Washington R. Chingono
Accountant
Cape Town,Western Cape
Summary
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.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Procurement Buyer
Robertson and Caine international yachts
Cape Town
03.2019 - Current
- Resolved daily issues by handling invoice discrepancies, replacements for rejected materials and missed and late deliveries.
- Utilized procurement tools to manage quote process, invoicing, order entry and receiving.
- Researched and evaluated new and current vendors to determine suitability of products and contract and pricing negotiations.
- Maintained internal inventory of supplies and equipment.
- Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
- Interacted with vendors, store managers and other stakeholders to maintain on-time deliveries.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Met with suppliers to assess changes and determine proper courses of action.
- Purchased over $ 1000 000 in mechanical and electrical products.
Team Leader
Robertson and Caine
Cape Town
10.2013 - 03.2019
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy and commitment to friendly service.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Led team of 10 members while providing exceptional customer service.
- Demonstrated knowledge of company mission and goals and mentored employees in reaching objectives aligned with company core values.
Senior Cashier
Oosternberg service station(shell)
Cape Town
10.2009 - 10.2013
- Worked extra shifts during busy periods and covered for call-in employees to maintain service levels.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Performed store opening, closing and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
- Received and processed customer payments.
- Processed checks, cash and credit purchases or refunds.
- Educated employees on register use, merchandising and customer service.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
- Increased monthly sales by 10% and improves stock accuracy to 97%.
Dispatch Manager
pie city
Cape Town
06.2008 - 09.2009
- Organized and coordinated dispatch training programs for new hires and refresher training programs for existing personnel to continuously promote company vision, values and culture.
- Conferred with customers to address questions, problems and requests for service or equipment to allocate dispatch coverage during peak service times and during employee shortages.
- Motivated staff to deliver high-level dispatch support while successfully meeting departmental goals.
- Recruited, interviewed and selected employees in compliance with hiring practices and minimum standards of qualification and recommended personnel for promotion, demotion or reclassification to meet staffing requirements.
- Received new orders, prepared documentation and assigned personnel.
- Monitored flow of paperwork and directed information to appropriate departments.
- Coordinated repairs to vehicles to maintain fleet operations.
- Responded to over 100 daily caller requests with information about assistance and timeframes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Pretoria; South Africa 08.2021
National Certificate in Accounting - Accounting
Harare Polytechnic College
Harare; Zimbabwe12.2005
High School Certificate - Academic Subjects
Chamapango Secondary School
Murewa; Zimbabwe12.1998
National Diploma in Accounting - Accounting
Harare Polytechnic College
Harare Zimbabwe 01.2005 - 12.2006
Skills
- Cash Analysis
- Financial Statements Review
- Staff Management
- Policies and procedures
- Attention to Detail
- Microsoft Office
- Accounting Records Analysis
- Journal Entry Preparation
- Inventory Verification
- Investigation Scope Determinations
- Personnel Recordkeeping Review
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Shona
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Xhosa
Intermediate (B1)
Certification
Currently studying towards SAP FICO certification
Timeline
Procurement Buyer
Robertson and Caine international yachts
03.2019 - Current
Team Leader
Robertson and Caine
10.2013 - 03.2019
Senior Cashier
Oosternberg service station(shell)
10.2009 - 10.2013
Dispatch Manager
pie city
06.2008 - 09.2009
National Diploma in Accounting - Accounting
Harare Polytechnic College
01.2005 - 12.2006
Currently studying towards SAP FICO certification
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of South Africa (UNISA)
National Certificate in Accounting - Accounting
Harare Polytechnic College
High School Certificate - Academic Subjects
Chamapango Secondary School
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