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Prosperous Chinhuho

HARARE,HARARE

Summary

Dynamic Payroll Officer with a proven track record at Midlands State University, excelling in payroll administration and account reconciliation. Adept at enhancing efficiency through innovative procedures, I bring strong analytical skills and a commitment to accuracy, ensuring timely payroll processing and exceptional customer service. Proficient in Belina payroll and Paywell payroll. Further experience in accounts receivable and payable, as well as inventory management.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Payroll Officer

MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY
GWERU, GWERU
04.2025 - Current
  • Set up new employees in the payroll system ensuring all paperwork was completed accurately.
  • Conducted audits of employee earnings to verify accuracy of reported hours worked.
  • Provided customer service assistance to staff regarding their paychecks and payroll issues.
  • Developed procedures that improved efficiency in the payroll department.
  • Researched discrepancies between paychecks and personnel files for accuracy.
  • Handled garnishments from government agencies or creditors according to state laws.
  • Reviewed timesheets for accuracy prior to processing payroll runs.
  • Processed payroll data and maintained accurate records of employee time, wages, deductions, taxes, benefits, and other information.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive payroll documents and records.
  • Managed 401K contributions by calculating amounts due from employee salaries and wages.
  • Created reports to monitor changes in salary, overtime payments, vacation time, insurance coverage and other relevant employee information.
  • Generated reports requested by management which included analysis of labor costs versus budget projections.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of applicable employment laws including those pertaining to wages and overtime rules.
  • Reconciled payroll accounts on a monthly basis to ensure accuracy of data entry into the system.
  • Calculated overtime, vacation sick hours, and other categories of time.
  • Generated relevant paperwork and payroll reports.
  • Assisted with audits by preparing accounts and providing information.
  • Responded to employee inquiries regarding payroll and timekeeping.

Assistant Accountant Receivables

Value Engineering
HARARE, HARARE
02.2021 - 03.2025
  • Expertly maintained debtor billing system.
  • Efficiently generated accurate invoices and account statements.
  • Conducted thorough account reconciliations to maintain financial integrity.
  • Managed and organized accounts receivable documentation and records.
  • Produced insightful daily, weekly, and monthly debtor reports for financial analysis.
  • Resolved debtor discrepancies and addressed inquiries with due diligence.
  • Proficient in data entry and operation of automated accounting systems.
  • Oversaw inventory management to optimize organizational resources.
  • Directed stores management, including inventory tracking, counts, and staff supervision.
  • Assisted in crafting and updating project cost trackers.
  • Supported preparation of general ledger reconciliations and other control measures.
  • Contributed to development of budgets and financial forecasts.
  • Ensured meticulous execution of monthly reconciliations.
  • Prepared VAT monthly returns, focusing on output tax accuracy.
  • Managed fuel logistics, including procurement and consumption tracking.
  • Coordinated fleet scheduling, maintenance, compliance, and reporting.
  • Played key role in costing function to enhance profitability.
  • Successfully recovered funds from accounts previously written off as bad debts.
  • Led digital transformation of store records into Excel and implemented a new management module in Pastel.
  • Delivered timely and detailed debtor age analysis and sales reports.

Accounts Clerk

Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (MUAST)
01.2018 - 02.2021
  • Expertly supported Accounting Department with variety of tasks including data entry, filing, and handling client communications.
  • Diligently reviewed payment requisitions for budget compliance and proper documentation before processing payment vouchers.
  • Assisted in audits by conducting fact checks and resolving discrepancies to ensure financial integrity.
  • Managed and reconciled petty cash transactions, ensuring accurate banking of all collected funds.
  • Performed account reconciliations and direct debit oversight, along with preparation of statutory accounts.
  • Efficiently processed cash, bank, and electronic receipts from students and other debtors, maintaining accurate cash reconciliation.
  • Organized and maintained filing systems for petty cash vouchers, payment vouchers, and receipts.
  • Managed student ledgers, coordinating with registry department to update payment statuses.
  • Provided prompt resolution to student inquiries, enhancing customer service and satisfaction.
  • Captured payment requisitions into Pastel Evolution, streamlining accounting process.
  • Oversaw stationery supplies, ensuring availability and distribution to all university departments.
  • Prepared monthly cashbooks and bank reconciliations, contributing to financial reporting process.
  • Ensured timely payment of utility bills through meticulous preparation and initiation of payment vouchers.
  • Facilitated creditor payments using real-time gross settlement, internal transfers, and internet banking.
  • Processed payroll transactions, including statutory inputs, and managed monthly payroll operations.
  • Generated monthly payroll journals and handled payment requisitions for payroll creditors.
  • Addressed payroll-related inquiries and prepared monthly and annual salary reports.
  • Compiled and reconciled statutory returns monthly (NSSA, PENSION, ZIMRA, NEC, SDL).
  • Updated payroll system with authorized input from departments, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Assisted with wage bill submissions to Parent Ministry and reconciled post-salary payment discrepancies.
  • Executed net salary remittances to employee bank accounts and performed additional payroll-related duties as required.

