Adam Matembe
Dar es Salaam,Tanzania
Summary
Accomplished professional with a strong commitment to corporate responsibility and a proven track record in innovation facilitation. Demonstrates senior-level collaboration and expertise in recruitment and retention strategy, driving results through competitor insight and contractual negotiation. Skilled in capital budgeting, regulatory compliance, and technical proficiency, with leadership excellence in brand positioning and business process improvement. Adept at financial forecasting, governance, profit and loss reporting, and customer relationship management. Career goals include leveraging these competencies to enhance organisational growth and success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Managing director
Premium Accounting Services Limited
Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam Region
2022.07 - Current
- Streamlined workflow processes, enhancing productivity levels.
- Managed crisis situations with strategic planning.
- Oversaw financial operations for fiscal control and profitability.
- Improved company performance by streamlining operational processes.
- Enhanced staff morale with effective communication and engagement strategies.
- Negotiated profitable contracts, increasing company revenue.
- Directed complex projects to successful completion.
Managing director
Ankara Home Decors
Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam Region
2022.02 - Current
- Identified market trends, leading to business expansion opportunities.
- Developed effective business strategies for sustained growth.
- Directed complex projects to successful completion.
- Built a harmonious work environment with strong leadership skills.
- Improved company performance by streamlining operational processes.
- Delivered high-quality services by maintaining customer focus at all times.
- Secured new clients through targeted marketing campaigns.
Finance manager
Makera Investment Limited
Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam Region
2020.03 - Current
- Negotiated favourable terms with vendors, achieving cost savings.
- Ensured accurate tax filings, avoiding penalties and interest charges.
- Collaborated closely with auditors to ensure smooth audit processes.
- Reviewed and updated internal financial policies, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Managed a team of junior finance professionals, promoting professional development.
- Streamlined invoice processing reducing errors and delays.
- Reduced operational costs by implementing cost-saving strategies.
- Implemented new financial systems enhancing data accessibility and reliability.
- Enhanced company profitability with strategic budget planning.
Finance manager
Cate Hotels and Tours Limited
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
2013.07 - 2020.02
- Conducted thorough risk assessments to mitigate potential losses.
- Facilitated capital-raising initiatives supporting business expansion efforts.
- Collaborated closely with auditors to ensure smooth audit processes.
- Reduced operational costs by implementing cost-saving strategies.
- Enhanced company profitability with strategic budget planning.
- Analysed complex financial data, providing meaningful insights for company leadership.
- Provided key input in strategic decision-making meetings, influencing company direction.
- Implemented new financial systems enhancing data accessibility and reliability.
Operational manager
Tanzania Bus Owners Association
Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam Region
2012.09 - 2013.07
- Ensured accurate tax filings, avoiding penalties and interest charges.
- Facilitated capital-raising initiatives supporting business expansion efforts.
- Collaborated closely with auditors to ensure smooth audit processes.
- Led forecasting exercises to anticipate future business needs.
- Implemented new financial systems enhancing data accessibility and reliability.
- Liaised between finance department and other departments fostering inter-departmental collaboration.
- Negotiated favourable terms with vendors, achieving cost savings.
- Organised team building activities, boosting staff morale and workplace cohesion.
- Coordinated logistics operations ensuring timely delivery of products and services.
- Streamlined operational efficiency by conducting detailed process audits.
- Developed growth strategies, resulting in business expansion opportunities.
- Implemented new policies for improved staff productivity and morale.
- Led cross-functional teams for better coordination and increased efficiency.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement, leading to enhanced performance across all departments.
- Conducted comprehensive market research to identify potential growth areas.
Education
O-Level - Science & Arts
Kijota Secondary School
Singida 2002.01 - 2005.11
A-Levels - Arts
Bagamoyo Secondary School
Coastal Region 2006.02 - 2008.02
Bachelor of Arts - Tourism and Cultural Heritage
The University of Dodoma
Dodoma 2009.10 - 2012.07
CFAP - Accounts
World Academy for Research and Development
UK 2025.02 - 2025.07
Skills
- Corporate responsibility commitment
- Innovation facilitation
- Senior-Level collaboration
- Recruitment and retention strategy
- Results orientation
- Competitor insight
- Contractual negotiation
- Capital budgeting
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance
- Technical proficiency
- Leadership excellence
- Brand positioning
- Business process improvement
- Financial Forecasting
- Financial governance
- Profit and loss reporting
- Customer relationship management
Languages
English
Fluent
Swahili
Fluent
Timeline
CFAP - Accounts
World Academy for Research and Development
2025.02 - 2025.07
Managing director
Premium Accounting Services Limited
2022.07 - Current
Managing director
Ankara Home Decors
2022.02 - Current
Finance manager
Makera Investment Limited
2020.03 - Current
Finance manager
Cate Hotels and Tours Limited
2013.07 - 2020.02
Operational manager
Tanzania Bus Owners Association
2012.09 - 2013.07
Bachelor of Arts - Tourism and Cultural Heritage
The University of Dodoma
2009.10 - 2012.07
A-Levels - Arts
Bagamoyo Secondary School
2006.02 - 2008.02
O-Level - Science & Arts
Kijota Secondary School
2002.01 - 2005.11