Liratho Chirape
@lirathochirape
Experienced accountant with a strong background in financial management.
What I'm looking for
As a dedicated Cost and Management Accountant, I have honed my skills in overseeing financial processes and leading a team of seven in the finance department. My experience spans various industries, where I have successfully directed general accounting functions, managed budgeting, and ensured accurate financial reporting. I pride myself on my ability to partner with management teams to guide strategic planning and drive profit growth.
Throughout my career, I have achieved significant milestones, such as improving internal controls to reduce stock count variances by 40% and implementing budgeting models that cut operating costs by 22%. My commitment to excellence is reflected in my ability to compile and present management reports that inform decision-making at the board level. I thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with auditors and external consultants to enhance financial performance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Cost and Management Accountant
Rant Telecoms
Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 8 months)
Directed and managed general accounting functions in fixed assets, accounts payable, expense reporting, accounts receivables, and inventory management. Oversaw budgeting and budgetary control, tracking revenues and expenses for various project scopes to ensure continuous assessment of projects’ profitability.
Fixed Assets & Inventory Depot Accountant
TotalEnergies
Oct 2021 - Present (3 years 11 months)
Manned all depot accounting functions in entirety, charged with all depot financial and inventory reporting. Appraised all system bookings to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of transactions.
Accountant
PEPSI – Varun Beverages Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd
Jun 2019 - Present (6 years 3 months)
Pioneered and effectively managed the debtors’ department, interacting with CFO and Controller to align with department expectations. Monthly processing of Fixed Assets, including depreciation, additions, transfers, disposals, and monthly reconciliation of allocated fixed asset accounts.
Accountant
Buy N Build Hardware Centre (Pvt) Ltd
Feb 2016 - Present (9 years 7 months)
Managed the company’s accounting department in its entirety, ensuring efficient and effective costing and pricing of stocks. Prepared detailed cashflow forecasting and management reports, fostering sound credit controls and viable working capital.
Accounting Trainee
Grant Thornton
Feb 2015 - Present (10 years 7 months)
Gained exposure to external audits, taxation reviews, internal audits, spot checks, and due diligence assignments for multiple clients across various industries. Participated in compilation engagements, preparing IFRS compliant financial statements and providing advisory services.
Debtors Clerk
Choppies Zimbabwe
Sep 2014 - Present (11 years)
Discharged all clerical tasks pertaining to the debtors’ department. This role involved managing accounts receivable processes and ensuring accurate record-keeping.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
National University of Science & Technology
Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree, Accounting
Grade: 2.1
Obtained a Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Accounting. The program provided a strong foundation in accounting principles and practices.
Mzilikazi High School
A Level, General Studies
Grade: 11 points
Completed A Levels in 2007, achieving 11 points. This advanced secondary education prepared for university studies.
Sobukhazi High School
O Level, General Studies
Grade: 10 subjects graded C and above
Completed O Levels in 2005, passing 10 subjects with grades C and above. This foundational secondary education provided a broad academic background.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Job categories
Interested in hiring Liratho?
You can contact Liratho and 90k+ other talented remote workers on Himalayas.
Message LirathoFind your dream job
Sign up now and join over 100,000 remote workers who receive personalized job alerts, curated job matches, and more for free!
