Hi, I’m
Christopher Mvenge
Villa Elizabeth
Summary
Results-driven Finance Manager with extensive experience at TRT INDUSTRIES (PTY) LTD, recognized for advanced proficiency in Buildsmart and exceptional organizational capabilities. Instrumental in streamlining financial processes and cultivating strong stakeholder relationships, leading to marked improvements in business performance. Known for precise report preparation and strong interpersonal skills, consistently exceeding financial KPIs.
Overview
23
years of professional experience
Work History
TRT INDUSTRIES (PTY) LTD
Finance Manager
09.2017 - Current
Job overview
- To provide leadership and direction to Finance and Administration staff
- Engaging and communicating in positive manner with internal and external stakeholders
- To design and implement continuous financial audit and control systems to monitor business performance
- Managing company external audit
- Responsible for developing and continuously improving financial processes
- Responsible for auditing and mentoring direct reports in company processes
- Providing, analyzing, and reporting on relevant business information that has financial implications for business
- Use financial information to aid production team to be accountable to financial KPIs
- To prepare and present for approval of Board of Directors annual budget and all financial plans
- Ensure timely and accurate financial information is provided to CEO, EXCO and Board of Directors including but not limited to weekly costing and monthly management accounts
- Production of Finance and Investment Committee (FINCOM) pack and attending all Board committee meetings
- Liaise intensely with group treasury to ensure cash reserves are maintained
- Ensure that business is well resourced to conduct its activities
- Mapping out corporate tax planning strategy to legally minimize company tax position
- Provide oversight to ensure that business stays tax compliant
- Dealing with Revenue Authority and Auditors on all tax matters
- To create effective lines of communication and planning between Company and Group Treasury
- Coordinate weekly payment schedule with treasury
- Liaise continually with group treasury to ensure that all certified payments are paid timeously
- Ensures that all RFQs, and payments are in line with procure to pay process
- Arranging and managing company insurances
- Ensuring site material management controls are in place and audited, including stock and store control
- Creation and regular monitoring of BOM for all products / projects
- Calculation of product cost and sales prices in conjunction with Marketing Manager
- Assisting Project Managers with overall project accounting from start to finish of project
- Producing daily, weekly & monthly cost reports for project and reporting on project variances
- Accountable for monitoring progress of projects, investigating variances, and ensuring that project billings are issued to customers and payments are collected
- Preparation of Financial Statements in Draft Worx
- Overseeing ERP design & management and mapping out workflows and limits of authority and oversee compliance in ERP
ATJ ConsortiumHarare
Finance Manager
08.2014 - 08.2017
Job overview
- Preparing financial reports and interpret financial information to managerial staff
- Maintaining financial health of company through cash flow management
- Analysed costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results, and company's actual performance compared to actual business plans
- Overseeing operations of finance department, set goals and objectives, and designing framework for these to be met
- Preparing of company's budgets and report to management on any variances
- Undertaking strategic analysis and assisting with strategic planning
- Maintaining documented system of accounting policies and procedures
Costain Zimbabwe (Private) Limited
Project Accountant
04.2010 - 07.2014
Job overview
- Preparation of project budget, investigating project variances and submit variance reports to management
- Review and approve project's supplier invoices, time sheets, and overhead charges
- Billing and collecting funds for project from client
- Monthly preparation of profit and loss reports for project
- Report to management regarding remaining funding for project
- Reviewing and approving Subcontractor Certificate claims
- Conducting monthly stock take and fixed asset verification
- Managing project material usage
PaperCo Holdings (Private) Limited
Management Accountant
04.2007 - 03.2010
Job overview
- Preparation of project budget, investigating project variances and submit variance reports to management
- Review and approve project's supplier invoices, time sheets, and overhead charges
- Billing and collecting funds for project from client
- Monthly preparation of profit and loss reports for project
- Report to management regarding remaining funding for project
- Reviewing and approving Subcontractor Certificate claims
- Conducting monthly stock take and fixed asset verification
- Managing project material usage
Murray & Roberts Construction Zimbabwe
Bookkeeper
06.2004 - 03.2007
Job overview
- Preparation of financial statements for a foreign division
- Daily updating of cash books and performing daily bank reconciliation
- Preparing Creditors and Debtors Reconciliation monthly
- Preparing project cost reports
- Conducting monthly fixed assets verification
- Coordinating submission of source documents from projects
- Maintaining documented system of accounting policies and procedures
United Builders Merchants
Assistant Accountant
12.2001 - 05.2004
Job overview
- Performed Branch Accounts for 18 Branches
- Supervised accounting staff to provide feedback and evaluate progress
- Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing
- Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs
- Checked general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors and identify adjustments
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions
- Reviewed accounts resolved coding areas and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures
- Maintained Fixed Asset Register
Education
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Affiliate
01-2025
Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants
Some College (No Degree) from Graduate Member
The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators in Zimbabwe
Graduate
The Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa
Associate Member
Skills
- Strong Command of Draft Worx
- Advanced Buildsmart Proficiency
- High-level proficiency with SAP Business One
- High-level proficiency with Pastel Partner
- Comprehensive Knowledge of Zimbabwean, South African, and Zambian Tax Laws
- Meticulous report preparation
- Adept at establishing interpersonal relationships
- Ability to work in a demanding environment
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong Organizational Skills
References
- Mr. Jacques Van Zyl, Chief Executive Officer, Kitting & Allied Services (Pty) Ltd, Jacques.vanzyl@kasafrica.com, +27 82 386 6969
- Mrs. Chido Zhou, Human Resources Manager, TRT Industries (Pty) Ltd, czhou@kasafrica.com, +27 63 948 8680
- Mr. Wellington Takawira, Financial Controller, Costain Zimbabwe, wtakawira@gmail.com, +263 776 027 374
Personal Information
- ID Number: 63-1123327-Q-07
- Date of Birth: 07/11/81
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Zimbabwean
- Driving License: Class Four
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Finance Manager
TRT INDUSTRIES (PTY) LTD
09.2017 - Current
Finance Manager
ATJ Consortium
08.2014 - 08.2017
Project Accountant
Costain Zimbabwe (Private) Limited
04.2010 - 07.2014
Management Accountant
PaperCo Holdings (Private) Limited
04.2007 - 03.2010
Bookkeeper
Murray & Roberts Construction Zimbabwe
06.2004 - 03.2007
Assistant Accountant
United Builders Merchants
12.2001 - 05.2004
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Affiliate
Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants
Some College (No Degree) from Graduate Member
The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators in Zimbabwe
Graduate
The Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa
Associate Member
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