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Emmanuel Mapfaza

Emmanuel Mapfaza

Certified Scrum Master
Greensboro,NC

Summary

Highly trained individual knowledgeable in web development technologies and considered talented leader. Certified Scrum Master with definitive leadership qualities and strong critical thinking and decision making skills. Experienced Scrum Master with top-notch implementation and project management abilities. Highly organized, methodical and skilled at overseeing daily milestones across high-performance teams. Well-versed in Agile planning and deployment.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Engagement Director

Clifton, Larson & Allen (CLA)
Greensboro, NC
08.2020 - Current


  • Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews and sprint retrospectives.
  • Led sprint reviews, daily scrums and planning meetings to realize full team engagement.
  • Managed product backlog and supported Scrum framework for monthly sprint releases.
  • Collaborated with product owners, team members, technologists and other scrum masters to define solutions and drive progress.
  • Planned Agile best practices and encouraged team cohesion, overcoming impediments and hurdles to productivity.
  • Worked effectively with multiple Scrum teams both internally and off-shore.
  • Applied agile methodology to shorten cycle time and achieve target margins.

Scrum Master - Finance

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
Durham, NC
05.2018 - 07.2020
  • Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews and sprint retrospectives.
  • Led sprint reviews, daily scrums and planning meetings to realize full team engagement.
  • Managed product backlog and supported Scrum framework for monthly sprint releases.
  • Collaborated with product owners, team members, technologists and other scrum masters to define solutions and drive progress.
  • Assessed each scrum team member's responsibilities and delegated tasks to balance each employee's workload.
  • Applied agile methodology to shorten cycle time and achieve target margins.
  • Shielded scrum team from external interference for optimal productivity and success of Agile process.

Finance Lead- Implementations

Live Global Business Solutions
Anna, TX
05.2014 - 04.2020
  • Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
  • Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
  • Protected company assets with strategic risk management approaches.
  • Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
  • Created documents to display financial reports and data using SAP.
  • Used SAP to prepare monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and take corrective actions on deviations.
  • Consulted with representatives of regulatory agencies to complete accurate filings and uphold strict compliance.
  • Maintained agile, responsive organization with sustained revenue growth by monitoring industry forecasts, honing budgets and adjusting marketing strategies.
  • Assessed expansion plans and presented costs to forecast trends and recommend changes.
  • Decreased monthly expenditures by 4% through effectively reviewing documents and identifying problem areas.
  • Partnered with IT, business development and operations leadership to develop robust financial business plan with detailed benchmarks and action plans.
  • Researched and drove integration of SAP and Workday to increase efficiency of accounting systems.

Manager-Finance and Operations

UNICEF
Washington, DC
03.2008 - 03.2014
  • Protected company assets with strategic risk management approaches.
  • Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
  • Mitigated process gaps and managed financial operational functions.
  • Monitored budget, revenue and variance trends , regularly apprising Director of company's financial standing.
  • Assessed expansion plans and presented costs to forecast trends and recommend changes.
  • Managed tracking of 80 offices and headquarters expenses.
  • Prepared capital expenditure budgets worth over $5bn to effectively manage infrastructure investment and long-term operations.
  • Developed and administered pension program following analysis and research.

Education

Certified Scrum Master - Agile

Scrum Alliance
USA
08.2021

MBA - Leadership

National University of Science & Tech
Bulawayo, ZW
11.2014

B.Comm - Accounting

Midlands State University
Gweru, ZW
12.2007

Skills

  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Self-Motivated
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Excellent Communication
  • MS Office
  • Teambuilding
  • Active Listening
  • Attention to Detail
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Accomplishments

    Successfully led system transition for one of the biggest acquisition in USA.

Work Availability

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Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Timeline

Engagement Director

Clifton, Larson & Allen (CLA)
08.2020 - Current

Scrum Master - Finance

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
05.2018 - 07.2020

Finance Lead- Implementations

Live Global Business Solutions
05.2014 - 04.2020

Manager-Finance and Operations

UNICEF
03.2008 - 03.2014

Certified Scrum Master - Agile

Scrum Alliance

MBA - Leadership

National University of Science & Tech

B.Comm - Accounting

Midlands State University

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