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Kudakwashe Stephen Dizha

Murewa

Summary

A dedicated, reliable, and self-driven accounting, governance and development professional with more than 15 years working experience in programming on Gender Based Violence and HIV, grants management, financial management and fundraising. Adept in executing financial systems, processes, policies, and controls to ensure operational efficiency and compliance with the organizational policies, donor agreements and the statutory regulatory requirements. A strong understanding and experience in the preparation of financial statements and donor based financial reports.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Partnerships and Grants Manager

Rozaria Memorial Trust
01.2024
  • Research and identify potential strategic partners, develop and maintain relationships, prepare and submit grant proposals, coordinate grant application processes, monitor grant opportunities, conduct analysis and reporting on partnership activities, collaborate with staff to develop project proposals, oversee grant management, evaluate partnership opportunities, represent the organization in relevant meetings, and maintain a database of partners.

Head of Finance and Operations

Rozaria Memorial Trust
01.2017 - 12.2023
  • Oversaw annual budgeting and planning, prepared grant budgets and financial reports, managed finance transactions in QuickBooks, handled auditing processes, managed supplier contracts, oversaw Human Resource functions, supported proposal development, monitored funding matrix, supported banking processes, and acted as Executive Director for a period.

Coordinator

Rozaria Memorial Trust
09.2007 - 12.2016
  • Led and managed programme activities, supervised health, education, and entrepreneurship programs, ensured alignment with strategic plans, facilitated trainings, reported on programme progress, developed fundraising proposals, maintained relationships with stakeholders, managed staff, and liaised with the Board of Trustees.

Education

Chartered Governance and Professional Accountancy (CGPA Professional Level 1) -

Chartered Governance and Accountancy Institute of Zimbabwe (CGAI)

Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation -

University of Zimbabwe

Advanced Levels -

Ordinary Levels -

Skills

Strategic Planning

Compliance Monitoring

Market Research

Partnership Development

Core Skills

  • Relationship Management
  • Proposal Writing
  • Case Statements
  • Fundraising and Development
  • Ability to prepare Financial Reports
  • Audits Regulatory Compliance
  • Grants Management and Compliance
  • Knowledge of Accounting Practices
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Adept to Continual Learning
  • Well versed and proficiency in Accounting Packages (QuickBooks, Pastel & adoptive to other accounting packages)
  • Accounting Organizational Skills
  • Budgeting preparation and tracking
  • Strategic Planning

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 03/09/85
  • Gender: Male

References

  • Dr Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda, Founder & Former Executive Director, Rozaria Memorial Trust, nyaradzayi@rozaria.org, +263779104571
  • Ms. Michelle Mutogo, Interim Executive Director, Rozaria Memorial Trust, michelle@rozaria.org, +263780926437

Timeline

Partnerships and Grants Manager

Rozaria Memorial Trust
01.2024

Head of Finance and Operations

Rozaria Memorial Trust
01.2017 - 12.2023

Coordinator

Rozaria Memorial Trust
09.2007 - 12.2016

Chartered Governance and Professional Accountancy (CGPA Professional Level 1) -

Chartered Governance and Accountancy Institute of Zimbabwe (CGAI)

Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation -

University of Zimbabwe

Advanced Levels -

Ordinary Levels -

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