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Zimasa Benedictor Gebashe

@zimasabenedictorgeba

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Finance Manager driving IFRS reporting, SARS compliance, and profitable decision-making.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a high-growth organization where I can own end-to-end finance, strengthen controls and governance, and lead IFRS reporting and SARS compliance while partnering with executives on profitability-focused decisions.

I’m a results-driven Finance Manager with over 5 years of progressive experience leading full financial functions across IT, professional services, logistics, retail, and SME environments. I currently pursue CIMA (CGMA) to deepen my commercial and leadership impact.

I take ownership of monthly management accounts, executive dashboards, budgeting, and rolling forecasts—turning financial data into strategic insights that improve controls, strengthen governance, and support growth. I focus on cash flow optimisation, cost structures, margin performance, and profitability monitoring to keep operations stable and scalable.

I’m known for strengthening compliance by managing end-to-end SARS requirements and audit coordination. I handle tax matters including VAT201, EMP201, EMP501, IRP6, ITR14, and ITR12, resolve penalties and interest assessments, and manage verifications and dispute resolution processes.

In addition to finance, I bring structured people and risk leadership through acting HR responsibilities—covering recruitment, payroll/statutory submissions (UIF, SDL, PAYE), CCMA case preparation, and labour relations support. I’m comfortable implementing financial systems and internal controls, coordinating audits, and delivering decision-ready reporting that helps executives act with confidence.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Finance Manager & Tax

Current

Qualitative Innovative Solutions

Jul 2023 - Present (2 years 10 months)

Led end-to-end finance operations including monthly management accounts, budgets, rolling forecasts, and executive reporting. Managed SARS compliance and audits, payroll/statutory submissions, audit coordination, and implemented internal controls to strengthen governance.

Financial Reporting Budgeting & Forecasting Cash Flow Management SARS Compliance (VAT EMP ITR)Audit Coordination Payroll & Statutory Submissions Internal Controls Financial Systems

Accountant (Promoted)

Oxyon People Solutions

Jan 2022 - Jun 2023 (1 year 5 months)

Managed bookkeeping and monthly financial reporting using Sage Accpac, and prepared annual financial statements using Draftworx. Supported budgeting and revenue forecasting, optimized cash flow, and handled SA and Namibian tax submissions.

Bookkeeping Draftworx Budgeting Revenue Forecasting Financial Statements

Junior Accountant

Talana Chartered Accountants

Sep 2021 - Jan 2022 (4 months)

Performed payroll processing and daily bookkeeping using Sage Payroll, Xero, and SAGE, including bank reconciliations and intercompany loans. Prepared management accounts and annual financial statements using Draftworx, and supported SARS e-filing and supplier invoice processing.

Payroll Processing Bookkeeping Bank Reconciliation Management Accounting Draftworx Supplier Invoicing (Dext Receipt Bank)Financial Statements

Junior Accountant & Advisor

Kesho Chartered Accountants

Mar 2020 - Aug 2021 (1 year 5 months)

Managed multiple client portfolios and prepared annual financial statements using CaseWare and Draftworx. Supported SMMEs with budgeting and financial planning, conducted internal audits/independent reviews, and trained clients on accounting systems.

Financial Statements (CaseWare Draftworx)Budgeting Internal Audit Accounting Systems Management Reporting

Credit Controller

CarTrack

Nov 2019 - Mar 2020 (4 months)

Managed overdue accounts and negotiated payment terms to improve collections performance. Produced collections monitoring and reporting to support accounts receivable follow-up.

Debt Collection Credit Control Accounts Receivable Negotiation Collection Reports Payment Terms Management