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IMELDA MABHENA

Perth,WA

Summary

Resourceful Accounting Professional acknowledged for reliability, integrity and quick-learning ability. Experienced at cultivating effective working relationships at all levels while driving improvements to budget administration, expense tracking and forecasting of future financial needs. Skilled in data processing and analysis with strong attention to detail and methodical approach. Versed in accounting software(SAP & SAGE PASTEL), spreadsheet tracking and GAAP. Offering Five (5) years of experience handling finances for a few locations. Processed payroll, budgets, reports, journals, expenditures and payments, AP/AR management and collections.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Accountant

Pariah State (Pvt) Ltd
01.2021 - 05.2023

    • Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
    • Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
    • Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
    • Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
    • Assisted team members in transitioning to new system through extensive training and one-on-one support.
    • Assisted in upgrade and conversion of in-house financial systems.
    • Directed accounting team in timely reporting of finances for diverse client businesses.
    • Reviewed budgets and communicated discrepancies to senior management.

Junior Accountant

Pariah State (Pvt) Ltd
01.2020 - 12.2020
    • Reconciled month-end totals for timely and accurate reporting of financial information.
    • Generated and submitted invoices based upon established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
    • Managed supplier accounts and built lasting relationships with suppliers.
    • Utilized tax software to prepare and file tax returns.
    • Compiled and analyzed financial information to prepare entries for general ledger accounts.
    • Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.

Finance Graduate Trainee

Pariah State (Pvt) Ltd
01.2019 - 12.2019

    • Worked in various departments to gain hands-on experience.
    • Organized and maintained records.
    • Used company reports to analyze sales, gross profit and inventory activity.

Finance Intern

Unilever Zimbabwe
08.2016 - 08.2017
  • Maintained accurate, up-to-date financial spreadsheets and databases fore reliable reference.
  • Analyzed financial data and presented meaningful insights to senior management.
  • Prepared and posted financial journal entries using technically relevant software.
  • Provided strategic financial advice to senior management and stakeholders.
  • Devised and implemented controls and procedures to promote financial accuracy.

Education

Masters - Professional Accounting

Kaplan Business School
Perth, WA
12.2024

Level 9/13 - Accounting

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
12.2024

Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree - Accounting

National University of Science And Technology
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
11.2018

Skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • SAP
  • Microsoft Office
  • PASTEL
  • GAAP
  • Belina Payroll
  • General Ledger Accounting
  • Effective and Professional Communication
  • Cash Flow Forecasting
  • Month-End and Year-End Closings

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets
  • Achieved sales efficiency by training staff into fully utilizing GAAP Software
  • Achieved an optimum weekly cashflow position by drafting weekly and monthly budgets with accuracy and efficiency

Timeline

Senior Accountant

Pariah State (Pvt) Ltd
01.2021 - 05.2023

Junior Accountant

Pariah State (Pvt) Ltd
01.2020 - 12.2020

Finance Graduate Trainee

Pariah State (Pvt) Ltd
01.2019 - 12.2019

Finance Intern

Unilever Zimbabwe
08.2016 - 08.2017

Masters - Professional Accounting

Kaplan Business School

Level 9/13 - Accounting

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree - Accounting

National University of Science And Technology
IMELDA MABHENA