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Ellen Chaumba

Porto

Summary

Currently, taking an International Masters´ in Business Administration in Portugal, as a recipient of the Porto Business School Scholarship, I have an Advanced Diploma in Business Studies, a Bachelor of Science Honour Degree in Accounting, and a Master´s in Strategic Management at Chinhoyi University of Technology. With a track record of seven years sterling managerial work experience with the Chinhoyi University of Technology and the Chinhoyi Diocese in Zimbabwe, my skills are excellent personal and organisational communication competences- both oral and written, as well as being a result driven team player, I am proactive and take initiatives to achieve organisational goals meeting deadlines and adopting very high workstandards. I work diligently, both independently as well as in a team environment, and under pressure including during anti-social hours. I have successfully multi-tasked in administrative, accounting, financial and project development roles, and responsibilities as well as have professionally managed organisational funds respecting accountability, transparency, ethical and confidentiality rules. These skills were gained in Zimbabwe were l worked for the Chinhoyi University of technology Hotel which is a Tourism and Hospitality Industry and The Diocese of Chinhoyi which is a Church Institution whose mandate is to help the vulnerable, blind, deaf and old

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Administrator and Finance Manager

The Diocese Of Chinhoyi
01.2021 - 09.2022
  • Completed clerical and data entry tasks to optimize financial procedures.
  • Reconciled accounts and investigated variances.
  • Updated daily transaction records to assist with payroll and billing administration.
  • Prepared monthly payroll for employees and maintained all associated files.
  • Analyzed budgets, forecasts and current trends to support overall financial operations.
  • Identified and corrected miscalculations and financial discrepancies to support quality assurance.
  • Preparing management accounts and financial management
  • meeting statutory requirements and filing returns (VAT, ZIMRA)

Hotel Accountant

Chinhoyi University Of Technology
05.2019 - 12.2020
  • Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
  • Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
  • Collected and reported monthly stock variances and explanations.
  • Collaborated with board members to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.

Assistant Hotel Accountant

Chinhoyi University Of Technology
01.2017 - 04.2019
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
  • Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
  • Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
  • Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
  • Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
  • Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
  • Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
  • Diminished outstanding debts by analyzing accounts for issues.

Education

MBA - International Master of Business Administration

Porto Business School
Portugal
12.2023

Master of Science - Business Administration And Management

Chinhoyi University of Technology
Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe
06.2021

Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance

Chinhoyi University of Technology
Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe
12.2016

Advanced Diploma in Business Studies - Business Management

Chinhoyi University of Technology
Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe
12.2011

Skills

  • Computer Skills
  • Team Management
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Attention to Detail
  • Project Planning
  • Decision-Making

Certification

  • Certificate in Sage Intelligence Reporting, Chips Enterprise Solutions (2018)

Languages

Shona
Native language
English
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Administrator and Finance Manager

The Diocese Of Chinhoyi
01.2021 - 09.2022

Hotel Accountant

Chinhoyi University Of Technology
05.2019 - 12.2020

Assistant Hotel Accountant

Chinhoyi University Of Technology
01.2017 - 04.2019

MBA - International Master of Business Administration

Porto Business School

Master of Science - Business Administration And Management

Chinhoyi University of Technology

Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance

Chinhoyi University of Technology

Advanced Diploma in Business Studies - Business Management

Chinhoyi University of Technology
  • Certificate in Sage Intelligence Reporting, Chips Enterprise Solutions (2018)
Ellen Chaumba