Desire Mandiregerera
Warsaw
Summary
Results-driven finance and accounting professional with over five years of experience in finance, auditing, accounting, and real estate. Holds a degree in Economics and Finance, a master's degree in Finance, and is currently pursuing a master's in Business Management. Highly skilled in accounting principles, financial analysis, auditing, and the use of advanced accounting tools. Demonstrates the ability to optimize financial processes, manage risk, and drive business growth through strategic financial management. Adept at thriving in fast-paced environments, ensuring compliance, and delivering data-driven insights to support decision-making.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Technical Support Specialist
American Elite School
Warsaw
05.2024 - Current
- Streamlined IT processes for increased efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Trained end-users on best practices for system usage, increasing their productivity and confidence in utilizing technology tools.
- Diagnosed complex technical problems, saving time and resources by providing effective solutions quickly.
- Employed remote support tools effectively for efficient troubleshooting of offsite issues.
FINANCIAL AUDITOR
Freelance
Mpumalanga, South Africa
10.2021 - Current
- Preparatng and examining financial statements and documents to make sure organizations are adhering to tax laws
- Internal control evaluation
- Audit planning and Execution
- Regulatory Compliance
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Interpret Financial Statements
- Accounting Principles Analysis
- Analyse Financial risk
- Tax Returns
- Risk Management
ACCOUNTANT
SHAMPACK INVESTMENTS
Masvingo, Zimbabwe
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Monitoring cashflows and recommending distribution to owners
- Preparation of budgets
- Month end closing procedures, processing accruals and journals
- Monthly creditors and debtors' reconciliations
- Processing bad debts and provisions
- Monitoring of council accounts and following up on discrepancies
- Preparation of monthly management accounts
- Maintaining the fixed asset register
- Year end audit preparation, as well as passing of relevant year end journals
- Reconciliation of loans to related properties
- Reviewing the general ledger and trial balance to ensure correct posting
- Oversee the payments department
- Reconciling and reviewing any discrepancies which relate to supplier accounts
FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR
KINTYRE ESTATES
Harare, Zimbabwe
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Maintain and file records of expenditure, process invoices and claims for payments and track payments relating to office costs and programme activities
- Administer financial accounts and manage petty cash
- Preparing tax returns, advising on taxation problems and contesting disputed claims before tax officials
- Register expenditures in all relevant financial systems
- Prepare office budgets, financial forecasts and reports
- Assist relevant staff and partners with programme budgeting, monitoring and financial reporting
- Assist with procurement of goods and services as required
- Prepare and submit statutory financial declarations
- Performing individual internal audit projects
- Draft annual financial reporting
- Assist with administering office affairs, including in relation to service staff, registration matters, licences and permits, transport, maintenance, stationary and consumables
- Assist with staff recruitment and introduction processes
- Guide and develop the competence of relevant staff and partners
- Compliance review
- Conduct follow up audits
JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT
KUTAMA COLLEGE
Harare, Zimbabwe
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Assisting in the preparation of Annual Financial Statements
- Preparation of monthly, quarterly management accounts
- Preparation of annual budgets
- Accounts receivables management
- Accounts payables management
- Preparation of annual financial audits
- Maintaining a comprehensive asset register
- Maintenance of Ledgers
- Maintenance of Cashbooks
- Bank reconciliations
- Preparation of banking
- Maintaining investments schedules
- Knowledge in Sage Pastel
- Create audit plans
- Assessing company financial risk
- Knowledge in microsoft tools
LOAN OFFICER
HILLTHRU ENTEREPRISES
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
02.2018 - 12.2018
- Processing Loan Applications
- Loan Disbursements
- Cold Canvassing (Business Development)
- Debt Collection
- Portfolio Management
- Customer service /customer relationship management
Education
MASTERS IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT -
Warsaw Management university
Warsaw02.2025
MASTERS IN FINANCE -
Great Zimbabwe State University
Masvingo03.2022
Bachelor - ECONOMICS AND FINANCE
Great Zimbabwe State University
Masvingo02.2020
Skills
- Sarbanes-oxley act
- Cash flow management
- Budget planning
- Data analytics
- Accounting principles
- Internal controls
- GAAP proficiency
- External auditing
- Cost accounting
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Bank reconciliation
- Microsoft Excel
- Financial and operational reporting
- Financial statement analysis
- Data collection & research
- MS office suite
- Variance analysis
- Advanced computer skills
- Excellent attention to detail
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Polish
Beginner (A1)
Personal Information
- Nationality: Zimbabwean
Additional Information
Peer Education Club President (2018-2022)
Led a youth-driven initiative focused on gender-based violence (GBV) awareness, gender equality, and gender equity.
Organized community outreach programs to educate people on hygiene, self-awareness, and social issues.
Helped underprivileged individuals by providing school fees, food, and uniforms.
Distributed hygiene packs (humbugs) to promote health and well-being in the community.
Spearheaded education awareness campaigns to empower youth and marginalized groups.
Received multiple accolades and awards for leadership and impactful community service.
Timeline
IT Technical Support Specialist
American Elite School
05.2024 - Current
ACCOUNTANT
SHAMPACK INVESTMENTS
01.2023 - 10.2023
FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR
KINTYRE ESTATES
01.2022 - 12.2022
FINANCIAL AUDITOR
Freelance
10.2021 - Current
JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT
KUTAMA COLLEGE
01.2020 - 12.2021
LOAN OFFICER
HILLTHRU ENTEREPRISES
02.2018 - 12.2018
MASTERS IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT -
Warsaw Management university
MASTERS IN FINANCE -
Great Zimbabwe State University
Bachelor - ECONOMICS AND FINANCE
Great Zimbabwe State University