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TAPIWA MPHATSO TIZIFA

Economist
Higashihiroshima

Summary

Self-motivated economist with over 5 years of experience in the taxation (revenue authority) industry. Demonstrated expertise in micro and macroeconomics, financial accounting, managerial accounting, research methodologies, market analysis, policy formulation, and project management. Proven ability to assess needs, ensure quality assurance, organize project teams, manage resources, communicate deadlines effectively, and successfully complete projects within budget constraints.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Fleet Operations Officer

Paltrans Co., Ltd
01.2023 - Current
  • Organize and park vehicles in designated areas to maximize lot efficiency
  • Ensure vehicles are clean and properly staged for auction day.
  • Assist with the setup and coordination of auction events.
  • Safely drive vehicles to and from the auction lane during live events.
  • Assist with vehicle transportation to and from the facility.
  • Work with third-party transport providers to track vehicle movements
  • Optimized business processes to foster operational efficiency.

Revenue Officer

Malawi Revenue Authority
09.2015 - 09.2020
  • Company Overview: http://www.mra.mw/
  • Involved in processing various tax returns, calculating tax liability, raising tax assessments and issuing tax clearance certificates
  • In addition to this, undertaking courteous face to face and telephone meetings with taxpayers on outstanding debts whilst striving to build positive relationships, responding to issues and queries leading to successful conclusion at the earliest time
  • Identifying and registering new taxpayers and carrying out taxpayer education activities
  • Furthermore, liaising with other sections on identified problems with Team leader to achieve improved standards and efficiency, and submitting weekly and monthly reports on taxpayers
  • Http://www.mra.mw/

Bank Teller

FDH Bank
07.2015 - 09.2015
  • Precisely and professionally process and record routine transactions for bank customers including cashing checks, accepting deposits and withdrawals, processing loan payments and money transfers
  • Promote and advise on the bank's products and services

Economist (Intern)

Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation & Water Development
09.2013 - 10.2013
  • Involved in reviewing and drafting of a Cabinet Paper on African Risk Capacity Management (ARC) Insurance Policy in disaster Solutions
  • Preparation of agendas and coordinating meetings with different stakeholders
  • Writing memos to the President, Vice President and the Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development informing them on different issues at the Ministry
  • Conducting an assessment on the Malawi Stock Exchange Market specifically on the structure, regulations, and its importance

Education

Master of Science - Economics

Hiroshima University
Higashi-Hiroshima, Japan
05.2021 - 09.2022

Bachelor of Science Degree - Agricultural Economics

University of Malawi - Bunda College of Agriculture
11.2010 - 08.2014

Tax Policy and Administration - Advanced Course in Income Tax Administration

Malawi Revenue Authority
06.2018 - 11.2019

Skills

  • Microsoft Office tools
  • Statistical Analysis
  • SPSS
  • STATA
  • Tax Administration systems
  • SAS2
  • TACS
  • Research
  • Monitoring and evaluation
  • Qualitative data collection
  • Quantitative data collection

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 06/08/93
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Malawian
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Religion: Christian, Anglican

Timeline

Fleet Operations Officer

Paltrans Co., Ltd
01.2023 - Current

Master of Science - Economics

Hiroshima University
05.2021 - 09.2022

Tax Policy and Administration - Advanced Course in Income Tax Administration

Malawi Revenue Authority
06.2018 - 11.2019

Revenue Officer

Malawi Revenue Authority
09.2015 - 09.2020

Bank Teller

FDH Bank
07.2015 - 09.2015

Economist (Intern)

Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation & Water Development
09.2013 - 10.2013

Bachelor of Science Degree - Agricultural Economics

University of Malawi - Bunda College of Agriculture
11.2010 - 08.2014
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