Absolomon Mabharera-Finance Manager – Projects
Experience
Finance Manager – Projects
Maxi Possibilities Engineering Botswana
- Directed financial operations across EPC projects worth over 100 million, ensuring cost efficiency, accountability, and compliance with timelines and contract terms
- Enhanced financial governance and profitability: developed and implemented a project-based financial management framework, improving profit margins by up to 17.5% across project portfolio
- Spearheaded cost forecasting models, reducing variance by 15% across key infrastructure projects
- Introduced cash flow forecasting tools aligned to project milestones, ensuring liquidity for procurement, logistics, and site operations
- Spearheaded the implementation of ERP and project finance software systems integrating finance, procurement, and engineering functions
- Lead commercial execution of EPC/turnkey projects in collaboration with project managers and technical leads
- Develop and manage project budgets, cost tracking, and cash flow forecasting
- Prepare and analyze monthly project financials, forecasts, and performance KPIs
- Oversee project accounting: revenue recognition, billing, journal entries, job costing, VAT compliance, and vendor payments
- Ensure financial reporting and audits adhere to IFRS, tax regulations, and corporate policies
- Manage internal controls, risk assessments, and statutory compliance (VAT, PAYE, and Corporate Tax)
- Supervise financial system upgrades and process automation initiatives (ERP, Power BI)
- Act as key business partner in investment evaluations, pricing, procurement, and contract negotiations
Accounting Manager
China Africa Agriculture Zimbabwe
- Developed and executed financial strategies supporting 3-year CAPEX projects totaling $25M
- Led budgeting and performance reviews for 10+ business units, improving P&L performance by 20%
- Implemented robust cost control systems across agri-processing operations, reducing wastage by 18%
- Supported executive decision-making through scenario modeling, business cases, and board reporting
- Successfully navigated audits, reconciliations, and financial closeouts on high-stakes projects with zero material findings
- Oversaw all financial planning, reporting, audit, and compliance functions
- Managed cash flow, CAPEX evaluation, tax strategy, and financial risk mitigation
- Partnered with operations on budget performance and production cost analysis
- Coordinated IFRS/GAAP-compliant financial statements and ensured timely external audits
- Mentored finance teams and supported ERP upgrades across agriculture business units
Accountant – Origination
Cargill
- Successfully led origination budgeting and reporting across four provinces
- Standardized grower settlement and contract tracking processes, reducing errors by 35%
- Improved working capital cycles through robust AR/AP management and cash flow forecasting
- Handled full-cycle accounting, GL reconciliations, payroll, and tax filings
- Managed foreign exchange transactions and hedging compliance
- Conducted variance analysis, financial modeling, and investment appraisals
- Supported donor/grant audits (USAID, CNFA, COMPACI, GRM/SDC) with strict financial adherence
- Led finance team and contributed to business growth through actionable reporting insights
Industry Experience
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Experienced in Agriculture and Construction.
Business Area Experience
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Experienced in Finance, Accounting, Audit, Procurement, and Project Management.
Summary
Strategic and results-driven Finance Manager with 20+ years’ experience across the engineering, construction, and agriculture sectors. Proven success in leading financial operations, project finance, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance for complex, multimillion-dollar projects. Adept in EPC and turnkey project finance, performance analysis, risk mitigation, and Merger & Acquisition activities. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, implement ERP systems, and deliver cost-saving process improvements using Lean, Six Sigma, and TQM. Known for strong stakeholder engagement and executive-level financial counsel that drives sustainable growth.
Skills
Project Finance & Epc Controls
Financial Planning & Analysis
Budgeting And Forecasting
Financial Modeling And Analysis
Risk Management
Cost Management
Cash Flow Management
Financial Reporting & Kpis
Business Partnering
Procurement Management
Contract Management
Strategic Planning
Erp Systems (Sap, Sage, Quickbooks)
M&a Due Diligence & Valuation
Ifrs, Gaap, Iso, Tax & Audit Compliance
Stakeholder Management
Erp & Financial Tools: Ms Dynamics Gp, Sage/pastel, Quickbooks, Morbage, Farmerp, Berlina Payroll
Analytics & Reporting: Power Bi, Advanced Ms Excel (Pivot Tables, Macros, Vba), Ms Powerpoint
Project Tools: Ms Project, Acumatica, Smartsheet, Monday.com, Jira, Ganttpro
Methodologies: Six Sigma-dmaic, Lean, Kaizen, Tqm, Agile, Iso 9001/14001/18001/45001, Globalgap
Other: Ms Office, Teams, Zoom, Google Workspace
Strong Leadership And Stakeholder Engagement Skills.
Proven Track Record In Project Cost Control And Financial Planning.
Deep Understanding Of Epc Contracts And Construction Finance.
Experienced In Managing Multi-currency Transactions And International Finance.
Adaptable, Results-oriented, And Committed To Continuous Improvement.
Languages
Education
EDU Effective Business School
MSc Project Management · Project Management · Prague, Czech Republic
University of Zimbabwe
MBA – Business Administration · Business Administration · Harare, Zimbabwe
Institute of Admin and Commerce
PGD– Business Administration · Business Administration · Zimbabwe
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