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Martin Chivaku

@martinchivaku

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Risk management and administrative accountant focused on financial controls, compliance, and digital strategy.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a finance role where I can apply risk management, ERP and tax expertise, contribute to compliance and process improvements, and grow into broader financial leadership.

I am a results-driven Administrative Accountant with a Bachelor’s Degree in Risk Management and Insurance and over four years of experience in financial oversight, risk identification, tax planning, audits, ERP administration, and team supervision. I deliver disciplined financial reporting, implement mitigation strategies, and support senior management to improve operational performance and compliance.

Alongside accounting, I direct digital strategy and content for a publication, applying communication, editorial oversight, and marketing skills to expand reach and drive engagement. I am recognized for strategic thinking, a strong work ethic, and the ability to build relationships across stakeholders to create value-added financial and risk solutions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Marketing & Digital Director

Current

The Sailors Review

May 2020 - Present (5 years 7 months)

Directed content and digital marketing strategy, producing and editing publication content and executing campaigns that expanded reach and readership while applying organizational and editorial risk awareness.

Digital Marketing Content Strategy Editorial Management Campaign Execution Communication

Administrative Accountant

Franlink Consultants

Oct 2019 - Nov 2023 (4 years 1 month)

Managed financial reporting, tax planning and ERP operations while overseeing risk management frameworks and supporting internal/external audits to improve compliance and control. Supervised junior staff and contributed to portfolio growth through value-added financial solutions.

Financial Reporting Tax Compliance Risk Management Internal Audit Budgeting Team Supervision

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

National University of Science and Technology

Bachelor of Commerce Honours, Risk Management and Insurance

2013 - 2017

Grade: 2.1 (Upper Second)

Completed a Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Risk Management and Insurance, focusing on risk assessment, insurance principles, and financial controls; graduated with a 2.1 (Upper Second).