Takura Dzvatsva

A highly accomplished Chartered Accountant with over 18 years’ experience in finance leadership, administration, strategic planning, and risk management across the banking, corporate, and treasury sectors. Demonstrated expertise in: Public Finance Management Act compliance, IFRS/IAS reporting, and governance. Designing and implementing financial strategies, budgets, and cash flow frameworks aligned to organizational goals. Leading administration, capital expenditure, and asset management functions with strong internal controls. Extensive Board and Executive-level engagement, delivering strategic insights to support decision-making. Currently serving as Finance Manager at First Capital Treasury Solutions Namibia, with a proven track record of aligning financial operations to strategic objectives, managing audits, and building high-performing teams.

• Member, Institute of Chartered Accountants Zimbabwe (ICAZ)
• Member, Institute of Chartered Accountants Namibia (ICAN)
• Member, Institute of Risk Management (IRM-UK)
• Candidate Auditor, Public Accountants and Auditors Board (PAAB)

• Date of Birth: 12/22/79
• Nationality: Zimbabwean
• Marital Status: Married

Available on request

• Financial Strategy Development & Execution
• Public Finance & Regulatory Compliance
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Cost Control
• Management Accounting & Board Reporting
• IFRS/IAS External Financial Reporting
• Cash Flow, Liquidity & Debt Management
• Financial Risk Mitigation (Liquidity, Interest Rate, Credit)
• Administration, Assets & Capital Expenditure Oversight
• Staff Leadership, Training & Supervision

• Finance Manager, First Capital Treasury Solutions Namibia, 05/01/17, Present, Lead Finance Department across six entities, ensuring full IFRS compliance., Prepare board packs, management accounts, and quarterly reports to guide strategy., Spearheaded the IFRS 9 ECL Model for mortgage loans., Developed and monitored budgets aligned to strategic objectives., Managed tax planning, audits, and compliance registers., Served on Operational Credit Committee and Investment Committee, contributing to loan approvals and investment decisions., Provided strategic insights and valuations to support business growth., Directed staff supervision, training, and compliance with internal controls.
• Internal Audit Manager, SME Bank Limited, Namibia, 06/01/16, 04/30/17, Conducted financial, operational, and systems audits, ensuring robust internal controls., Recommended efficiency improvements and ensured audit compliance., Strengthened corporate governance through control frameworks.
• Director, Integris Investments CC, 07/01/15, 05/31/16, Oversaw company set-up, budgets, policies, and procedures., Designed business plans and provided financial advisory services., Managed staffing, client acquisition, and business development.
• Group Financial Manager, United Africa Group, Namibia, 03/01/13, 06/30/15, Directed budgeting, forecasting, liquidity management, and pricing functions., Ensured timely IFRS financial reporting and audit compliance., Safeguarded assets and strengthened group-wide financial processes.
• Audit Manager, SME Bank Limited, Namibia, 08/01/12, 02/28/13, Delivered risk-based audit reviews for financial, operational, and outsourced activities., Developed audit programs and enhanced corporate internal controls.
• Head of Finance, Crown Finance Corporation, Namibia, 10/01/08, 02/28/13, Designed and implemented financial systems, manuals, and policies for the establishment of SME Bank Namibia., Prepared banking license applications and feasibility studies., Oversaw budgets, forecasts, reconciliations, and compliance with regulators., Reported to Board and CEO on financial strategy and forecasts.
• Financial Controller, Standard Chartered Bank, Zimbabwe, 06/01/08, 09/30/08, Led budgeting, forecasting, liquidity, and tax management., Ensured compliance with Central Bank reporting and IFRS audits., Member of ALCO Committee, managing asset-liability strategy.
• Head of Finance, Metropolitan Bank, Zimbabwe, 05/01/06, 05/31/08, Managed budgets, management accounts, liquidity, and ALM., Implemented accounting procedures and manuals., Produced RBZ regulatory returns and IFRS financial reports.
• Audit Manager, HLB Ruzengwe & Co. (CAZ), Zimbabwe, 10/01/03, 04/30/06, Led teams of 3–12 staff, supervised audits, and finalized statutory IFRS-compliant financial statements., Presented consolidated reports to clients and audit committees.