ABIGAEL KILEO
Dar Es Salaam
Summary
Dependable accounting professional acknowledged for reliability, integrity, and quick-learning ability. Highly skilled in accounting and finance with eye for identifying and correcting errors. Dedicated with strong work ethic and resourceful nature.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Intern
SUGAR BOARD OF TANZANIA
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Assisted with month-end closing and reporting duties.
- Gained hands-on experience with various accounting software programs such as QuickBooks, Excel, and MUSE, enhancing overall efficiency in daily tasks.
- Assisted with annual audits, gathering required documentation and responding promptly to auditor inquiries.
- Compiled monthly journal entries into the general ledger system.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail when reviewing financial statements for errors or inconsistencies before submission to the management.
- Completed balance sheet reconciliations and profit and loss statements with high accuracy.
- Reviewed and paid vendor invoices monthly.
- Applied principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of GAAP, guiding best practices to colleagues and clients.
- Analyzed account information and reconciled financial discrepancies to maintain records integrity and compliance.
- Aided senior accountants in preparing year-end tax returns while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Maintained strict client confidentiality in personal, telephone, and email interactions to comply with preset standards and regulations.
Accounting Assistant
Tanzania Smallholder Tea Agency
06.2018 - 07.2018
- Supported month-end closing procedures, preparing necessary journal entries and adjusting account balances as needed.
- Provided excellent customer service to vendors, addressing any concerns or questions related to invoicing or payment status.
- Assisted in tax preparation tasks, ensuring accurate reporting for company tax returns.
- Participated in cross-functional team meetings to gain insights into company operations, helping inform more accurate financial forecasting.
- Maintained accurate financial records through diligent filing and organization of documents.
- Assisted in payroll processing tasks, ensuring employees were paid accurately and on time every pay period.
- Continuously expanded knowledge of accounting principles and best practices by participating in training sessions, workshops, and professional development opportunities.
Education
BBA - Finance
OPEN UNIVERSITY OF TANZANIA
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania11.2024
DIPLOMA - Business Administration
TANZANIA INSTITUTE OF ACCOUNTANCY
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania12.2018
Skills
- Records administration
- Bookkeeping
- Bank Reconciliation
- Electronic and paper filing
- Professionalism and Work Ethic
- Finance
- Financial statements expertise
- Accounting operations processes
- Goal Setting and Achievement
- Self-Motivation and Initiative
- Client Confidentiality
- Data Entry
- Microsoft Excel expertise
Timeline
Accounting Intern
SUGAR BOARD OF TANZANIA
02.2024 - 03.2024
Accounting Assistant
Tanzania Smallholder Tea Agency
06.2018 - 07.2018
BBA - Finance
OPEN UNIVERSITY OF TANZANIA
DIPLOMA - Business Administration
TANZANIA INSTITUTE OF ACCOUNTANCY
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