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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 Zimbabwe
11.2015

Diploma in Insurance - Long term business

Insurance Institute of Zimbabwe
Harare Zimbabwe
10.2011

Certificate of Proficiency - Long term Business

Insurance Institute of Zimbabwe
Harare Zimbabwe
04.2009

Certificate in Pensions Management -

Harare Polytechnic College
Harare Zimbabwe
12.2005

Diploma - Diploma in Insurance

The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII)
Current Studies

Skills

  • 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

References

Mr T Ndlovu

Pensions Manager

Mining Industry Pension Fund

+263 773 193 888


Mr C Chaza

Pensions Executive

Local Authority Pension Fund

+263 772 484 013


Mrs S Musevenzo

Director General

Zimbabwe Association of Pension Funds

+263 774 000 040


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)

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