Experienced finance professional with a strong foundation in critical thinking and financial software literacy. Demonstrates a results-oriented mindset and ethical conduct, adhering to GAAP standards. Proficient in investment portfolio oversight, debt recovery techniques, and clear financial presentations. Skilled in income statement reporting, fixed asset monitoring, regulatory compliance, profit and loss analysis, audit coordination and procedures, economic analysis, and tax preparation. Career goal: to leverage expertise in finance to drive organisational success through meticulous financial management and strategic planning.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Accountant
Tanzania Medicine and Medical Devices Authority (TMDA)
Dodoma, Tanzania
11.2019 - 06.2025
Company Overview:
ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED,
Box. 1253 Dodoma,
Tanzania.
To supervise Account Payable section.
To assist Chief Accountant in Preparation and Presentation of Financial Statement in compliant with IPSAS in management and board meetings.
To facilitate the External Financial Audit in the Operational and Financial matrix.
To assist Chief Accountant in the Preparation of Department Budget.
To assist Chief Accountant in responding Internal and External audit quarries.
To perform financial oversight for the Fund disbursed to Zone Offices
Liaison with Bank in Preparation and Settlement of Letter of Credit, pertaining to Authority with external Suppliers.
Making Authority link with Internal and External Customer
Execution of Authority Internal and External debt on timely
Assisted in tax preparations, avoiding penalties and late fees.
Collaborated closely with finance team; developed annual fiscal budgets.
Led team of junior accountants; ensured high quality work output.
Adhered to strict accounting standards, promoting financial integrity throughout the organisation.
Installed internal controls and set up standard procedures for business accounting systems.
Analysed budgets and financial projections for accurate reporting of company performance.
Produced accurate tax returns complying with official requirements and serving client needs for minimising liabilities.
Accountant II
Ministry of Finance and Planning
Dodoma, Tanzania
08.2014 - 11.2019
Managed financial reporting processes resulting in enhanced transparency.
Reviewed and reconciled ledgers to maintain integrity of financial data.
Assisted with strategic planning efforts leading to sustained growth.
Handled complex account reconciliations; ensured consistency in records.
Advised management on financial details related to business operations, inventory levels and budgets.
Compiled financial data for business forecasting and budgeting.
Produced accurate tax returns complying with official requirements and serving client needs for minimising liabilities.
Reviewed and certified official financial statements for presentation to shareholders and governing bodies.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Taxation (PGDT) - Taxation
Institute of Tax Administration
United Republic of Tanzania
10.2024 -
Master Degree - Applied Economics in Business
Mzumbe University
United Republic of Tanzania
10.2021 - 12.2024
Bachelor Degree - Accounting and Finance
Mzumbe University
10.2010 - 07.2013
Advanced Certificate - Secondary Education
Karatu Secondary School
03.2008 - 02.2010
Certificate - Secondary Education
Sumbawanga Secondary School
01.2004 - 10.2007
Skills
Critical thinking in finance
Financial software literacy
Results-Oriented mindset
Ethical conduct
GAAP standards
Investment portfolio oversight
Debt recovery techniques
Clear financial presentations
Income statement reporting
Fixed asset monitoring
Regulatory compliance
Profit and Loss Analysis
Audit coordination
Audit procedures
Financial analysis
Tax preparation
Certification
02/08/24, I hereby certify to the best of my knowledge and belief that, this profile correctly describes my qualifications and experiences.
Languages
English
Fluent
Affiliations
Reading, Travelling and Business Coaching
Referees
CPA. Adam J. Kimetelo, Chief Accountant, Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority (TMDA), P.o Box 1253, Dodoma, Dodoma, +255(0)754-450-288, +255(0) 717-522-005, +255 (0) 692-158-062, adam.kimetelo@tmda.go.tz
CPA. Dr. Abbas Sanga, Senior Lecturer, Tanzania Institute of Accountancy, Dar es salaam, +255 (0) 784 865 815, abbassanga@yahoo.com
Dr. Yonah H. Mwalwisi, Director of Human and Veterinary Medicines, Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority (TMDA), P.o Box 1253, Dodoma, Dodoma, +255(0)620-602-653, yonah.hebron@tmda.go.tz
Timeline
Post Graduate Diploma in Taxation (PGDT) - Taxation
Institute of Tax Administration
10.2024 -
Master Degree - Applied Economics in Business
Mzumbe University
10.2021 - 12.2024
Senior Accountant
Tanzania Medicine and Medical Devices Authority (TMDA)
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