Kingstone Banda
Harare
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented Finance and Administration Officer with extensive experience in accounting, financial management, tax compliance, payroll administration, and leadership. Expertise in budgeting, reporting, internal controls, and operational finance within the agriculture and hospitality sectors drives organizational success. Currently pursuing ACCA Strategic Professional exams, complemented by an ACCA Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business, providing a strong foundation in financial principles. Committed to advancing as a strategic finance professional by leveraging analytical skills and leadership experience to foster business growth, strengthen governance structures, and deliver high-quality financial insights at managerial and senior levels.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance and Admin Officer
Raregold Investments (Seconded by FCM Consulting)
10.2024 - Current
- Lead and supervise a finance and administration team of four.
- Manage IT administration and systems oversight across the organisation.
- Prepare quarterly board packs, management accounts, financial statements, and operational reports.
- Administer payroll using Belina Payroll and maintain employee records.
- Prepare and submit all ZIMRA returns including PAYE, VAT and QPDs.
- Manage procurement, sourcing of suppliers, and negotiation of contracts.
- Maintain debtors and creditors ledgers; perform supplier and customer reconciliations.
- Implement internal controls and oversee accurate record-keeping.
- Act as company secretary, ensuring compliance with statutory and governance requirements.
Treasurer
Canterbury Mine Football Club (Canterbury Mining Pvt Ltd)
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Managed financial operations for a ZIFA Division 2 football club.
- Prepared and monitored the 2024 season budget.
- Ensured proper maintenance of receipts, vouchers, and supporting documents.
- Received and allocated funds from the parent company in coordination with the Secretary General.
- Organised fundraising activities and initiated revenue-generating projects (e.g., merchandise sales).
- Followed up on debtors and enforced robust cash handling controls.
Education
ACCA Advanced Diploma - Accounting and Business
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Glasgow01.2024
ACCA Diploma - Professional Accountancy
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Glasgow09.2023
Skills
- Proficient in QuickBooks
- Belina payroll expertise
- Expertise in Apes PMS and PlusPoint POS
- Power BI data visualization
- Skilled in using Microsoft Office tools
- Financial statement preparation
- Tax obligation management
- Financial planning and analysis
- Administrative support
- Payroll management
Key Highlights
- Successfully eliminated the company’s reliance on shareholder loans for day-to-day operations through strong financial discipline, improved cashflow management and strategic business development initiatives—shareholders now only fund capital expenditure.
- Improved operational efficiency at the hotel by more than 50% through the implementation of the Apex Property Management System and PlusPoint POS, reducing manual data entry by over 80% and strengthening internal controls.
- Increased overall company revenues by over 40% compared to the previous year through improved financial oversight, enhanced cost management and operational optimisation.
- Cleared all outstanding supplier arrears and strengthened creditor relationships through structured payment planning and disciplined cashflow allocation.
- Improved gross margins and operating expenditure performance, achieving better cost control and visibility across divisions than in the prior year.
- Updated and restructured the company’s QuickBooks file, significantly enhancing reporting efficiency, accuracy, and the reliability of financial data used for decision-making.
Certification
- ACCA Certificate of Achievement in Financial Accounting
- ACCA Ethics and Professional Skills Module
- CFI Financial Modelling Professional Certificate
Languages
French
Elementary
Licenses
Clean Code BE (formerly Class 4) Driver's License
References
Farai Maimbo, CA(Z)
Managing Partner, FCM Consulting
email: fmaimbo@fcmconsulting.co.zw
Phone: +263 773 298 186
Isaya Nyangari, MBA
Former Chief Marketing Officer, Econet Wireless/Netone Zimbabwe
Consultant, Raregold Investments
email: inyangari@gmail.com
Phone: +263 772 166 825
Timeline
Finance and Admin Officer
Raregold Investments (Seconded by FCM Consulting)
10.2024 - Current
Treasurer
Canterbury Mine Football Club (Canterbury Mining Pvt Ltd)
01.2024 - 09.2024
ACCA Advanced Diploma - Accounting and Business
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
ACCA Diploma - Professional Accountancy
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants