Patience Lazaro

Results-driven finance and operations professional with more than eight years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, payroll administration, tax compliance, office operations management, and executive support. Recognized for improving operational efficiency, maintaining strong financial controls, supporting senior leadership, and building productive stakeholder relationships. Demonstrated ability to work successfully in onsite, hybrid, and remote environments while leading teams and supporting organizational growth.

Currently pursuing the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants Management Level qualification.

Finance Team Lead and Executive Personal Assistant at IZIBALO ACTUARIES GROUP (Present)

• Lead and supervise finance team operations to ensure accurate and timely financial processing.
• Oversee invoicing, payment processing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and account reconciliations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cost management, and management reporting initiatives.
• Coordinate payroll preparation, payroll verification, employee reimbursements, and payroll administration activities.
• Assist with Value Added Tax submissions, tax compliance requirements, audit preparation, and statutory reporting.
• Prepare management reports, executive reports, board packs, presentations, and confidential correspondence.
• Oversee office operations and administrative processes to improve efficiency and service delivery.

Finance Officer (Remote) at WINE TO WATER USA (SA)

• Managed accounts payable and accounts receivable functions for international operations.
• Processed financial transactions and maintained accurate accounting records.
• Supported payroll administration and employee payment processing.
• Assisted with financial reporting, expenditure monitoring, budget tracking, compliance, and audit preparation.
• Collaborated with international stakeholders and remote teams.

Operations and Finance Specialist at IZIBALO ACTUARIES GROUP

• Supported finance, administration, office operations, and business support functions.
• Assisted with payroll administration, Value Added Tax reconciliations, tax compliance activities, budgeting, and financial reporting.

Accounting Office Manager at PYTHONS BUSINESS CONSULTANTS

• Managed accounting records and day-to-day office operations.
• Processed payroll and maintained employee payroll records.
• Prepared Value Added Tax returns and assisted clients with tax compliance.
• Managed invoicing, reconciliations, bookkeeping, and financial administration.

Loan Officer at SHONS FINANCE SERVICES

• Assessed loan applications and managed customer accounts.
• Provided customer service and loan administration support.

Bachelor of Science Honours in Accounting and Finance – Chinhoyi University of Technology

Management Level in Accounting – Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

Certificate in Executive Assistant Skills and Business Management – Alison