NYARADZO BLESSING MASIYA
ACCOUNTANT/ BOOKKEEPER
Capetown,South Africa
Summary
Adept at managing budgets, payroll, invoicing and all other general accounting functions. Instrumental in keeping business operations fully compliant and working within budgetary guidelines.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT
PICARDI REBEL CAPETOWN
03.2018 - 09.2021
- Monthly management accounts.
- VAT, UIF, PAYE, Garnishee and other payroll deductions reconciliations.
- Bookkeeping up to Trial Balance.
- Processing Monthly Sales Ledger.
- Maintaining monthly fixed asset register.
- Processing monthly journals.
- Monitoring, checking and processing inter branch transfers.
- Creditors and debtors’ reconciliations.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Controlled and forecasted incomes and expenditures.
- Used Accpac to conduct financial analysis, presenting findings to management.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Developed and implemented corrective actions to bring business areas in line with standards.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Diminished outstanding debts by analyzing accounts for issues.
- Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
ACCOUNTANT
MAMBO PRESS
08.2016 - 02.2018
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Identified and investigated variances to financial plans and forecasts.
- Prepared documents, reports and presentations for executives and board members using advanced software proficiencies.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating and cash and banking reconciliations.
- Proactively researched technical tax issues related to consulting projects.
- Creditors and debtors’ control.
- Enhanced budget administration by reviewing reports, leveraging knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Performed advanced reviews of business operational trends and expected obligations to prepare accurate forecasts.
- Gathered data on taxable income, deductibles and allowances for tax preparation.
- Brought errors to near-zero in reporting, payroll administration and general bookkeeping.
- Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth and assets.
- Prepared and filed state and federal tax forms for commercial and individual clients.
- Reviewed accounting structures and procedures on regular basis to identify areas in need of improvement.
- Drove client satisfaction by identifying maximum adjustments, deductions and credits.
- Supported monthly reporting analysis to achieve validation of internal reports and to reconcile production operations and general ledger.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on permits, certificates and documents mandatory for government departments.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
- Evaluated and improved accuracy and completeness of financial records.
- Improved efficiency of data collection, analysis and modeling to enhance practices and increase customer retention.
- Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
PREMIUM ACCOUNTING CLERK
COMMERCIAL BANK OF ZIMBABWE
04.2013 - 07.2016
- Processing the bank’s mortgage premiums.
- Review settled insurance claims to determine that payments and settlements have been made in accordance with company practices and procedures.
- Report overpayments, underpayments, and other irregularities.
- Investigating, analysing, and determining the extent of insurance company's liability concerning personal, casualty, or property loss or damages, and attempt to effect settlement with claimants.
- Calculate benefit payments and approve payment of claims within a certain monetary limit.
- Processing new insurance policies, modifications to existing policies, and claims forms.
Education
Master of Finance -
UNICAF University
CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY OF THE INSURANCE - BUSINESS
INSTITUTE OF ZIMBABWE – LONG
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE ACCOUNTING Honours Degree - undefined
Midlands State University
Skills
Financial records review
Affiliations
CFE – Certified Fraud Examiner (2018)
CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY OF THE INSURANCE INSTITUTE OF ZIMBABWE – LONG TERM BUSINESS (2013)
Member of the Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA)
Certification
Certified Fraud Examiner
Timeline
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT
PICARDI REBEL CAPETOWN
03.2018 - 09.2021
ACCOUNTANT
MAMBO PRESS
08.2016 - 02.2018
PREMIUM ACCOUNTING CLERK
COMMERCIAL BANK OF ZIMBABWE
04.2013 - 07.2016
Master of Finance -
UNICAF University
CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY OF THE INSURANCE - BUSINESS
INSTITUTE OF ZIMBABWE – LONG
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE ACCOUNTING Honours Degree - undefined
Midlands State University