Precious Nyakurwa

Responsible for cash management, local and global reporting, and leading the treasury function and treasury team. Manages accounts payable and oversees relationships with internal and external auditors to ensure effective audit execution. Handles statutory and tax reporting requirements in South Africa, supports preparation and submission of annual financial statements and statutory returns, and reviews financial statements to ensure IFRS compliance before audit. Prepares and analyses annual financial statements and management accounts, including income tax and VAT considerations. Reviews payroll files, journals, and reconciliations upon request.

Maintained documented accounting policies and procedures; forecasted cash flow positions, borrowing needs, and investment availability. Supported budget preparation and variance analysis, assisting management with strategic direction. Produced weekly, monthly, and year-end financial reporting for Managing Directors and auditors. Managed FX-related processes including booking rates and forwarding cover for Forex payments; processed foreign supplier invoices and resolved PO/invoice/payment discrepancies. Performed banking relationship management and reconciliations (bank, VAT, payroll, supplier, credit cards, and intercompany). Managed credit applications for customers and maintained import evidence documentation for bank submission, including preparing and submitting VAT returns to SARS.

Reviewed developmental writing elements including structure, argument flow, and transitional logic for daily drafts such as academic essays, business reports, case studies, and scientific reports. Identified underlying writing weaknesses (evidenced through margin annotations) and explained the rationale so writers could address issues independently. Mentored students through iterative revision using guided questioning to build critical thinking and long-term literacy skills. Ensured strict compliance with referencing style manuals and delivered constructive, supportive critiques to reduce defensiveness and improve satisfaction.