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Farai Hwenga

@faraihwenga

I am a results-driven accountant and finance professional with audit and analytics expertise across hyperinflation environments.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I seek a finance or accounting role applying audit and analytics expertise to improve controls and profitability, ideally in a collaborative, growth-oriented, flexible or remote-friendly organization with opportunities to lead.

I am a driven accountant and business analytics professional with an MSc in Business Analytics and a BSc (Hons) in Accounting & Finance, complemented by ACCA exemptions. I have led audits, managed accounting and budgeting for retail and leisure clients, and adapted to remote work while running entrepreneurial projects in Zimbabwe.

I excel in financial analysis, CaseWare and advanced Excel, and routinely prepare management accounts, payroll, reconciliations, and reports that inform decision-making. I bring practical experience in hyperinflation environments, cross-cultural teams, and a track record of cost-reduction and risk mitigation.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Accountant

Current

Simply Dental Management

Oct 2023 - Present (1 year 10 months)

Execute month-end close, payroll and credit card reconciliations while maintaining fixed asset and lease schedules to ensure accurate financial reporting. Prepare intercompany reconciliations and depreciation schedules to support management decision-making.

Month End Close Payroll Reconciliations Fixed Asset Depreciation Excel Financial Reporting Intercompany Accounting

Finance Manager

Silicoade Capital

Jan 2023 - Oct 2023 (9 months)

Managed accounting, budgeting and cash flow for client portfolios including Pizza Hut and Ster-Kinekor, developing cost-reduction strategies and financial recommendations to maximise profits. Conducted financial scenario analysis to identify and mitigate risks.

Budgeting Cash Flow Forecasting Financial Analysis Financial Modeling Strategic Planning Excel

Audit Senior

Baker Tilly Chartered Accountants Zimbabwe

Apr 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 9 months)

Led external audits for clients including CFI Holdings and Zimpapers, verifying financial statements and disclosures and producing management reports. Utilised Excel and CaseWare to improve audit accuracy and documentation.

Externe Audits Financial Statement Audits Excel Report Writing Risk Assessment Client Management

Zimbabwe Audit Senior

MHA McIntyre Hudson

Jan 2022 - Aug 2022 (7 months)

Conducted audits of financial institutions including Commercial International Bank Egypt and Havin Bank, verifying account accuracy and preparing audit reports. Employed Excel and CaseWare extensively to support audit testing and documentation.

Excel Regulatory Compliance Financial Reporting Auditing

Business Analyst & Finance Assistant

Pizza Hut

Jun 2019 - May 2021 (1 year 11 months)

Analysed weekly and monthly sales and expense figures and prepared management accounts and reports for the General Manager. Identified potential business opportunities through financial research and reporting.

Financial Analysis Management Reporting Sales Analysis Excel Accounting Financial Reporting

Articled Clerk

Baker Tilly Chartered Accountants Zimbabwe

Jan 2020 - Apr 2021 (1 year 3 months)

Performed external audit procedures for banks, financial institutions and NGOs, verifying account postings and examining income and expenditure. Prepared audit working papers and monthly client reports to support senior auditors.

Audit Bookkeeping Financial Reporting Excel Working Papers Client Communication

Junior Accountant

Havilah Gold Mine (Pvt) Ltd

Feb 2019 - Dec 2019 (10 months)

Managed day-to-day bookkeeping, prepared financial and management accounts and produced monthly reports for management. Utilised Excel and SAGE Pastel to maintain accurate ledgers and reconciliations.

Bookkeeping Management Accounting SAGE Pastel Excel Reconciliations

Data Analyst (Consulting Project)

Defence Science & Technology Laboratory (DSTL)

May 2018 - Sep 2018 (4 months)

Researched and gathered data for a consulting project, developed advanced Excel macros and automated spreadsheets, and produced a comprehensive report and presentation summarising key findings. Collaborated regularly with supervisors and team members to deliver project outcomes.

Data Analysis Advanced Excel VBA Report Writing Presentation Research

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Loughborough University

Master of Science, Business Analytics

2017 - 2018

Grade: Pass

Activities and societies: Four-month placement for dissertation

Completed MSc Business Analytics at Loughborough University (Oct 2017–Sept 2018), graduated with a Pass; included modules such as Decision Analytics, Customer Analytics, Operations Analytics and Managing Big Data and involved a four-month placement for the dissertation.

Swansea University

Bachelor of Science (Hons), Accounting and Finance

2014 - 2017

Grade: Upper Second-Class (2:1)

Activities and societies: Played for Swansea University men's football first team (BUCS)

Graduated with an Upper Second-Class (2:1) BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance from Swansea University (Sept 2014–Jun 2017) and attained ACCA exemptions F5–F9.