Jane Katsande

Finance Manager and Company Secretary , First Transfer Secretaries Pvt Ltd / Financial

Harare, Zimbabwe

I am an adaptive critical-thinker and problem solver credited with introducing innovative information and asset management strategies geared to lower cost, reduce risk, and meet organizational goals in demanding environments. I have shown my leadership ability and I am equipped with advanced business acumen as well as excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.

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Area of Expertise:
  • Administration, Management, Finance/Accounting, Procurement
Professional Experience:

Highlights of Expertise
Financials
-Regulatory Compliance
-P&L Accountability
-Cash and Ledger Management
-Process Improvement
-Budget Management and control
-Investment Management
-Financial Reporting

Projects and Grants Management

-Cost Reduction
-Quality Assurance
-Stakeholder Engagement
-Team Building
-Requirements Gathering
-Shared Costs Analysis
-Project Reporting

Executive Leadership

-Procurement
-Logistics Coordination
-Human Resources
-Internal Auditing
-Strategic Planning
-Asset management
-Management Accounting

Education:

Master of Science - Strategic Management Degree
Chinhoyi University of Technology

Bachelor of Technology - Accountancy Honors Degree
University of Zimbabwe

ACCA Qualification (In Progress)

Affiliations and Achievements:

Key accomplishments, included:
? Reduced audit turn-around times by 30% whilst also enhancing report delivery times by 15 days.
? Created and introduced effective cash flow forecasts and effective budget preparation methodologies to expand profits.
? Promoted a proactive approach to counter negative market developments through a constant feedback system with senior management personnel.
? Facilitated a systemic upgrade across the finance department to enable sound and tactical decision making.
? Produced and implemented cost-effective fraud detection internal control systems.
? Remediated outstanding taxation issues and a wide array of operational deficiencies.
? Augmented a variety of financial reporting processes across the organization.
? Improved program accountability and transparency for all designated projects.
? Imagined and successfully orchestrated an innovative risk management program.
? Bolstered overall integrity of financial systems and control environment across the enterprise.
? Assumed full P&L accountability for grant funding and budgeted activities, as well as sub-award management practices.
? Deployed procurement policies and internal controls designed to drive value whilst also diminishing revenue losses, most notably in USG-funded endeavors.
? Played an integral role in executing data analysis to proactively identify trends and re-vamp strategic planning.

Available for:

  • Job opportunities

Years of Experience:

More than 20 years

Highest Qualification:

Masters

Languages:

English, Shona

Nationality:

Zimbabwe