zie mvelase
@ziemvelase
Experienced accountant specializing in financial reporting, receivables, and reconciliations.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced accounting professional with a BCom Honours in Accounting and Finance and ongoing professional studies (ACCA and CIMA/FLP student). I bring hands-on experience across nonprofit, hospitality, and corporate environments.
Throughout my career I have worked as an Assistant Accountant, Receivables Accountant and Finance & Administration Officer, delivering month-end close support, bank and supplier reconciliations, cost of sales analysis, VAT and withholding tax computations, and audit assistance.
I have implemented and used multiple accounting systems including Sage One, Odoo, QuickBooks, Vend and Ivend, and I regularly prepare management reports, budgets and project financials for donors and internal stakeholders.
I am self-motivated, detail-oriented and able to work under pressure with minimal supervision; I seek opportunities where I can contribute to strong financial controls and support organizational growth.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Assistant Accountant
African Bushcamps
Mar 2023 - Present (2 years 8 months)
Manage daily payments, post invoices and journals in Sage One, reconcile supplier statements and perform month-end cost of sales analysis to support camp financial operations.
Finance and Administration Officer
Africa AHEAD
Feb 2021 - Feb 2023 (1 year 11 months)
Prepared cash books, managed disbursements and project budgets, supported procurement and logistics, and maintained bookkeeping for projects funded by UNICEF, AfDB, ECHO and other donors.
Receivables Accountant
Hamara Group
Sep 2020 - Feb 2021 (5 months)
Managed receivables and invoicing in Odoo, produced customer statements and reconciliations, supervised stock takes and supported internal audit and export documentation processes.
Assistant Accountant
Hamara Group
Feb 2020 - Aug 2020 (6 months)
Posted journals and maintained daily receivables trackers, reconciled sales to banking and creditors ageing, and updated inventory and bank records to support finance operations.
Assistant Accountant
Entumbane High School
Jun 2018 - Jan 2020 (1 year 7 months)
Handled daily receipting, bank reconciliations, payroll administration and prepared quarterly and annual final accounts for the school.
Bookkeeper
Flairole Investments
Jan 2017 - May 2018 (1 year 4 months)
Prepared management accounts, payroll and daily reconciliations, and managed debtors and creditors to maintain accurate financial records.
Accounting Intern
Bulawayo City Council
Jan 2011 - Dec 2011 (11 months)
Performed data capture, assisted in preparation of final accounts, managed stock and fuel records, and supported multiple finance sections during industrial attachment.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) / AICPA
CIMA FLP (Management Level), Management Accounting
Enrolled as an FLP student at Management Level (studying professional management accounting qualifications).
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
ACCA Qualification (Strategic Level), Accounting
Pursuing ACCA qualification at Strategic Level with six modules remaining to full qualification.
Lupane State University
Bachelor of Commerce Honours, Accounting and Finance
2017 - 2021
Grade: 2.1
Completed a BCom Honours degree in Accounting and Finance, graduating with a Second Class Division One.
Bulawayo Polytechnic
National Diploma in Accountancy, Accountancy
2009 - 2012
Completed a National Diploma in Accountancy and obtained a National Certificate in Accountancy; graduated from the programme.
Entumbane High School
Advanced Level / Ordinary Level, Secondary Education
2006 - 2008
Completed Ordinary Level and Advanced Level secondary education, including A-levels in 2008.
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