Malini Ramabhai
Finanace & Administration
Camarillo,CA
Summary
Ambitious Finance Manager offering over 20 years of experience increasing productivity through automation of processes. Confident individual with track record of accurate reporting and analysis. Highly experienced in mentoring employees, leading talented teams and making decisions promptly. Business-minded Finance Manager promoting more than [Number] years of expertise overseeing transactions and reconciling monthly financial reports. Highly collaborative individual with track record of effectively training and coaching staff members. Offering confidence, team contribution and decision making skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
Plaza Group of Companies
Harare
07.2000 - 04.2021
- Maintained accounts payable and receivable records ensuring timely payments are made.
- Analyzed financial data to determine efficient use of resources.
- Monitored cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity.
- Managed financial transactions involving general funds and contracts to reduce cashflow challenges.
- Managed payroll processing activities for multiple entities including tax filings.
- Assisted in the development of internal controls to protect company assets.
- Reviewed and analyzed budget variances to ensure accuracy of financial information.
- Calculated and prepared checks for utilities, taxes and other payments.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors in order to obtain competitive pricing structures.
- Promoted finance products to customers and sales force to increase penetration.
- Provided guidance on accounting issues related to new business initiatives.
- Analyzed complex financial data and generated meaningful reports for senior management.
- Analyzed actual financial results vs budget to prepare variance reporting to functional groups.
- Conducted risk management assessments and created strategies to minimize potential risks.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through process improvements and automation initiatives.
- Developed forecasting models utilizing historical data trends to predict future revenues and expenses.
Accounting Assistant
Ernst & Young
Harare , Zimbabwe
11.1997 - 06.2000
- Reconciled bank accounts on a regular basis.
- Sorted documents, matching supporting invoices to procurement documents and verifying invoices for payment.
- Maintained the general ledger system to ensure accurate recording of all transactions.
- Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
- Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial statements and reports.
- Entered data into accounting software programs such as QuickBooks.
- Worked closely with auditors during year-end audits to provide necessary documentation.
- Assisted in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts.
- Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers.
- Recorded debit, credit and account transactions in computer spreadsheets and databases.
- Performed bookkeeping and accounting consulting services.
- Managed daily bookkeeping functions with attention to accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation and disbursements.
Assistant to Administration Manager
Lucas Pension Investment Trust
London, United Kingdom
07.1996 - 05.1997
- Preparation of $ 3 billion pension fund valuation and transaction listing
- Reconciliation of Lucas valuation to those of external custodians
- Preparation of Income, Debtor and Creditor reconciliations
- Provision of figures for performances management
- Liaison with internal & external auditors, including the preparation of notes to statutory accounts
- Entered data into databases accurately and efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma -
Arundel HIgh School
Harare, Zimbabwe12-1993
Skills
- Financial Modeling
- Performance Analysis
- Strategic Planning
- Continuous Improvement
Timeline
Finance Manager
Plaza Group of Companies
07.2000 - 04.2021
Accounting Assistant
Ernst & Young
11.1997 - 06.2000
Assistant to Administration Manager
Lucas Pension Investment Trust
07.1996 - 05.1997
High School Diploma -
Arundel HIgh School