OBJECTIVE:
I am a dynamic and passionate leader with 14 solid years of experience in: Organizational & Leadership Development; Quality & Standards Management; Systems & Internal Auditing; Budgeting & Cost Control; Financial Reporting &Analysis; Asset & Company Risk Management; Human Resources Management; Product Sales & Presentations; Operations, Investments & Project Management. My principal objective is to continue providing a world class leadership service that jealously preserves the organization’s resources & the long term goals. I enjoy motivating, training and grooming others in pursuit of the organization`s reason for existence.
PROFILE SUMMARY:
I am a Mozambican man aged 36. I hold a 14 year long successful career path, featuring several leadership positions leading to my present top management & decision making level-Finance & Operations Manager. I have since been involved with international & multinational institutions operating in Mozambique, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Kuwait and USA.
I hold Masters in Business Administration (MBA), whose Thesis is Strategic Management & Investors Challenges in Mozambique. I also have the Associate Degree in Business Management & Development with the Institute of Commercial Management (UK). In addition, I have a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance), Unisa. I am a qualified Mozambican Chattered Accountant (Tecnico de Conta)- Prof. no: 499/2012. I am highly computer literate too.
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS:
1. Awarded & Accredited Senior Auditor (Prof. no: 499/2012) in Mozambique (Tecnico de Conta), 2012.
2. Team Leader of the International Quality & Standards Certification (ISO 9001:2008) for INPETRO SA, 2011.
3. Successfully recovered VAT repay of 1.3M USD from Mozambican Ministry of Finance for INPETRO SA, 2010.
4. Developed an Excel based Finance & Accounting System for CHEMONICS (FORTE Saude-USAID Project), 2008.
5. Developed a Project Mgnt & Cost Control System in the Agricultural Sector, Algodao de Mozambique Lda, 2007.
6. Developed an Investments &Treasury Mgnt System in the Financial Sector, Finsreal Asset Management, 2003.
CURRENT EMPLOYER:
COMPANY : Africa Business Consultancy-Mozambique, Lda
NATURE OF BUSINESS : Consultancy & Advisory (Financial & Legal, Strategy, Quality & Standards, and Risk)
POSITION : Finance & Operations Manager. With 5 direct subordinates.
REPORTING TO : Board of Directors; Feb. 2013 – present
Major Responsibilities:
Producing quarterly financial & operational reports, and presenting them to the Board of Directors.
Ensuring Efficiency in Operations, thus improving sales and profitability; Management of Customer relations.
Quality & Standards Assurance-QA/QC & SHE Management.
Budgeting and budget analysis; Cash Flows & Cash Forecasts Management.
Leading negotiations in business deals at local and international level.
Ensuring compliance with the Mozambican Gov. Business Laws & Taxes (VAT, IRPS, IRPC, INSS, etc)
Administration & Human Resources Management Activities; Chairing Management meetings.
Production of management and financial accounts, & the related monthly financial analysis reports.
Board of Directors’ legal, financial and operations advisor; Formulating strategic plans for the company.
Ensuring smooth and safe operations in the organization; Organising meetings with stakeholders.
Implementing the Board`s decisions; Operations risk management.
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
COMPANY : Independent Petroleum Terminal SA (INPETRO)
NATURE OF BUSINESS : Petroleum & Gas Industry (Import & Export of Liquid Fuels, Storage and Distribution)
POSITION : Finance & Operations Manager, (Deputy GM)
REPORTING TO : General Manager, & Board of Directors; Feb. 2009 – Jan. 2013
COMPANY : CARE Mozambique; CHEMONICS -FORTE Saude (USAID Related Projects)
NATURE OF BUSINESS : NGOs (Health Capacity Building- MISAU, HIV/AIDS Community Projects)
POSITION : National Finance Controller; Feb 2008 – Jan 2009
COMPANY : Algodao De Moçambique Lda (Inhambane, Mozambique)
NATURE OF BUSINESS : Agricultural Sector (Cotton Production, Ginnery & Export Activities)
POSITION : Finance & Operations Manager, reporting to the GM & BoD; Feb 2006 – Jan 2008
COMPANY : Celebration International-HTWM (Harare/ Maputo)
NATURE OF BUSINESS : NGO (HIV/AIDS, Hospital & Education Projects)
POSITION : Finance & Project Manager, reporting to CFO; Apr 2004 – Jan 2006
COMPANY : Finsreal Investment Bank (Harare)
NATURE OF BUSINESS : Financial Institution (Capital & Money Market Investments, Deposit Taking)
POSITION : Treasury Manager, reporting to Operations Manager; Jan 1999 – Mar 2004
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Qualification : Mozambican Chattered Accountant/CA (Tecnico de Conta), ID No. 499/2012
Institution : SINECOSSE, MOZAMBIQUE, 2011
2. Qualification : Masters in Business Administration (MBA)
Thesis : Strategic Management & Investments Challenges in Beira, Mozambique.
Institution : Management College of Southern Africa (RSA), 2010
Major Areas:
International Business Managing Strategic Change; Investment & Portfolio Management
Corporate Strategy Managerial Finance; Accounting for Decision Making
3. Qualification : Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Management)
Institution : University of South Africa, 2005
4. Qualification : Associate Degree in Business Management & Development
Institution : Institute of Commercial Management (UK), 2000
5. Qualification : Information Technology (IT)-Computer Packages
Institution : Widex Academy, 2000
Microsoft Packages: Advanced Excel; Power-point; Word; Access; E-mail & Internet; Outlook; E-commerce.
6. In-House Trained Accounting Packages: Primavera, Pastel; SAP, AccPac, Quick Books, Abacus, Sun-Systems.
7. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Senior Leaders Compliance &Systems Strengthening Certificate, 2013
Human Psychology (Advanced Group & Individual Counseling) Certificates, 2004.
Organisational Psychology & Quantitative Management Qualification, 2001
IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) Training & Implementation Certificate, 2010
USAID Rules and Regulations- Grants& Cooperative Agreements Certificate, 2013
DEVELOPED QUALITIES:
Strong inner-will to learn new things; Excellent Communication & Interpersonal Skills; Seasoned Staff Motivator; Satisfied by Training & Developing Subordinates (Knowledge Sharing); Unwavering & Forthright Decision Maker.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS (Cambridge Examinations, Zimbabwe):
4 A’Levels & 9 O’Levels
