Jonathan Chirova
Chartered Accountant
Dubai
Summary
Objective leader with demonstrated success leading financial systems and programs. Knowledgeable about regulatory requirements and successful strategies for maintaining optimal controls. Well-organized, proactive and adaptable to changing markets. Adept at managing budgets, payroll, invoicing and general accounting functions. Instrumental in keeping business operations fully compliant and working within budgetary guidelines.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Finance Officer
FMC Smart Exchange
Harare
01.2021 - 07.2023
- Established and enforced controls on revenue and expenses to protect company assets.
- Collaborated with team leaders to define standards, policies and procedures to meet company revenue goals.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Reduced process discrepancies through measured implementation of performance reporting and data systems.
- Strengthened Headquarters and branch operations by proactively managing and optimizing day to day operations.
- Evaluated project applications and verified with outline specifications to approve, reject and recommend adjustments.
- Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.
- Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
- Analyzed financial data regarding product performance and customer performance and developed reports for key stakeholders.
- Verified compliance of financial policies and accounting procedures against federal regulations.
- Assisted with recruiting, interviewing and hiring new department employees.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Drove revenue stream development through strategic collaboration and partnerships.
- Introduced software tools and process improvements to mitigate loss and drive operational growth.
- Spearheaded expansion strategies to increase business market share.
- Identified partnership opportunities and established favorable business connections.
- Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
- Enhanced internal control systems and procedures to mitigate risk and support opportunities.
Assistant Finance Manager
FMC Finance
Harare
02.2017 - 12.2021
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Maintained responsive organization with sustained revenue growth through industry forecast monitoring and deliberate financial planning.
- Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
- Supported operations management, sales, and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
- Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Completed filings and upheld strict compliance with regulatory agencies and supervisors.
- Managed regular finance tracking for numerous branch offices and headquarters expenses.
- Drove profit increases through market research and strategic asset management to meet dynamic industry conditions.
- Spearheaded expansion strategies to increase business market share.
- Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
Accountant
Baines Imaging Group
Harare
06.2016 - 09.2016
- Examine and prepare payment requisitions and schedules
- Checking payment requisitions from other branches
- Making payments to creditors
- Filing of payments & accruals
- Handling creditors queries
- Following up on rental invoices for all branches
- Preparation of import documents for foreign transfers for the bank
- Accrual of all period expenses and supplier invoices in accordance with GAAP
- Reconciling accounts payable ledger to customer statements
- Petty cash reconciliations and preparation for reimbursement
- Monthly GL accounts reconciliations
- Capturing orders for supplier invoices and generating an invoices
- Capturing payments in Pastel
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Prepared and filed tax forms to meet needs of customers.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Improved data collection, financial analysis and financial modeling to optimize practices and retain customers.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
Accounting Bookkeeper
Samuneti Leathers
Harare
06.2013 - 07.2015
- Sorted financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing and posted daily receipts and payments.
- Reviewed and processed client electronic payments and check deposits.
- Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
- Debtors and creditors management
- Implementing and maintaining internal controls
- Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
- Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
- Contributed to development of office operations manual and improved accounting procedures by implementing accounting databases and software.
- Posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with corporate protocols.
- Completed tax forms in compliance with legal regulations.
- Provided comprehensive accounting support to company by managing functions like payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and business expense processing.
Education
Master of Science - Financial And Management Accounting
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
United Kingdom 03.2011 - 07.2015
Skills
Leadership
Financial administration
Account Reconciliation
Strategic and financial planning
Staff Management
Financial analysis and reporting
Cash handling expertise
Cost control and reduction
Human resources knowledge
Budget forecasting
Relationship building and management
Revenue Generation
Business Development
Process implementation
Familiar with account coding
Timeline
Finance Officer
FMC Smart Exchange
01.2021 - 07.2023
Assistant Finance Manager
FMC Finance
02.2017 - 12.2021
Accountant
Baines Imaging Group
06.2016 - 09.2016
Accounting Bookkeeper
Samuneti Leathers
06.2013 - 07.2015
Master of Science - Financial And Management Accounting
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
03.2011 - 07.2015