Clive Makondora
Accounts Officer
Dubai
Summary
Meticulous Accounting Professional offering exemplary invoice auditing, team collaboration and time management skills. Highly skilled handling all types of business situations with exceptional composure and poise. Over 8 years working with six-figure accounts within Consumer & Electronics and Insurance industries .
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Accounts Officer
Sharp Me FZE
Dubai
10.2016 - Current
- Increased payment efficiency by 35% through organized, priority based checking and approving of all daily payments
- Making sure all internal controls are being observed by checking accounting processes against agreed policies and procedures
- Managing daily cash flow to maximize efficient use of cash and minimize chances of payment / forward contract rejections to due to insufficient balances
- Addressed problems of cost allocation by ensuring SAP division and subdivision cost centers are correct which mitigates incorrect budget allocations.
- Performing intercompany reconciliations resulting in accurate group consolidated reporting
- Managing exchange rates in SAP so that accurate and timeous exchange gain or loss on transactions is properly calculated
- Checking month end accruals of unpaid expenses to avoid understating operating expenses
- Preparing accounts payable reconciliations to ensure that our balance sheet correctly shows exact details reported in our creditors books
- Preparing accounts payable aging report at month end which has reduced overdue invoices by 65% because following up with respective departments is now easier
- Managing employee travel expenses to make sure all travel claims are business related and proper supporting documents are as per policy
- Preparing variance analysis reports for actual vs budget data so that management is aware of source and reason for deviation from norm
- Team player in month end and year end reporting
- Regular checking of petty cash which has resulted in zero cases of cash abuse
- Assisting with budgeting at beginning of every financial year
- Coordinating gathering of information and documents for internal and external auditors’ engagement
- Preparing foreign currency valuation report submitted to Head office which results in management being aware of foreign currencies generating higher gains or losses
- Overseeing preparation of month end bank reconciliations
- Checking Accounts Receivable postings and issuance of customer bank collection advices
Accounts Payable Officer
Capita Insurance Ltd, Zurich International Life Company
Dubai
10.2016 - 05.2018
- Performed logging of all payments information for vendors and policy holder payments on daily basis and producing weekly reports and analysis for accurate financial planning
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy
- Managed prepayment file and ensured expenses were properly amortized for financial accuracy
- Collaborated with Accounts Receivable team for capturing premium cheques (Post-dated cheques) and telegraphic transfer deposits on CITRIX system
- Reported significant issues to management
- Assisted in monthly closing activities
- Coordinated accounts payable functions and improved workflow for 3 staff members
- Closely monitored accounts to post timely payments and resolve billing discrepancies
- Developed reports for senior management to outline expenditures, vendor spend and forecasting
- Managed accurate and timely processing of over eighty invoices per month
- Observed strict confidentiality regulations to maintain data security
- Positively interacted with all partners, employees and customers using exemplary communication and interpersonal talents
- Inspected account books and recorded transactions
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers ,banks and vendors
- Gathered, evaluated and summarized account data in detailed financial reports
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling monthly
- Matched purchase orders with invoices ,delivery orders and recorded necessary information
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery
- Input financial data and produced reports using SAP software
- Strengthened financial operations by conducting bank reconciliations
- Reconciled corporate American Express credit card , investigating and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready
- Recorded deposits as relief staff to cover during vacation times
Accounting And Bookkeeping Clerk
First Mutual Health Company Ltd
Harare
12.2014 - 07.2016
- Responsible for petty cash disbursement
- Prepared daily reconciliations of petty cash
- Ensured all cash disbursed everyday agreed to petty cash vouchers authorized and issued
- Processed all petty cash withdrawal requests from bank
- Built strong relationships with suppliers and responded to queries
- Maintained accounting records and filing
- Processed all payments using pay net software and Standard Chartered internet payment system
- Prepared all Telegraphic Transfer payments and recorded them daily
- Prepared Bank Reconciliations for premiums accounts
- Accrued all invoices unpaid at end of month and captured them in SAGE accounting system
- Receipted medical aid premiums
- Prepared daily cash flow every morning
- Responsible for Customer Relations
- Bank Liaison
- Assisted in preparation of month end Financial reporting
- Responsible for office administration work
- Provided assistance and support to company personnel
- Assisted in preparation of annual budgets and monthly forecasts
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions
Accounts Assistant
First Mutual Life Company Ltd
Harare
05.2013 - 12.2014
- Prepared bank reconciliations for 10 accounts
- Responsible for daily processing of Payments
- Ensured all creditors received their money within 14 working days
- Prepared requisitions for both transfers and cash payments
- All invoices had to be attached on requisition that displayed breakdown of posting codes and shared costs to be charged to each department
- Reconciled and updated staff accounts receivables for example study loans and personal loan accounts
- Reconciled and updated accounts payables for example statutory payments and Intercompany Accounts transactions
- Ensured that invoices were coded correctly and approved
- Communicated with procurement team to initiate order processing
- Received and verified invoices and requisitions for goods and services against purchase orders and delivery notes
- Reconciled company records against supplier statements on regular basis
- Ensured that all necessary documents are completed and approved before payments are executed
- Prepared Journal
- Captured data in Sage accounting system software and in excel
- Responsible for customer relations
- Assisted in preparation of month end Financial reporting
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Programming For Everybody -Python
University Of Michigan
USA 01.2023 - 01.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Data Science
LinkedIn
LinkedIn 01.2023 - 01.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Microsoft Office Suite
Jurassic Institute of Management And Technology
Dubai,UAE 03.2019 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Commerce Honors Degree - Accounting
Midlands State University
Zimbabwe 03.2008 - 12.2012
Skills
Microsoft Officeundefined
Timeline
Some College (No Degree) - Programming For Everybody -Python
University Of Michigan
01.2023 - 01.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Data Science
LinkedIn
01.2023 - 01.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Microsoft Office Suite
Jurassic Institute of Management And Technology
03.2019 - 07.2023
Accounts Payable Officer
Capita Insurance Ltd, Zurich International Life Company
10.2016 - 05.2018
Accounts Officer
Sharp Me FZE
10.2016 - Current
Accounting And Bookkeeping Clerk
First Mutual Health Company Ltd
12.2014 - 07.2016
Accounts Assistant
First Mutual Life Company Ltd
05.2013 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Commerce Honors Degree - Accounting
Midlands State University
03.2008 - 12.2012
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