advised clients on tax implications related to business decisions and transactions
• Cultivated strong client relationships, providing exceptional customer service
• Collaborated closely with clients to understand their business goals and challenges, offering customized solutions and proactive recommendations
• Maintained effective communication channels, promptly addressing client inquiries and concerns
• Continued to stay updated on emerging accounting standards, tax regulations, and industry trends through ongoing professional education and certifications as well as CPDs for CIMA and SAIPA

• Prepare annual financial statements and review financial statements for clients
• Perform in-depth analysis of financial data, identifying trends, patterns, and key performance indicators specific to clients' industries
• Assist clients in preparing and filing tax returns, including Company Tax Returns, Provisional
• Taxes, PAYE, VAT and Individual Tax Returns
• Handly clients full bookkeeping functions and reporting for a portfolio of clients
• Monthly management accounting and reporting
• Managing full payroll functions for clients
• Generate customized reports and presentations for clients, offering insights and recommendations for improved financial management
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles, industry regulations, and tax laws specific to clients' business structures and jurisdictions
• Conduct regular internal control reviews to ensure the accuracy and integrity of clients' financial records and controls
• Streamline clients' financial processes, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and general ledger activities, to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Implement best practices in accounting procedures, such as bookkeeping, financial documentation, and record-keeping, tailored to the needs of clients
• Utilize accounting software and tools to automate processes, improve data accuracy, and increase overall productivity for clients
• Collaborate with clients' internal teams, including finance, tax, and operations departments, to gather and analyze financial data and provide relevant insights for cost reductions
• Work closely with clients to develop and implement financial strategies aligned with their specific goals and objectives
• Assist clients in resolving complex accounting and tax issues, providing guidance and recommendations for optimal financial management
• Provide guidance, mentorship and workshops for clients’ finance teams, fostering their professional development
• Conduct training sessions and workshops for clients, covering accounting principles, tax regulations, and compliance requirements specific to the firm's operations.

• Prepared and compiled Annual Financial Statements using CaseWare, Draft Worx ensuring 100% accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and regulations, reducing audit adjustments
• Prepared and compiled Annual Financial Statements using CaseWare, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and regulations
• Conducted external audits as part of an auditing team, including stock counts and audit file preparation, utilizing CaseWare working papers to for planning audits and document findings ensuring audit trail transparency
• Generated monthly and year-end financial reports, offering valuable insights into clients' financial performance, and enabling informed decision-making
• Maintained and prepared monthly management accounts and reports, covering budgeting, cash projections, creditors (AP) and debtors (AR) management, general ledger, and fixed assets management (FAR)
• Managed full bookkeeping function up to a full trial balance or financials, ensuring accurate and up-to-date financial records for clients
• Assisted in processing monthly payroll, ensuring compliance with regulations and accurate calculation of employee compensation
• Prepared and submitted statutory reports and tax returns, including VAT, PAYE, provisional taxes, and companies and individual income tax returns, ensuring compliance with tax regulations and deadlines
• Collaborated with clients to develop annual budgets, providing insights and recommendations to align financial goals with business objectives
• Actively participated in professional development webinars, staying updated on the latest accounting standards, tax regulations, and industry best practices.

• Lecturing on Commercial Law and Accounting subjects
• Marked exams, recorded assignments, and managed exam results on ICAS system
• Designed and administered assessments and examinations
• Conducted exam moderations and evaluated students' performance
• Planned lectures and implemented innovative lecture room activities to enhance student learning.

• Tutored UNISA students in accounting, management accounting, taxation, financial management, commercial law, and economics
• Developed customized tutoring plans, resulting in great improvement in student grades.