Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
CURRENT STUDIES
PERSONAL DATA
Timeline
Work Preference
Affiliations
Open To Work

Bright Ngara

Everett,WA

Summary

Professional administrative expert prepared for leading and optimizing office operations. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Skilled in project management, process improvement, and communication. Reliable and efficient with proactive approach to problem-solving and organizational excellence.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Finance and Admin Manager

Ultima Legis Pvt Ltd
12.2015 - 03.2025

Previous Job Summary

  • Assisted in the development of strategic plans to achieve company objectives while maintaining a focus on excellent customer service delivery.
  • Maximized organizational effectiveness by conducting regular audits of company policies and procedures, recommending necessary improvements as needed.
  • Streamlined communication processes within the organization, enhancing overall efficiency across departments by eliminating unnecessary delays or miscommunications among team members.
  • Reviewed workflow processes regularly using key performance metrics to identify areas of improvement, implementing necessary changes to achieve optimal results.
  • Spearheaded complex projects from inception through completion while adhering to strict deadlines without compromising quality or integrity.
  • Oversaw the recruitment process, hiring top talent that contributed significantly to company growth and success.
  • Managed vendor contracts and relationships, ensuring high-quality services and timely delivery of office supplies.
  • Improved employee satisfaction by developing and instituting comprehensive training program for new hires.
  • Negotiated with vendors to reduce office supply costs, thereby saving on operational expenses.
  • Fostered positive work environment, organizing team-building activities that improved interdepartmental communication.
  • Enhanced communication channels within organization by implementing new internal messaging system.
  • Coordinated with IT department to upgrade software, resulting in improved data security and system performance.
  • Initiated green office program, reducing waste and promoting recycling among staff.
  • Streamlined office operations, significantly reducing paperwork processing time by implementing digital document management systems.
  • Coordinated annual compliance audits, ensuring all administrative processes met regulatory requirements and standards.
  • Implemented new filing system to streamline document retrieval, significantly reducing time spent on searching for files.
  • Reduced operational costs by overseeing transition to energy-efficient office equipment.
  • Streamlined travel arrangements for executives, optimizing itineraries and reducing travel expenses.
  • Enhanced organizational efficiency, leading transition to cloud-based data management system.
  • Optimized scheduling and event planning for executive meetings, enhancing productivity and time management.
  • Led administrative team in supporting department heads, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
  • Enhanced interdepartmental collaboration, facilitating regular coordination meetings to align department goals.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans for administrative staff.
  • Increased team productivity with introduction of flexible work schedules and remote working options.
  • Improved office space utilization by redesigning layout, creating more efficient and pleasant working environment.
  • Oversaw budget management for administrative functions, ensuring all expenditures remained within allocated funds.
  • Organized and updated databases, records and other information resources.
  • Created organized filing system to manage department documents.
  • Created reports, presentations and other materials for executive staff.
  • Improved office operations by automating client correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
  • Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits, and recordkeeping.
  • Built highly-efficient administrative team through ongoing coaching and professional development opportunities.
  • Improved customer satisfaction scores through application of superior conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
  • Coordinated office events, seminars and meetings for staff and clients.
  • Maintained primary relationship accountability for clients, overall servicing responsibility and client satisfaction to maximize profitability of client relationships.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with vendors and partners supporting administrative operations.
  • Analyzed and solved multi-faceted problems that effected executive leaders and business initiatives.
  • Built and managed processes for tracking and monitoring department performance.
  • Negotiated and executed contracts on behalf of department.
  • Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for both clients and personnel.

Assistant Accountant

Nyakutombwa Mugabe Legal Counsel
01.2015 - 11.2015

Assistant Accountant

Just Hardware t/a Just Tiles and Bathrooms (Pvt) Ltd
07.2014 - 12.2014

Administrator/Accountant

Radar Holdings t/a Econet shops (Pvt) Ltd (franchise)
06.2013 - 12.2014

Accountant and Customs Officer

Walven Freight & Trucking (Pvt) Ltd
04.2010 - 12.2012

Acting Administrator

PaediCare Children’s Clinic
01.2012 - 05.2012

Education

BSc (Hons) - Applied Accounting (Final Semester)

Oxford Brookes University, United Kingdom
01.2021 - Current
  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) – (Fundamentals and Skills).
  • Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business – ACCA (final module)
  • National Foundation Certificate in Computer Operations and Packages (HEXCO).
  • Certificate in Professional Ethics – Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
  • 3 GCE Advanced Levels and 11 GCE Ordinary Level Passes including English and Mathematics

Skills

  • Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & Powerpoint), Belina, Adaski, Pastel, SAP, Oracle, Internet and other systems
  • Organization and multitasking
  • Office management and critical thinking
  • Customer service management
  • HR support
  • Workflow planning
  • Performance evaluations, improvement and development
  • Budgeting and expense monitoring
  • Strategic planning
  • Quality standards
  • Administrative management
  • Contract administration

Accomplishments

  • Designed & developed Policies and Procedures Manual.
  • Setting up and managing firm trust company and account.
  • Designed, developed and implemented effective yet cost-effective internal control systems.
  • Enhanced productivity by automating weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting processes.
  • Implementation of major cost-cutting programs without compromising quality.
  • Designed effective Vehicle Use and Management policies and procedures.

Languages

Languages: English and Shona (Fluent spoken and written)
English
Full Professional

CURRENT STUDIES

  • ACCA-Strategic Level
  • BSc (Hons) - Applied Accounting Finalist (Oxford Brookes University - United Kingdom).

PERSONAL DATA

  • Date of Birth: 20 September 1989
  • Nationality: Zimbabwean
  • Marital Status: Single
  • Sex: Male

Timeline

Oxford Brookes University - BSc (Hons), Applied Accounting (Final Semester)
01.2021 - Current
Finance and Admin Manager - Ultima Legis Pvt Ltd
12.2015 - 03.2025
Assistant Accountant - Nyakutombwa Mugabe Legal Counsel
01.2015 - 11.2015
Assistant Accountant - Just Hardware t/a Just Tiles and Bathrooms (Pvt) Ltd
07.2014 - 12.2014
Administrator/Accountant - Radar Holdings t/a Econet shops (Pvt) Ltd (franchise)
06.2013 - 12.2014
Acting Administrator - PaediCare Children’s Clinic
01.2012 - 05.2012
Accountant and Customs Officer - Walven Freight & Trucking (Pvt) Ltd
04.2010 - 12.2012

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Open to discussion

Desired Job Title

Assistant AccountantAssistant AccountantAdministrator/Accountant

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig WorkConsultingVolunteerSeasonal Work

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Everett, WA, USSeattle, WA
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

$15/hr - $1000/hr

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursWork from home optionHealthcare benefitsPaid sick leave401k matchPersonal development programs

Affiliations

  • ACCA