Chrispin Christopher
Dar Es Salaam
Summary
Accounts Officer and Credit Management Officer with four years of hands-on experience in financial operations, Accounting support and Credit administration. I hold a Bachelor of Commerce in Banking and Financial Services from the University of Dar es Salaam and attained practical experience at Tanzania Industrial Research and Development Organization (TIRDO) and TIRDO SACCOS. Skilled in Financial reconciliations, Payrol processing, tax compliance, audit support and Credit management with proeficiency in Quickbooks and Microsoft Office. Known for strong analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to support Organizational financial goals effectively.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Officer.
Tanzania Industrial Research and Development Organization
Dar Es Salaam.
10.2021 - Current
- Participated in internal and external audits to ensure compliance and accuracy of financial records.
- Ensured tax compliance to mitigate risks and maintain regulatory standards.
- Processed payroll accurately and on schedule for all employees.
- Administered employee compensation and benefits packages with attention to detail.
- Reviewed and reconciled accounts payable and receivable to maintain financial integrity and accuracy.
- Managed daily financial transactions like Payment vouchers, Invoices and receipts.
- Performed bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy in Financial records.
Credit Management Officer.
TIRDO SACCOS.
Dar Es Salaam
12.2023 - 01.2025
- Received and reviewed credit applications.
- Credit assessment for applicants.
- Coordinate the disbursement of approved loans to members.
- Track loan repayments.
- Record keeping and reporting.
- Educate members on loan policies, interest rates and repayment terms.
Banking Trainee.
CRDB Bank Plc
Mwanza
08.2020 - 10.2020
- Assisting with customer queries.
- Reconciling cash and bank balances.
- Conducted compliance checks for customer documentation accuracy.
- Educated clients on bank services and digital banking tools.
- Participated in training sessions designed to enhance knowledge base related to financial industry practices.
Accounts and Finance Trainee
Tanzania Industrial Research and Development Organization
Dar Es Salaam
08.2019 - 10.2019
- Learnt application of different Financial and accounting systems like Quickbooks, Government Electronic Payment Gateway, Votebook and Mfumo wa Ulipaji Serikalini (MUSE).
- Supported senior accountants in conducting audits and reconciliations.
- Monitored accounts payable and receivable statuses.
- Conducted asset verification through organized stock taking activities.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Banking and Financial Services
University of Dar-Es-Salaam
Dar Es Slaam.01-2021
Advanced Certificate of Secondary education -
Waja boys Secondary School
Geita, Tanzania01-2018
Certificate of Secondary Education Examination -
Anderlek Ridges Secondary School
Kahama, Tanzania01-2015
Certificate of Primary Education -
Gedeli 'B'/ Ibeshi Primary school
Mwanza, Tanzania01-2010
Skills
- Accounting systems (QuickBooks)
- Tax compliance
- Credit management
- Payroll administration
- Financial reconciliation
- Funds reconciliation
- Cash flow management
- Account reconciliation
- Financial transaction management
- Auditing skills
- Compliance checks
- Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Analytical skills
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Customer relationship management
- Effective communication
Achievements
Completed reconciliations for 3 years, Prepared staff and supplier's payables for annual reviews and audits., Participated in annual financial audits, Maintained good communication with customers and suppliers and Reduced non-compliance penalties by 90%.
Languages
- Swahili, Fluent
- English, Fluent
References
- Jacobsen Kisiwa David, Director of Finance, Tanzania Industrial Research and Development Organization, +255 759162051, jacob.kisiwa@tirdo.or.tz
- Neema Kibwana Shomari, Human Resource Officer, Tanzania Industrial Research and Development Organization, +255 712476891, neema.shomary@tirdo.or.tz
- Augustino Alloyce Mwenda, Principal Accounts Officer, Tanzania Industrial Research and Development Organization, +255 767603232, Augustino.mwenda@tirdo.or.tz
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Fitness
- Gaming
- Travelling
Projects And Extracurricular Activities
- 01/2025 - 02/2025, Industrial mapping Survey (Mwanza and Shinyanga regions), Project Accountant Assistant, Data collection and entry
- 03/2024 - 04/2024, Industrial mapping Survey (Kilimanjaro and Tanga regions), Data collection and entry
- 06/2022 - 07/2022, Industrial mapping Survey (Dar Es Salaam region), Data collection and entry
- 04/2023, "Mradi wa kukuza matumizi ya mkaa mbadala'' - Mororgoro region, Data collection and entry
Training Experience
- 08/2019- 11/2019, Tanzania Industrial Research and Development Organization (TIRDO)-DSM, Accounts and Finance Trainee.
- 08/2020 - 11/2020, CRDB Bank Plc-Mwanza, Banking Trainee
- 06/2021 - 07/2021, University of Dar es Salaam Business School, Graduate Bankers Readiness Training Program.
Timeline
Credit Management Officer.
TIRDO SACCOS.
12.2023 - 01.2025
Accounts Officer.
Tanzania Industrial Research and Development Organization
10.2021 - Current
Banking Trainee.
CRDB Bank Plc
08.2020 - 10.2020
Accounts and Finance Trainee
Tanzania Industrial Research and Development Organization
08.2019 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Commerce - Banking and Financial Services
University of Dar-Es-Salaam
Advanced Certificate of Secondary education -
Waja boys Secondary School
Certificate of Secondary Education Examination -
Anderlek Ridges Secondary School
Certificate of Primary Education -
Gedeli 'B'/ Ibeshi Primary school