CURRICULUM VITAE FOR JONA CHIGWEREMBA

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Glen View 1

Harare

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Skype Address: jona.chigweremba

Mobile #: +263*********

Objective

Seeking employment as Finance and Administration Manager

Summary

Experience in Accounting & Finance in the Public sector, particularly focusing on financial reporting, analysis of financial statements and interpretation of financial results; Financial and operations strategy formulation; Grant finance administration in accordance with relevant partner’s rules & procedures; Providing financial support to organization wide sub- stations & other stakeholders; Human Resources management & general operations administration; Logistics support and Supply Chain Management, ICT & resource mobilization & allocation of same to various sections of the organization; Enterprise risk management, Company Secretarial Practice etc.

Professional/Academic Qualifications

MBA - Master of Business Administration [ZOU 2007]

ICSAZ - Chartered Institute of Secretaries and Administrators in ZW (2006) -FULL CIS

HND/BS – Higher National Diploma in Business Studies (Accounting) {Harare Polytechnic 1993}

Financial Statements Analysis and Interpretation (ZIPAM)

Specialties

Financial reporting, Analysis and Interpretation; Resource mobilization, Management of Donor funds i.e. Funds for specific purposes (USAID,UNFPA,IPPF, GLOBAL FUND etc.) & General Administration of organizational operations, Company Secretarial Practice, Proficient in Microsoft Office and Accounting Packages such as PASTEL, SAGELINE 1000 etc.

Skills

Strategy formulation, Financial Analysis & Interpretation, Decision making, Negotiating skills, Planning & Organizing, Resource Mobilization, Conflict resolution & Change management, Corporate Governance Practices etc.

Work Experience/History

Finance & Administration Executive- Zimbabwe National Family Planning Council - Head Office (October 2010 to 30 December 2016) – Fixed term Contract Expiry

Key Responsibilities:

Developed strategic & annual planning guidelines as a member of top management of Council;

Established priorities & strategies for the financial, personnel & administrative support services;

Supported Provinces and senior management at Head office in developing annual work plans and budgets within national guidelines;

Took a leading role in the development of indicators for monitoring financial performance of the Council;

Researched, analyzed and proposed policy changes in the areas of Human resources, Administration, Information Technology, Finance and Logistics with a view to enhance Council performance and also ensure sustainability of the Council’s activities;

Reviewed budgeting formats and recommended appropriate changes;

Ensured that finance and admin reports are produced timeously and assists managers in their understanding and use of these reports;

Ensured that Council and Donor funds are properly accounted for and efficiently utilized;

Coordinated and oversaw the annual external audit process with a view to come up with the Council’s audited financial statements;

Recommended optimal HR policies and guidelines which ensured correct recruitment, induction and retention policies;

Developed and recommended appropriate staff development and training policies and guidelines;

Conducted annual performance appraisals for Departmental Heads;

Planned for the convening of Board Meetings and taking minutes of proceedings thereof;

Chaired the Council’s disciplinary committee;

Oversaw all Council construction programmes;

Reviewed recommendations for the procurement and disposal of Council assets, equipment, commodities etc.

Prepared the HR, Audit and Finance Committees Board packs;

Chaired the Procurement Tender Committee and the Supply Chain Management policy meetings;

Ensured procurement procedures in place were adhered to and strengthened;

Recommended IT computerization policy and strategy & Chaired the Computerization Committee;

Ensured cash management was done effectively in line with the organization’s needs

June 2007 to September 2010

POSITION: Management Accountant (ZNFPC Head Office)

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinated and consolidated the Council’s annual budget;

Developed the Council’s Annual work plan;

Assisted staff members understand financial management reports, especially in budgeting and produced financial monitoring and evaluation reports;

Developed strategic business units/profit centres;

Reviewed processes and advised on waste reduction strategies;

Reviewed monthly management accounts and made necessary recommendations for improvement;

Provided input into the pricing of commodities and services;

Managed Donor funded projects accounts on a monthly basis;

Reviewed projects reports and submitted to Donors as per the requirements of each individual donor;

Co-ordinated all audits (Internal / External) on Donor funded Projects;

Provided information to senior management on all aspects of financial management for them to come up with informed decisions;

Preparation of monthly management/financial accounts;

Designed and maintained the Council’s internal control systems on Donor funded Activities;

Ensured effective control and management of donated assets;

Capacity built staff in the Projects Accounts Office;

Supervised six subordinates;

Attended the following meetings:

Senior Management Meetings

Accidents Review Committee Meetings

Divisional Management Meetings

Budgeting Committee Meetings

Tariffs Review Committee Meetings

Donor funded projects Meetings

Debriefing meetings with Auditors

Referees

1. Mr. B Chikati (Principal Executive Human Capital)

Zimbabwe National Family Planning Council (ZNFPC HQ)

P O Box ST 220, Southerton, Harare

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2. Mr Roland Chiringa (Public Relations & Communications Manager)

ZimStat

20th Floor, Kaguvi Building, Cnr Central Ave/Fourth Street

Harare

Mobile #: +263*********

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3. Mr M Gahadzikwa (Human Resources & Admin Manager)

Zimbabwe National Family Planning Council (ZNFPC HQ)

P O Box ST 220 Southerton, Harare

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