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PETER GAVI

Corby

Summary

Professional in accounting prepared to excel in financial analysis, bookkeeping, and auditing tasks. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering results. Known for reliability, adaptability, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, and financial reporting. Valued for analytical mindset and keen attention to detail.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Assistant-Contract Position

Aston Martin Aramco Formula 1 team
01.2025 - Current
  • Managed the end-to-end accounts payable process, including high-volume invoice processing, coding, and discrepancy resolution.
  • Ensured purchase order consistency with invoices and processed supplier credit notes accurately.
  • Resolved all invoice discrepancies and issues prior to daily system uploads, maintaining data integrity.
  • Maintained accurate supplier ledgers through meticulous manual coding and verification of invoice details
  • Fostered excellent supplier relationships by promptly responding to queries and managing communications efficiently
  • Reconciled supplier statements and issued remittance advice to ensure clear payment communication.
  • Set up new suppliers within the accounting package, ensuring accurate and compliant vendor data.
  • Confirmed supplier bank details rigorously before payment runs to prevent errors and fraud.
  • Supported the finance team by promptly and accurately processing invoices and expense claims.
  • Assisted with bank statement reconciliations, contributing to the accuracy and currency of financial records.
  • Processed buyer responses on purchase orders through the accounting platform, streamlining procurement workflows.
  • Helped reconcile bank statements and accounts and maintain accuracy and current records.

Accounts Assistant -Contract Position

Hi-Bond Tapes Manufacturing Ltd
07.2024 - 08.2024
  • Processed at least 60 Purchases invoices into Sage 50 accounting package per week of average £1500 each.
  • Performed administrative and clerical duties such as word processing, data entry, faxing and copying.
  • Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
  • Performed Multi-Currency bank reconciliations in Sterling, Euro and USD.
  • Managed Accounts email inbox.
  • Ensured the purchase invoices were approved by various departments.
  • Participated in inventory count and reconciliation of stock value for the end of the Quarter.
  • Performed two-week cash flow forecasting every weekly Tuesday.
  • Processed bank transactions into Sage.
  • Allocated payments and receipts to respective invoices within Sage.
  • Produced accruals and prepayments spreadsheet schedules.
  • Performed adjusting journal entries.
  • Maintained the asset register and cash balance register.
  • Reconciled and Processed credit and commercial cards into Sage.
  • Performed petty cash reconciliations.
  • Reconciled supplier statements to Sage balances for each supplier account.
  • Created supplier payment runs spreadsheets and the General Manager approved them before payments.
  • Sent customer statements every month to each owing customer.
  • Sent Supplier remittance advice after payments

Bookkeeper - Voluntary Contract Position

Nupath Recruitment Agency Ltd
11.2023 - 05.2024
  • Managed the end-to-end processing of supplier and customer invoices, ensuring accuracy and adherence to financial protocols.
  • Conducted thorough bank reconciliations to verify financial transactions and maintain ledger integrity.
  • Performed detailed reconciliations of petty cash, credit card, and commercial card transactions, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
  • Processed all bank receipts and payments, accurately allocating funds against outstanding invoices to maintain up-to-date accounts.
  • Reconciled and processed weekly employee timesheets, ensuring timely and accurate input for payroll cycles.
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.

Construction Projects Manager - Zimbabwe-Full Time

TPC Global Pvt Ltd
02.2022 - 10.2023
  • Overseen construction projects for different clients located in Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom with properties needed to be developed in Zimbabwe.
  • Planning of project schedules.
  • Supervision of the contractors and subcontractors.
  • Preparation of project budgets with accuracy through excellent research and due diligence of all costs and suppliers used in the projects.
  • Cashflow forecasting and planning for the projects.
  • Cash management and disbursement of cash to different areas of the projects.
  • Ensured excellent communication with Suppliers.
  • Ensured the projects were compliant in accordance with City of Harare development codes by subjecting them to inspections by city Engineers regularly.
  • Regularly communicated with stakeholders and provided Project Reports to project owners on all matters which affected the projects (Projects timelines, KPIs, Costs of the Projects, Challenges and Recommendations)

Accounts Assistant/Clerk

Doves Crocker Morgan Trading as Zororo Phumulani
05.2021 - 06.2021
  • Maintenance of cashbook (Invoices and Allocation of payments)
  • Invoicing of customers on different service products
  • Resolving Drivers and other employee Expense queries.
  • Reconciliation of Drivers Expenses and other Employee Expense.
  • Maintenance of excel schedules on all business expenses and cash disbursements.
  • Proper Filing of all accounts records within the business.
  • Maintenance of Fixed Asset Register.
  • Calculation of depreciation for different asset classes.
  • Loan schedule maintanance.
  • VAT reconciliations.
  • Addressing queries from branches of the business on accounts related matters.
  • Disbursement of cash and other petty cash requests by the business.
  • Banking of Cash and maintanance of good records of banking.
  • Compiling Audit request files and responding to other queries from Auditors.
  • Evaluation of different Quotations for purchases and providing recommendations .
  • Covid-19 Relief Contract.

Assistant Cost Accountant

4D Analytics
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Conducted in-depth variance analysis to identify root causes of discrepancies between actual results versus projections, informing corrective actions as necessary.
  • Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing processes and recommending enhancements to safeguard company assets.
  • Developed customized financial models for more accurate forecasting of business performance, aiding strategic planning efforts.
  • Implemented a robust accounts reconciliation process to maintain data integrity across multiple systems within the organization.
  • Assisted in external audit engagements, ensuring timely completion and compliance with accounting standards.
  • Performed financial reporting, trend analysis, and process improvement support.
  • Calculated labor and overhead rates, annually updating costs.

Education

ACCA Affiliate - Accounting And Finance

United Kingdom

CIMA - Management Case study Level

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
United Kingdom

Skills

  • Accounting and Bookkeeping
  • Teamwork
  • Time Management
  • Sage 50 and QuickBooks
  • IFS Accounting System
  • Effective Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Fast paced environment experience
  • Microsoft Office
  • Power Query
  • Ability to continuously learn
  • Power BI
  • Xero

LANGUAGES

English (Fluent)

Timeline

Finance Assistant-Contract Position

Aston Martin Aramco Formula 1 team
01.2025 - Current

Accounts Assistant -Contract Position

Hi-Bond Tapes Manufacturing Ltd
07.2024 - 08.2024

Bookkeeper - Voluntary Contract Position

Nupath Recruitment Agency Ltd
11.2023 - 05.2024

Construction Projects Manager - Zimbabwe-Full Time

TPC Global Pvt Ltd
02.2022 - 10.2023

Accounts Assistant/Clerk

Doves Crocker Morgan Trading as Zororo Phumulani
05.2021 - 06.2021

Assistant Cost Accountant

4D Analytics
01.2018 - 01.2020

ACCA Affiliate - Accounting And Finance

CIMA - Management Case study Level

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

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