Message From Our Managing Partner
Manyara M. Chigunduru (Mrs.) CA(Z), RPA (PAAB), MBL (UNISA)
We provide ‘Infinite Possibilities’ of success to our clients. Our approach to each client’s needs is unique and our solutions are global, touching on every aspect of every business to enable them to compete successfully on the edge of chaos. The world is revolutionising and so are we to remain relevant in the dynamic business world.
No matter the brilliance of your strategy, you need a team of experts to operationalise the strategy
Who We Are
Marianhill Chartered Accountants (Zimbabwe) is a registered audit firm registered with Public Accountants and Auditors Board (PAAB). We advise businesses that span across all sectors and sizes on practical and workable solutions to enhance their business processes and growth. We provide solutions to large corporates, SMEs, Not for profit organisations, Government departments, owner managed businesses and high net worth individuals.
We understand our clients’ needs, be it short term or long term and, we provide tailor made solutions that are long lasting. As professional advisors we are a sounding board for our clients and we are independent and objective in our solutions. Our services for both the domestic market and international market include assurance services, client business management services, taxation, ICT advisory, strategy advisory, transaction services and training.
Our Vision
To be a leading global assurance and advisory services firm.
Mission Statement
To provide independent, customized, value adding assurance and advisory services to institutions, businesses and individuals across all sectors.
We separate ourselves from our peers by:
- Being a listening and understanding business advisor and partner
- Extensive Partner involvement on each engagement
- Committed and experienced staff
- Timeliness of communications
- Proactive approach in addressing complex issues early in the engagement
- Availability to clients as a specialized resource
- Professionalism with understanding
Our Business Philosophy
We believe our unique combination of technical expertise, combined with our philosophy of total client commitment throughout all phases of any engagement provides our clients with the highest quality service and products available
We provide solutions to both domestic and international clients which include large corporates, Not for profit organisations, private sector organisations, public sector organisations, government departments and networth individuals. Our approach to engagements delivers clarity to our clients through the utilisation of a strategic management framework & repeatable processes which address the entire business.
As a global firm, we remain aligned with our clients’ goals while the same remaining objective and independent. We take a holistic approach to our clients' unique requirements, factoring in global solutions that enable our clients to be competitive across the globe in all sectors.
Manyara M. Chigunduru (Mrs.) CA(Z), RPA (PAAB), MBL (UNISA) Managing Partner
Read BioManyara is a qualified Chartered Accountant (Zimbabwe) and a registered Public Auditor. She is the Managing Partner of Marianhill Chartered Accountants and is responsible for the overall quality control of all engagements. She has more than 18 years’ experience in auditing, accounting, financial management, corporate strategy, project management and taxation. She has a master’s in business leadership with UNISA. She is responsible for the training of trainee accountants who are on the articles program. Manyara is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Zimbabwe (ICAZ) Public Sector Task Force Committee and is the vice chairperson. She is a member of Women Chartered Accountants Network in Zimbabwe.
Manyara has extensive assurance and audit experience in financial services (banking and insurance), manufacturing, NGOs, Agriculture, Association bodies, Legal, Education and Events.
Tawengwa Toronga CISA, CISM Partner /Director – ICT Assurance Services
Read BioTawengwa is an ICT consultant with more than 17 years’ experience in the Information Technology field. His work experience dates back to his employment as Security Analyst with Siestum Private Limited and his subsequent employment with Dimension Data Zimbabwe in its Pre-Sales Consulting department. He is the co-founder and Managing Director at ProComm Private Limited and Byte Patrol Private Limited. He is a holder of a Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics) Degree from National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe. He also holds several certifications including Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Manager (CISM) and numerous other technical certifications. He is a member of Information System and Audit Association (ISACA), an organisation dedicated to the highest standards of information systems audit, control, and security.
Peddy Chigunduru CA(Z), MBL (UNISA) Associate Director – Corporate Finance and Transactions Services
Read BioPeddy, a qualified Chartered Accountant, has over 19 years’ experience in banking and insurance spanning risk management, corporate and financial management, audit and accounting, project and infrastructure finance. He joined First Mutual Life Assurance Company (Private) Limited as a Finance Executive from Pearl Properties (2006) Limited where he held the position of General Manager for Finance &Administration. He has worked for PriceWaterhouseCoopers Chartered Accountants (PwC) Zimbabwe and Southern Africa, in Johannesburg, South Africa, having been part of the project and infrastructure finance team focusing on the sub Saharan opportunities. At PwC, his mandate included initiating and leading property finance structures aimed at mobilizing tailored funding to finance property refurbishments, developments and expansion activities. He was also involved in Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) deal origination and structuring. Peddy received technical training in PPPs from the South African Department of Treasury through the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA). He holds a Masters in Business Leadership.
