accounting, budgeting, forecasting, inventory, strategy, management

CURRICULUM VITAE

MARY GORETI SHINGIRAI MULI

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Date of Birth: 10 August 1976

Gender: Female

Languages: English and Shona (Ndebele and French elementary level) Driver’s License: Class 4

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

I have extensive experience in managing all financial functions, including inventory management, budgeting, reporting, forecasting, and revenue management. I am adept at leading and coaching the finance team, and I have a strong aptitude for data analysis and strategic thinking. I have successfully managed multiple financial projects and initiatives, such as streamlining the financial processes and systems, and improving the cash flow and liquidity position of the company. I am motivated by the challenge and opportunity of working in a dynamic and competitive industry, and I am passionate about contributing to the growth and sustainability of the company. I value teamwork, innovation, and excellence, and I bring diverse perspectives and experiences to the finance function and the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master of Commerce Degree in Business Management (UNISA)

Honors Commerce Degree in Business Management (UNISA)

Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Marketing Management (UNISA)

Diploma in Chartered Institute of Secretaries and Administrators ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS

Achievements: Led the Finance team through a successful Reconstruction process. Aided the appointed Administrator team and the shareholder with aviation technical expertise in the development and implementation of turnaround strategies to bring the airline out of Reconstruction

Successful implementation of revenue enhancement, cost containment and collaborative strategies

Designed and implemented electronic systems to improve internal controls Proficient financial data analysis and trend identification for more accurate forecasting

Awards: Platinum Award Winner for Outstanding Woman in Accounting and Finance – Zimbabwe CEO’s Network Awards 2023

WORK EXPERIENCE

AIR ZIMBABWE (PRIVATE) LIMITED

June 2024 to present Commercial Finance Analyst

Key Responsibilities

Analyzing passenger and cargo revenue data, identifying trends and opportunities for growth

Developing and maintaining financial models to forecast revenue, costs and profitability for various commercial initiatives

Perform in-depth analysis on pricing, schedules, routes and other commercial factors to maximize financial returns

Collaborate with the commercial team to evaluate new business opportunities and provide financial assessments

Identify areas of cost savings and operational efficiencies and provide recommendations

Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports

Participate in cross functional projects and initiatives June 2019 to May 2024 Acting Manager Finance

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for overseeing the financial performance and operations of the company, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations, and providing timely and accurate financial information and advice to senior management and stakeholders.

Motivated, led, directed, coached and supervised the Finance team with functional and cross functional processes and procedures inclusive of Financial Management, Management Accounting, Treasury and Expenditure Accounting and Revenue Management with 70% of the workforce yet maintaining full productivity

Monitored and implemented financial models for forecasting, budgeting and long-term planning

Analyzed variances to budget and financial data to identify trends and opportunities to forecast and implement future strategies

Spearheaded the implementation organization-wide of an electronic payment requisition system that increased internal controls and improved efficiency in documentation authorization and storage by 90%

Managed the accounts payable and accounts receivable processes to reduce outstanding obligations by 20% and improved the Airline’s cash flow management.

Was instrumental in the adoption and collaboration of fellow heads of departments to identify as ancillary revenue generators which has sustained the national airline

Promoted the reorganization of work spaces in order to reduce overheads by 20% and increased ancillary revenue through excess office space rentals by 40%

Developed and implemented turnaround goals in line with the six year Reconstruction strategic plan to return the airline to viability

Nurtured relationships with internal and external stakeholders for continued operations during both reconstruction and the global COVID-19 lockdown periods August 2016 to May 2019 Senior Accountant

Key Responsibilities

Boosted revenue collection by 40% through implementation of additional payment methods including mobile money, online payment gateway and point of sale machines that accept both international and local cards

Reduced revenue leakages by spearheading the implementation of tracking systems for sales office collection and banking patterns

Conceptualized the airline’s monthly Management Accounts for non-financial managers to keep them abreast with the performance of the airline whilst augmenting the various technical and departmental silos to achieve the company’s overarching goal

Continuously engaged the airline’s creditors to avert stop supply orders and negotiated more lenient payment terms and longer credit periods January 2007 to July 2016 Accountant

Key Responsibilities

- Asset & Inventory Management

- Cash Office and Treasury Management

- Account reconciliations

- Costing charter flights and ad hoc operations

- Preparation and monitoring of annual budgets

- Reconciling flight costs incurred with those billed by suppliers

- Monitoring flight crew hours and manpower usage reports August 2002 to December 2006 Assistant Accountant

Key Responsibilities

- Reconciling foreign interline billings to IATA billings

- Auditing ticket sales from travel agents, general sales agents and Air Zimbabwe sales offices

- Processing of agent debit memos and agent credit memos

- Settling travel agent commissions for non IATA travel agents

- Liaising with travel agents and sales offices to clarify ticketing, refunds and BSPLINK queries NATIONAL HANDLING SERVICES

May 1996 to July 2002 Customer Services Officer

Key Responsibilities

- Attending to flight disruptions including rerouting passengers

- Passenger check-in

- Ticket sales and reservations

- Weight and balance load control

- Baggage tracing

- Import and export cargo handling and sales

REFEREES

Tonderayi Brian Mukubvu Ripton Muzenda Joseph Makonise Partner Grant Thornton

Zimbabwe and Assistant

Administrator Air Zimbabwe

Training Pilot Fastjet

Zimbabwe and Former Chief

Executive Officer Air Zimbabwe

Former Chief Executive

Officer Air Zimbabwe

Private Limited

Grant Thornton Zimbabwe Fastjet Zimbabwe 22 Heron Drive 135 Enterprise Road Box AP 160 New Ridgeview, Belvedere HARARE HARARE HARARE

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