SARAH ROSEBUD CHAKARA
Finance And Accounting Professional
Summary
Diligent and detail-oriented accounting professional with over 6 years of experience managing financial operations in both NGO and private sectors. Proven expertise in cash handling, petty cash management, banking, financial reporting, procurement, and audit preparation. Adept at overseeing daily financial transactions, preparing monthly and annual returns, and maintaining stock and asset records. Experienced in working with donor-funded projects, ensuring compliance and accuracy in reporting. Brings a high level of integrity, organizational efficiency, and confidentiality in all financial and administrative functions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Finance and Administration Officer
Dialogue on Shelter Trust
01.2019 - 12.2024
- Received, recorded, and banked all funds in line with financial policies.
- Managed petty cash float, ensuring timely and accurate disbursements and reconciliations.
- Indemnified to perform and authorize banking transactions on behalf of the organization
- Prepared financial returns and reports for submission to head office and donors.
- Captured financial data into accounting system.
- Coordinated external and internal audits by maintaining accurate records and financial statements.
- Maintained stock and asset control registers, tracking inventory usage and reconciliation.
- Oversaw procurement, bid analysis, and supplier management to ensure cost-effective purchasing.
- Followed up on liquidations with projects staff, tracked burn rates to ensure smooth project delivery, and monitored adherence to both donor and organizational policies.
- Provided financial literacy classes to non-financial staff and community members, ensuring alignment with donor requirements and organizational policies.
- Supported administrative tasks including filing, correspondence, travel arrangements, and scheduling.
- Supervised organization's vehicle usage, tracked mileage and fuel consumption, coordinated maintanance and repairs, ensured proper documentation for all vehicle activities.
- Ensured confidentiality and safe handling of all financial documents and processes.
Finance Intern
Dialogue on Shelter Trust
10.2018 - 12.2018
- Processed financial transactions and supported daily bookkeeping activities.
- Assisted in preparing accounts for audit and ensured compliance with donor and organizational rules.
- Maintained accurate petty cash records and performed bank reconciliations.
- Supported procurement and supplier payment processes.
- Filed financial and administrative documents, aiding in internal control implementation.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce Honors Degree - Banking and Finance
Midlands State University
Zimbabwe01.2022
Skills
Cash Handling & Banking Procedures
Petty Cash Management
Budget Monitoring & Financial Reporting
Audit Preparation & Compliance
Accounts Payable/Receivable
Stock Control & Asset Register Management
Filing & Administrative Coordination
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
QuickBooks Sage Pastel Belina Payroll
Google Docs, Sheets, SharePoint
Zoom Microsoft Teams
Teamwork and collaboration
Multitasking abilities
Organisation and time management
Excellent verbal and written communication
Flexible and adaptable
References
Caroline, Skipper, Admin Manager, carosikpa@gmail.com, +263773440340, Dialogue On Shelter Trust
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
- Financial Management for Nonprofits
- Grant Management and Reporting
- Advanced Excel for Financial Analysis
- Procurement and Supply Chain Management
- Risk Management in Finance
- Financial Modelling and Forecasting
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Finance and Administration Officer
Dialogue on Shelter Trust
01.2019 - 12.2024
Finance Intern
Dialogue on Shelter Trust
10.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Commerce Honors Degree - Banking and Finance
Midlands State University