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Zwelibanzi Phiri

@zwelibanziphiri

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Accounting Manager delivering IFRS-compliant reporting, trust accounting, and tax strategy across entities.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can lead IFRS- and SARS-compliant financial operations, manage teams, and drive accurate multi-entity reporting while owning strategic tax planning, budgets, and continuous process improvement.

I’m an Accounting Manager with 9+ years of progressive experience spanning accounting, tax, inventory management, and business consulting across multiple entities. In my current role at BIZFIN Group, I lead financial operations and trust accounting, manage accounting teams, ensure compliance with IFRS and SARS requirements, and oversee financial reporting, budgets, and strategic tax planning.

Previously, I worked as a Financial Accounting Consultant at OPTIMAL TRUST, delivering trust and accounts specialist services while managing financial reporting, compliance, and advisory across sectors. Earlier roles at GALATA and BIZFIN strengthened my foundation in annual financial statements, management accounts, bookkeeping, payroll, and SARS eFiling—where I improved reporting accuracy and streamlined tax planning processes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Accounting Manager

Current

Bizfin Group

Oct 2024 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Led financial operations and trust accounting functions across multiple entities, ensuring IFRS and SARS compliance while overseeing financial reporting, budgets, and strategic tax planning. Managed accounting teams and supported accurate, timely reporting across the group.

Trust Accounting IFRS Compliance SARS Compliance Financial Reporting Budgeting Tax Planning Team Management Financial Operations

Financial Accounting Consultant

Optimal Trust

Jan 2021 - Apr 2023 (2 years 3 months)

Delivered trust and accounts specialist services for multiple clients, managing financial reporting and compliance across sectors. Provided advisory support to strengthen reporting accuracy and meet regulatory requirements.

Trust Accounting Financial Reporting Tax Compliance SARS Compliance Client Advisory Financial Analysis Regulatory Compliance

Group Accounting Manager

Galata

Feb 2019 - Jan 2021 (1 year 11 months)

Oversaw accounting, tax, and inventory management across multiple entities for the bakery and coffee business. Improved reporting accuracy and streamlined tax planning processes to support business performance.

Group Accounting Tax Planning Inventory Management Financial Reporting IFRS Management Reporting Compliance Management

Business Accountant

Bizfin

Jan 2018 - Feb 2019 (1 year 1 month)

Handled annual financial statements, management accounts, bookkeeping, payroll, and SARS eFiling for businesses, trusts, and entrepreneurs. Provided end-to-end accounting support to drive accurate reporting and efficient tax outcomes.

Financial Statements Management Accounting Bookkeeping Payroll SARS EFiling Tax Administration Client Advisory

Junior Accountant

Bizfin

May 2016 - Jan 2018 (1 year 8 months)

Prepared management accounts, bookkeeping, and payroll while supporting tax services and trust administration. Used accounting and payroll tools to maintain accurate client records and reporting outputs.

Management Accounting Bookkeeping Payroll Trust Administration Tax Support Quickbooks