Anitha Joseph Edson
Dar es Salaam
Summary
With over 4 years of practical experience providing audit assurance and advisory in all areas of operations including Internal control design and effectiveness, and financial reporting, with a good understanding of business operations and management. Also provided assurance and consulting services on Compliance, Operations and Financial Reporting to Government parastatals while working at CT& Associates consulting firm. People Management skills and experience is also strong starting with direct supervision of three staff. I have practical experience in developing diverse, high-performing teams for both national and international staff through effective coaching and team building Creative and innovative, technologist, self-driven and avid learner.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Internal Auditor
President's Office Public Service Commission
Dodoma
10.2023 - Current
- Reviewed financial documents to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Developed audit programs and internal control systems to identify areas of risk.
- Conducted interviews with management personnel to assess the effectiveness of internal controls.
- Performed analytical reviews on financial data to detect errors or discrepancies.
- Identified potential fraud risks and developed strategies to mitigate them.
- Analyzed business operations and identified opportunities for improvement in internal control systems.
- Documented audit findings in formal reports presented to senior management team.
- Monitored adherence to corporate governance standards within the organization.
- Investigated complaints from employees related to financial irregularities or misappropriation of funds.
Senior Accountant
STEM Park by Projekt Inspire
Dar Es Salaam
07.2023 - 10.2024
- Keep accurate records and documenting for all daily financial transactions
- Update Internal systems with financial data and create efficient and effective methods for tracking financial data
- Reconcile Bank statement; Participate in financial audits, track bank deposits and payments
- Implement and adhere to the companies or organization’s financial procedures and policies
- Prepare and file all statutory payments for companies according to the laws of Tanzania like Annual Tax Returns for TRA and BRELA Annual returns, VAT, WCF and others
- Coordinate and execute financial transactions and activities, such as bill payment, invoicing, payrolls
- Prepare regular financial reports and assist in the presentation of reports to managers, donors and executives
- Create and adhere to budgets for specific departments, projects, and business needs
- Overseeing and supervising employees and all activities of the purchasing department
- Preparing plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies and managing inventories and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records
- Reviewing, comparing, analyzing, and approving products and services to be purchased
- Other duties assigned by management
Project Accountant
Ruvuma Coal Limited
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Reviewing and updating the Fixed Assets Register
- Examination of related records for Assets
- Review depreciation policies and recalculating depreciation
- Analyzing Accounts Receivable Ledgers
- Confirm the substantial account receivable balance
- Thorough review of allowance computations to see their consistency
- Liaising with suppliers to reconcile accounts Payable Ledgers
- Analyzing budgets comparing to expense reports
- Observe and examining accounting systems and internal control procedures
- Reviewing tax accounts ledgers including VAT, Withholding Tax Accounts, Custom and excise duties to ensure compliance
- Review and reconcile the Payroll accounts to ensure compliance for deduction of taxes and non-taxes, completeness and accuracy
Auditor / Tax Consultant
CT& Associates
01.2019 - 10.2022
- Preparation of annual audit plan and scheduling comprehensive audit programme of policies and procedures for different clients by considering their respective industry
- Carry out risk-based audit and performance audit for all areas of operations
- Conducting either on field or desk-based audit depending on complexity of a client
- Ensure compliance with established internal control procedures by examining financial statements, company accounts and financial control systems, records, reports, operating practices, and other relevant documentation
- Review adequacy of organizations risk management procedures and make strategic recommendations for improvements
- Complete and compiling audit work papers by documenting audit test and findings
- Communicate audit findings to the management and preparing a final audit report
- Work closely with the client to explain tax issues, ensure tax liability is minimized and keeping them compliant with their tax obligations
- Calculating tax liabilities of business and individuals check tax returns and identify tax evasion
- Filling and Filing returns including VAT, PAYE, SDL, ROI, Provision Statement, Filing adjustments and amendments
- Providing guidance about applying taxation legislations on Tax analysis/Examination and Tax audit
- Maintains good communication with clients, fellow co-workers, attending office meetings
- Organize and maintain all financial documents and files related to clients and office as needed
- Manage External communications with clients and other stakeholders such as bank by acting as the first point of call including general email, and telephone inquiries
- Attending meetings with clients, Attending Seminars and workshop
- Assists with preparation for papers and documents for audit or compliance purpose by regulating bodies such as the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) or National Board of Accountants and Auditors (NBAA)
Volunteer
Help 2 Kids Tanzania
Dar es Salaam
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Office administration and support to finance department
- Coordination with other branches for procurement of essential materials
- Supervise a team of three teachers
- Organizing outdoor activities such as sports and games, art and crafts
- Teaching children and helping with their home work
- Helping with first aid to sick and injured kids
Field Student
Tanzania Railways Limited TRL Now TRC
07.2017 - 09.2018
- Payment voucher preparation for various payments, subsistence allowance, long term service award, millage and air tickets
- Bank Reconciliations
- Offloading Cash Bags from Railway station, preparing cash collection summary, cash reconciliation and depositing to the bank
Education
CPA (T) - Accounting And Finance
National Board of Accountants And Auditors (NBAA)
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania08-2022
Bachelor in Accounting (BAC) - Accounting
Institute of Financial Management (IFM)
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania06-2018
ACSE -
St. Anthony High School
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania07-2015
CSE -
St. Marks Secondary School
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania10-2012
Skills
- Microsoft Office (MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Google Workspace
- Data analysis and interpretation
- General Ledger Reconciliations
- Accounting software (Sage Evolution, ERP, QuickBooks, Tally)
- TRA System (Tax Payer Portal)
- Filing returns
- Payment Registration gateway
- EFD Error Management Services
- Analytical skills
- Organizational skills
- Team player
References
- Cyprian Mugemuzi ACPA-PP, Managing Partner, CT & ASSOCIATES, IPS Building, 10th Floor Samora/Azikiwe Drive, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 77839, +255 754 570 862, cyprianug45@gmail.com
- Fatma Msangi CPA (T), Financial Manager, Ruvuma Coal Limited, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, +255 718 273 525, fatmamsng@gmail.com
- Reginald Malele, Senior Procurement Manager, Tanzania Railways Cooperation (TRC), P. O. Box 76959, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, +255 754 710 372, malelereginald@yahoo.co.uk
Professionalmemberships
National Board of Accountants and Auditors (NBAA - Tanzania)
Timeline
Internal Auditor
President's Office Public Service Commission
10.2023 - Current
Senior Accountant
STEM Park by Projekt Inspire
07.2023 - 10.2024
Project Accountant
Ruvuma Coal Limited
11.2022 - 07.2023
Auditor / Tax Consultant
CT& Associates
01.2019 - 10.2022
Volunteer
Help 2 Kids Tanzania
08.2018 - 12.2018
Field Student
Tanzania Railways Limited TRL Now TRC
07.2017 - 09.2018
CPA (T) - Accounting And Finance
National Board of Accountants And Auditors (NBAA)
Bachelor in Accounting (BAC) - Accounting
Institute of Financial Management (IFM)
ACSE -
St. Anthony High School
CSE -
St. Marks Secondary School
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