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Tanaka Shephard Zindove

Miami,FL

Summary

  • Well-rounded accounting professional with 3 years of experience in driving full range of accounting operations, including preparation of corporate financial statements and consolidating accounts in globally-recognised multinational and listed organizations, including Royal Caribbean International and Nolands Chartered Accountants
  • Recognised subject-matter expert in compliance and regulatory affairs, with strong understanding of prevailing reporting standards e.g. US GAAP, IFRS, SFRS, SOX. Trusted advisor to senior management on corporate compliance-related issues, providing insights on company-wide policymaking process.
  • Accomplished professional with strong understanding of payroll procedures, tax regulations and benefits administration. Proficient in using multiple payroll software programs with knack for quickly learning new systems. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and efficient at work.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills towards building relationships at all organisational levels. Proactive individual, team builder and tactical planner with ability to attract and secure high-performance teams.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Payroll Specialist

Royal Caribbean International
01.2023 - Current
  • Increased on-time payroll submissions to 100% by proactively communicating with department managers
  • Consistently processed bi-weekly payroll for 2,100 multistate employees on-time
  • Implemented a standardized payroll review process resulting in a 10% decrease in payroll errors
  • Specialized in setting up severance, garnishments, benefits and cash profit-sharing payments in ADP for 2,500 current and former employees
  • Ensured accurate and timely payments to employees by closely monitoring timekeeping systems and resolving discrepancies promptly.
  • Maintained confidentiality of employee records and payroll information.

Audit Assistant

Nolands Chartered Accountants
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Maintained strong client focus, by being responsive to client requests and developed productive working relationships with client personnel.
  • Coordinated Nolands Audit team with Nolands Tax and Nolands Financial Advisory Service in a regular basis.
  • Provided detailed testing and analytical procedures for Balance Sheet/Income Statement accounts.
  • Worked audit engagements for industries in engineering, manufacturing, non-profit and human resources.
  • Established audit and internal control procedures and recommended process improvements to address issues.

Education

Bachelor of Science - (Hons) Degree in Accountancy

Chinhoyi University of Technology
Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe
11.2021

Skills

    Professional

    Financial Accounting Financial Reporting & Analysis Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable Financial Modelling Tax Regulatory Compliance Communication Classroom Management

    Team Management

    Cross-Functional Team Leadership Mentoring and Professional Development Sales Team Training Regional Team Management

Certification

  • Certified Forensic Auditor

Timeline

Lead Payroll Specialist

Royal Caribbean International
01.2023 - Current

Audit Assistant

Nolands Chartered Accountants
01.2021 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Science - (Hons) Degree in Accountancy

Chinhoyi University of Technology

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