Kumbirai Mutsau
Windhoek,Khomas Region
Summary
Dynamic finance professional with a proven track record at Demushuwa Property Developer, excelling in strategic planning and financial forecasting. Successfully negotiated financing rates, achieving significant cost savings, while enhancing team productivity through effective leadership. Adept at risk management and compliance, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement and project viability.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Acting General Manager
Demushuwa Property Developer (Pty) Ltd
Windhoek, Namibia
03.2025 - Current
- Achieved timely completion of renovations and developments as per project schedules.
- Finalized two long-term leases with a Blue Chip Tenant and sold property listed for five years.
- Negotiated advantageous financing rates with financial institutions, resulting in project cost savings.
- Engaged with Board Members to facilitate rapid decision-making on critical issues.
- Boosted staff productivity by implementing team engagement strategies.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure project timelines and budgets were met.
- Coordinated marketing strategies to promote new real estate developments.
- Established relationships with stakeholders, clients, and regulatory bodies.
- Trained and mentored staff to enhance team performance and productivity.
Founding Member and Accountant
Teco Information Technology Solutions CC
Windhoek, Namibia
11.2020 - Current
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable processes efficiently and accurately.
- Reconciled bank statements with company records to ensure accuracy.
- Assisted in annual budgeting process by providing financial data insights.
- Maintained payroll records and processed employee compensation timely.
- Managed accounts receivable and payable, reconciled bank statements, and prepared financial reports.
- Negotiated with financial institutions and suppliers for support on large projects.
Group Finance Manager
Demushuwa Property Developer (Pty) Ltd
Windhoek, Namibia
05.2016 - Current
- Managed day-to-day financial operations and reporting for Demushuwa and its subsidiaries.
- Liaised with Finance Managers to ensure accurate financial reporting and investment returns.
- Conducted financial modeling and project evaluations to assess development viability.
- Applied for financing from financial institutions upon project approval.
- Evaluated budget versus actual costs during development to maintain financial discipline.
- Performed administrative tasks, including payroll management and limited IT support.
- Reviewed annual financial statements and coordinated external audits effectively.
- Compiled monthly management accounts using Draftworx and Microsoft Excel for senior management.
Audit Manager
PKF (Namibia)
Windhoek
06.2015 - 05.2016
- Cultivated relationships with clients and audit firms to enhance collaborative efforts.
- Performed comprehensive planning engagements, including risk assessments for efficient audits.
- Addressed critical audit and accounting issues in accordance with IFRS standards.
- Directed teams of various sizes, implementing performance appraisals leading to promotions.
- Achieved budget adherence through variance analysis on 80% of assigned audits.
- Ensured timely finalization of financial statements through meticulous preparation and review.
- Developed audit plans tailored to client needs and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinated with clients to gather necessary documentation for audits.
- Trained junior staff on auditing standards and best practices.
- Presented audit findings and recommendations to management teams.
Audit Senior
PKF Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors
Harare
03.2012 - 05.2015
- Maintained relationships with the client and the audit firm;
- Adequately performed planning engagements including risk assessment ensuring a smooth audit;
- Resolving significant audit and accounting issues that arose during the audits in terms of the IFRS and IFRS for SME;
- Performed budget variance analysis and for 80% of audits assigned to me I was under budget;
- Lead teams of various sizes and engaged in performance appraisals for all team members. Most of the team members were promoted to the next level;
- Prepared and reviewed financial statements with significant accuracy resulting in clients being finalised timely.
Audit Assistant
EY Zimbabwe
Harare
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Obtained a qualitative understanding of the audit client and environments to ensured errors timely identification of errors with minimal delays.
- Prepared an audit budget and budgetary control which included time management for fellow team members
- Designed and performed account specific procedures with a fast turnover, saving the clients time charges
Education
Chartered Accountant - Accounting, Taxation and Auditing
Institute of Chartered Accountants Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe12.2016
Post graduate Diploma - Applied Accounting Science
University of South Africa
South Africa11.2014
Skills
- Leadership and team management
- Strategic planning and policy development
- Accounting and auditing
- Risk management and compliance
- International financial reporting standards
- Financial forecasting and analysis
- Shareholder and board reporting
- Budgeting and financial modelling
- Taxation and payroll management
- Problem-solving and attention to detail
- Time management and deadline adherence
- Communication and collaboration skills
- Corporate governance and change management
- Staff training/development
- Workflow planning
- Multi-unit operation management
LANGUAGES
Shona, English
SOCIAL PROFILES
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mutsau-26a82b24
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Acting General Manager
Demushuwa Property Developer (Pty) Ltd
03.2025 - Current
Founding Member and Accountant
Teco Information Technology Solutions CC
11.2020 - Current
Group Finance Manager
Demushuwa Property Developer (Pty) Ltd
05.2016 - Current
Audit Manager
PKF (Namibia)
06.2015 - 05.2016
Audit Senior
PKF Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors
03.2012 - 05.2015
Audit Assistant
EY Zimbabwe
01.2008 - 01.2012
Chartered Accountant - Accounting, Taxation and Auditing
Institute of Chartered Accountants Zimbabwe
Post graduate Diploma - Applied Accounting Science
University of South Africa