14 Rayamm Road , Eastlea, Harare, Zimbabwe
Personal Mobile Number: +263 772 420 185- +263 (04) 486501
Alternative Contact-Isabel Nhemachena: +263 772 400 201
Email Address:
CURRICULUM VITAE
FOR
DESMOND NHEMACHENA
PERSONAL DETAILS:
Date Of Birth 23 May 1979
Sex Male
Marital Status Married
Languages English & Shona
ID Number 63-1104823C-18 CIT
CARREER OBJECTIVES:
To become one of the leading Corporate Finance and Risk Strategist.
BACKGROUND SUMMARY:
An accounting aptitude and ability to clearly communicate financial, business and accounting issues and priorities to non-accounting and non-finance staff.
A high level of personal and professional integrity, results oriented personality with proven problem solving and analytical skills. Strong communication skills with the ability to prepare present and discuss findings in written and oral form.
Competence in financial accounting, auditing, cost accounting, administration and business development.
Computer Literacy; familiar with Pastel V3,5 to 10, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Belina payroll, Microsoft Power Point and Lotus Smart suite.
FINANCE EXECUTIVE / RISK CONSULTANT
with comprehensive experience in
Financial Management / Analysis
Management and Cost Accounting
Cash Management
Strategic Planning / Scheduling
Personnel Management / Administration
Reporting –IFRS / Documentation
Budget preparation / Administration
Business Development / Analysis
Taxation / Corporate Secretarial
Project Management
Bank Strategy Analysis
Investment Management
Credit Risk Management
Regional Corporate Expansion
Strategic Risk Management
Market Risk Management
Systems Development and Analysis
Audit Management and Experience
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE / ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Group Finance Manager, Tarcon Africa Limited- February 2009 to date.
Acting Finance Director, Tarcon Civil Contractors-August 2008 to January 2009
Finance Manager, Tarcon Civil Contractors- January 2006 to July 2008.
Finance Manager, Q.V Pharmacies (Pvt) Ltd a subsidiary of Caps Holdings Limited– March 2004 to December 2005
Group Internal Auditor, Caps Holdings Limited-November 2002 to February 2004.
Accounts / Audit Manager- M.H Ballim Chartered Accountants Zimbabwe-June 2001 to October 2002
Articled clerk / Audit & Accounts Senior- M.H Ballim Chartered Accountants Zimbabwe-May 1999 to May 2001.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Payroll Administration. Preparation of the executive payroll using the Belina payroll system on a monthly basis. Review of salaries prepared by the salaries and wages controller.
Human resources management. Responsible for preparation of contracts for senior management and all disciplinary issues.
Tax planning and tax audits. Responsible for the group tax planning and all tax audits.
Group cash flow management. Weekly and monthly management of cash flows for the group companies and daily overdraft management.
Management reports for the group. Responsible for group monthly management reports to be submitted within board deadlines. Review of all group company management accounts and their consolidation.
Risk management for projects and assets.
Internal / External Auditing.
Accounting System Audits and review.
Preparation and implementation, monitoring and review of Internal controls.
Responsible for updating and maintenance of company statutory files.
Preparation of Annual Financial Statements for the group and review of all the group company financial statements.
Systems Development and Analysis.
Preparation of bankable Project appraisals.
Capital Raising for company recapitalization.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant (FCCA) – 16October 2007
Associate Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) – 16 October 2002
Registered Public Accountant.- A member of the Public Accountants and Auditors Board, Zimbabwe (PAAB)
3 ‘A’ Level Subjects, Oriel Boys’ High School
7’O’ Level Subjects, HamiltonHigh School
HIGHLIGHTS
Association Of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) –Top Student for paper three (Management Information) for the December 1999 examinations.
Had the best overall results for part one ACCA for the December 1999 examinations.
Was a committee member for ACCA Zimbabwe for 4 Years up to 2011.
Countries visited: Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa & Zambia
REFEREES:
Mrs. C. Mahari
Currently: Company Secretary –Caps Holdings Limited
Tel:(04) +263 (4) 663585, +263 772 256 779
Mr. Fananidzai Ndiripo
Currently: Managing Partner -Sahara Chartered Certified Accountants
Tel: (04) 748 332 / 747497 Mobile Number +263 712 630 703 , +263733 140 796