Gibson Rwakuda is a Zimbabwean chartered accountant currently waiting for the results of his final qualifying exams. He has over 3 years of experience in auditing financial services clients through his role at BDO Chartered Accountants Zimbabwe, where he has risen to the level of Senior Audit Associate. He holds qualifications in accounting from the University of Zimbabwe and University of South Africa.

1. Curriculum Vitae for G. Rwakuda
GIBSON RWAKUDA
D.O.B: 18 April 1989
9623 Amalinda Road, Glenview 7, Harare, Zimbabwe
Mobile: +263 773 733 749 / 773 761 569
Email: grwakuda@bdo.co.zw
gibrwakuda@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
I am currently waiting for my final qualifying examinations results with Institute of Chartered Accountants
Zimbabwe. The results will be out by end of February 2017.
EDUCATION
 Initial Test of Competence – Institute of Chartered Accountants of Zimbabwe (2016)
 Certificate of Theory in Accounting – Institute of Chartered Accountants of Zimbabwe (2015)
 Diploma in Applied Accounting – University of South Africa (2015)
 Honours in Accounting – University of Zimbabwe (2012)
OTHER ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
 Overall best student (Zimbabwe) at Certificate of Theory in Accounting
 Best student in financial accounting (Zimbabwe) at Certificate of Theory in Accounting
WORK EXPRIENCE
Summary
I have been continuously employed with BDO Chartered Accountants Zimbabwe since September 2013 to
present. I am a result oriented person and audit engagement leader with 3 years experience overseeing all phases
of the audit, particularly within the financial services arena. Deep expertise in managing the day to day fieldwork
efforts of audit teams, working paper review and analysis, appraisal of audit team assistants, application of
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), entity specific reporting frameworks, coaching and training
junior team members in the application of best practices, standards and corporate methodologies to ensure the
consistent provision of value addition and top quality client service. This experience equipped me with an in
depth understanding of financial service clients in terms of the nature of their operations, industry and
operational risks affecting these clients, industry performance and trends, industry strategies and various
applicable business models.
FIDELITY LIFE ASSURANCE OF ZIMBABWE
Internal Auditor – November 2012 –August 2013
I worked as an internal auditor mainly responsible for assessing the quality of risk management processes,
system of internal controls and corporate governance structure of the entity and its subsidiaries, evaluating
controls and risks, analysing operations and prepare reports on these for use by the board’s audit committee.
BDO CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS ZIMBABWE
Senior Audit Associate (July 2015 to present)
Audit Associate (September 2013 to June 2015)
 I have managed to acquire highly specialized knowledge of BDO’s proprietary audit tools and methodologies
including BDO’s Audit Approach, IDEA, CASEWARE and APT.
 Interacted with clients to understand and assess key risks, business strategies and significant processes,
financial performance, industry trends and the business environment.
 Understood and documented significant accounting cycles and internal controls, identified significant control
deficiencies and significant accounting and auditing issues and designed appropriate audit responses.
 Conducted detailed reviews of audit work papers prepared by junior team members.
 Provided on-the-job training, supervised junior team members and preparing their appraisals.

2. Curriculum Vitae for G. Rwakuda
 Preparing individual as well as group financial statements in accordance with the International Financial
Reporting Standards (IFRSs).
 Reviewing interim and annual financial statement disclosures for completeness, appropriateness and
accuracy.
 Preparation and review of tax computations - company tax, deferred tax, capital gains tax; offering advice on
opportunities for tax planning; evaluating the procedures instituted to comply with tax laws and regulations.
 Use of Computer Assisted Auditing Techniques (CAATs).
IFRS Experience
 Conducted detailed reviews of annual reports to identify areas of non-compliance with IFRS.
 Reviewed group consolidations prepared under IFRS 10: Consolidated Financial Statements and IFRS 3:
Business Combinations.
 Assessed the appropriateness of the designation of financial assets and liabilities, the treatment of gains and
losses and the presentation & disclosure of financial instruments under the provisions of IAS 32 and IFRS 9.
 Facilitated IFRS training for junior staff members.
Costing and Management Accounting Experience
 Review of client budgeting and forecasting process, project feasibility and investment appraisal
 Review of client service costing and cost analysis
 Preparation of audit budgets and performance of variance analysis on completion of the audit
NOTABLE CLIENTS WOKRED ON AS A SENIOR OR IN CHARGE
 Fidelity Life Financial Services (one of Zimbabwe’s largest micro-finance companies)
 Marsh Pension Funds
 ZIMRE Holdings ( one of the leading holding company in the insurance sector)
 Zimbabwe Insurance Brokers
 Zimbabwe Reinsurance Brokers
 Capital Bank
 Reinsurance Brokers International Private limited
 Comarton Group Pension funds
 Interfin Bank
 Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe
 Tristar Insurance (Private) Limited
 Hamilton Finance (Private) Limited
 Baobab Reinsurance (one of Zimbabwe’s largest reinsurer company)
 CBZ Holdings (Tax Health check and Tax Planning)
PERSONAL INTEREST
 Watching and playing football
 Gymnastics
 Travelling
REFERENCES
J. Marange
The Head Human Resource
BDO Zimbabwe
3 Baines Avenue, Harare
Email: jmarange@bdo.co.zw
Phone: 263 04 703 876
S. Mapindu
Senior Audit Manager
(Financial Services)
BDO Zimbabwe
3 Baines Avenue, Harare
Email: smapindu@bdo.co.zw
Phone: 263 04 703 876
N. Ngungu
Group Audit Manager
Fidelity Life Assurance
Fidelity House, Harare
Email: ngungun@fidelitylife.co.zw
Phone: 263 4 750 927