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Tendai Isaac Nyakapembe

ACCOUNTANT/ACCOUNTING OFFICER

Harare, Harare

ABOUT

Resourceful finance professional with a background in accounting, systems administration and basic audit. Proficient in MS Excel, Pastel 50c, Sage Evolution 200, GAAP Unity, Quickbooks, Bitrix24 CRM, FiscalPro FDMS and RevMax FDMS. Known for improving financial accuracy, streamlining workflows and supporting compliance through data-driven audits. I am passionate about continuous learning and operational excellence.

SKILLS

BookkeepingReconciliationsStock ControlPayrollZIMRA/NSSA Compliance
PythonJavaJavaScriptWeb DevelopmentPHPHTML/CSSMySQLPowerBI
MS ExcelSage Pastel 50cGAAP UnityRevMax FDMSSage EvolutionPosLiteQuickbooksBitrix24 CRMFiscalPro FDMS
Internal AuditsCash Flow ReviewFinancial ReportingSpot ChecksZIMRA TARMS
Team LeadershipCommunicationTime ManagementProblem Solving
Clean Class 4 Driver's license

EXPERIENCE

Finance and Admin Officer (temp)

2025-08 - 2025-12

THREE DEE CRYSTAL T/A GLASS CREATIONS • Zimbabwe

Maintained accurate and up-to-date financial records in QuickBooks, processing invoices, payments and reconciliations for both suppliers and clients. Utilized Bitrix24 CRM to streamline internal communication, document control and task coordination across departments. Prepared and monitored budgets, expense trackers and costing reports using Microsoft Excel, improving data accuracy and decision-making efficiency. Reconciled bank statements, accounts receivable/payable and dealt with VAT/QPD computations and returns in compliance with company and ZIMRA policies. Processed payroll schedules and captured employee data, ensuring timely and accurate disbursements while maintaining strict confidentiality. Was also responsible for Statutory payments and reconciliations. Supported procurement and inventory management, ensuring adequate stock levels and cost-effective purchasing processes. Provided administrative and operational support, including filing, meeting coordination and managing office supplies to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. • Enhanced reporting accuracy and turnaround time by optimizing Excel-based financial templates. • Contributed to improving internal controls and financial documentation processes within a short assignment period.

Bookkeeper/Administrator

2024-05 - 2025-08

NOVADO ENTERPRISES (PVT) LTD • Zimbabwe

Developed and rolled out system templates to standardize operations across all restaurant outlets, improving reporting efficiency by at least 45%. Posted daily sales journal entries into Pastel 50c, aligning with GAAP Unity and PosLite POS frameworks. Audited daily cash collections across departments (Roosters Chicken, Papa's Pizza, Ice Cream Shack), ensuring 100% cash integrity and adherence to sales reports. Reconciled supplier ledgers and managed VAT/statutory spreadsheet preparations ready for submission in full compliance with ZIMRA/NSSA regulations. Supervised interns and maintained financial records, ensuring smooth team operations and minimal reporting errors. Prepared payroll schedules and entered purchase invoices into the accounting system, supporting monthly financial close. • Developed and rolled out system templates to standardize operations across all restaurant outlets, improving reporting efficiency by at least 45%. • Posted daily sales journal entries into Pastel 50c, aligning with GAAP Unity and PosLite POS frameworks. • Audited daily cash collections across departments (Roosters Chicken, Papa's Pizza, Ice Cream Shack), ensuring 100% cash integrity and adherence to sales reports. • Reconciled supplier ledgers and managed VAT/statutory spreadsheet preparations ready for submission in full compliance with ZIMRA/NSSA regulations. • Supervised interns and maintained financial records, ensuring smooth team operations and minimal reporting errors. • Prepared payroll schedules and entered purchase invoices into the accounting system, supporting monthly financial close.

Internal Auditor/Accounts Clerk

2024-06 - 2025-08

REDAN SERVICE STATION WORKINGTON • Zimbabwe

Conducted scheduled and surprise audits on cashflows and reconciliations, identifying discrepancies and ensuring 100% compliance with internal financial protocols. Captured and analyzed invoice and payment data across fuel, gas and car wash departments, streamlining reconciliation processes using MS Excel and Pastel / RevMax. Implemented a station-wide reporting and reconciliation system that improved accuracy of sales and stock data by 40%. Initiated and maintained an updated asset register and stock sheets, enhancing inventory traceability and department-level accountability. Executed cash spot checks and reconciliations, significantly reducing cash variances and improving audit trail reliability. Supported management by preparing customized audit reports and performing additional reviews on request. • Conducted scheduled and surprise audits on cashflows and reconciliations, identifying discrepancies and ensuring 100% compliance with internal financial protocols. • Captured and analyzed invoice and payment data across fuel, gas and car wash departments, streamlining reconciliation processes using MS Excel and Pastel / RevMax. • Implemented a station-wide reporting and reconciliation system that improved accuracy of sales and stock data by 40%. • Initiated and maintained an updated asset register and stock sheets, enhancing inventory traceability and department-level accountability. • Executed cash spot checks and reconciliations, significantly reducing cash variances and improving audit trail reliability. • Supported management by preparing customized audit reports and performing additional reviews on request.

Accounts Intern

2022-11 - 2023-08

LOSAVE INVESTMENTS T/A UNION HARDWARE • Zimbabwe

Captured financial data, processed creditor payments and performed reconciliations using Pastel 18 and MS Excel. Analyzed financial transactions and assisted in debtors and inventory tracking, contributing to cleaner monthly reports. Facilitated bank transfers and account settlements, streamlining daily payment processing. • Captured financial data, processed creditor payments and performed reconciliations using Pastel 18 and MS Excel. • Analyzed financial transactions and assisted in debtors and inventory tracking, contributing to cleaner monthly reports. • Facilitated bank transfers and account settlements, streamlining daily payment processing.

Data Entry Clerk / Accounting Assistant

2021-02 - 2021-06

KUDU CREEK HOLDINGS • Zimbabwe

Maintained cashbooks and journal entries using Sage Evolution 200 and Google Sheets. Processed inventory adjustments, managed POS retail sales, and assisted in monthly ledger postings. Conducted stock counts and reconciled debtor/creditor balances across departments. • Maintained cashbooks and journal entries using Sage Evolution 200 and Google Sheets. • Processed inventory adjustments, managed POS retail sales, and assisted in monthly ledger postings. • Conducted stock counts and reconciled debtor/creditor balances across departments.

EDUCATION

University of Zimbabwe

- Present

Bachelor of Honors in Financial and Accounting Systems Development and Applications

Institute of Certified Tax Accountancy

- 2026

Expected enrollment in CTA