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Winnet Mawire

@winnetmawire

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Dynamic finance professional with extensive experience in grants management.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a challenging role that allows me to leverage my finance expertise while contributing to impactful projects.

I am a dynamic finance professional with a robust background in accounting and grants management, enriched by international exposure. My career has been marked by a commitment to excellence, particularly in ensuring compliance with financial regulations and enhancing operational efficiency. I have successfully managed financial processes for various organizations, including USAID projects, where I introduced internal controls and improved financial reporting.

Throughout my career, I have held key positions such as Grants Officer at Mavambo Orphan Care and Grants & Compliance Officer at Family Aids Caring Trust. My expertise lies in reviewing financial reports, managing donor relationships, and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements. I am currently pursuing my ACCA qualification, which complements my Bachelor of Accounting Honors Degree and various professional certifications.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Grants Officer

Current

Mavambo Orphan Care

Nov 2022 - Present (2 years 7 months)

As a Grants Officer, I review sub-grantee financial reports, ensure timely disbursements, and oversee the granting process. I also participate in budgeting and prepare institutional audit packs while supervising grants assistants.

Financial Reporting Budgeting Compliance Monitoring Team Leadership

Grants & Compliance Officer

Family Aids Caring Trust

Jun 2017 - Sep 2021 (4 years 3 months)

In this role, I ensured compliance with financial systems, conducted monitoring visits, and managed donor relationships. I provided technical guidance for contract management and oversaw financial archiving procedures.

Compliance Management Donor Management Contract Management Audit Management Risk Assessment Reporting

Projects Accountant

Population Services Zimbabwe

Jul 2007 - Dec 2016 (9 years 5 months)

As a Projects Accountant, I prepared monthly management accounts, maintained the asset register, and monitored project expenses. I was responsible for project-specific audits and ensuring timely donor report submissions.

Management Accounting Asset Management Financial Reporting Budget Management Internal Controls

Services Administrator cum Project Accountant

Practical Action Southern Africa

Jan 1999 - Jan 2007 (8 years)

In this position, I coordinated budgeting processes, prepared management accounts, and managed cash flow projections. I also oversaw accounting activities and trained project managers on financial systems.

Management Accounting Cash Flow Management Financial Reporting Training Internal Controls Project Management

Supervisor Accounts Department

Commercial Bank of Zimbabwe

Feb 1994 - Mar 1999 (5 years 1 month)

As a Supervisor in the Accounts Department, I prepared branch budgets, liaised with auditors, and monitored branch expenditures. I also handled administrative tasks and managed human resources for the branch.

Budgeting Auditing Asset Management Administration Human Resources Payroll Administration Customer Service Procurement

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

ACCA, Accounting

Currently studying for ACCA, focusing on advanced accounting principles and practices.

University of Zimbabwe

Bachelor of Accounting Honors, Accounting

Bachelor of Accounting Honors Degree, focusing on the principles of accounting, financial reporting, and compliance with GAAP and International Reporting Standards.