Operations Manager Financial Management
Resume:
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JONA CHIGWEREMBA
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 8 March 1961
Nationality: Zimbabwean
Marital status: Married / Male
Languages: English, Shona, Ndebele
Drivers licence: Class 4
Mobile: +263*********
E: *****************@*****.***
Skype Address: jona.chigweremba
PROFILE STATEMENT
A highly knowledgeable and professional critical thinker with + 15 years extensive management and executive/senior management financial experience. Possesses expertise to set strategic priorities and give clear strategic direction on all aspects of finance with strong adherence to moral and ethical principles. Adept in the practice of strategy formulation, financial analysis & interpretation, financial management, resource mobilization, networking, change management and corporate governance. Explores innovative ways to lead and navigate business growth, manage the associated risks and complexities of driving change in a business environment. Possesses a good understanding of the organisation’s objectives, operations, market environment and ethical issues to effectively manage resources, Lead others and delegate. Seeking a challenging position to contribute skills and knowledge, aligning these efficiencies with organisational expectation to lead in the accomplishment of goals, mission, values, and objectives.
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Communication: Ability to present information to target audiences, in a variety of settings at all levels. Able to create impact through discussion, debate and action to ensure that point of view is understood and heard. Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with customers.
Planning& Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Strong ability to forecast. Identifies priority activities and assignments.
Interpersonal Skills: Strong managerial competencies encompassing: Leadership - Managing diverse teams of professionals in an accounting environment, vision, empowering others, building trust, managing performance, and judgement / decision making. Strong ability to persuade influence and win respect.
Analytical Skills: Remarkable logical and analytical skills. Strong ability to absorb information, and to organize and analyze the information in a logical manner. Ability to keep up to date with new concepts, techniques, tools and technologies.
Teamwork: An integral team player devoted to working with colleagues, donors and other professionals to collaboratively and effectively reach the best possible outcome for all parties. Ability to coach other team members in order to streamline business processes. WORK EXPERIENCE
ZIMBABWE NATIONAL FAMILY PLANNING COUNCIL
Head Office Oct 2010 - Dec 2016
Position: Finance & Administration Director
Key Responsibilities:
As a member of top management, developed strategic annual planning guidelines for the organization: Developed annual work plans and budgets in line with the organization’s policy guidelines; developed indicators for monitoring financial performance of the Council and produced detailed capital projects appraisal reports thereby aiding informed managerial decision making.
FINANCE DIRECTOR
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Master of Commerce
Strategic Management &
Corporate Governance (MSMCG)
MSU 2013
Master of Business Administration
(MBA) ZOU 2007
Chartered Institute of Secretaries
and Administrators in ZW (ICSAZ)
Full CIS 2006
Higher National Diploma in
Business Studies (HND/BS)
Accounting Harare Polytechnic
1993
AFFILIATIONS
Graduate.ICSA –
Institute of Chartered Secretaries
& Administrators ZW (CIS)
CERTIFICATIONS
ZIPAM - Financial Statements
Analysis and Interpretation.
ICSAZ - Company Secretarial
Practice.
Chips Computing Company
Sageline 1000
Accounting Package - Pastel
MTB - Public Speaking Course.
Old Mutual – Pension Funds
Administration.
Ministry of Labour & Social
Services ZW – Results Based
Management (RBM).
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Budgets & Budgetary control
Resource mobilization
Operations management
Payroll administration
Employee performance management
Systems design development
Company Secretarial Practice
Preparation and communication
of management information
Strategy and innovation
leadership and management
Corporate reporting
Financial management
Donor relationship management
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Professional Attitude &
Appearance.
Confident with self-belief,
consistently acting with integrity
and naturally trusted by others.
Ability to persuade and
influence.
Proactive Go-Getter Intelligent,
detail Oriented & Analytical.
Strong leadership skills and
ability to win respect.
High level of self-motivation and
standards with the ability to
multi -task; balancing “analysis”
with “doing”
ZIMBABWE NATIONAL FAMILY PLANNING COUNCIL
Head Office 2007 - Sept 2010
Position: Management Accountant - Promotion
Key Responsibilities:
Coordinated and consolidated the Council’s annual budget.
Had input into the development of an annual work plan for the Council.
Assisted non-financial senior staff members understand financial management reports and utilizing them for the benefit of the Council.
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 for strategic business units(SBUs).
Reviewed projects reports and submitted them to donors as per the requirements of each individual donor.
SOFTWARE SKILLS
Proficient in:
Microsoft Office
Accounting Packages:
Pastel
Sage line 1000
Researched, analyzed and proposed policy changes in the areas of Human resources, Administration, Information Technology, Finance and Logistics to enhance Council performance.
Ensured Systems of management control put in place were operating efficiently and effectively in order to safeguard Council assets.
Managed professionally donor funds thereby ensuring proper accountability and efficient utilization.
Coordinated the annual external audit process and always came up with audited annual financial statements timeously.
Participated and compiled board packs for the Audit, Finance and HR Committees of the Board.
Ensured Council had a robust and transparent recruitment, induction and retention policies; also conducted performance appraisals (Unit Heads) thereby evaluating staff performance
(RBM).
In line with the dictates of the Council, developed and recommended appropriate staff development and training policies and guidelines.
Chief Advisor to the Board and senior management on all financial issues, procedures and practices of Board/General Meetings i.e. company secretarial practice.
Co-ordinated professionally all Industrial Relations issues of the Council.
Chaired the Council’s National Disciplinary Committee, Procurement Tender Committee and the Supply Chain
Management policy meetings.
Ensured all Council construction programs met the required standards and were completed timeously; advised Senior Management on the procurement and disposal of Council assets.
Evaluated and put in place effective procurement procedures thereby ensuring continuous improvement and adherence.
Took charge of the CEO’s Office during his absence and ensured smooth running of operations.
Jona.Chigweremba Mobile: +263********* Email: *****************@*****.*** REFEREES
Mr. B Chikati
Principal Human Resources Executive
Zimbabwe National Family Planning
Council (ZNFPC HQ)
P O Box ST 220
Southerton, Harare.
Mobile: +263*********/ 071*******
Email: ********@*****.***.**
******.*******@*****.***
Dr. E. Munongo
Director Medical Services
Population Services Zimbabwe
(PSZ)
9 Bisley Circle,
Belvedere, Harare
Mobile #: +263*********
Email: ********@***.**.**
Mr M Gahadzikwa
Human Resources Manager
Zimbabwe National Family
Planning Council (ZNFPC HQ)
P O Box ST 220 Southerton,
Harare
Mobile #: +263*********
Email: **********@*****.***.**
ZIMBABWE NATIONAL FAMILY PLANNING COUNCIL 1997 - 2007 Mash East Province
Position: Provincial Accountant (Promotion)
Key Duties:
Advisory role:
Financial management, analysis and reporting, co-ordination of audits, staff supervision. Jona.Chigweremba Mobile: +263********* Email: *****************@*****.***
Co-ordinated all audits (Internal / External) on donor funded Projects.
Provided information to senior management on all aspects of financial management for decision making purposes.
Prepared monthly management accounts and maintained the Council’s internal control systems on donor funded projects/Activities.
Ensured effective control and management of all assets donated.
Supervised and capacity built staff in the Projects Accounts Office.
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