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Benjamin Chingwaru

@benjaminchingwaru

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Entry-level financial accountant skilled in IPSAS/IAS, financial reporting, reconciliations and accounting software.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I seek an entry-level accounting role where I can learn from senior accountants, apply IPSAS/IAS knowledge, grow professionally, and contribute to accurate financial reporting.

I am an entry-level financial accountant with practical internship experience in public sector finance and current retail cashier responsibilities.

During my attachment at a rural district council I prepared balance sheet accounts, posted monthly journal entries, performed bank reconciliations, and prepared quarterly financial statements in compliance with IPSAS and IAS.

I also prepare monthly management accounts, manage accounts for investment properties and council projects, and ensure timely statutory payments for taxes and contributions.

I am organized, punctual, ethically professional, proficient in Microsoft Excel and Sage/Sage Evolution/Pastel, and eager to grow under senior accountants while pursuing professional certification with ICAZ.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Salesman / Cashier

Current

Halsteds Builders Express

Apr 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)

Served customers, collected payments, handled daily cash-up and charged purchases to business partner accounts while resolving pricing and discount queries to maintain accurate retail financials.

Cash Handling Customer Service Point of Sale Account Charging Microsoft Excel Cash Up Procedures Communication

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Cashier / Sales Representative

Current

Halsteds Builders Express

Apr 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)

Served customers, processed payments and daily cash-ups, handled queries on pricing/discounts and managed charging purchases to business partner accounts.

Cash Handling Sales Customer Service Point of Sale Account Charging Excel Communication

Finance Attachee

Marondera Rural District Council

Jan 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 11 months)

Prepared balance sheet accounts, posted monthly journal entries and produced quarterly financial statements in compliance with IPSAS, and performed bank reconciliations and management accounts for internal clients.

SAGE Pastel Financial Reporting Journal Entries Bank Reconciliation Management Accounting Tax Compliance Sage Pastel Excel

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Rusununguko High School

O Levels, Secondary Education

Completed Ordinary Level studies with passes including Mathematics, Science and English (8 O Level passes).

Bindura University of Science Education

Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Accountancy, Accountancy

2018 - 2022

Grade: 2.1

Honours Bachelor of Commerce in Accountancy completed with practical internship experience and coursework in managerial accounting, tax, and financial reporting.