Yemuro Muzenda
@yemuromuzenda
Finance and accounting leader driving accurate reporting, controls, and strategic cash-flow optimisation.
What I'm looking for
I am a finance and accounting professional with extensive experience leading financial close processes, designing internal controls, and coordinating external audits to ensure compliance and accurate reporting.
I have managed cash flow forecasting, working capital optimisation and developed financial models and KPIs to support strategic planning and capital investment decisions across retail, project and corporate environments.
I partner closely with operational leaders to translate financial insight into action, drive process improvements, and deliver timely management information that enhances profitability and governance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Financial Controller
Glucode
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 1 month)
Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital optimisation while driving financial strategy and improving reporting processes to ensure timely, IFRS-compliant monthly statements and enhanced profitability.
Finance Business Partner
Decathlon South Africa
Jan 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 11 months)
Partnered with operational managers to translate financial data into actionable insights, implemented KPIs and dashboards, and identified cost and performance improvements to support retail growth.
Finance Project Manager
IRON Design and Build (Pty) Ltd
Jan 2022 - Dec 2022 (11 months)
Optimised project resource allocation and cost controls, integrated financial systems to streamline reporting, and delivered financial training to improve project budget adherence and profitability.
Finance Project Manager
Uphondo Lwe Nyathi Implementation & Training (Pty) Ltd.
Aug 2016 - Jul 2021 (4 years 11 months)
Streamlined project cost control and reporting by integrating financial systems, developed project-specific KPIs and models, and optimised cash flow forecasting to meet project milestones within budget.
Independent Finance Manager
Shumba Real Estate and Consulting (Pty) Ltd
Jul 2015 - Aug 2016 (1 year 1 month)
Provided consultancy on accounting process improvements, delivered financial analysis and reporting to support executive decision-making, and implemented risk assessment tools for client organisations.
Financial Accountant
MH Automation International
Apr 2014 - Jul 2015 (1 year 3 months)
Prepared and analysed budgets and variances, coordinated external audits to ensure compliance, and implemented enhanced controls to improve accuracy and reliability of IFRS financial reporting.
Junior Accountant & Payroll Admin
Marketel (Pty) Ltd
Jan 2012 - Mar 2014 (2 years 2 months)
Maintained fixed asset register and payroll reports, supported month-end and year-end closings, and prepared management accounts through reconciliations to ensure accurate financial statements.
Student Administrative Assistant
Monash University
Feb 2009 - Nov 2011 (2 years 9 months)
Provided administrative support and tutored accounting students, managed semester records and marks, and organised review sessions to improve student performance in core accounting subjects.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Unknown (Certificate in Financial Management - RQ Level 4)
Certificate in Financial Management, Accounting and Finance
2024 - 2025
Completed a Level 4 Certificate in Financial Management focusing on accounting and finance topics from June 2024 to June 2025.
Monash South Africa
Bachelor of Business Science, Accounting
2009 - 2012
Activities and societies: Student Administrative Assistant and Accounting Tutor (Monash University) during studies
Bachelor of Business Science in Accounting completed from February 2009 to February 2012.
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