Mavis Gopoza

 Mavis Gopoza, Tel: - Email:- A qualified professional with over 17 years’ experience in revenue assessment and collection; enforcement of all revenue payments; implementing Tax & Customs procedures and guidelines regulating trade as set out in the Revenue Authority Act [Chapter 23:11]; the Customs and Excise Act (CAP 23:02), other subsidiary Statutory Legislation, Statutory Instruments, Government Directives, and other Acts. SKILLS Strong interpersonal skills to engage and manage relationships with all stakeholders. Knowledge of International Trade Policy and Trade Law, Zimbabwe Tax & Customs Law. Planning and prioritising workload with minimum level of supervision. Knowledge and understanding of customs regulations within SADC and World Customs Organisation (WCO) members. Ability to produce clear and concise reports. Mentor and coach to junior staff. Attention to detail to give an opinion and make recommendations from the work undertaken. Data entry Typing TESOL/TEFL Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages, ASYCUDA & SAP Software. Knowledge and understanding of rules of origin for SADC, COMESA, EPA-ESA, EURO1 and bilateral trade agreements EXPERIENCE Revenue Supervisor, Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Nov 2021 – to date) Supervise Revenue Officers in the commercial clearances section at Harare Port. Monitor ASYCUDA World functionality and the impact of new developments, on the declarations Draft submissions to appeals on Commercial and private Clearance decisions submitted to the Port Station Manager. Respond to queries and provide advice to clients. Identify training needs arising from appeal cases and undertake staff upscaling sessions. Produce and submit Unit performance reports to Senior Management on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. Undertake such other duties as may be assigned by the Station Manager. Revenue Officer, Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (aug 2008 – Oct 2021) Assessing and collecting revenue on both private and commercial imports Checking documentation relating to imports, exports, transit goods to ensure compliance. Physical examination of commercial cargo Enforce controls on imports and exports. Managing of the State Warehouse NCEN data input Preparing reports for Revenue supervisor EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Midlands State University BSc Honours in Business Management – (2017) Trade Policy Training Centre in Africa (TRAPCA) Certificate in International Trade Policy and Trade Law - (2022) Zimbabwe Revenue Authority Advanced Diploma in Taxation and Customs Law – (2008) REFERENCES Mrs Irene Rwatida Mrs Winfield Chiyangwa Supervisor – Zimbabwe Revenue Authority Manager- Zimbabwe Revenue Authority Tel: - Tel: - Email:-Email:-