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Tatenda Mandaza

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Experienced senior accountant with a passion for financial excellence.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters growth, encourages innovation, and values community impact.

With over half a decade of experience in the accounting field, I am currently employed as a senior accountant at Mandaza Chartered Accountants. I lead a team of professionals in providing quality accounting services to a diverse portfolio of clients across various sectors. My responsibilities include overseeing the compilation of financial statements, managing fixed assets, and ensuring compliance with tax and regulatory requirements.

I have a strong academic background in accounting and finance, holding a Bachelor of Commerce Accounting Honours Degree from Midlands State University, and I am currently pursuing a CIMA, CGMA Strategic Level certification, expected to complete in December 2025. My proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, and Excel, combined with my excellent communication and interpersonal skills, empowers me to deliver exceptional results and drive financial inclusion within the community.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Accountant

Mandaza Chartered Accountants

Apr 2020 - Apr 2025 (5 years)

Preparation of management account reports.
Fixed asset reconciliations and updates thereof.
Data processing.
Preparation of AFS with the assistance of QuickBooks, Pastel and Caseware.
Calculation and submission of VAT returns.
Review of annual financial statements and related working papers to gain assurance of compliance with IFRS and GRAP.
Tax returns for individuals and companies.

Project Management Caseware Audit International Quickbooks Pastel Accounting Package Excel Risk Management Internal Audit External Audit Procedures Financial Reporting Communication Skills Management Accounting

Internal Auditor

Inclusive Financial Services

Apr 2018 - Sep 2019 (1 year 5 months)

* Championing the process of risk identification, analysis, evaluation, reporting, and monitoring in accordance with organisational policy.
* Designing, updating, and implementing internal audit policies, programs, and manuals.
* Carrying out audits and monitoring effectiveness of internal control at IFS.
* Generation of internal audit reports for the head office, 14 branches.

Internal Audit Internal Controls Risk Management Risk Assessment Risk Mitigation

Management Accountant Intern

Thermoplastics Industries

Jan 2015 - Feb 2016 (1 year 1 month)

* Effective resolutions to growth and financial performance of the company by 30% through the initiative to advise management to acquire delivery vehicle.
* Decreased carriage costs by 40% through negotiating pricing and fees while ensuring continuation and enhancement of product delivery.
* Actively strengthening investment decisions.

Management Accounting

Management Accountant Intern

Thermoplastic Industries

Mar 2015 - Jan 2016 (10 months)

During my internship, I contributed to a 30% growth in financial performance by advising on vehicle acquisition and reduced carriage costs by 40% through effective negotiation.

Business Planning Investment Attraction Data Analysis Reporting Team Collaboration

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

CIMA

CIMA CGMA, Accounting and Finance

2025 - 2025

Enrolled in the CIMA CGMA program, which focuses on management accounting and finance.

University of South Africa

Advanced Diploma, Accounting and Finance

2024 - 2024

Pursuing an Advanced Diploma in Accounting Sciences, focusing on advanced accounting and finance topics.

University of South Africa

Advanced Diploma in Accounting Sciences, Accounting Sciences

2024 - 2024

Midlands State University

Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)- Accounting, accounting Sciences

2013 - 2016

Grade: 2.1

Activities and societies: Chess Enactus Soccer

Attained a distinction in the thesis titled, 'Effect of IFRS adoption on financial reporting quality of SMEs'
Link: https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw/handle/11408/3288