TARIRO LYDIA MANZIRA
Surrey,Canada
Summary
Leveraging extensive accounting and administrative expertise with compassionate care experience, ready to enhance financial solutions and drive team success. Skilled in administrative roles, financial reporting, tax preparation, and cash flow management, coupled with strong interpersonal abilities. Eager to contribute to new opportunities, utilizing both analytical skills and a supportive approach.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respite Caregiver
Starlight House
07.2024 - Current
- Provided compassionate care and supervision for children and youth in a residential setting, prioritizing safety and emotional well-being.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation, including daily, weekly, and monthly observation logs, mood tracking, medication records, and incident reports.
- Administered medications and prepared nutritious meals in alignment with organizational protocols and health guidelines.
- Supported youth in maintaining hygiene, organizing living spaces, and completing daily chores to promote personal responsibility.
- Accompanied children/youth to medical appointments, therapy sessions, and community engagements.
- Collaborated in developing and evaluating individualized care plans, contributing to assessment and goal-setting processes.
- Fostered social development by guiding children/youth through structured daily routines and positive behavior modeling.
Respite Caregiver
Orchid House
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Provided compassionate care and supervision for children and youth in a residential setting, prioritizing safety and emotional well-being.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation, including daily, weekly, and monthly observation logs, mood tracking, medication records, and incident reports.
- Administered medications and prepared nutritious meals in alignment with organizational protocols and health guidelines.
- Supported youth in maintaining hygiene, organizing living spaces, and completing daily chores to promote personal responsibility.
- Accompanied children/youth to medical appointments, therapy sessions, and community engagements.
- Collaborated in developing and evaluating individualized care plans, contributing to assessment and goal-setting processes.
- Fostered social development by guiding children/youth through structured daily routines and positive behavior modeling.
Companion Caregiver
Comfort Keepers
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Assisted clients with personal care, medication management, and emotional support.
- Established positive routines to enhance physical and mental well-being.
- Maintained hygienic and safe living environments through basic housekeeping.
- Delivered tailored companionship to meet individual needs.
Accountant
OK ZIMBABWE LIMITED
06.2019 - 12.2023
- Enhanced financial decision-making capabilities by providing timely, accurate information to management through regular performance reports.
- Maintained compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws by staying informed about changes and filing all required forms accurately and promptly.
- Collaborated with external auditors during the annual audit process to provide necessary documentation and address any concerns or findings promptly.
- Prepared monthly financial statements ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
- Recruited and mentored junior accountants on best practices and compliance requirements.
- Analyzed financial data to provide insights for strategic decision-making.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times as required by company policy or legal regulations.
ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT
OK ZIMBABWE LIMITED
11.2011 - 05.2019
- Checked figures and postings for correct entry and mathematical accuracy.
- Received payment from customers via cash, check, and credit cards to pay due invoices.
- Maintained vendor relationships by responding promptly to inquiries regarding payments or invoices.
- Ensured accurate data entry into the general ledger by monitoring financial transactions and verifying supporting documentation.
- Assisted with month-end close processes including account analysis, reconciliation, accruals, and amortization calculations.
- Utilized advanced Excel functions such as pivot tables and VLOOKUPs to analyze large datasets quickly.
- Prepared detailed reports on audit findings.
- Developed strong relationships with customers and suppliers by fostering environment of trust and assisting them.
- Filing, data entry, and record management
Education
MBA - Business Administration
UNIVERSITY CANADA WEST
VANCOUVERDiploma - Business Administration Candidate
CCTB
VANCOUVER02.2026
ACCA Affiliate - Accounting
ACCA
01.2015
Advanced Diploma In Accounting And Business - ACCOUNTING
ACCA
08.2011
Skills
- Financial Reporting
- Tax Preparation
- General Ledger Accounting
- Cash Flow Management
- GAAP Accounting Practices
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Account reconciliation
- Administrative support
- Audit support
- Full-cycle accounting
- Compassionate caregiving
- Mental health awareness
- Dementia care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Payroll
- Provided critical support during system upgrades or conversions by working closely with IT staff to ensure minimal disruption to daily operations
- Managed cash flow effectively, ensuring all company liabilities were met in a timely manner and surplus funds were invested wisely
- Established strong relationships with banking partners to facilitate access to various financial services and secure favorable lending terms for the organization
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books
- Recruited and trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- ACCA - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Timeline
Respite Caregiver
Starlight House
07.2024 - Current
Respite Caregiver
Orchid House
07.2024 - 09.2024
Companion Caregiver
Comfort Keepers
02.2024 - 05.2024
Accountant
OK ZIMBABWE LIMITED
06.2019 - 12.2023
ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT
OK ZIMBABWE LIMITED
11.2011 - 05.2019
Diploma - Business Administration Candidate
CCTB
MBA - Business Administration
UNIVERSITY CANADA WEST
ACCA Affiliate - Accounting
ACCA
Advanced Diploma In Accounting And Business - ACCOUNTING
ACCA