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Heizel Pride Nyathi

@heizelpridenyathi

Proactive accountant with 7 years' experience delivering compliant financial reporting, taxation, payroll, and process improvements.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking an accounting role where I can apply my strengths in financial reporting, taxation, payroll, and compliance to add immediate value, strengthen internal controls, and contribute to long-term success through continuous process improvement.

I am a proactive, performance-driven accountant with 7 years of experience across accounting, finance, financial reporting, taxation, payroll, and compliance. I deliver high-quality work that supports business objectives and exceeds performance expectations.

I specialize in preparing financial statements, managing month-end and year-end processes, performing reconciliations, and supporting strategic business decisions through accurate financial analysis. I maintain strong financial controls and continuously look for ways to improve efficiency and service delivery.

In my client-facing roles, I managed end-to-end accounting and statutory responsibilities remotely, including VAT returns, company income tax returns, provisional tax calculations, and payroll submissions. I prepared and reviewed monthly management accounts and cash flow reports to help business owners monitor performance and make informed decisions.

I also bring practical strengths in accounting systems and analytics—using tools such as Advanced Excel and platforms like QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, and others to keep records accurate and audit-ready. I collaborate confidently with clients, auditors, and regulatory authorities, and I support junior staff through mentoring and review to uphold quality and compliance.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Client Accountant (Remote)

Current

Stanley Richfield & Associates Inc.

Jul 2024 - Present (2 years)

Managed a portfolio of approximately 50 SME clients remotely, delivering end-to-end accounting, taxation, payroll, and financial reporting services. Prepared management accounts and financial statements and handled VAT, income tax, and payroll submissions while performing reconciliations and supporting compliance.

Quickbooks Xero Financial Accounting Financial Reporting Tax Compliance VAT Returns Payroll Processing Reconciliations Account Reconciliation Management Accounting SARS Compliance

Accountant

Stanley Richfield & Associates Inc.

Nov 2022 - Jul 2024 (1 year 8 months)

Provided end-to-end accounting, taxation, payroll, and financial reporting for an SME client portfolio. Prepared management accounts and annual financial statements, handled VAT and income tax submissions, managed payroll, and performed reconciliations and client support with SARS and auditors.

Quickbooks Xero Financial Accounting Financial Reporting VAT Returns Tax Compliance Payroll Processing Reconciliations Account Reconciliation Management Accounting SARs Auditor

Junior Accountant

Stanley Richfield & Associates Inc.

Aug 2021 - Nov 2022 (1 year 3 months)

Supported bookkeeping and accounting for up to 50 SME clients, preparing monthly and quarterly management accounts and maintaining general ledger records. Processed VAT and payroll statutory submissions and performed reconciliations while maintaining audit-ready records.

Quickbooks Xero Bookkeeping Monthly Management Accounts Accounts Reconciliation VAT Returns Payroll Processing Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Audit Readiness General Ledger Accountant

Accounting and Finance Graduate Trainee

Arenel Pty Ltd

Jun 2019 - Feb 2021 (1 year 8 months)

Assisted with the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports and supported month-end and year-end closing activities. Conducted reconciliations, processed invoices and payments, prepared variance and cost analysis reports, and supported budgeting, forecasting, and audit readiness.

Financial Reporting Monthly Management Accounts Reconciliations Bank Reconciliation Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Inventory Accounting Year End Close Budgeting Forecasting Data Analysis Month End Closing

Administration and Finance Intern

Leapmed Logistics Pty Ltd

Oct 2017 - Oct 2018 (1 year)

Processed and recorded financial transactions and supported monthly bank reconciliations and accounts payable/receivable functions. Assisted with financial and administrative record-keeping, monthly reporting, document filing, payroll data verification, and expense monitoring.

Transaction Processing Bank Reconciliation Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Invoice Processing Financial Reporting Document Control Payroll Administration