BRIGHT MUNHANGU
Abu Dhabi,UAE
Summary
Emerging finance professional with a strong command of fundamental accounting principles and regulatory requirements. Demonstrates keen attention to detail, analytical thinking, and proactive problem-solving to support financial analysis, reporting, and expense management. Graduated with a First Class Honours degree as the overall best graduating student in Accounting and currently pursuing ACCA qualification to further enhance technical expertise and professional development.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Finance Trainee
Minerva Risk Advisors
Harare
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Identified areas for cost cuts within departmental budgets, aiding company savings.
- Attended finance seminars regularly to stay abreast of industry trends and developments.
- Maintained strict confidentiality whilst dealing with sensitive financial information.
- Prepared journal entries and maintained general ledger accounts, supporting seamless recordkeeping.
- Facilitated timely payment collection, monitoring accounts payable and receivable functions.
- Assisted with month-end closing processes to foster timely and accurate completion.
- Built strong rapport across enterprise levels, using emotionally intelligent communication critical thinking.
- Applied advanced Excel skills to efficiently analyse large data sets.
- Reduced annual business expenditure through careful expense monitoring.
- Finalised VAT returns with rigorous transaction checks.
Education
Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Accountancy Degree
Chinhoyi University of Technology
09.2021 - 06.2025
Advanced Level - Finance
Masvingo Christian College
Masvingo, Zimbabwe 01.2018 - 11.2019
Ordinary Level - Art and Finance
Arch Munaka High School
Masvingo, Zimbabwe 01.2014 - 11.2017
Skills
- Sage 300 software
- Excel proficiency
- Bank reconciliation techniques
- Audit functions
- Financial statement assistance
- Petty cash oversight
- Journal entry documentation
- Accounts payable and receivable administration
- Regulatory compliance knowledge
- Ethical judgment
- Tax knowledge
- General ledger
Languages
English
Fluent
Shona
Fluent
References
- Santos, Sadya, Finance Manager, santos.sadya@minerva.co.zw, +263774187577, Minerva Risk Advisors, Harare
- Calvin, Nzuma, Group Accountant, calvin.nzuma@minerva.co.zw, +263783815309, Minerva Risk Advisors, Harare
Accomplishments
1. Vice Chancellor Award and University Book Price Award and First Class Degree.
2. ZIMDEF Award of USD$300 Cash For Overall Best Graduating Student In Accounting, 2025.
3. POSB Award of USD$200 Cash For The Best Graduating Student in Accounting, 2025.
4. The ACCA Award For The Best Graduating Student in Accounting Recognition.
Timeline
Finance Trainee
Minerva Risk Advisors
08.2023 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Accountancy Degree
Chinhoyi University of Technology
09.2021 - 06.2025
Advanced Level - Finance
Masvingo Christian College
01.2018 - 11.2019
Ordinary Level - Art and Finance
Arch Munaka High School
01.2014 - 11.2017
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