Amen Ruvinga
Christchurch,CAN
Summary
Seasoned Assurance and Advisory Manager with a proven track record at Deloitte, demonstrating exceptional leadership and customer relationship management skills. Spearheaded teams to enhance audit efficiency and financial management, achieving significant improvements in client satisfaction and operational excellence. Excelled in strategic planning and risk management, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assurance and Advisory Manager
Deloitte
04.2023 - Current
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
Audit Manager
Deloitte
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Managed a team of auditors, ensuring accurate and timely completion of audit projects.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on accounting standards and best practices to ensure high-quality audit results were delivered consistently.
- Implemented risk-based auditing strategies, resulting in better identification of potential issues.
- Coordinated, managed and implemented auditing projects and prepared for evaluation.
- Interacted with internal staff and clients to improve operational knowledge of relevant tax issues and business implications.
- Enhanced audit efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new auditing software.
- Evaluated effectiveness of internal controls by testing key controls across various business units within the organization.
- Improved client relations by maintaining open lines of communication and addressing concerns promptly.
- Mentored junior auditors, aiding in their professional development and fostering a positive work environment.
- Gathered and analyzed financial data to determine improvement efforts.
- Led cross-functional teams in complex audits, ensuring seamless collaboration between departments.
- Recommended changes to management regarding financial operations.
- Participated in billing and collections operations to facilitate client payment of overdue invoices.
- Provided valuable insights to senior management on potential business risks identified during audits.
- Conducted regular training sessions for audit staff, increasing their knowledge and skillset in the field.
- Attended [Type] industry conferences to gain understanding of trends and engage with current and potential clients.
- Facilitated internal audits and prepared detailed reports on findings.
- Advised clients of [Type] industry trends and emerging conflicts and presented solutions that enhanced client business goals.
- Cultivated mutually beneficial relationships with clients and company financial officers to facilitate improved business operations.
- Trained and mentored department staff on policies and procedures to establish strong foundation for client development and service activities.
- Analyzed accounting systems for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Analyzed complex client problems and generated targeted solutions that resolved outstanding issues while enhancing client business positions.
- Developed comprehensive audit plans outlining scope, goals, timelines, and resource requirements for each project.
- Assisted staff auditors with [Process].
- Reduced financial discrepancies through thorough analysis of company financial statements and records.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations by conducting regular reviews of company policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with external auditors to provide accurate information needed for successful annual audits.
- Communicated with clients to engage in cross-selling and upselling activities and improve business generation results.
- Consistently met deadlines for audit reports, helping maintain company reputation for reliability and professionalism.
- Collaborated with management to develop actionable recommendations for improving internal controls and processes.
- Assisted clients with [Type] project development and execution to facilitate positive outcomes and strengthen business relationships.
- Partnered with internal managers to deliver client proposals and presentations and increase department sales revenues.
- Developed high-level knowledge of client business goals, policies and procedures to establish foundation for targeted problem solutions.
- Strengthened stakeholder relationships by presenting clear findings from completed audits along with suggested improvements.
- Identified areas where cost savings could be achieved by analyzing expense reports and recommending budget adjustments.
- Participated in fraud investigations, gathering evidence to support legal proceedings when necessary.
- Conducted strategic and technical reviews to verify compliance with quality control standards, schedule constraints and budget parameters.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams for complex audits, ensuring thorough coverage and timely completion.
- Improved audit team morale and cohesion, leading to increased productivity and reduced turnover.
- Achieved significant reductions in non-compliance issues by introducing robust audit methodologies.
- Tailored audit approaches to suit different organizational contexts, optimizing effectiveness and efficiency.
- Developed and maintained productive relationships with clients to facilitate smooth audit processes and ensure compliance.
- Enhanced audit efficiency by streamlining audit processes and implementing advanced audit tools.
- Delivered comprehensive audit reports that clearly communicated findings and recommendations to senior management.
- Strengthened stakeholder confidence with comprehensive risk assessment strategies.
- Led team of junior auditors, fostering their professional growth and ensuring high standards of audit performance.
- Contributed to development of audit software tools, significantly improving audit process.
- Safeguarded against financial misstatement by rigorously evaluating internal controls and recommending improvements.
- Oversaw successful completion of numerous audit projects, consistently meeting deadlines and quality benchmarks.
- Conducted detailed financial analysis to uncover hidden risks and opportunities, advising management on strategic decisions.
- Spearheaded initiatives to stay ahead of regulatory changes, ensuring organization remained compliant with new standards.
