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Memphis, TN EMAIL AVAILABLE PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEPROFESSIONAL SummaryI am an experienced Chartered secretary, accountant, internal auditor and procurement specialist with varied work experience over the years.PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE3 P Consultant (Pty) Ltd Johannesburg, South AfricaInternal Auditor Manager Oct 2008 May 2009Performed audit standards according to organizations assurance and consulting services.Evaluated control risks and effectiveness throughout the organization.Developed audit procedures, managing and coordinating team testing activities and communicating results and reports to all stakeholders.Enforced policy maintaining an effective internal control environment.Supervised multiple engagements in a time sensitive environment.Reduced costs and headcount by redesigning administration functions.Managed internal audit services provided to all business units.Reduced risk to company by 20% after deploying comprehensive risk management program.Elliot Recruiting Solutions (Pty) Ltd Johannesburg, South AfricaAccounting Manager Oct 2007 Sept 2008Managed monthly, quarterly and year-end closing and consolidation of financial reporting.Worked closely with auditors through year end audits, prepared schedules and gathered details, and consolidated revenues.Develop policies and procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure transactions are recorded properly.Evaluated and applied internal controls to achieve accurate and efficient accounting systems and compliance with company, professional, and government accounting practices.Mentored and trained 5 junior accountants to reduce downtime, which boosted client retention by 60%.Keta Logistics (Pvt) Ltd Johannesburg, South AfricaAccountant Jan 1999 Sept 2007Assisted accounting manager with month end reconciliation by preparing journal entries, accounts payable month end accrual, reversing entries, and re-classing entries.Performed account research and created ad-hoc reports to assist the controller with financial analysis.Analyzed accounts payable aging turns ratio and performed a weekly review of accounts payable aging with controller for cash flow projection purposes.Strategic planning with accounting manager for AP check disbursements based on vendor terms and AP turns ratio to maximize cash flow.Ensured that accounts payable are migrating towards best industry practices that will generate higher efficiency, enhance reporting and improve tracking capabilities.Collaborated with internal and external auditors in developing, maintaining, and enforcing control narratives to ensure proper controls are followed for quarterly and annual audits and reviews.Prepared the weekly operational report which served as a benchmark for the Vice President of operations and other management groups to review strategic organizational objectives.Monitored operational metrics to identify and resolve issues at the earliest stage possible.World Bank Family health Project Harare, ZimbabweProcurement Specialist Sept 1990 Oct 1994Reviewed planned orders, created requisitions for purchased items, and managed approval process, through the International Competitive Bidding (ICB) and Local Competitive Bidding (LCB).Prepared source selections, issued Request for Proposal, evaluated proposals, prepared price analyses, performed market research, negotiated terms, recommended and selected suppliers for award.Transmitted and approved Purchase Orders and supporting documents to supplier.Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain the best price and service.Supervised and participated in the preparation of proposals, issues, purchase orders and recommended the awarding of contracts to vendors tracks orders and confirmed system lead times, delivery dates, and costs.Reviewed, updated, and maintained purchase orders until they are closed.Made recommendations and assisted with developing procurement policies and administrative procedures; responsible for keeping abreast of changes in procurement trends.Led finance and logistics staff in resolving reception and invoice discrepancies.Air Force of Zimbabwe Harare, ZimbabweProcurement Specialist Jan 1980 Aug 1990Prepared detailed specifications for significant contracts, the scope of services, and other contract requirements to solicit competitive proposals from qualified vendors.Reviewed vendor proposals and recommended vendor selection, analyzed and evaluated bid specifications, and the selection of the highest ranking, most responsible bidder.Acted as an authorized agent for the Airforce Supply Commander with the responsibility to commit resources through contracts and agreements to procure goods and services.Managed staff overseeing the processing and approving orders for contracted goods and services.Prepared reports for the Airforce Supply Commander regarding Data Tracker and contract progress.Reviewed contract agreements and worked with legal and procurement departments to ensure compliance with contract requirements and implement purchasing policies and procedures for staff and the department.Work with departments to provide sound Scopes of Services, contract terms, costs, conditions, and contract compliance with vendors.EDUCATION & CertificationsFull Member of Institute of internal auditors SA CIAMembership No: 89041 South AfricaChartered Secretary CISAssociate Member (ACIS) Membership No: 100512 Harare, ZimbabweExecutive project management University of ZimbabweCertificate No: PM:03/16/041Executive Project: Project Monitoring Evaluation University of ZimbabweCertificate No:PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEExecutive Certificate Humanitarian Assistance and Program University of ZimbabweManagementCertificate No: 000040Harare, ZimbabwePurchasing and Supply Management Harare PolytechnicCertificate Harare, ZimbabweCambridge o Level Sandringham High SchoolNorton, ZimbabweADDITIONAL INFORMATIONTechnical Skills:Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint PastelSun Systems QuickBooks |
