Abela Kaiza
Dar Es Salaam,Tanzania
Summary
Highly skilled Finance and Administration Officer with 10 years of experience in the NGO sector. Proven expertise in managing multi-million dollar operational budgets and Activity-Based Costing (ABC), variance analysis, and Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) modules for tracking and depreciating high-value equipment. Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of local content regulations, statutory filings (VAT, PAYE), and ERP systems such as Sage 300 and Sage 300 people for integrated finance and logistics. Proficient in managing procurement for remote operations to ensure zero downtime, coordinating audits to strengthen financial controls, and implementing recommendations effectively. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Committed to driving operational efficiency through meticulous financial management and strategic decision-making.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Finance and Administration Officer
Tanzania Network of Legal Aid Providers (TANLAP)
Dar es Salaam
2016.03 - 2026.04
- Prepared quarterly financial reports and coordinated internal/external audits to ensure 100% compliance with Tanzania laws and regulatory requirements.
- Managed monthly payroll for a diverse workforce, including expatriates and local contractors, ensuring precise calculation of hardship allowances and tax withholdings.
- Designed financial models to identify risks, evaluate corporate investments/acquisitions, and measure KPIs for executive leadership.
- Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements, balance sheets, and quarterly reports for senior management.
- Coordinated internal and external audits to ensure compliance with Tanzanian laws, proactively establishing audit procedures to improve reporting accuracy.
- Oversee day-to-day office functions, including managing facilities, office supplies, and administrative records to ensure smooth operations.
- Manage procurement processes and coordinate logistics, including travel arrangements and vendor relationships.
- Maintain detailed records of contracts, leases, and service agreements, tracking them against provided goods and services
- Collaborated with senior management to develop long-term financial plans and created financial dashboards to monitor key performance indicators..
- Updated daily transaction records, posted receipts, and reconciled bank accounts to facilitate standard bookkeeping.
- Investigated variances and reconciled accounts, including vendor payments and accounting disbursements, for accuracy.
Education
Bachelor - Finance And Investment Planning.
Institute of Rural Development Planning (IRDP)
Dodoma 2009.10 - 2012.11
Diploma of Higher Education - Development Planning
Institute of Rural Development Planning (IRDP)
Dodoma 2007.10 - 2009.09
Certificate of Higher Education - Rural Development Planning
Institute of Rural Development Planning (IRDP)
Dodoma 2005.10 - 2007.09
Skills
- Proficient in Activity-Based Costing (ABC) and variance analysis between approved feasibility budgets and actual site expenditures
- Expertise in tracking, valuing, and depreciating high-value equipment through Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) modules
- In-depth knowledge of local content regulations, and statutory filings (VAT, PAYE)
- Skilled in coordinating internal and external site audits and implementing recommendations for financial control
- Managing procurement for remote operations to ensure zero downtime
- Hands-on experience with ERP Systems Sage 300 for integrated finance and logistics
- Expert-level Microsoft office( Excel ,word, power point etc)
Certification
Financial and Investment Education Literacy and Fund Management Training - in 2011 and 2012.
LANGUAGES
English, Swahili: Native language
Advanced
English: C1 Advanced
Advanced
Swahili: C2 Proficient
Fluent
Affiliations
- Travelling , listen to Music ,praying , watching football, cooking, community work and dressing fabulous.
Accomplishments
- Achieved in coordinating internal and external site audits and implementing recommendations for financial control.
- Expertise in tracking, valuing, and depreciating high-value equipment through Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) modules.
•Collaborated with team of Ten people in the development of different projects such as Mwanamke Imara, Legal Aid Provision for Enhancement of Rights of Women and Girls in Accessing Justice in Tanzania, Legal aid provision for enhancement of access in justice, Wananchi Tuamue, Citizen Eye. etc
Achieved to preparing different budgets assigned with accuracy and efficiency.
•Supervised team of ten staff members.
HOBIES
Cooking, Travelling, Computer programming, Community work, Praying, Watching television, Listening to music
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Abela is technically competent in communication techniques (verbal and written), able to communicate openly with people of all levels, Good team player, able to work under pressure; and excellent organization skills.
References
Ms. Christina Kamili Ruhinda
Executive Director Tanzania Network of Legal Aid Providers (TANLAP)
Phone: +255762001029
Email: bedearck@gmail.com
kamilichristina@yahoo.com
Mr.Benedict Sudi
Partner Forvis Mazars Audit firm
Phone: +255621999202 or +255754015759
Email: benedict.sudi@forvismazars.com
benedict_sudi@yahoo.com
Mr. Joel Mnongone
Zonal Accountant PSSSF,
Phone: +255754862905
Email:jmnongone@ppftz.org
Timeline
Finance and Administration Officer
Tanzania Network of Legal Aid Providers (TANLAP)
2016.03 - 2026.04
Bachelor - Finance And Investment Planning.
Institute of Rural Development Planning (IRDP)
2009.10 - 2012.11
Diploma of Higher Education - Development Planning
Institute of Rural Development Planning (IRDP)
2007.10 - 2009.09
Certificate of Higher Education - Rural Development Planning
Institute of Rural Development Planning (IRDP)
2005.10 - 2007.09