TENDAYI I. DANHA
Toronto,ON
Summary
Adaptable administrative and accounting support professional with over 20 years of experience supporting office operations, accounting functions, HR support, and facilities coordination. Strong background in administrative assistance, documentation, scheduling, AP/AR support, and customer service across office, contractor, railway, and residential environments. Reliable, organized, and proactive, with strong transferable skills suited for Administrative Assistant, Office Assistant, Reception, Accounting Clerk (AP/AR), and Operations Support roles.
Orderly and committed administrative assistant offering solid skills in customer relations and resilience to handle challenges of fast-paced environments. Bringing detail-oriented and decisive nature with sound judgment, good multitasking abilities and self-motivated nature. Comfortable working alone or with teams to accomplish on-time and accurate clerical tasks.
Motivated professional with several years of experience offering office support in industry. Energetic and reputable individual possessing strong work ethic, professional demeanor and superb initiative. Exceptional customer service and decision-making skills.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant / Operations Support (Contract)
Self-Employed
Toronto, Canada
01.2018 - Current
- Worked as an Administrative Assistant supporting a home furnace and air conditioner contractor, handling scheduling, customer communication, job documentation, invoicing, and record keeping.
- Provided Janitor operational support within a railway office environment, assisting with reports, coordination, and daily Janitorial office support.
- Delivered contracted janitorial and facilities services across residential buildings and office settings, ensuring adherence to schedules, safety standards, and service requirements.
- Managed invoices, receipts, expense tracking, and basic bookkeeping support.
- Coordinated schedules, maintained accurate records, and supported daily operational workflows.
- Liaised with property managers, contractors, and office staff to ensure effective service delivery.
Programme Coordinator
Mind Body and Soul Self-Help Centre Inc.
Toronto, Canada
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Coordinated community programs, services, and newcomer support initiatives.
- Assisted with budgeting, reconciliations, and financial reporting support.
- Supported HR documentation, onboarding, and internal communications.
- Maintained office systems, schedules, reports, and administrative records.
Managing/Financial Director
Modcraft Engineering & Chirundu Valley Motel Pvt Ltd
, Zimbabwe
01.1994 - 12.2015
- Oversaw administration, HR, accounting, procurement, and operations for 120+ staff.
- Implemented financial controls, payroll systems, budgeting, and compliance reporting.
- Managed accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, and audit preparation.
- Supervised administrative and operational teams to ensure efficiency and accountability.
Stoman/Buyer
Dhurum Transport Pvt Ltd
, Zimbabwe
01.1993 - 12.1994
- Managed inventory control, purchasing, billing, and supplier coordination.
Administrative Assistant
Load Engineering Pvt Ltd
, Zimbabwe
01.1993 - 12.1993
- Provided clerical support, filing, document management, and office assistance.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
BBA - Business Administration
Higher National Diploma - Business
Institute of Marketing Management
A-Level - Mathematics, Accounts, Chemistry
O-Level - 9 subjects including English, Mathematics, Science, Accounts
Cybersecurity Certificate - Foundations of Cybersecurity, Security Risk Management, Network Security Fundamentals, Linux, SQL & Security Tools, Threats, Vulnerabilities & Detection and Automating Tasks with Python
Skills
- Administrative & Office Support
- Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable Support
- Data Entry
- Reporting & Documentation
- Scheduling
- Calendar Management
- Email Management
- Customer & Client Service
- Financial Tracking
- Invoice Processing
- HR & Onboarding Support
- Records Management
- Compliance
- Facilities Coordination
- Contractor Coordination
- MS Word
- Excel
- Outlook
- Google Workspace
- QuickBooks
- Time Management
- Accuracy
- Problem Solving
Languages
English, Fluent
Education And Certifications
- MBA – Business Administration
- BBA – Business Administration
- Certified Bookkeeper – Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (UK)
- Certified Accountant – Institute of Financial Accountants (UK)
- Certified Accounting Technician – South Africa (Fellowship)
- Higher National Diploma – Business, Institute of Marketing Management
- A-Level – Mathematics, Accounts, Chemistry
- O-Level – 9 subjects including English, Mathematics, Science, Accounts
- Cybersecurity Certificate
- Modules completed - Foundations of Cybersecurity, Security Risk Management, Network Security Fundamentals, Linux, SQL & Security Tools, Threats, Vulnerabilities & Detection and Automating Tasks with Python
Timeline
Administrative Assistant / Operations Support (Contract)
Self-Employed
01.2018 - Current
Programme Coordinator
Mind Body and Soul Self-Help Centre Inc.
01.2015 - 12.2017
Managing/Financial Director
Modcraft Engineering & Chirundu Valley Motel Pvt Ltd
01.1994 - 12.2015
Stoman/Buyer
Dhurum Transport Pvt Ltd
01.1993 - 12.1994
Administrative Assistant
Load Engineering Pvt Ltd
01.1993 - 12.1993
MBA - Business Administration
BBA - Business Administration
Higher National Diploma - Business
Institute of Marketing Management