GODWILL TARISAI MUGADZA
Harare,HA
Summary
Experienced and results-driven risk and pensions management professional with a strong command of operational risk frameworks, financial compliance, and stakeholder relations. Proven ability to lead pension fund operations and payroll functions while ensuring regulatory alignment across multiple subsidiaries. Brings hands-on expertise in fund administration and portfolio management, leveraging analytical skills to optimize fund performance and mitigate risks. Adept at navigating complex regulatory environments and fostering team collaboration to drive organizational success.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Fund Administrator
Minerva Risk Advisors
08.2008 - Current
- Implemented and ensured adherence to operational risk frameworks, policies, standards, and tools across subsidiaries, supporting comprehensive risk management across the pension portfolio.
- Led tactical planning to align departmental goals with the company’s vision while managing payroll processing, reconciliation, and compliance with pension-related regulations.
- Supervised employees to ensure accurate pension contributions and claims processing, maintaining industry-standard turnaround times for Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution Schemes, withdrawals, and payroll runs.
- Oversaw regulatory compliance, ensuring pension funds are correctly registered, member benefits are issued annually, and financial reconciliations are validated on the Everest system.
- Managed payroll operations for pensioners, ensuring timely processing, accuracy, and resolution of queries while maintaining updated membership records.
- Presented quarterly financial and risk reports to the Board of Trustees and prepared detailed active membership data and statistical reports required by IPEC.
- Conducted educational seminars for trustees, staff, and retirees, providing insights into pension fund rules and financial planning.
- Oversaw custodial duties related to investment mandates, property lease agreements, and rental reconciliations.
- Managed stakeholder communication and audit support, ensuring compliance documentation and reporting met regulatory standards.
- Led end-to-end risk management in the underwriting of Doctor's malpractice insurance.
- Coordinated with external auditors to facilitate annual reviews, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
Pensions Clerk (Industrial Attachment)
Mining Industry Pension Fund(MIPF)
04.2007 - 12.2007
- Claims administration (death, withdrawal, retirements and retrenchments) and reconciliation of pension contributions for Defined Contribution Scheme.
Education
Bcom Hons - Risk Management and Insurance
National University of Science And Technology
Bulawayo Zimbabwe11.2015
Diploma in Insurance - Long term business
Insurance Institute of Zimbabwe
Harare Zimbabwe10.2011
Certificate of Proficiency - Long term Business
Insurance Institute of Zimbabwe
Harare Zimbabwe04.2009
Certificate in Pensions Management -
Harare Polytechnic College
Harare Zimbabwe12.2005
Diploma - Diploma in Insurance
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII)
Current StudiesSkills
- Fund accounting management
- Financial reconciliation proficiency
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Portfolio management
- Data retention management
- Data analysis expertise
- Proficient in organization techniques
- Customer engagement
- Effective time management
- Effective communication
- Collaborative teamwork
- Experienced with Microsoft Office applications
Additional Information
Member of Institute of Risk Management
South Africa
Timeline
Senior Fund Administrator
Minerva Risk Advisors
08.2008 - Current
Pensions Clerk (Industrial Attachment)
Mining Industry Pension Fund(MIPF)
04.2007 - 12.2007
Bcom Hons - Risk Management and Insurance
National University of Science And Technology
Diploma in Insurance - Long term business
Insurance Institute of Zimbabwe
Certificate of Proficiency - Long term Business
Insurance Institute of Zimbabwe
Certificate in Pensions Management -
Harare Polytechnic College
Diploma - Diploma in Insurance
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII)