Rufaro Pilime
@rufaropilime
Experienced administrator and personal assistant with 10 years' expertise in office operations.
What I'm looking for
I am a highly organized administrator and personal assistant with ten years' experience supporting executives, managing office systems, and coordinating events and travel. I bring strong communication, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail to ensure smooth daily operations.
My background includes payroll preparation (Belina), pension returns (NSSA, Zimdef, PAYE), database and records management, minute-taking, and supervising junior staff. I have provided virtual assistant services, research and report preparation, and handled client-facing reception duties.
I deliver reliable administrative solutions, implement procedures to improve efficiency, and enjoy working both independently and collaboratively to solve problems and support organizational goals.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Virtual Assistant
Phumulani Gender Violence Against Women
Mar 2024 - Present (1 year 10 months)
Provides remote administrative support including email and calendar management, data entry, research and report preparation, and travel coordination to support program operations.
Administrator / Personal Assistant
Crowe Chartered Accountants
Feb 2022 - Dec 2025 (3 years 10 months)
Managed payroll and statutory returns, coordinated office procedures and events, supervised junior staff, and organized executive travel and meeting logistics to improve administrative efficiency.
Personal Assistant
Jacob Bethel Corporation
Jul 2021 - Dec 2021 (5 months)
Supported the Managing Director with travel arrangements, meeting preparation and minutes, switchboard management, basic bookkeeping, and records management to ensure smooth executive operations.
Administrator / Personal Assistant
Distinctive Consultancy Services
May 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 7 months)
Prepared payroll and pension returns, coordinated procurement and tender applications, organized events and meetings, and maintained administrative systems and supplier/client liaison.
Receptionist / Personal Assistant
Quest Financial Services
Jan 2014 - Apr 2019 (5 years 3 months)
Handled front-desk operations, client registers, travel arrangements, light bookkeeping and daily money-transfer reconciliation to support branch operations and client service.
Clerical Assistant
Distinctive Consultancy Services
Nov 2012 - Sep 2013 (10 months)
Provided clerical support including filing, reception duties, diary management in absence of PA, and typing minutes for meetings and hearings.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Institute of Allied Competencies (IAC)
Certificate in Human Resources Management, Human Resources Management
Completed a Certificate in Human Resources Management focusing on foundational HR principles and administrative HR tasks.
Institute of Allied Competencies (IAC)
Diploma in Human Resources Management, Human Resources Management
Completed a Diploma in Human Resources Management covering advanced HR topics and practical administrative HR skills.
University of Zimbabwe
Senior Management Development Program, Management
Attended the Senior Management Development Program to develop leadership and senior management competencies.
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