I'm a candidate with over 4 years of risk-based internal audit experience. I am currently working as an Internal Auditor at Nash Paints. My work is wide-ranging, from risk assessment, annual audit planning, reporting and providing advice on risk management, analyzing internal control and assurance systems, establishing effective mitigating controls and process documentation, to leading incident investigations.

In addition to this, I have good communication skills with the ability to work well in both team oriented and self-directed environments. I have good computer skills and have worked on different Management software. I have always kept my windows open to learn new things happening around me.

I'm currently studying SBL and AFM ACCA final modules. l have a Masters in Strategic management and corporate governance (MSU), Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Accountancy, CUT and Certificate in Investments and Portfolio management (UZ)

I would welcome an opportunity to have an interactive session with you to discuss my qualifications and abilities. Thank you for considering my application. Please find attached my resume, application letter and certificates for your consideration. Thank you very much for your time. I look forward to hearing from you regarding next steps.

 

Last Resume Update March 16, 2023
Address Harare, Zimbabwe
E-mail ruthmagwere@gmail.com
Phone Number +263776952804

Experience

Nash Paints
Internal Auditor and IMR for ISO 9001:2015
Sep 2019 - Current
Conduct timely implementation of risk-based internal audits as directed by controller complying with
annual audit plan.
 To assist in the independent assessment of risk management at branches to ensure that risk management
processes are effectively embedded.
 Reviews established systems to ensure compliance with the organization's policies, regulations and
procedures.
 Prepares written audit reports of findings and provide relevant recommendations to management for
improvement.
 Decides on scope of auditing when implementing an audit plan.
 Checks on implementation and compliance to audit recommendations made to departments as a followup audit.
 Attends audit exit meetings with departmental heads and managers to clarify points raised during audit.
 Produces audit activity reports on a monthly basis.
 Decides on adequacy and effectiveness of internal control systems and documented procedures, rules
and regulations.
 Interviewing and consulting employees and examining business operations.
 Identify internal audit control and environment enhancement opportunities.
 Conduct testing adhering with accreditation and varied regulatory requirements.
 Support development of internal audit programs for operational audits and special reviews
 Conduct any ad-hoc internal audit, compliance and financial investigation assignments as requested
by management.
 Conducting management review meetings, objective review, risk register review and updating company
procedures.
 Conducting internal audits and internal audit follow ups as per SAZ requirement.
 Write and distribute non conformities and assist the departments to do their root cause analysis using five
Whys and fish borne.
 Distribute and control generic documents and any other additional documents as per SAZ requirements.
Excell Imaging Centre
Part time management accountant
Nov 2018 - Dec 2022
Preparing management accounts and summaries financial status.
 Preparing financial statements
 Budget preparation and analysis
 Preparing of management reports and loan applications
 Maintaining accounting controls by preparing and recommending polices and procedure
 Preparation and submission of statutory returns PAYE, QPDs, income tax and NSSA returns
Destiny of Afrika Network
Group Accountant
Jul 2017 - Sep 2019
 Financial planning, formulation and implementation of budgets.
 Exercise overall control of all financial transactions and accountancy matters, including systems, corporate
finance, managing company policies regarding capital requirements, debt taxation, equity and acquisitions as
appropriate.
 Ensuring that all the budgets are developed, reviewed and corrective action undertaken timeously.
ruthmagwere@gmail.com/ / 0776952804
 Developing all the financial and or accounting policies and procedures into comprehensive manuals.
 Implementing computerized financial management and accounting systems.
 Establishing adequate financial controls, which ensure the credibility of financial information of the
organization.
 Ensure that all accounting and reporting is accurate and in accordance with International Financial Reporting
Standards.
 Producing monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports that inform periodic business performance and inform
the shareholder and stakeholders of the financial performance of the organization.
 Initiating and implementing programmes to reduce costs in order to make the operations of the company more
financially viable.
 Providing the management with technical expertise in finance matters.
 Timely production of financial statements that comply with Financial Standards.
 Setting up and implementing effective credit control systems of collection for debts to reduce company’s
exposure to bad debts.
 Liaising with internal and external Auditors.
 Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual accounting activities including bank reconciliation.
 Analyzing and reporting on financial status including income statement variances
 Supervising accounts clerks in other branches
 Preparing consolidated financial statements
 Preparing of management reports and loan applications
 Maintaining accounting controls by preparing and recommending polices and procedure
 Preparation and submission of statutory returns PAYE, QPDs, VAT, WHT, income tax and NSSA returns
 Attending meetings and workshops
Afroserve Management Consultancy
Accounting Intern
Feb 2015 - Feb 2016
 Timely preparation and analysis of Financial Statements
 Stocktaking for pharmacies, windscreen distributors and boutiques
 Debtors and creditors reconciliation
 Tax consultancy (computation and submission of PAYE, VAT, QPDs, income tax and processing Tax clearance)
 Company registration
 Preparing management reports
 Processing payrolls

Education

Midlands State University
Masters in Strategic management and corporate governance
Aug 2019 - Nov 2021
University of Zimbabwe
Certificate in Investments and Portfolio management
Jan 2019 - Nov 2021
ACCA
ACCA
Jun 2017 - Current
Left with:
Strategic Business Leader
and Advanced Financial Management
Chinhoyi University of Technology
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Accountancy
Mar 2013 - Jun 2017

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