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Charles Amadi

@charlesamadi

Strategic finance and administration leader driving profitability and operational efficiency.

Zimbabwe
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What I'm looking for

I seek a senior finance role where I can lead financial strategy, improve margins, strengthen controls, and mentor teams in a growth-oriented, compliant organization.

I am a strategic finance and administration leader with over sixteen years of experience in financial management, business administration, and operational leadership across FMCG and retail sectors.

I have a proven record of improving profitability, reducing costs, and strengthening financial controls — including turning liquidity ratios from negative to positive and improving depot performance by 63.84%.

My strengths include budgeting and forecasting, cash-flow management, financial reporting under IFRS, process improvement, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver measurable results such as a 5% gross margin improvement and significant shrinkage reductions.

I am hands-on, results-oriented, and focused on building strong teams and robust financial systems to support sustainable growth and compliance.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

MG

Finance Assistant

Md De Chassart T/A Surrey Group

Jan 2022 - Dec 2024 (2 years 11 months)

Assisted finance unit in cash management including USD depot funds (~$4M), reconciliations and quarterly consolidation, resolving $33,000 in discrepancies and redesigning payment processes to increase cash flow by 40%.

TS

Branch Administrator

TM Pick N Pay Supermarkets

Aug 2010 - Dec 2016 (6 years 4 months)

Managed branch financial records with 99% accuracy, consolidated expense tracking to reduce reporting effort by 35%, launched financial literacy program saving 5%, and improved reconciliations reducing discrepancies by 25%.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

II

Institute of Certified Tax Accountants (ICTA)

Post Graduate Diploma, Taxation

2025 -

Pursuing a Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Taxation, started in 2025 and currently ongoing.

PZ

Project Management Zimbabwe

Postgraduate Diploma, Project Management

2025 -

Pursuing a Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management, program started in 2025 and is ongoing.

Midlands State University logoMU

Midlands State University

Master of Business Administration, Business Administration

2024 -

Enrolled in a Master of Business Administration program, ongoing since 2024.

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) logoCC

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

CIMA Diploma / Advanced Diploma (exemptions applied), Management Accounting

Undertaking CIMA qualifications with exemption to the CIMA Diploma and progressing toward an Advanced Diploma (ongoing).

CI

Chartered Governance and Accounting Institute

Chartered Secretary Course (CIS Part C), Corporate Governance

Completed Chartered Secretary Course (CIS Part C).

Midlands State University logoMU

Midlands State University

Bachelor of Commerce Honours, Accounting

2022 - 2022

Grade: 2.1

Completed a Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Accounting with a 2.1 classification in 2022.

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