Finance & Administrative Analyst with Operational Impact

BOKANI CHUMA

202-***-**** ● ******@***.*** ● linkedin.com/in/chumabokani335

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dynamic professional with a strong foundation in financial and administrative expertise developed in fast-paced corporate settings. Proficient in financial analysis, budgeting, and strategic planning, with a readiness to transition into a new field that values these transferable skills. Committed to applying analytical abilities and innovative thinking to enhance operational efficiency and contribute to organizational success. Driven to achieve impactful results through a fresh perspective and a dedication to continuous improvement.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Excel (Pivot Tables, Data

Analysis), SQL, Python (Pandas),

Tableau, Microsoft Excel, Word,

PowerPoint,

• Financial analysis, reporting, data

cleaning, dashboards

• Financial auditing

• Payroll administration

WORK HISTORY

01/2023 to 07/2025 Finance Administration Manager

Dosseton Agriculture – Zimbabwe

• Managed and tracked 100+ vendor and payroll payments monthly, ensuring accurate financial records

• Oversaw preparation and timely submission of payroll tax (PAYE) and income tax documentation, guaranteeing compliance with applicable national tax regulations.

• Maintained financial spreadsheets supporting tax reporting, reconciliation, and audit readiness

• Improved payment processing efficiency, reducing delays by 20%

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline administrative operations and improve workflow.

01/2022 to 12/2022 Junior Accountant

Vaka Building Materials and Hardware – Zimbabwe

• Refined accounts payable processes to achieve 95% on time payment processing, fostering stronger customer relationships.

• Managed accurate daily financial records to enhance data accessibility for audits and reporting purposes.

• Analyzed financial transactions for compliance with internal policies, achieving 100% adherence to audit requirements and reducing potential regulatory exposure.

• Supported preparation of financial statements and reports for management review. EDUCATION

06/2022 Bachelor of Commerce: Banking & Finance

Bindura University of Education - Zimbabwe

Dissertation: [The Detection and Prevention Of Fraud in Banks.Acase of BANC ABC] Expected in 05/2026 Master of Science: Business Analytics University of Maryland – Robert H. Smith School of Business - College Park, MD Relevant Coursework: Data Models & Decision Analytics, Database Management

(SQL), Financial Analytics, Python for Data Analysis, Statistics LEADERSHIP & INVOLVEMENT

• Millennium Club – Member

• Participated in leadership and organizational initiatives. LANGUAGES

English

ANALYTICS & FINANCE PROJECTS

WMATA Transit Performance Dashboard – University of Maryland

• Cleaned and analyzed 100,000+ transit records using SQL and Excel, built interactive Tableau dashboards tracking operational KPIs, reduced manual reporting time by approximately 30% through automation, identified performance trends supporting data-driven decision making.

• Retail Pricing and Profit Optimization Model, Developed Excel-based financial models analyzing pricing, demand, and revenue scenarios, evaluated 50+ pricing combinations to identify profit-maximizing strategies, Delivered data-driven financial recommendations.

• Healthcare Cost and Billing Data Analysis, analyzed 10,000+ billing records using Python and Excel, cleaned incomplete financial data to improve reporting usability, created financial summaries highlighting cost drivers. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Strong mindfulness and financial accuracy

• Experience analyzing large financial datasets

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