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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
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Catherine Thadeo

Iringa

Summary

Finance professional prepared to manage financial operations and drive organizational success. Proven expertise in budgeting, regulatory compliance, and financial reporting. Known for a collaborative approach and adaptability in dynamic environments, leveraging analytical skills and leadership to achieve results.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Financial Controller

Browns Plantations Tanzania Limited
03.2025 - Current
  • Oversaw all aspects of the month-end close process, ensuring timely completion of accurate financial statements for executive review.
  • Collaborated closely with department heads to establish accurate budgets and monitor performance against targets.
  • Supported executive-level decision making through the development of clear KPIs, financial metrics and dashboards.
  • Managed a team of finance professionals, providing guidance, support, and ongoing training to ensure continued growth and development.
  • Managed payroll data entry and processing for employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines and ensured timely payroll-related statutory payments.
  • Maintained strong relationships with external auditors, facilitating smooth annual audit & tax audit processes and addressing any concerns promptly.
  • Assisted in preparing annual corporate income tax return, ensuring full compliance with legal regulations while minimizing tax liabilities where possible.
  • Led organizational cash flow and cash flow forecasting initiatives.
  • Optimized working capital availability by proactively managing inventory levels, accounts receivable balances, and vendor payment terms negotiation.
  • Implemented internal control measures to safeguard company assets and prevent fraud or mismanagement risks.
  • Identified areas for operational improvement through detailed financial analysis, leading to increased profitability and reduced expenses.

Management Reporting Lead

Lipton Teas & Infusions Tanzania
11.2023 - 02.2025
  • Manage the preparation of the Annual Budget and consolidate the annual budget for presentation to the Leadership Team.
  • Responsible for Management reporting of the business, Group reporting, and reporting queries. Analyzing, reporting, and informing the business on the key performance indicators on a monthly basis.
  • Responsible for driving the business planning, forecasting, and analytics in the business by analyzing, reporting and informing the business on the key performance indicators on monthly basis.
  • Audit facilitation by responding to audit inquiries.
  • Authorize and release online payment as per guidelines.
  • Leading the month and year end procedures including timely closing and opening of periods and ensuring all necessary entries for the period are passed in the system prior closure.

Senior Accountant

Kagera Sugar Limited
01.2020 - 10.2023
  • Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
  • Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
  • Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
  • Reduced errors in financial statements through stringent review procedures and regular reconciliation of accounts.
  • Preparation and filing of withholding tax, Value Added tax, Skills and development levy & Pay As You Earn returns, and ensure timely payments of taxes.
  • Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings.
  • Maintained accurate depreciation schedules for fixed assets, coordinating with asset managers for timely recording of acquisitions or disposals.
  • Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.
  • Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.

Accounts Payable Accountant

Kagera Sugar Limited
08.2017 - 12.2019
  • Enhanced vendor relationships through timely and accurate payment processing, fostering a positive rapport between the company and vendors.
  • Served as a key contact person for external vendors, addressing inquiries on payment statuses promptly and professionally.
  • Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
  • Ensured accurate expense allocation with diligent review of invoices for proper general ledger coding.
  • Increased accuracy in financial transactions by maintaining a well-organized filing system for all accounts payable documentation.
  • Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
  • Assisted employees with filling out expense reports.
  • Facilitated audits by ensuring the availability of appropriate documentation, leading to smoother audit processes and minimal findings.
  • Maintained internal controls compliance within the accounts payable department by adhering to established policies and procedures at all times.
  • Maintained up-to-date vendor files and payment records, ensuring audit compliance.

Education

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Accounting

National Board of Accountants & Auditors Tanzania
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
05-2019

Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting - Accounting

University of Dar Es Salaam
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
11-2017

Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education - Economic, Commerce & Accounts

Barbro Johansson Girls Secondary School
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
05-2014

Ordinary Certificate of Secondary Education -

Barbro Johansson Girls Secondary School
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
10-2011

Skills

  • Internal controls
  • Cash flow management
  • Financial management
  • Fixed asset management
  • Tax compliance
  • Budgetary planning
  • Strategic planning
  • GAAP compliance
  • Problem-solving
  • Excellent communication
  • Policy planning

Affiliations

  • Mr. Christopher Magita, Finance Manager - Browns Plantations Tanzania, Phone: +255 672 853 079
  • Mr. Benjamen Paul Nkuba, Assistant Human Resource Manager - Kagera Sugar Limited, Phone: +255 716 729 127

Certification

  • ES Fundamental with SAP (SAP University Alliances)
  • Advanced Microsoft Office Excel for Financial Statements Preparation

Hobbies

Entrepreneurship

Reading books for self-development

Organizing charity events

Travelling


Timeline

Financial Controller

Browns Plantations Tanzania Limited
03.2025 - Current

Management Reporting Lead

Lipton Teas & Infusions Tanzania
11.2023 - 02.2025

Senior Accountant

Kagera Sugar Limited
01.2020 - 10.2023

Accounts Payable Accountant

Kagera Sugar Limited
08.2017 - 12.2019

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Accounting

National Board of Accountants & Auditors Tanzania

Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting - Accounting

University of Dar Es Salaam

Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education - Economic, Commerce & Accounts

Barbro Johansson Girls Secondary School

Ordinary Certificate of Secondary Education -

Barbro Johansson Girls Secondary School

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