RUTENDO MUSHARU
Vanderbijlpark
Summary
Detail-oriented Financial Analyst with a strong background in financial analysis and accounting. Skilled in financial analysis, reporting, contract management, and project management. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Client Accounting Services Oracle system (CAS Oracle). Known for exceptional interpersonal skills, effective communication with diverse populations, and demonstrating tact, diplomacy, and flexibility in all situations. Dedicated team player always eager to learn and apply skills to new challenges. Strong ability to assess and analyze problems and situations, applying relevant rules, policies, and guidelines.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Analyst
Justice Sector Corporate Management Services Branch: Ministry of Attorney General & Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General
07.2019 - Current
- Work in corporate services to analyze and audit the work of financial and accounting staff within the Justice Sector branches for accuracy and adherence to financial policies
- Capitalize fixed assets and perform all reconciling entries for Tangible Fixed Assets
- Develop comprehensive reports and spreadsheets for senior management decision making.
- Accurately process Monthly, Quarterly, and Fiscal year Financial Accounting Reports for the Justice Sector
- Run financial reports and analyse them to identify and resolve variances and noncompliance issues communicating with branch staff to resolve incorrect entries
- Process Journal Vouchers to distribute Corporate Charges to responsible individual branches
- Respond to the Auditor General and External auditors on accounting related information requests and queries
- Develop and maintain financial controls and procedures for the Justice Sector
- Ensure suspense accounts are cleared on a monthly basis
Accounts Payable Clerk
Ministry of Attorney General
04.2016 - 06.2019
- Received and processed an average of six hundred invoices a month as part of the Centralized Accounts payable team
- Audited invoices for accuracy, verify supporting documentation is complete and in compliance with Government policy
- Reconciled and resolved past due statements
- Ensured documentation is correctly completed and signed by appropriate Expense Authority and apply appropriate financial coding on invoices
- Utilized accounting software and ran reports to determine status of payments, answering questions regarding AP issues
- Identified opportunities for process improvements, resulting in streamlined invoice processing workflows.
Finance and Administration Clerk
Ministry of Technology, Innovation and Citizens’ Services- Network Communication and Collaboration Services Branch
03.2016 - 04.2016
- Accurately monitor expenditures; processing payments through Purchasing card and direct invoicing, and completing supporting documentation
- Work as part of a team with two other Clerks to support the clerical needs of a branch of over 120 people
- Order and track assets for the branch
Administrative Assistant
Ministry of Technology, Innovation and Citizens’ Services - Service Management Branch
08.2015 - 03.2016
- Served as point of contact for internal and external inquiries, fostering effective communication channels.
- Quantified receiver in charge of spending and maintaining a CAD$300 Petty cash, and CAD$25,000 purchasing card for the branch
- Coordinated financial activities (contract administration, accounts payable, purchasing) for the branch ensuring compliance with financial administration and purchasing policies and procedures
- Managed the Executive Director's calendar by determining priorities, scheduling meetings and making changes and adjustments as required
- Functioned as the branch administrative resource for human resources, payroll and leave management matters including consulting with the appropriate agency for guidance, submitting paperwork and verifying information
- Managed scheduling and coordination of meetings for senior management, enhancing operational efficiency.
Project Administrative Assistant
Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
12.2014 - 04.2015
- Assisted in the administrative, project management and financial work involved in the contract procurement process for Service Area 11.
- Constructed the Contract Renewal Project’s budget, accurately keeping track of expenses
- Implemented tracking systems to monitor project milestones and deliverables effectively.
- Coordinated logistics for meetings, ensuring seamless execution of events and workshops.
Research Assistant
University of Victoria
09.2011 - 12.2014
- Researched and reviewed student records, making statistical summaries and analysis in Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets facilitating policy and procedural changes in the Business faculty
- Accurately analyzed and updated large volumes of graduating student records in the student database, ensuring accurate information for graduation
- Exercised strong team building skills while working on a group project of over two million student files to meet set deadlines
- Conducted information analysis to identify errors and discrepancies and reported them to my supervisor or corrected them as appropriate
Digital Documents Clerk
University of Victoria
05.2014 - 08.2014
- Worked in a team to streamline student record retrieval and storage
- Screened daily mail to identify transcripts versus non-transcript items, official versus unofficial items and processed them as their criteria required
- Efficiently Scanned, and processed student files uploading them into the Banner Information System for easy retrieval
Education
Financial Management Certificate -
BC Government Learning
Victoria, BC05.2019
Bachelor Of Commerce -
University of Victoria
Victoria, BC08.2015
Skills
- Advanced Excel skills
- Financial reporting
- Data collection & research
- Variance analysis
- Research and data analysis
- Excellent attention to detail
- Flexible team player
- Advanced computer skills
- Financial statements expertise
- General ledger management
Timeline
Financial Analyst
Justice Sector Corporate Management Services Branch: Ministry of Attorney General & Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General
07.2019 - Current
Accounts Payable Clerk
Ministry of Attorney General
04.2016 - 06.2019
Finance and Administration Clerk
Ministry of Technology, Innovation and Citizens’ Services- Network Communication and Collaboration Services Branch
03.2016 - 04.2016
Administrative Assistant
Ministry of Technology, Innovation and Citizens’ Services - Service Management Branch
08.2015 - 03.2016
Project Administrative Assistant
Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
12.2014 - 04.2015
Digital Documents Clerk
University of Victoria
05.2014 - 08.2014
Research Assistant
University of Victoria
09.2011 - 12.2014
Financial Management Certificate -
BC Government Learning
Bachelor Of Commerce -
University of Victoria
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