Dr. Felix Tendai Nyabezi, CGPA®, is a distinguished finance and grants management professional with over two decades of substantive experience in local and international aid agencies. His expertise is anchored by a Doctorate in Financial Management and a Master’s degree in the same field, providing a robust academic foundation for his practice.
His professional standing is further elevated by his certification as a global professional accountant. His career is characterized by managing complex, multi-country programs across Southern Africa for major donors such as the EU, UNDP, USAID, and UNICEF, giving him exceptional knowledge of diverse donor rules, auditing, compliance, and financial reporting requirements.
In his key roles, including his current position as Finance and Administration Manager for the Zimbabwe Association of Community Radios (ZACRAS) and previous tenure as Grants, Risk and Compliance Officer for the Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN), he has demonstrated profound skill in financial oversight, risk mitigation, and capacity building.
He has a proven track record of strengthening internal control systems, ensuring audit readiness, and successfully managing multi-million dollar grants. His career highlights a consistent ability to navigate the intricate financial and regulatory landscapes of international development, making him a highly accomplished and reliable leader in his field.
Motivation to Pursue the CGPA® Designation
“The idea of global recognition and outstanding performance through my other studies (Institute of chartered Secretaries and Administrators, Society of Public Accountants, Oxford Association of Management, Academy of Executives and Administrators, Institute of Management Specialists and Institute of Professional Finance Managers) and degrees motivated me to pursue the Certified Global Professional Accountant certification.”
Preparation and Most Challenging Parts
“In preparation for the certification , I have always been reading,collaborating with colleagues, networking, working hard and always had a desire to be a pioneer of the world certification which gives pride ,recognition and admiration while proving competence and value addition in the accounting field..The journey to succes is not always easy and requires commitment,dedication and hard work.”
Benefits Since Earning the CGPA®
“I have already recognised gains through acceptance by both industry, commerce and other colleagues who I meet and associate with. My CV has improved and further I have gained promotion at work and continue to work hard and inspire new and existing Accountants to be part of the dream team like me. There is pride in being a Certified Global Professional Accountant and with the certification, the sky becomes the limit in achieving goals while adding value in the field of Accounting.”
Credibility and Global Recognition
“With the CGPA credential, the sky’s the limit I achieving goals in life and global recognition on its own is what many people aspire for but fail to achieve.”
Advice to Aspiring CGPA® Candidates
“For Accountants considering the CGPA certification, the sky’s the limit. Hard work and perseverance pays , always be current with International Accounting Standards, network, be current as just like with climatic change the accounting profession is changing daily through technological changes and be proud of the accounting field and leave a mark at all the companies you work for. Let the CGPA certification be a talk of the town and country, it is widely recognised and rewarding”
