Roy Chimanikire Biography

Early Life and Education

Roy Chimanikire is a qualified Chartered Accountant from Zimbabwe. He studied at the University of South Africa (UNISA), where he earned a Bachelor of Accounting Science (Honours) degree, focusing on Accounting and Finance. He is a member of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Zimbabwe (ICAZ) and the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA).

Professional Career

Roy began his professional journey at Deloitte & Touche Zimbabwe, where he worked for over a decade. He eventually became a Partner at the firm and remained there until 2009. In the same year, he joined Econet Wireless Zimbabwe Limited, one of the country’s major telecommunications companies.

He served as the Finance Director before being appointed Deputy Chief Executive Officer in 2020. His responsibilities have included overseeing financial strategy, risk management, and corporate governance. Chimanikire also played a key role in Econet’s US$130 million capital raise in 2017, and in the unbundling and listing of Cassava Smartech on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange in 2018.[1]

Leadership and Board Roles

Roy Chimanikire has held various leadership positions. He is a former President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Zimbabwe and serves as a Director at the Public Accountants and Auditors Board. He also sits on the board of Telrad Networks Limited, which is part of Cassava Technologies Group.

Recognition and Awards

His contributions to the business and finance sectors have been widely recognized. He received the Director of the Year Award from the Institute of Directors Zimbabwe (IODZ) in 2022 and previously won the ICAZ Excellence in Business Award in 2021. He was also honored by the Institute of Corporate Directors Zimbabwe in 2019.

Skills and Expertise

Roy Chimanikire is known for his expertise in financial reporting, business strategy, and corporate finance. With over 20 years of post-qualification experience, he has contributed to shaping Zimbabwe’s corporate governance and accounting standards through his various leadership roles.