VIMBAINASHE RUKUNI
Berrien Springs,MI
Summary
Sharp and analytical Accounting professional ready to enter the corporate world to maximize the knowledge already acquired. Detail-oriented Senior Accountant focused on improving company financial operations and streamlining processes using effective leadership, planning and decision-making abilities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Anderson Adventist High School
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Coordinated the day to day running of the Accounts department which was composed of the Business manager who was the
- Established pay dates which were effectively communicated to the staff members and managed to worked on to meet those dates. 80%
- Coordinated team work and were able to combine 100% of the reports on time and sent them to the higher organization.
- As part of the procurement committee, managed to be a good team player in purchasing the school’s assets, and groceries, and other necessities
- Extracted Financial Statements, analyzed the statements and communicated accounting information through reporting monthly, quarterly and yearly.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Analyzed financial statement discrepancies, identifying issues, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Provided timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on reliable data.
- Assisted team members in transitioning to new system through extensive training and one-on-one support.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing processes, identifying gaps, and proposing improvements to safeguard against fraud or mismanagement of funds.
- Prepared detailed financial statements for quarterly board meetings, providing clear insights into financial health.
- Reduced month-end closing time, meticulously organizing and reviewing ledger entries for consistency.
- Conducted monthly reconciliations for all bank accounts to ensure financial integrity.
- Assisted in successful completion of external audits by preparing comprehensive documentation and supporting evidence.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Optimized cash flow management, carefully scheduling outgoing payments to coincide with receivable cycles.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy by implementing advanced Excel functions for data analysis.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Enhanced compliance with tax regulations by meticulously updating and maintaining tax records.
- Streamlined accounts payable processes, reducing payment cycle times by automating invoice processing.
- Reconciled cash inventory and streamlined best practices for cash cycle.
Accountant
Anderson Adventist High School
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Sent Financial reports 100% monthly to the higher organization
- Coordinated stock management for the cafeteria and detergent inventories effectively on a daily basis
- Initiated bank transfers, and posted the transfers weekly.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets on a monthly basis.
Accountant
LowerGwelo Adventist High School
04.2021 - 07.2022
- Initiated bank payments for the school once per week and 100% posted all the payments on time
- Coordinated cafeteria inventory management effectively
- Supported strategic decision-making by providing accurate and timely financial reports to executive management.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by meticulously reconciling bank statements 100% and financial records monthly.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
Education
Master of Commerce - Accounting
Midlands State University
Zimbabwe05.2022
BBA - Accounting
Solusi University
Zimbabwe03.2011
Skills
- Computer literate and can use Microsoft word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Publisher
- Accounting software packages: Have used Sun Plus and am working on QuickBooks certifications
- Other skills relevant: communication and interpersonal skills
- General ledger accounting
- Bank reconciliation
- Financial reporting
- Inventory accounting
- Accounts receivable management
Hobbies
- music
- going to gym
Additional Information
In the process of applying for CPA evaluation and am doing online Quickbooks training, looking forward to Quickbooks certifications.
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Anderson Adventist High School
01.2023 - 09.2023
Accountant
Anderson Adventist High School
08.2022 - 12.2022
Accountant
LowerGwelo Adventist High School
04.2021 - 07.2022
Master of Commerce - Accounting
Midlands State University
BBA - Accounting
Solusi University
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