Rachel Rose Annie Tivavenge
Colchester,Essex
Summary
High-achieving Economics undergraduate and former High School Valedictorian with a strong foundation in financial analysis and accounting. Demonstrated leadership as Toastmasters Vice President, securing funding, alongside exposure to month-end accounting and institutional performance reporting. Motivated to develop core investment banking skills and gain insight into the industry through a Spring Week programme.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
6075
6075
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Accounting intern
Simrac Enterprises
Kadoma, Zimbabwe
07.2024 - 03.2025
- Optimized financial data integrity by managing the end-to-end entry and reconciliation of daily financial transactions within Excel accounting frameworks.
- Facilitated month-end closing procedures by conducting variance analysis and collaborating with senior accountants to ensure 100% accuracy in management reporting.
- Managed the Accounts Payable and Receivable lifecycle, overseeing invoice processing and payment scheduling to improve cash flow visibility and supplier relations.
- Enhanced operational compliance by redesigning departmental filing and correspondence protocols, ensuring all records met strict regulatory and audit standards.
Investment intern
Intellego Investment Consultants
Harare, Zimbabwe
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Generated detailed performance reports for large institutional investors, directly supporting investment framework analysis and informed decision-making.
- Contributed to strategy formulation for medium-to-large corporations, assisting in the development of corporate policies.
- Managed operational finance tasks, including tracking office accruals and coordinating logistical activities to support the investment team
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Essex
Colchester Sept 2025 - 07.2028
A-Levels -
Midlands Christian College
Gweru, Zimbabwe Jan 2022 - 11.2023
IGCSEs -
Midlands Christian College
Gweru, Zimbabwe Jan 2018 - 11.2021
Skills
- Financial Analysis: Experience with month-end closing, invoicing, and institutional performance reporting
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Decision-Making based on data
- Financial reporting standards understanding
- Collaborative communication
Accomplishments
Economics Club: First runner up of National High school Capital Markets Quiz 2023, outperforming 30+ schools nationwide
Public Speaking: Vice President & Treasurer of Toastmasters Club; successfully secured over $1,500 in sponsorships.
Sports: Competitive participation in Hockey, Volleyball (Captain), Netball (Captain), Athletics, and Swimming.
Community: Former Head of Student Leadership (Dorm Leader/Student Leader) focused on conflict resolution and peer support.
Timeline
Accounting intern
Simrac Enterprises
07.2024 - 03.2025
Investment intern
Intellego Investment Consultants
12.2023 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Essex
Sept 2025 - 07.2028
A-Levels -
Midlands Christian College
Jan 2022 - 11.2023
IGCSEs -
Midlands Christian College
Jan 2018 - 11.2021