CHARLOTE KAZIMOTO
Dar es Salaam
Summary
An ambitious, hardworking, and committed individual, recognition comes easily for their quick learning abilities, flexibility, and keen attention to detail. Possessing a bachelor's degree in Customs and Tax Management from the Institute of Tax Administration and a Master of Arts in Revenue and Law Administration (MARLA) from the University of Dar Es Salaam, School of Law, the individual has established a robust educational foundation in finance and taxation. Furthermore, Charlote is currently in the final stages of pursuing a Certificate in Public Accounting (CPA) to further enhance their expertise in the field.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance and Administration Officer
TP&Tax Advisors Limited
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Oversee day-to-day coordination of office financial and administrative activities
- Managing tax due dates and payments for firm and for over 20 clients
- Maintain and administer financial accounting and bookkeeping system required to assure integrity and effective performance of financial operations and prepare routine financial reports as required
- Record over 10 clients' financial information such as invoices to assist in preparing financial reports
- Prepare over 20 clients' monthly VAT position and returns
- Prepare Transfer Pricing documentation, tax advisory and responses to TRA for over 15 clients
- Conducting tax health-check reviews to ensure adherence to tax laws and regulations
- Oversee firm's day-to-day cash needs, payments, procurement, and supplier management
- Sharing tax and transfer pricing alerts with clients.
- Preparation of proposals and engagement letters and following up on their status
- Following up on outstanding payments from clients
- Established client business and relationship management
- Assisting clients in tax and transfer pricing audits with revenue authority.
Audit and Tax Associate
PAMAK ASSOCIATES
04.2021 - 12.2022
- Managing over 10 financial advisory clients' transactions and books of accounts
- Managing company's transactions and books of accounts
- Posting transactions in general ledger
- Auditing over 20 clients' financial reports
- Tax accounting and computation
- Assist in preparation of tax reports
- Filling all tax returns for company and clients before due dates.
- Assisted in audit defense, resulting in favorable outcomes for clients.
- Enhanced client tax savings by identifying and implementing effective tax strategies.
Customs Officer - Intern
Tanzania Revenue Authority, Customs And Excise Department
07.2019 - 09.2019
- Post and pre-clearance for importation, transit, and exportation of goods
- Ensuring accurate collection of revenue for government
- Carrying out documentary and physical verification of goods subject to import, export, and transit
- Controlling import, export, and transit of goods
- Providing information for preparation of over 5 management reports
- Enhanced border security by conducting thorough inspections and investigations of suspicious cargo and individuals.
- Perform duties as assigned by supervisor.
Tax Officer-Intern
Tanzania Revenue Authority, Domestic Revenue Department
07.2018 - 09.2018
- Tax assessment
- Taxpayer Registration and Services
- Returns and Payment Processing
- Reviewing payment notice (deposit slip) of taxpayers
- Assessment of penalty of taxpayers.
- Enhanced tax compliance by conducting thorough audits and investigations on taxpayers'' financial records.
Education
Master of Arts - Revenue Laws And Administration
University of Dar Es Salaam
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Customs And Tax Management
Institute of Tax Administration
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania10.2020
Skills
- Software Proficiency such as Tally, Quickbooks, Xero, Simplify and SAP
- Effective team leader with ability to initiate team work, networking and collaborations
- Analytical thinking and decision making
- Organization and time management
- Great communication skills, both verbal and writing
- Project Planning
Certification
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Final Stage
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Swahili
Proficient
C2
References
- CPA Dickson Kyara, Senior Associate, PAMAK Associates, DKyara@pamak.co.tz, +255 719779491
- Dr.Amos Ibrahim, Lecturer, Institute of Tax Administration, AIbrahIM2@tra.go.tz, +255 625192564
- Mr.Prince Nshangeki, Assistant Regional Manager Tanzania Revenue Authority, Prinus02@gmail.com, +255 786 527 572
Timeline
Finance and Administration Officer
TP&Tax Advisors Limited
01.2023 - 12.2023
Audit and Tax Associate
PAMAK ASSOCIATES
04.2021 - 12.2022
Customs Officer - Intern
Tanzania Revenue Authority, Customs And Excise Department
07.2019 - 09.2019
Tax Officer-Intern
Tanzania Revenue Authority, Domestic Revenue Department
07.2018 - 09.2018
Master of Arts - Revenue Laws And Administration
University of Dar Es Salaam
Bachelor of Science - Customs And Tax Management
Institute of Tax Administration
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