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Dennis Makondesa

Dennis Makondesa

Daytona Beach,FL

Summary

Dennis Makondesa is a holder of an accounting degree looking for an accounting position that will give him an opportunity to explore and demonstrate his skills in the accounting profession. He is a goal-oriented person with vast experience and is always in pursuit of excellence. He puts great emphasis on personal development and exploits any available opportunities that could enhance his growth and the organization he is working at.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Accountant

The Southern African Institute of Mining & Metallurgy (SAIMM)
10.2016 - 01.2025
  • Full function accounting
  • Management of all cashbooks and ensuring that they are all reconciled and balanced before the close of month.
  • Maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable and minimize the outstanding debtors by following up on overdue customers and sending statements and reminders.
  • Preparation of management accounts for EXCO meetings.
  • Preparation of budgets and maintaining a control measure to ensure expenditures do not overlap budgets.
  • Preparation of Financial Statements in accordance with GAAP.
  • VAT reconciliations and submission and maintaining a running file for audit trail.
  • Payroll processing and administration. Maintaining a proper payroll files and complying with all laws and statutes of the country.
  • Preparation of year-end audit file and assisting external auditors with any queries they may have.

Finance Administrator

Hitech Transformers (South Africa)
11.2014 - 09.2016
  • Fleet management, maintaining a fleet of 30 vehicles. Ensure their registrations are up to date as well as log book and services are properly maintained.
  • Cash flow preparation and management.
  • Maintain accounts receivable and payable,
  • VAT reconciliations and submissions.
  • Preparation of Financial Statements in accordance with acceptable accounting policies.
  • Maintain a fixed asset register.

Bookkeeper

Akanani Consulting (South Africa)
02.2012 - 10.2014
  • Full function bookkeeping, Trial Balance, Profit & Loss a/c, Balance Sheet, Cash Books, SARS returns, Assisting with external auditors
  • Daily processing of transactions in line with acceptable accounting procedures.
  • Handled the Finance department with a team of four staff members.
  • Managed accounts receivables and kept a balance between debtors and creditors to ensure sufficient cash flows for daily operations.
  • Managed accounts payable and ensured all suppliers are paid as they fall due.
  • Cash Flow Statements

Accountant

BBTW Music Productions (South Africa)
03.2008 - 07.2011
  • Full function accounting, trial balance, Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Reconciliations, Budgets

Education

Bachelor of Science - Financial Accounting

UNISA
Pretoria, South Africa
01.2020

Some College (No Degree) - Accounting

Bulawayo Speciss College
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

High School Diploma -

Milton High School
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
01.1997

High School Diploma -

Milton High School
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
01.1994

Skills

  • Confident in dealing with financial information
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Prioritizing workload
  • Excellent numeric skills
  • Computer literate
  • Very literate in Microsoft Office
  • Very literate in Omni
  • Very literate in Syspro
  • Very literate in Basis 11
  • Very literate in Pastel Accounting
  • Very literate in VIP Payroll
  • Flexibility
  • Adaptability
  • Willingness to learn new skills
  • Customer Care

Work Telephone

011 834 1273

Drivers Licence

Code 8

Personal Information

  • Passport Number: AE377368
  • Date of Birth: 07/15/78
  • Nationality: Zimbabwean
  • Marital Status: Married

Hobbies and Interests

  • Ethnic Minority Mentoring Scheme, My mentor was Moses Gambiza the Finance Executive for Delta Beverages who helped me to develop key skills that are transferable to the real world of work. This also enabled me to do work shadowing which significantly boosted my confidence and professional conduct.
  • Voluntary activities, I am involved in the social needs committee at Destiny City Church. This deals with identifying needs around and finding ways to meet them. In this group, I am being trained not to be inconsiderate and I am an ordained Pastor.

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Accountant

The Southern African Institute of Mining & Metallurgy (SAIMM)
10.2016 - 01.2025

Finance Administrator

Hitech Transformers (South Africa)
11.2014 - 09.2016

Bookkeeper

Akanani Consulting (South Africa)
02.2012 - 10.2014

Accountant

BBTW Music Productions (South Africa)
03.2008 - 07.2011

Bachelor of Science - Financial Accounting

UNISA

Some College (No Degree) - Accounting

Bulawayo Speciss College

High School Diploma -

Milton High School

High School Diploma -

Milton High School
Dennis Makondesa