TAPIWA RUSSELL MHUTE
** ********* **., *******, ** 20855 240-***-**** *******@*****.***
Dedicated, enthusiastic Auditing Professional with expertise in delivering exceptional auditing and business development support. Recognized for outstanding organizational and mediation skills, improving workplace efficiency, and continually going above and beyond in order to finish the job. Known for a commitment to accuracy, strong work ethic, and to the company’s overall goals and objectives.
EDUCATION
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS, ACCOUNTING:INTERNAL AUDITING FOCUS, 2011
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND SHADY GROVE, Rockville, MD
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING & FINANCE, 2009
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND AT COLLEGE PARK, College Park, MD
WORK EXPERIENCE
RANDSTAD, CONTRACTUAL INTERNAL AUDIT ASSOCIATE, MARCH – AUGUST 2012
Client: LEGAL & GENERAL AMERICA
Determined the adequacy and effectiveness of LGA’s systems of internal accounting and operating controls.
Reviewed the means of safeguarding assets and, as appropriate, verify the existence of such assets.
Reviewed operations and programs to ascertain whether results are consistent with established objectives and goals and whether the operations or programs are being carried out as planned.
Reviewed the established systems to ensure compliance with those policies, plans, procedures, laws and regulations which could have a significant impact on operations and reports, and determined whether there was compliance and suggest policy where required.
Reviewed operations and programs to ascertain whether results are consistent with established objectives and goals and whether the operations or programs are being carried out as planned.
Communicated results of internal audit to stakeholders, and assisted in the implementation of recommendations.
EUREKAFACTS, LLC., BUSINESS PROCESSES CONSULTANT, 2011-2012
Responsible for securing acceptance and approval of deliverables from the Project Sponsor and Stakeholders, and leading consulting engagements to ensure the project progresses within the given timeline.
Responsible for communication with stakeholders, including project status reporting, risk management, escalation of issues that cannot be resolved in the team, and, making sure the project is delivered in budget, on schedule, and within scope.
Conducted interviews and collected data on client payroll processes, Coordinated, designed and prepared document packages of Standard Operating Procedures, and recommendations.
Gained repeat business from several governmental departments, thus increasing revenue for the organization
DISTINCTIVE BOOKBINDING & LEATHER DESIGNS, STAFF ACCOUNTANT, 2009-2011
Performed day to day processing of financial transactions, including receiving and verifying invoices and requisitions for goods and services.
Processed payroll, verified timesheets, calculated wages and benefits such as paid time off, managed weekly check runs, prepared vendor checks for mailing and maintained list of vendors.
Increased financial success by assessing business risks and establishing effective controls to reduce possible risks.
Ensured IRS compliance by bringing accounting department up to date, completing profit and loss statements, and setting up payment plan for owed taxes.
Streamlined business operations by assisting in the development of standard operating procedures and creating corporate and client reference documentation.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite QuickBooks Oracle Sales Force FileMaker SharePoint EPICOR Visio