Ngonidzashe Mhike
Accountant
No: 4 Wiltshire Road, Hillcrest, Bulawayo
Summary
Am a results-oriented industry professional with both a business and financial sector. Am a knowledgeable Accountant proficient in laws and procedures governing business operations, tax filings and regulatory compliance. Handles detail-oriented work in methodical and organized fashion. Leverages field expertise, resourcefulness and diligence to make positive impact on business operations. Adept at managing budgets, payroll, invoicing and general accounting functions. Instrumental in keeping business operations fully compliant and working within budgetary guidelines, audit preparation and reporting.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Toll Collector
Instatoll Transport Solutions- Contract
Bulawayo
12.2023 - 01.2024
- Classified all vehicles passing through toll lanes in accordance with procedural requirements.
- Collected tolls, provided change and issued receipts to motorists quickly to maintain traffic flow.
- Communicated in English to assist motorists and respond to inquiries concerning tolls, directions and routes.
- Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
- Responded promptly to requests for assistance, spills and customer inquiries.
- Operated toll collection equipment and processed toll payments accurate.
Branch Manager
Choppies Supermarkets Zimbabwe
Bulawayo
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Created strategies to develop and expand existing customer sales, resulting in 15% increase in annual sales.
- Engaged employees in business processes with positive motivational techniques.
- Interviewed and hired talented individuals with top-level strengths, improving organizational talent, and skill set.
- Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.
- Enhanced branch production rates by handling staff conflicts, evaluations, hiring, and termination processes and coaching employees on company protocol and payroll operations.
- Resolved various issues impacting sales management and business operations.
- Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.
- Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
- Assessed employee performance and developed improvement plans.
Group Accountant
Wackdrive Group Of Companies, Alletta Primary School
Kwekwe
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Improved data collection, financial analysis and financial modeling to optimize practices and retain customers.
- Prepared and filed tax forms to meet needs of customers.
- Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Diminished outstanding debts by analyzing accounts for issues.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
Assistant Branch Manager, Operations
TM Pick N Pay Supermarkets
Bulawayo
03.2016 - 01.2021
- Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
- Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.
- Created strategies to develop and expand existing customer sales, resulting in 25% increase in annual sales.
- Enhanced branch production rates by handling staff conflicts, evaluations, hiring, and termination processes and coaching employees on company protocol and payroll operations.
- Completed filings and upheld strict compliance with regulatory agencies and supervisors.
- Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures, and performance strategies.
- Resolved various issues impacting sales management and business operations.
- Consulted customers to boost product sales and service.
Graduate Management Trainee
TM Pick N Pay Supermarkets
Harare
09.2014 - 02.2016
- Reviewed financial accounts for accuracy and resolved discrepancies.
- Collaborated with team to optimize workflow and achieve objectives.
- Assisted established management staff with operational oversight, business development, and process improvement strategies.
- Planned and implemented team projects to accomplish objectives.
- Modernized and improved operational procedures to increase productivity and profitability while tightly controlling costs.
- Gained knowledge of company policies, protocols and processes.
- Purchased or requisitioned supplies and equipment to facilitate timely delivery of services.
- Acted with integrity, honesty and knowledge to promote culture of company.
- Used company reports to analyze sales, gross profit and inventory activities.
- Sat in on disciplinary hearings to learn about conflict resolution in workplace.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
Sales and Customer Support
Wiltop Marketing, (Econet Wireless Franchise)
Bulawayo
10.2013 - 09.2014
- Achieved 100% sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
- Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
- Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
- Delivered recommendations to long-term accounts to promote brand awareness to key audience.
- Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with headquarters, regional and other teams nationally to maintain consistent message and experience.
- Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
Corporate Banking Intern
BancABC Bank
Bulawayo
02.2010 - 01.2011
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Conducted extensive research for startup company projects.
- Assisted in developing integrated marketing strategies for small businesses.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
- Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
- Collaborated with senior management on new initiatives to build confidence.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.
- Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
Accounting Intern
Meikles Department Stores
Bulawayo
11.2009 - 01.2010
- Analyzed account information and reconciled financial discrepancies to maintain records integrity and compliance.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Completed closing and reporting functions and prepared journal entries.
- Completed balance sheet reconciliations and profit and loss statements with high accuracy.
- Quickly and accurately processed payments, credits and other transactions using company software applications.
- Assisted with month-end closing and reporting duties.
- Prepared monthly closings by creating journal entries and reconciling accounts.
- Maintained strict client confidentiality in personal, telephone and email interactions to comply with preset standards and regulations.
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Assisted manager with special projects and ad hoc reporting requests.
- Measured revenues, automated accounting systems and internal controls to evaluate financial data and transactions.
- Supervised accounting staff to provide feedback and evaluate progress.
- Gained knowledge of accounting principles and standards and general business practices to evaluate financial data and transactions.
- Sorted and distributed mail for business office of 30 people
Accounting Intern
TM Supermarkets
Harare
08.2008 - 07.2009
- Assisted with account reviews and preparation for account reviews.
- Developed and analyzed various budgets and performed financial statement analysis.
- Interacted with clients and obtained cost and budget information to draft and manage accounts.
- Processed payroll by validating work hours and attendance of employees.
- Developed technical knowledge through combination of workplace learning and formal study.
- Measured revenues, automated accounting systems and internal controls to evaluate financial data and transactions.
- Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing.
- Completed financial reports, providing insight into performance, operations, and cash flow.
- Reconciled company accounts for credit cards, employee expenses, and commissions.
- Employed self-review and analytical review techniques to proactively identify fundamental errors.
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions for internal audits
- Sorted and distributed mail for business office of 150 people
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Midlands State University
Zimbabwe 03.2006 - 11.2024
Skills
Training and Mentoring
Microsoft Office
Accounting and Bookkeeping
Auditing Procedures
Budget Developing
Credit Analysis
Accounts Payable and Receivable
General Ledger Management
Internal Auditing
Financial Reporting
Portfolio Management
Asset Management
Sage Pastel
Hobbies
Chess
Cricket
Fishing
Timeline
Toll Collector
Instatoll Transport Solutions- Contract
12.2023 - 01.2024
Branch Manager
Choppies Supermarkets Zimbabwe
09.2021 - 08.2023
Group Accountant
Wackdrive Group Of Companies, Alletta Primary School
03.2021 - 08.2021
Assistant Branch Manager, Operations
TM Pick N Pay Supermarkets
03.2016 - 01.2021
Graduate Management Trainee
TM Pick N Pay Supermarkets
09.2014 - 02.2016
Sales and Customer Support
Wiltop Marketing, (Econet Wireless Franchise)
10.2013 - 09.2014
Corporate Banking Intern
BancABC Bank
02.2010 - 01.2011
Accounting Intern
Meikles Department Stores
11.2009 - 01.2010
Accounting Intern
TM Supermarkets
08.2008 - 07.2009
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Midlands State University
03.2006 - 11.2024