BMBrian Simbai Madzana
@briansimbaimadzana
Detail-oriented accountant skilled in bookkeeping, tax consulting, and financial reporting.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I am a detail-oriented accountant with over two decades of bookkeeping, tax consulting, payroll and management accounts experience across property development and petroleum sectors. I consistently meet deadlines, prepare unaudited year-end financial statements, manage VAT and income tax returns, compile payroll and administer office functions while using systems such as Xero, Pastel and QuickBooks.
I adapt quickly to new processes, handle projects like funding applications and company registrations, and provide tax planning and advice. My strengths include bank and cash reconciliations, subcontractor payment certificates, invoicing, staff loan management and presenting a professional client-facing image.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Accountant
Afri-Devo Property Development and Construction (Pty) Ltd
Jan 2015 - Mar 2025 (10 years 2 months)
Managed full-cycle accounting including VAT, income tax, EMP201 and provisional returns, prepared management accounts and unaudited year-end financials, and oversaw payroll and reconciliations for the company.
Bookkeeper
Redan Petroleum
Jan 2008 - Dec 2012 (4 years 11 months)
Performed debtors/creditors and bank reconciliations, fuel reconciliations, invoicing and prepared management accounts while maintaining Pastel records and submitting ZIMRA tax returns.
Bookkeeper
Winnerman Engineering (Pty) Ltd
Jan 2003 - Dec 2007 (4 years 11 months)
Handled sales/purchases reconciliations, debtors/creditors and bank reconciliations, invoicing and prepared management accounts using Pastel and QuickBooks while processing ZIMRA returns.
Trainee Bookkeeper
Shabanie Mashaba Mines
Jan 2000 - Dec 2002 (2 years 11 months)
Supported petty cash management, invoicing and receipting, bank and cash reconciliations and compiled aged debtor statements during a trainee bookkeeping role.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
National Diploma in Accountancy
National Diploma in Accountancy, Accountancy
1995 - 1998
Completed a three-year National Diploma in Accountancy, awarded in 1998.
Cambridge International (GCE O Level)
Cambridge Ordinary Level (GCE O Level), General Secondary Education
1993 - 1993
Completed Cambridge GCE Ordinary Level with six O Level subjects including English and Principles of Accounts in 1993.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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