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Tawanda Diba

@tawandadiba

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Finance and accounting professional driving IFRS/GAAP compliance, process improvement, and cost savings.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a finance role where I can lead financial reporting and process improvement, work with ERP systems, drive cost savings, and support strategic decision-making.

I am a finance and accounting professional with eight years of progressive experience in IFRS/GAAP reporting, full-cycle accounting, audit management, and ERP optimization. I have a proven track record of reducing month-end close timelines, implementing systems that improved accuracy, and driving cost savings of up to $150K.

I lead cross-functional teams, streamline accounts payable and general ledger processes, and translate financial data into actionable insights to support executive decision-making and business growth. I am currently advancing my professional qualifications through ACCA (expected 2027) and continuously focus on process automation, reporting accuracy, and financial control.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

AP Supervisor

Current

Independence Dental Services

Oct 2025 - Present (1 month)

Supervise Accounts Payable operations across 60+ offices, managing weekly payment cycles and 1099 filings for 2,500+ vendors while ensuring audit-ready documentation and KPI compliance.

Accounts Payable Vendor Reconciliation Bill.com 1099 Month End Close Citibank Card Administration

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General Ledger Team Lead

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Independence Dental Services

Sep 2024 - Present (1 year 2 months)

Led a team of 4 accountants and reduced month-end close from 30 to 15 days, reconciled $2M+ in vendor accounts, and coordinated external audits with no material adjustments.

General Ledger Month End Close Reconciliations Team Leadership External Audit Coordination Process Improvement Financial Reporting Close Acceleration

Full Cycle Accountant

Independence Dental Services

Apr 2024 - Aug 2024 (4 months)

Prepared monthly financial packages and closed 20+ practice books monthly, identifying $150K in cost savings through expense analysis and supporting budgeting for multiple practices.

Full Cycle Accounting Financial Analysis Closing Budgeting & Forecasting GL Reconciliation

Accounts Clerk

Independence Dental Services

Jan 2024 - Mar 2024 (2 months)

Processed 150+ vendor payments monthly, resolved $15K+ discrepancies, reconciled 25+ intercompany accounts monthly and verified 200+ quarterly expense reports with accurate GL coding.

Accounts Payable Intercompany Accounting Expense Reporting GL Coding Payment Processing

Accountant

Zambezi Bulk Plant Hire

Oct 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 3 months)

Managed full-cycle accounting for a $3M division with error-free monthly closes in 5 days, reduced inventory carrying costs by $200K and negotiated vendor terms to improve cash flow by $75K.

Full Cycle Accounting Month End Close Inventory Cost Reduction Cash Flow Management Financial Reporting Dashboarding

Accounting Clerk

Zambezi Bulk Plant Hire

Jul 2021 - Sep 2021 (2 months)

Supported journal entries, reconciliations, and vendor account management to maintain accurate financial records and support month-end close activities.

Journal Entries Reconciliations Vendor Management Accounts Payable

Systems & Management Accountant

Oglander Transport and Logistics

Jun 2017 - May 2021 (3 years 11 months)

Ensured IFRS and tax compliance, delivered monthly P&L packages for executives, implemented a fuel cost-tracking system saving $120K annually and reduced AP processing time by 60%.

IFRS Compliance Management Accounting Financial Reporting Process Automation Cost Tracking Dashboarding