Calvin Jaya
@calvinjaya
Finance and administration professional specializing in accounting, VAT, and QuickBooks.
BotswanaWhat I'm looking for
I am a finance and administration professional with a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Finance and hands-on experience across auditing, financial reporting, and SME accounting support. I have worked in finance roles in Botswana and Zimbabwe, delivering accurate management accounts, cashflow analysis, and bookkeeping.
My career highlights include serving as Director of Finance and Administration, performing internal audits, and providing tailored QuickBooks training to SMEs and individual learners. I focus on improving financial processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and strengthening cash management for growing organisations.
I bring practical expertise in VAT, financial statement analysis, corporate finance fundamentals, and Excel for finance, combined with a client-centered approach to training and systems setup. I seek to add measurable value through improved controls, timely reporting, and scalable accounting solutions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
QuickBooks Trainer
MyPal
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 11 months)
Provide hands-on QuickBooks training to SMEs and individual learners, improving bookkeeping accuracy and financial system setup across clients in Botswana.
Director of Finance
Matt & Co Home (Pty) Ltd
Aug 2023 - May 2024 (9 months)
Led finance and administration functions, overseeing monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasting and improving financial controls during tenure.
Internal Auditor
Celebration Ministries International
Oct 2020 - Jul 2022 (1 year 9 months)
Conducted internal audits to assess controls and compliance, producing audit reports and recommendations that strengthened financial procedures.
Sales Executive
Golden Cosmetics
Apr 2018 - Oct 2020 (2 years 6 months)
Managed sales activities and client relationships, achieving sales targets and supporting revenue growth across assigned territories.
Internal Audit Assistant
Celebration Ministries International
Sep 2016 - Feb 2018 (1 year 5 months)
Assisted in internal audit engagements, performing testing and documentation to support audit findings and control improvements.
Audit Clerk
TMC Chartered Accountants
Nov 2015 - May 2016 (6 months)
Supported audit fieldwork and client engagements by preparing working papers and assisting with substantive testing of financial statements.
Finance Intern
Amtec Motor Finance
Feb 2013 - Jan 2014 (11 months)
Performed tax preparation support and assisted with monthly management accounts and cash flow tasks during internship.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Midlands State University
Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting and Finance
2011 - 2014
Completed a Bachelor of Commerce focusing on Accounting and Finance with coursework in accounting, finance, and related commercial subjects.
St Albert's High School
High School Diploma, Secondary Education
2008 - 2009
Attended secondary education at St Albert's High School during the stated period.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
BotswanaAuthorized to work in
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