Leoba Jeje
Harare
Summary
Experienced and dedicated Accountant with a strong background in providing comprehensive administrative support to finance departments. Proficient in financial record-keeping, data entry, report generation, and office management. Skilled in handling confidential information, assisting with budgeting and forecasting, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. A detail-oriented professional with excellent organizational skills and a proactive approach to supporting financial operations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance Assistant
The Friendship Bench
03.2023 - Current
- Review procurement requests and supporting documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with organizational policies and procedures before processing
- Prepare journal vouchers and reviewing to ensure that correct budget codes are charged, and approvals have been made with appropriate delegated authority
- Processed payments through MUKURU, resolving queries within 24 hours, which enhanced financial operations and improved vendor relationships
- Streamlined cash flow management processes, resulting in improved liquidity and financial stability within 3 months by implementing effective tracking systems
- Developed monthly expenditure schedules, enhancing financial oversight and enabling timely budget adjustments within 1 month
- Maintain an orderly filing system
- Assist in the preparation of financial statements and external audit preparation, contributing to a thorough and accurate financial review
- Donor reporting and tracking ensuring compliance with donor requirements
- Prepares monthly budget variance reports
- Assist in the preparation of project budgets
- Bank and Cash Management
- Preparation of Payroll statutory returns
- Conducted internal audits ensuring compliance with corporate policy and donor reporting requirements, strengthening capacity building and partner development
- Assist in the preparation of project budgets with effective grant management
Cashbook/General Ledger Clerk
Slice Distributors
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Facilitated effective cash management practices, resulting in a significant reduction in outstanding debts and improved financial stability
- Bank reconciliations
- Petty cash management
- Payroll reconciliation and posting
- Recorded daily financial transactions in the cashbook and general ledger
- Facilitated accurate financial reporting by meticulously processing invoices and payments, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and enhancing overall operational integrity
- Maintained the general ledger by posting journal entries, adjusting entries, and ensuring the accuracy of financial data
- Assisted in preparing financial reports, balance sheets, income statements
Accounting Officer
Storm Fashions
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Managed payroll operations efficiently, ensuring timely and accurate salary disbursements for all employees at Storm Fashions
- Spearheaded inventory and asset management initiatives
- Streamlined cash flow management processes, enhancing liquidity and financial stability for the company
- Prepared and submitted accurate financial returns to ZIMRA, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements
- Led procurement activities, negotiating favorable terms with suppliers and reducing costs by 10%
- Implemented effective strategies for following up on accounts receivables, improving collection rates and reducing outstanding debts
- Maintained consistency in financial reporting
- Proofread all financial documents and communications
Accounts and Admin Clerk
Gulf Drug Company Pvt Ltd
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Managed invoicing processes and prepared returns for ZIMRA, NEC, ZIMDEF, and NSSA, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and timely submissions
- Streamlined inventory management procedures, optimizing stock levels and reducing waste
- Maintained and organized expenditure records
- Proactively followed up on accounts receivables
- Coordinated the procurement of goods and services, negotiating favorable terms and ensuring timely delivery to support operational needs
- Oversaw asset management, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting of company assets to maximize utilization and minimize losses
- Prepared detailed age analysis reports for accounts receivables and payables, providing actionable insights for financial planning and decision-making
Accounting Attaché
Property World
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Data Capturing and filing
- Processing of ZIMRA payments
- Preparation of statements for tenants
- Assisted in entering financial data into accounting systems
- Supported accounts payable and receivable processes
- Assisted in reconciling bank statements, credit card statements
Education
Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree - Accounting
National University of Science and Technology
Bulawayo, ZimbabweACCA - Taxation, Strategic Business Leadership, Strategic Business Reporting
HarareSkills
- Accounts Payable and Receivables Management
- Assana
- Audit Assist
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Business Online
- Cashflow Management
- Compliance
- Cost Management Accounting
- Data Entry
- Documentation and Record Keeping
- Financial Accounting
- Financial Regulatory Compliance
- Financial Reporting
- Microsoft Suite
- Office Administration
- Pastel
- Payroll Processing
- Project Management Professional
- Sage200
- Taxation
Certification
- Certificate in Procurement and Logistics, 01/2025
- International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) Excel, Word, Powerpoint and Online collaboration, 11/2024
- Project Management Professional, 11/2024
- Financial Management Essentials Certificate, 09/2024
- Certified QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor Accountant
Timeline
Finance Assistant
The Friendship Bench
03.2023 - Current
Cashbook/General Ledger Clerk
Slice Distributors
03.2022 - 01.2023
Accounting Officer
Storm Fashions
07.2021 - 03.2022
Accounts and Admin Clerk
Gulf Drug Company Pvt Ltd
10.2020 - 06.2021
Accounting Attaché
Property World
01.2018 - 08.2018
ACCA - Taxation, Strategic Business Leadership, Strategic Business Reporting
Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree - Accounting
National University of Science and Technology