Elfigio Gwekwerere
@elfigiogwekwerere
Finance professional and financial data analyst with 15+ years' experience in accounting and ERP systems.
ZimbabweWhat I'm looking for
I am a finance professional with over 15 years of progressive experience across banking, tolling, accounting, and FMCG, currently serving as Assistant Accountant. I support monthly financial close, prepare management accounts, and apply IAS 29 for hyperinflationary adjustments while ensuring statutory compliance.
I have strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, treasury management, VAT and corporate tax filing, ERP systems (Odoo, Sage Pastel, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP) and data analytics using Power BI, SPSS and advanced Excel. I have supervised finance clerks, coordinated multi-currency cash management, and supported external audits to strengthen internal controls.
I am committed to continuous learning and am pursuing an MSc in Big Data Analytics to deepen my analytical capabilities and drive automation and insightful financial reporting that supports strategic decision-making.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Assistant Accountant
Five Star Industries
Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 10 months)
Support monthly financial close and prepare management accounts including sales and material costing variance analysis; apply IAS 29 for hyperinflation adjustments and ensure full statutory compliance with VAT and tax filings.
Accounts Clerk
Five Star Industries
Jan 2020 - Dec 2021 (1 year 11 months)
Processed supplier invoices and payment runs, conducted daily and monthly multi-currency bank reconciliations, and maintained fixed asset and inventory records to support accurate financial reporting.
Toll Revenue Cashier
InterToll Zimbabwe
Aug 2014 - Dec 2019 (5 years 4 months)
Collected toll fees, processed remittances and reconciliations, managed cash-in-transit settlements and entered transactions in MotaData while ensuring AML and treasury settlement compliance.
Bank Teller
Allied Bank
Mar 2008 - Jul 2014 (6 years 4 months)
Processed customer deposits and withdrawals, managed ATM cash and vault records, ensured KYC/AML compliance and balanced daily cash while supporting product cross-sales.
Data Capture Clerk
GOAL Zimbabwe
Sep 2009 - Mar 2010 (6 months)
Entered and verified beneficiary data into Microsoft Access and SPSS, generated distribution lists and supported field teams with accurate reporting and data integrity.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
CTChinhoyi University of Technology
Master of Science, Big Data Analytics
2023 -
Pursuing a Master of Science in Big Data Analytics with coursework focused on data analysis and analytics tools.
MUMidlands State University
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours), Accounting
2015 - 2021
Completed a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) (Honours) program with emphasis on accounting principles and financial reporting.
Seke 1 High School
A-Level, Accounting, Business Management, Geography
2005 - 2006
Completed A-Level studies in Accounting, Business Management, and Geography.
HEXCO
Certificate, Electronic Data Processing
Completed a certificate in Electronic Data Processing focusing on data entry and electronic processing skills.
Nyatsime College
O-Level, Secondary Education
2001 - 2004
Completed O-Level studies achieving nine passes including English and Mathematics.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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Skills
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