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MARTHA MTUWANA

Dublin

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with expertise in managing spreadsheets and business administration, complemented by strong communication and customer service skills. Adept at financial management, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all tasks. Committed to leveraging skills for organisational success and pursuing opportunities for growth within the business sector.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Accounts Assistant (Internship)

Powerscourt Hotel
Bray, Co. Wicklow
03.2024 - 07.2024

.Managed client accounts to ensure timely payments.

  • Assisted in monthly closings, ensured timely completion of tasks.
  • Assisted in budget preparation, helped control expenditure.
  • Assisted senior accountant for audit preparation.

Cleaner

Bidvest Noonan
Dublin 4, Dublin
11.2024 - Current
  • Promoted good maintenance habits amongst team members through regular training sessions.
  • Provided deep cleaning services for occasional needs such as post-construction or move-in scenarios.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness and hygiene by thorough daily dusting and hoovering.
  • Adhered strictly to company policies regarding correct use of chemicals, reducing potential health risks.
  • Achieved a sparkling finish for glass surfaces by using appropriate cleaning materials.

Housekeeping Assistance

Powerscourt Hotel Resorts & Spa
10.2022 - 09.2024
  • Company Overview: Powerscourt Hotel Resorts & Spa (Ireland)
  • Dusting surfaces, such as desks, shelves and tables
  • Wiping furniture and lighting fixtures
  • Cleaning floors, including sweeping, vacuuming, mopping and polishing
  • Replacing bathroom linen with neatly folded and sometimes creatively displayed towels, facecloths and bath mats
  • Restocking amenities such as soaps, shampoos, toothpaste, toilet paper, facial tissues, body lotions and shaving products
  • Taking out rubbish and recyclables
  • Coordinated with housekeeping to ensure rooms were ready for new arrivals.
  • Maintained clean work area through diligent housekeeping practices, enhancing overall productivity levels.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with prompt and courteous assistance.

Loan Officer

FINCA Malawi
09.1998 - 09.2022

  • Communicate with clients either to request or to provide information
  • Justify decisions (approvals/rejections) and report on them
  • Complete loan contracts and counsel clients on policies and restrictions
  • Update job knowledge on types of loans and other financial services
  • Maintain and update account records
  • Explore all options and introduce different types of loans
  • Conducted risk assessments, minimising potential losses.
  • Worked directly with clients during entire loan process, improving experience.
  • Demonstrated excellent knowledge of banking products for client education.
  • Suggested suitable loan options for customer satisfaction.
  • Managed loan portfolio, reducing delinquency rates.
  • Developed new strategies to reduce default rates on loans.
  • Submitted loan applications to the underwriter for verification and recommendations.
  • Originated, reviewed, processed, closed and administered customer loan proposals.

Church Administrator

Living Water Church International
02.2012 - 03.2022
  • Company Overview: Western Cape, South Africa
  • Managing daily operations and maintaining office supplies and records
  • Coordinating, planning, and executing church events
  • Assisting to create budgets, pay bills, oversee payrolls, and track and record church income from donations and sales
  • Recruiting and hiring staff and volunteers, and overseeing their work and vacation schedules
  • Handling church communications and publications, creating and distributing bulletins and newsletters
  • Overseeing church facility maintenance and security operations
  • Assisting with scheduling meetings, renting church equipment and facilities, and enforcing church policies for facility use
  • Building and maintaining relationships with the congregation

Bookkeeper

World Vision International
10.1996 - 12.1998
  • Maintain financial transaction records by establishing accounts, posting transactions, and ensuring legal compliance
  • Develop a chart of accounts that defines bookkeeping policies and procedures
  • Maintain subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, and posting transactions
  • Prepare financial statements, such as ledgers, income statements, and balance sheets
  • Utilize the appropriate accounting software to manage and automate financial tasks when relevant
  • Assist with creating budgets, financial forecasts, and quarterly reports
  • Collect, analyse, and summarize data for tax forms according to local and federal mandates
  • Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed

Accounts Assistant

Enterprise Containers Ltd
01.1990 - 01.1992
  • Complete daily and monthly bank reconciliations
  • Check data or payments are correct
  • Handle petty cash transactions
  • Pay, process or send invoices
  • Administration tasks such as filing and processing mail
  • Schedule appointments with clients
  • Enter financial data into accounting systems
  • Chase outstanding debt
  • Control credit
  • Process expense requests
  • Track expenditure
  • Financial analysis tasks

Computer Operator

David Whitehead and Sons Limited
01.1990 - 01.1992
  • Excellent technical knowledge of computer systems, hardware, software, and networks
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Proficient in operating system administration, including Windows, Linux, or UNIX
  • Knowledge of computer peripherals and their connectivity
  • Basic understanding of computer programming languages and scripting
  • Familiarity with network protocols, security measures, and firewall configurations
  • Ability to effectively communicate technical information to non-technical individuals
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of team

Education

QQI LEVEL 6 ADVANCED BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - Business Management

BRAY INSTITUTE OF FURTHER EDUCATION
Bray
09.2023 - 05.2024

QQI LEVEL 5 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -

BRAY INSTITUTE OF FURTHER EDUCATION
Bray
09.2022 - 05.2023

BACHELOR DEGREE A -

CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP UNIVERSITY
USA
01.2021 - 01.2023

CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS COMPUTING -

MALAWI COLLAGE OF ACCOUNTACY
Blantyre
09.1996 - 07.1997

SECONDARY CERTIFICATE -

PHWEZI SECONDARY SCHOOL
Rumphi
09.1986 - 06.1998

Skills

  • Attention to details
  • Managing spreadsheets
  • Communication
  • Customer service
  • Business administration
  • Financial management

Languages

English
Intermediate

Timeline

Cleaner

Bidvest Noonan
11.2024 - Current

Accounts Assistant (Internship)

Powerscourt Hotel
03.2024 - 07.2024

QQI LEVEL 6 ADVANCED BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - Business Management

BRAY INSTITUTE OF FURTHER EDUCATION
09.2023 - 05.2024

Housekeeping Assistance

Powerscourt Hotel Resorts & Spa
10.2022 - 09.2024

QQI LEVEL 5 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -

BRAY INSTITUTE OF FURTHER EDUCATION
09.2022 - 05.2023

BACHELOR DEGREE A -

CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP UNIVERSITY
01.2021 - 01.2023

Church Administrator

Living Water Church International
02.2012 - 03.2022

Loan Officer

FINCA Malawi
09.1998 - 09.2022

Bookkeeper

World Vision International
10.1996 - 12.1998

CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS COMPUTING -

MALAWI COLLAGE OF ACCOUNTACY
09.1996 - 07.1997

Accounts Assistant

Enterprise Containers Ltd
01.1990 - 01.1992

Computer Operator

David Whitehead and Sons Limited
01.1990 - 01.1992

SECONDARY CERTIFICATE -

PHWEZI SECONDARY SCHOOL
09.1986 - 06.1998
MARTHA MTUWANA