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Clive Kudakwashe Mutondohori

Gaithersburg,USA

Summary

Experienced agricultural worker with over 5 years of hands-on farming expertise in greenhouse operations, crop harvesting (including Canadian fruits like apples, blueberries, and strawberries), livestock care, and general farm labor. Strong knowledge of modern farming techniques, food safety standards, and efficient harvesting methods. Physically fit, reliable, and accustomed to working in all weather conditions.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Accountant

Zvikomborero Farms
Featherstone, Zimbabwe
07.2018 - 07.2024
  • Managed full-cycle accounting for the farm, including bookkeeping, financial statements, and cash flow analysis using Pastel Accounting, ensuring accurate tracking of USD $10.5 million in annual revenue from crops (maize, tobacco), livestock (cattle, poultry), and farm-related services.
  • Prepared and submitted quarterly VAT, PAYE, and income tax returns to ZIMRA, ensuring full compliance with Zimbabwean tax laws.
  • Identified agricultural tax exemptions, reducing the farm’s tax burden by 15%.
  • Processed payroll for full-time and seasonal workers, ensuring compliance with Labour Act of Zimbabwe and timely payment of wages, including USD and ZWL disbursements where applicable.
  • Conducted monthly stock takes for seed, fertilizer, fuel, and livestock feed, reducing wastage by 20% and preventing stockouts during critical farming seasons.
  • Tracked production costs (fuel, irrigation, labour) for key crops (soya beans, wheat) and livestock, implementing cost-saving measures that improved farm profitability by 10%.
  • Managed multi-currency accounts (USD, ZWL), reconciled transactions, and optimized forex allocations for fuel, equipment imports, and agro-inputs to mitigate currency fluctuations.
  • Researched and secured agricultural grants (e.g., Command Agriculture, CBZ Agro-Yield) and loans, ensuring proper documentation and accountability for funds received.
  • Key Achievements:
  • Reduced tax penalties to 0% through strict adherence to ZIMRA deadlines.
  • Cut input costs by 18% by negotiating with local suppliers of seed and fertilizer.
  • Implemented a digital record-keeping system, slashing manual errors by 30%.

Farm Worker / Agricultural Labourer

Zvikomborero Farms
Featherstone, Zimbabwe
01.2012 - 06.2018
  • Hand-picked apples, blueberries, strawberries, and cherries in orchards across.
  • Sorted and packed fruit according to size, ripeness, and quality standards for commercial distribution.
  • Operated ladder systems and harvesting tools safely to maximize efficiency.
  • Harvested root vegetables (carrots, potatoes) and leafy greens (kale, lettuce) using hand tools and small machinery.
  • Assisted in planting, weeding, and crop rotation to maintain soil health.
  • Prepared and packaged vegetables for farm-to-table sales and wholesale markets.
  • Fed, watered, and monitored health of cattle, chickens, and goats on mixed farms.
  • Maintained clean barns and coops, ensuring compliance with animal welfare standards.
  • Assisted with birthing (goats and sheep), vaccinations, and basic veterinary procedures.
  • Harvested button and oyster mushrooms in controlled indoor environments.
  • Followed strict hygiene protocols during mushroom picking, trimming, and packaging.
  • Monitored growth conditions (humidity, CO2 levels) for optimal yield.
  • Cultivated and maintained greenhouse crops (tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers) by monitoring temperature, humidity, and irrigation systems.
  • Pruned, trellised, and harvested greenhouse produce at peak ripeness for optimal market quality.
  • Applied organic pest control methods and fertilizers under supervisor guidance.

Education

Master of Science - Accounting Analytics

THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, School of Business
Washington, DC
12.2025

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY, School of Business
Gweru, Zimbabwe
06.2018

Skills

  • Canadian fruit harvesting
  • Greenhouse crop management
  • Livestock feeding
  • Operating farm tools
  • Food safety standards
  • Physical endurance
  • Mushroom picking
  • Python programming
  • R programming
  • Advanced Excel
  • Advanced Quickbooks
  • Power BI
  • Microsoft Suite
  • Internal Audit Standards

Certification

  • CISA Certification Prep: 1 Auditing Information Systems for IS Auditors, LinkedIn, https://bit.ly/3EwAnAs
  • Internal Auditing-Fundamental Principles and Concepts, Alison, https://bit.ly/3DjtRN9
  • The Role of Accountants in Climate Change, Alison, https://bit.ly/3K4VRYw
  • ESG (Corporate Finance), https://bit.ly/3Q0mtxH

Accomplishments

  • YALI RLC SA Alumni
  • Harvard ALP 2024 Alumni
  • McKinsey and Co Forward Program Alumni

Leadership Experience

  • Founder, Murewa Youth Initiative Program, Empowering youths to run projects to fund distribution of sanitary pads to 20-30 underprivileged girls monthly
  • Founder, Graduate Scholarship Hub, A platform with 1600+ Facebook followers, offering weekly presentations and curated resources on applying for fully funded graduate scholarships, https://bit.ly/46KAbd4

Timeline

Accountant

Zvikomborero Farms
07.2018 - 07.2024

Farm Worker / Agricultural Labourer

Zvikomborero Farms
01.2012 - 06.2018

Master of Science - Accounting Analytics

THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, School of Business

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY, School of Business

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