- Played key role in audit committee, providing insights and recommendations to guide organizational strategy.
- Negotiated with clients to define audit scopes and objectives, ensuring clear expectations and deliverables.
- Improved audit accuracy, meticulously reviewing financial statements and identifying discrepancies.
- Facilitated knowledge sharing sessions on best practices in auditing, raising overall competency of audit department.
- Championed culture of continuous improvement within audit department, leading to streamlined processes and enhanced performance.
- Pioneered use of data analytics in audits, enhancing detection of irregularities and fraud.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings.
- Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Diminished outstanding debts by analyzing accounts for issues.
- Developed financial models to assess and analyze financial performance of clients.
- Identified legal tax savings and recommended ways to improve profits.
- Initiated comprehensive account assessments to check viability, stability, and profitability of business operations.
Audit Manager Secondment
Deloitte Australia
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Managed a team of auditors, ensuring accurate and timely completion of audit projects.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on accounting standards and best practices to ensure high-quality audit results were delivered consistently.
- Implemented risk-based auditing strategies, resulting in better identification of potential issues.
- Coordinated, managed and implemented auditing projects and prepared for evaluation.
Audit Manager, Secondment
Deloitte USA
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Managed a team of auditors, ensuring accurate and timely completion of audit projects.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on accounting standards and best practices to ensure high-quality audit results were delivered consistently.
- Implemented risk-based auditing strategies, resulting in better identification of potential issues.
- Coordinated, managed and implemented auditing projects and prepared for evaluation.
Audit Manager
Deloitte Zimbabwe
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed a team of auditors, ensuring accurate and timely completion of audit projects.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on accounting standards and best practices to ensure high-quality audit results were delivered consistently.
- Implemented risk-based auditing strategies, resulting in better identification of potential issues.
- Coordinated, managed and implemented auditing projects and prepared for evaluation.
Assistant Audit Manager
Deloitte Zimbabwe
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Assisted in the preparation of executive-level presentations summarizing key findings from completed audits for senior management review.
- Provided valuable insights to management by analyzing financial statements and identifying trends or anomalies.
- Developed junior staff members by providing ongoing training, mentorship, and performance feedback.
- Proactively identified opportunities for process improvements and cost savings within the department, driving positive change and increased efficiency.
Audit Senior
Deloitte Zimbabwe
10.2015 - 06.2019
- Developed strong relationships with clients, addressing concerns promptly and providing timely updates on progress throughout the engagement process.
- Conducted walkthroughs of various business processes, gaining an in-depth understanding of operations while identifying potential control weaknesses.
- Assisted in the preparation of audit reports, presenting findings clearly and concisely to senior management for review.
- Strengthened internal controls by evaluating the effectiveness of existing policies and recommending improvements where necessary.
Education
Assessment of Professional Competence (Final Exam) - Accounting
INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS OF ZIMBABWE
Harare, Zimbabwe12-2020
Initial Test of Competence (ITC)(Board 1 Exam) - Accounting
INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS OF ZIMBABWE
Harare, Zimbabwe01-2020
Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Accounting Scienc - Accounting
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS ACADEMY (CAA)
Harare Zimbabwe12-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
University of Zimbabwe
Harare, Zimbabwe08-2015
Skills
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-solving
- Staff training and development
- Staff management
- Task delegation
- Goal setting
- Documentation and reporting
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Operations management
- Project management
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Project planning
- Customer relationship management (CRM)
- Performance management
- Staff development
- Conflict resolution
- Budget control
- Financial management
- Expectation setting
- Coaching and mentoring
- Work prioritization
- Risk management
- Trend analysis
- Resource allocation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Employee development
- Schedule management
Accomplishments
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
- Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
Timeline
Assurance and Advisory Manager
Deloitte
04.2023 - Current
Audit Manager
Deloitte
10.2022 - 03.2023
Audit Manager Secondment
Deloitte Australia
07.2022 - 09.2022
Audit Manager, Secondment
Deloitte USA
01.2022 - 06.2022
Audit Manager
Deloitte Zimbabwe
07.2021 - 01.2022
Assistant Audit Manager
Deloitte Zimbabwe
07.2019 - 06.2020
Audit Senior
Deloitte Zimbabwe
10.2015 - 06.2019
Assessment of Professional Competence (Final Exam) - Accounting
INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS OF ZIMBABWE
Initial Test of Competence (ITC)(Board 1 Exam) - Accounting
INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS OF ZIMBABWE
Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Accounting Scienc - Accounting
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS ACADEMY (CAA)
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
University of Zimbabwe
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