Tobias Betani Business Development Executive
Read BioTobias is an experienced banker, capacity builder and business development specialist. He has served as Training and Development Manager for 29 years in various local banks including Barclays Bank of Zimbabwe and its regional counterparts Botswana, Mauritius, Kenya and Zambia. He further served as Senior Learning and Development Manager for four local banks facilitating management training specialising in strategy planning, monitoring, evaluation, team building, motivation, selling and negotiation. Tobias was involved in extensive HIV and AIDS capacity building around Zimbabwe i.e. training of trainers and managers responsible for the Prevention from Mother to Child (PMTCT) program. Tobias trained as a trainer at Barclays Bank PLC Poole (UK). He was engaged as a learning and development consultant for BancABC Zimbabwe and its Regional offices in Botswana, Mozambique, Zambia and Tanzania for 36 months.
Our Team
Every team member is crucial in the growth of Marianhill Chartered Accountants. Our excellent performance and resilience depends on recruiting the right people, with the right attitude and skills.
Impeccable Business Ingenuity – Helping clients to compete successfully on the edge of chaos using tailor made solutions relevant in the dynamic business world
What We Do
We provide independent and objective professional reviews of your financial data to inspire confidence and trust that help your stakeholders work with you in a complex world.
We promote regulatory compliance to ensure sustainable business growth. We provide the following services:
- Financial statements audits
- Statutory audits
- Internal audits
- ICT audits
- Programs and projects audits
- Due diligence
- Special purpose audits
- Accountants reports
- Financial systems reviews
- Independent expert opinion
Our Client Business Management Services can be accessed by any business that requires financial systems support, human capital advice, risk management advice and strategic support at management level. These enable our clients to improve their business processes, change direction, expand, or generally achieve success. We have a team of dedicated professionals who will provide you with the required advice. We support the whole organisation with analysis of company data, systems and processes to enable correct and impactful decisions. We provide the following services:
- Preparation of financial statements
- Preparation of management accounts
- Standard operating procedures
- Financial forecasts and budgets
- Interpretation of financial information
- Chief Finance Officer outsourcing
- Interim Staffing
- Pre-audit reviews
- Technical accounting and statutory audit preparation
- Human Capital integrity checks
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Company secretarial services
For taxpayers, the greatest challenge is on how to remain compliant with both domestic and foreign taxes. Our tax team advises businesses on implementation of practical tax planning strategies, to enable better management of earnings and cash flows. At Marianhill Chartered Accountants we advise businesses on a wide range of tax matters which include:
- Corporate tax
- Employment Tax
- Transfer Pricing
- Value Added Tax
- Tax Registrations
- Tax returns
- Tax health checks
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Advisory Services
Our Information Technology Advisory experts help businesses improve their operations, through enhancing efficiency and increase value for money. We believe our clients can achieve their business goals through the use of smart tech and digital solutions. The modern workplace today calls for a smart working environment using the latest technology. We train our clients to be efficient and to use cost efficient software and cloud solutions. We understand the importance of their data thus we assist them protect their business from cyber threats. Smart Tech optimises productivity in the workplace and removes the burden of manual data analytics. We remain up to date with the latest business solutions which will help our clients drive innovative business transformations.
Strategy Advisory Services
To be more innovative and more agile, in this dynamic age, Marianhill Chartered Accountants is an all-weather business partner who assists clients in formulating and executing their strategy in an informed way. We ask the right questions at the right time to provide the right solution for our clients’ businesses. We take time to understand their businesses and the challenges they are facing. Our Advisory team uses local and global methodologies to navigate the business world with innovative and tailor-made solutions that work specifically for each client.
Transaction Advisory Services
A merger or acquisition is a significant event for any business. Both sides of the transaction feel the pressure to ensure they have the most accurate information prior to completing the deal. At the same time, both sides are usually motivated to complete the deal in a timely manner. The goals may seem simple, but every transaction is unique and stakeholders present different challenges to a fair transaction. Mergers & Acquisitions are a common strategy for diversification and rapid growth. We understand the challenges that come with such transformative transactions and we are there to ensure there is a strategic fit and an adequate integration plan. Our financial advisory team is there to support such endeavours. Our services include:
- Corporate finance
- Project finance
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Organisation restructuring
- Corporate fundraise
- Public Private Partnerships (PPPs)
- Company listing on the stock exchange
Institute of Chartered Accountants Zimbabwe (ICAZ) Accredited Training Office
We are an ICAZ accredited training office and we provide trainee accountants with the requisite practical experience (articles) and exam support to enable them to become global business leaders. We provide the right technical and professional skills which help our trainee accountants to be strategic thinkers as they tackle global challenges with global solutions.
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Approved Employer
We provide high standards of staff training and development. This involves the provision of practical training through continuous professional development programmes and exam support. Our commitment is to give our students the right skills, ethics, and competences so as to add value to the businesses around the world.
Short Professional Courses
We train professional courses in the following areas
- Financial Management
- Accounting and Financial Reporting
- Risk Management
- Project Management
- Strategy
- Entrepreneurship
- Taxation
- Banking
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Our Clients
I mean I get loads of money, all from different sources. You give it to your accountant. They manage it. But you pay corporation tax. If you're then taking it out and spending it on yourself, you have to pay more.
I mean I get loads of money, all from different sources. You give it to your accountant. They manage it. But you pay corporation tax. If you're then taking it out and spending it on yourself, you have to pay more.