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Pithias Rubaya

Gweru

Summary

I dream of a new role in order to expand my learnings, knowledge and skills, while making a significant contribution to the success of the Authority in terms of revenue collection and trade facilitation. I am a results-driven finance professional prepared to excel in revenue management. Demonstrates strong track record of identifying tax discrepancies and ensuring compliance. Reliable team collaborator known for adaptability and focus on achieving financial goals.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Revenue Officer (Customs & Excise)

Zimbabwe Revenue Authority
09.2008 - Current
  • Calculation and collection of taxes, customs and excise duties.
  • Led revenue collection initiatives, ensuring compliance with tax regulations and policies.
  • Implementation of revenue enhancement projects
  • Management of removals in transit (RIT), removals in bond (RIB), commercial imports(rebates/duty paying/temporary imports) and commercial exports
  • Carrying out physical examinations and inspections of goods.
  • Carrying out border patrols, roadblocks and post clearance checks.
  • Enforcement of both Import and Export Controls
  • Recommending cases for prosecution
  • Efficient management of ports of entry and exit.
  • Verifying values, tariffs, description, and origin of imported goods
  • Valuation of motor vehicles and goods.
  • Collaborated with governmental agencies to improve inter-departmental communication regarding tax regulations.
  • State warehouse keeping and preparing rummage sale schedules.
  • Implemented process improvements that increased operational efficiency within the revenue collection unit.
  • Mentored junior officers, fostering skills in tax law interpretation and enforcement practices.
  • Facilitated public awareness campaigns to educate citizens on taxation responsibilities and benefits.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through proactive collaboration and effective communication with colleagues.
  • Developed strong working relationships with taxpayers, fostering trust and encouraging voluntary compliance.

Revenue Trainee (Customs & Excise/Taxes)

Zimbabwe Revenue Authority
09.2006 - 08.2008
  • The issuance of tax directives and tax clearance certificates
  • Maintaining taxpayer accounts in SAP
  • Assisting in recovering outstanding tax debts
  • Negotiating penalties and terms of payment for outstanding tax debts
  • Submitting garnishee orders to banks
  • Correct application of taxes and customs & excise legislation
  • Assisted in processing tax returns and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborated with team members to enhance customer service and resolve taxpayer inquiries efficiently.
  • Identified process inefficiencies and recommended improvements for streamlined operations.
  • Attended training courses to build understanding of processes, techniques, and industry.
  • Performed administrative functions, answering phones and filing paperwork in support of department.
  • Enhanced trainee experience by developing comprehensive orientation programs and hands-on training sessions.

Trainee Management Accountant

Redstar Holdings Ltd
04.2006 - 08.2006
  • Stock management-analysing stockholding levels, variances and report to management
  • Branch trading accounts and company gross profit analysis
  • Producing weekly, monthly, and annual cash flow forecasts
  • Performance analysis-sales, customer turnout, profits and cost of sales analysis
  • Budgeting –compilation of data and preparation of annual budgets
  • Budgetary control –monitoring branch expenditure against budget provisions
  • Compilation of monthly sales, value added tax and cost of sales journals
  • Research and development –collection and analysis of market data for advising on pricing strategies
  • Responsibilities:

Treasury Clerk

Grain Marketing Board
10.2005 - 04.2006
  • Bank account reconciliations (investment and current accounts)
  • Preparing daily cash flow (cash flow management)
  • Assist in securing money market investments
  • Recording and reporting investing activities
  • Evaluating financing costs
  • Responsibilities:

Attachee, Management Accounts

Grain Marketing Board
09.2003 - 08.2004
  • Preparing recurrent and capital expenditure budget
  • Preparing monthly variance analysis reports (control of expenditure)
  • Evaluation of capital projects (cost and benefit analysis)
  • Analysing capital expenditure requisitions
  • Preparing monthly milling accounts
  • Preparing monthly costing for maize, wheat and Silo range of products
  • Responsibilities:

Education

Bachelor of Laws - Law

Cavendish University Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia
07-2029

Master of Commerce - Strategic Management and Corporate Governance

Midlands State University
Gweru, Zimbabwe
11-2015

Bachelor of Business Studies - Finance and Banking

University of Zimbabwe
08-2005

Certificate - Advanced Level in Customs and Taxation Laws and Procedures

Zimbabwe Revenue Authority
08-2008

Advanced Level -

Pakame High School
Shurugwi
11-2000

Ordinary Level -

Mudadisi Sec School
Masvingo
11-1998

Skills

  • Valid Driver’s Licence and Defensive Driving
  • Microsoft Office Packages: Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint
  • In-depth knowledge in the following:
  • Customs and Excise legislation and post clearance audits
  • Ports of entry and exit management
  • Self-starter with ability to work under pressure
  • Unquestionable integrity
  • A good team player
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Extensive knowledge of ASYCUDA and SAP systems
  • Debt management
  • Account monitoring
  • Account reconciliation

References

  • Jericho, Rundogo, Shift Manager, +263 712 618 863, Chirundu OSBP
  • Tasunungurwa, Mateko, Enforcement Supervisor, +263 773 563 085, Region 1
  • Kennedy, Takayera, Revenue Supervisor, +263 779 037 824, Bonds Section, Chirundu OSBP

Languages

English
Professional Working

Timeline

Revenue Officer (Customs & Excise)

Zimbabwe Revenue Authority
09.2008 - Current

Revenue Trainee (Customs & Excise/Taxes)

Zimbabwe Revenue Authority
09.2006 - 08.2008

Trainee Management Accountant

Redstar Holdings Ltd
04.2006 - 08.2006

Treasury Clerk

Grain Marketing Board
10.2005 - 04.2006

Attachee, Management Accounts

Grain Marketing Board
09.2003 - 08.2004

Bachelor of Laws - Law

Cavendish University Zambia

Master of Commerce - Strategic Management and Corporate Governance

Midlands State University

Bachelor of Business Studies - Finance and Banking

University of Zimbabwe

Certificate - Advanced Level in Customs and Taxation Laws and Procedures

Zimbabwe Revenue Authority

Advanced Level -

Pakame High School

Ordinary Level -

Mudadisi Sec School

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