Zimasa
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Zimasa Benedictor Gebashe

Driving financial success through strategic insights and robust compliance management.
Zimasa Benedictor Gebashe

Who Am I?

Available for work 5+ Roles Gauteng South Africa

I'm Zimasa Benedictor Gebashe, a results-driven Finance Manager with over 6 years of experience across diverse sectors. My passion lies in transforming financial data into actionable strategies that enhance profitability and governance. Currently pursuing CIMA (CGMA), I thrive in high-growth environments where I can strengthen compliance and implement effective financial controls.

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My Superpowers

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Full Financial Function Leadership Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis Budgeting & Forecasting Cash Flow Optimisation IFRS / GAAP Financial Reporting Tax Strategy & SARS Compliance Management Payroll & Statutory Compliance Internal Controls & Risk Management Audit Coordination (Internal & External) Executive Reporting & Decision Support Financial Systems Implementation & Optimisation Xero Sage Accpac Sage Intacct Sage 300 People Sage Payroll QuickBooks Draftworx CaseWare ApprovalMax Dext Hubdoc SimplePay Advanced Microsoft Excel Power BI Financial Modelling eFiling Payroll Systems

Experience & Impact

Qualitative Innovative Solutions

Jul 2023 - Present
Finance Manager and Tax Practitioner · Fourways
  • Lead the complete finance function, reporting directly to executive leadership.
  • Prepare and present monthly management accounts, financial performance reports, and executive dashboards.
  • Develop annual budgets and rolling forecasts aligned to strategic objectives.
  • Provide financial analysis to support executive decision-making and growth strategy.
  • Monitor profitability, cost structures, and margin performance.
  • Oversee cash flow planning to ensure operational stability.
  • Implement internal controls to safeguard company assets.
  • Manage full general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed assets.
  • Manage end-of-the-end tax compliance including VAT201, EMP201, EMP501, IRP6, ITR14, ITR12.
  • Lead SARS audits, verifications, and dispute resolution processes.
  • Submit Voluntary Disclosure Programme (VDP) applications.
  • Resolve tax penalties and interest assessments.
  • Maintain tax clearance and compliance status.
  • Oversee payroll processing and statutory submissions (UIF, SDL, PAYE).
  • Ensure alignment between payroll, accounting records, and tax submissions.
  • Coordinate annual financial statement preparation (IFRS/GAAP compliant).
  • Liaise with external auditors and manage audit deliverables.
  • Strengthening financial policies and internal control frameworks.
  • Create project cost reports and manage project billing schedules, ensuring timely and accurate invoices aligned with contract milestones.
  • Develop and maintain project budgets and forecasts, tracking variances and providing financial insights to management.
  • Conduct risk assessments, identifying financial and operational risks and recommending mitigation strategies.
  • Monitor project cash flow and cost performance, ensuring alignment with financial targets.
  • Liaise with internal stakeholders and clients to ensure project deliverables and financial expectations are met.
  • Prepare and present project reports, including budget vs actual analysis and forecast updates.
  • Support decision-making through financial modelling and scenario analysis.

Oxyon People Solutions (Workforce Group Division)

Jan 2022 - Jun 2023
Accountant (Promoted to Finance Manager) · Alberton
  • Managed bookkeeping and financial reporting using Sage Accpac.
  • Prepared annual financial statements using Draftworx.
  • Led budgeting, revenue forecasting, and monthly financial reporting.
  • Managed SA and Namibian tax submissions.
  • Optimised cash flow management to ensure operational liquidity.
  • Promoted to Finance Manager within 12 months based on performance and leadership capability.

Talana Chartered Accountants

Sept 2021 - Jan 2022
Junior Accountant · Sandton
  • Payroll processing using Sage Payroll.
  • Daily bookkeeping on Xero and SAGE.
  • Bank Reconciliations.
  • Intercompany loans.
  • Preparing management accounts.
  • Preparing annual financial statements using Draftworx.
  • Publishing supplier invoices on Receipt Bank/Dext.
  • SARS E-filing.
  • Prepared bank reconciliations every month to identify potential discrepancies between company records and bank statements.
  • Managed supplier accounts and built lasting relationships with suppliers.

Kesho Chartered Accountants

Mar 2020 - Aug 2021
Junior Accountant & Business Advisor · Nelspruit
  • Managed multiple client portfolios across industries.
  • Prepared annual financial statements (CaseWare & Draftworx).
  • Assisted SMMEs with budgeting and financial planning.
  • Conducted internal audits and independent reviews.
  • Provided training to clients on accounting systems.

CarTrack

Nov 2019 - Mar 2020
Credit Controller · Rosebank
  • Managed overdue accounts and negotiated payment terms.
  • Improved collections monitoring and reporting.

My Academic Path

CIMA (FLP)

Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)
2023

IQ Academy

Project Management - IT & Finance
2025
🎖 Completed

Vaal University of Technology

Bachelor of Technology - Financial Information Systems
2019
🎖 Completed

Vaal University of Technology

National Diploma - Financial Information Systems
2016
🎖 Completed

Achievements

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

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