Tolling Cashier

Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA)
Gweru
09.2013 - 06.2015
  • Efficiently processed toll transactions, ensuring accurate fee collection and ticket issuance for seamless traffic flow.
  • Operated toll collection systems with proficiency, adhering to operational protocols for optimal service delivery.
  • Diligently maintained incident logs, proactively identifying and reporting toll evasion to uphold revenue integrity.
  • Reconciled and balanced cash and receipts, coordinating with Senior Tolling Cashier for secure cash deposits.
  • Executed cash handling responsibilities with accuracy, facilitating a transparent handover to Senior Tolling Cashier.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving toll-related issues with professionalism.
  • Supported traffic management, contributing to maintenance of order and safety at tollgate as required.
  • Uphold facility standards, ensuring clean and safe toll environment in compliance with ZINARA regulations.

Tolling Cashier

Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA)
Gweru
03.2011 - 09.2013
  • Efficiently processed transactions and issued receipts, ensuring accurate revenue collection.
  • Diligently balanced cash and receipts, securely transferring daily collections to Accounting Assistant.
  • Responsibly conducted banking of collected cash, upholding company financial protocols.
  • Safeguarded security items, reliably entrusting them to Supervisor after each shift.
  • Managed and maintained temporary deposit books with meticulous attention to detail.

Accounts Officer

Ceapcam Investments (ZIMASCO Kwekwe Division)
Kwekwe
01.2010 - 03.2011
  • Managed and optimized business expenses, including labor and materials.
  • Ensured billing accuracy through meticulous invoice verification.
  • Reconciled account discrepancies with general ledger.
  • Addressed and resolved various general account inquiries.
  • Pursued collections for overdue invoices by engaging with clients.
  • Administered accounts payable and receivable processes efficiently.
  • Led and supervised junior accounting staff to ensure departmental efficiency.
  • Contributed to budget development with accurate financial forecasting.
  • Oversaw inventory control to maintain stock levels and reduce waste.
  • Coordinated preparation of employee payroll with precision and timeliness.

Cashier

Zimbabwe National Water Authority (ZINWA)
Sanyati Catchment Area
01.2009 - 12.2009
  • Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits.
  • Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers.
  • Count money in cash drawers at beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change.
  • Greet customers entering establishments.
  • Maintain clean and orderly checkout areas.
  • Resolve customer complaints.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce Honors Degree - Accounting

Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University
Bindura, MC
10-2021

National Diploma - Accountancy

Kwekwe Polytechnic College
KWEKWE
12-2010

Advanced Level -

Terry Goss High School
Triangle

Ordinary Level -

Neruvanga Secondary School
CHIVI

Skills

  • Payroll deductions
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Inventory management
  • Journal Entries
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Payment Processing
  • Belina payroll
  • Pastel (Partner ,Evolution
  • Invoicing and collections
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable
  • Statement Reconciliation
  • Microsoft Office
  • Payroll administration
  • PAYWELL payroll

Religion Community

Christianity

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 05/25/84
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Zimbabwean

Languages

  • English
  • Shona

References

  • Mr G. TAIBO, Finance and Administration Manager, Value Engineering Pvt Ltd, 0772140562, gtfinancials@yahoo.com
  • Ms C Mhako, Senior Assistant Bursar - Cash Office and Salaries, Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, 0783953517/0737126525, cmhako@muast.ac.zw/cmhako@gmail.com
  • Mr. O. Mavure, Toll supervisor, ZINARA (Gweru), 0775741798, oscmav@gmail.com

Trainings Obtained

  • Certificate of Excellence in Customer Care and Public Relations, Armpry Business Solutions, 1 Day, Completed
  • Certificate of Attendance in Pastel Inventory Management, Chips Enterprise
  • Certificate of Achievement in Tax and NSSA filing, BMT

Personal Traits

  • Ability to learn things fast
  • Takes responsibility, creative and have an interest in discovering and learning new things
  • Self-confident with positive mind set
  • Team player with ability to work under pressure and always looks for excellence
  • Data driven and strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Possess extraordinary time management abilities and extensive knowledge of payroll and accounting Packages (Belina and pastel evolution)

Certification

  • INVENTORY MANAGEMENT (CHIPS ,2024)
  • NSSA AND TAX FILING (BMT,2024
  • CUSTOMER CARE(AMPRY ,2013)
  • PAYWELL LEVEL 1(CREATIVE HR ,2025)

Timeline

Payroll Officer

MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY
04.2025 - Current

Assistant Accountant Receivables

Value Engineering
02.2021 - 03.2025

Accounts Clerk

Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (MUAST)
01.2018 - 02.2021

Tolling Cashier

Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA)
09.2013 - 06.2015

Tolling Cashier

Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA)
03.2011 - 09.2013

Accounts Officer

Ceapcam Investments (ZIMASCO Kwekwe Division)
01.2010 - 03.2011

Cashier

Zimbabwe National Water Authority (ZINWA)
01.2009 - 12.2009

Bachelor of Commerce Honors Degree - Accounting

Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University

National Diploma - Accountancy

Kwekwe Polytechnic College

Advanced Level -

Terry Goss High School

Ordinary Level -

Neruvanga Secondary School

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