Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Accomplishments
Languages
References
Hobbies and Interests
Contactnumbers
Personal Information
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GIRLIE A. GWATIRINGA

HARARE,ZIMBABWE

Summary

Experienced Financial Analyst with a background in managing and interpreting financial data to support business decision-making. Strong skills in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling paired with the ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly. Notable impact made on previous work through identifying cost-saving opportunities and enhancing operational efficiency.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Analyst

Synergistic Resources
01.2019 - Current
  • Prepared and distributed financial statements and reports, variance reports, regulatory filings and related schedules.
  • Reviewed and analyzed financial statements to identify potential discrepancies.
  • Completed month-end and year-end close procedures and reconciled bank accounts.
  • Oversaw accounting operations and financial paperwork.
  • Investigated and resolved billing issues to maximize cash flow and minimize liabilities.
  • Implemented new accounting policies and procedures in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
  • Conducted variance analysis to compare budgeted figures against actual results and identified causes of discrepancies.
  • Utilized financial analysis to prepare plans of action for investment.

Principal Accountant

Central Accounts
01.2012 - Current
  • Managing and supervising the risk and insurance section
  • Managing all aspects of City of Harare banking
  • Supervising all creditors payments
  • Consolidation of final accounts and attend to audit reports and queries
  • Managing all financial of all the portfolios creating synergies
  • Responsible of all Taxation aspects of the City

Finance Director

Nontandus Trading
01.2017 - 11.2020
  • Setting all financial management strategy issues
  • Managing all banking and creditors issues
  • Strategizing all revenue collection issues
  • Setting all the Tax and Risk issues policies
  • Assist Recruitment of all staff

Accountant for Urban Planning Services

City of Harare, City Treasure’s Department
01.1999 - 12.2012
  • Consolidation and checking of different accounts
  • Responsible for the preparation of Revenue and Capital estimates, budgetary control and preparation of Final accounts
  • Prepares monthly budget variances report
  • Preparation of the public sector investment programme in accordance with the availability of funds
  • Authorizes journal vouchers and other computer inputs documents
  • Writes reports and financial appraisals
  • Records and implements decisions pertaining to financial matters reached by council
  • Review tariffs and draft amendments to legislation
  • Supervise 4 (four) Accountants and 10 (ten) officers

Senior Accountant

Central Accounts
01.1995 - 12.1999
  • Responsible for the preparation of Revenue and Capital estimates, budgetary control and preparation of Final accounts
  • Prepares monthly budget variances report
  • Authorizes journal vouchers and other computer inputs documents
  • Writes reports and financial appraisals
  • Records and implements decisions pertaining to financial matters reached by council
  • Review tariffs and draft amendments to legislation
  • Supervise 4 (four) Accounting officers

Accountant

Central Accounts
01.1991 - 12.1995

Assistant Accountant

Central Accounts
01.1989 - 12.1995

Auditor

Audit Section
01.1986 - 12.1988
  • Responsible for carrying out independent and continuous appraisals of council’s Accounting, financial and other processes to ensure that acceptable standards of Accounting administration is maintained
  • Ensuring that the installation of soundly based systems of control within each area of departmental responsibility including Stores and Purchasing
  • Make recommendation for improvements of systems, control and procedures to ensure that they are both efficient and effective
  • Carryout continuous examination activities in order to detect fraud, irregular Expenditure and losses due to waste, extravagance and mal-administration
  • Carry out special investigations and preparation of reports to management, council, and for the courts where necessary

Education

Advanced Level -

Chisipite Senior
01.1981

Ordinary Level -

St Peters Kubatana
01.1980

Executive Masters in Business Studies -

Midlands State University

National Diploma -

Business Studies

Accomplishments

  • I have represented the City on the world bank Revenue master class.
  • I have managed my personal finances and those of the City of Harare although there are limited.
  • I have managed to recommend workable ways of saving City of Harare Finances.
  • Strong demonstrated analytical and decision making skills, general finance, accounting and administration experience.
  • Dealing with public at all levels.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.

Languages

  • ENGLISH
  • SHONA

References

  • MR G KUSAGAYA, FINANCE DIRECTOR, CITY OF HARARE, BOX 1680, HARARE, HARARE, ZIMBABWE, 04-752979 TO 753000, 0772 100 009, gkusangayahararewater.co.zw
  • MR T JAKARASI, DIRECTOR, MUNCHZIMBABWE, 0774099323, tatenda@munchzimbabwe.com
  • MR M C CHINHO, PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT, CITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, CITY OF HARARE, 752979 EXT 3043, 0772 259 460, mchinho@hararecity.co.zw

Hobbies and Interests

  • Reading literature and magazines.
  • Current affairs, the bible
  • Cooking
  • Socialising

Contactnumbers

752979 EXT 2218, 0772 432 421

Personal Information

  • Place of Birth: CHIRUMANZU
  • Health Status: GOOD (NON SMOKER)
  • Date of Birth: 05/26/62
  • Nationality: ZIMBABWE
  • Marital Status: DIVORCED
  • Religion: CHRISTIAN

Timeline

Financial Analyst

Synergistic Resources
01.2019 - Current

Finance Director

Nontandus Trading
01.2017 - 11.2020

Principal Accountant

Central Accounts
01.2012 - Current

Accountant for Urban Planning Services

City of Harare, City Treasure’s Department
01.1999 - 12.2012

Senior Accountant

Central Accounts
01.1995 - 12.1999

Accountant

Central Accounts
01.1991 - 12.1995

Assistant Accountant

Central Accounts
01.1989 - 12.1995

Auditor

Audit Section
01.1986 - 12.1988

Advanced Level -

Chisipite Senior

Ordinary Level -

St Peters Kubatana

Executive Masters in Business Studies -

Midlands State University

National Diploma -

Business Studies

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