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Christian Anania Mwabukusi

Christian Anania Mwabukusi

Arusha

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

SG NORTHERN ADVENTURES LTD
07.2018 - 06.2022
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Organized budgets, oversaw P&Ls and achieved margin targets consistently to stay on track with growth plans.
  • Reduced costs, managed delivery schedules and performed risk analysis to improve overall profitability.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
  • Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
  • Assessed reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements and implement changes.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
  • Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency
  • Reduced corporate risk by managing shrink processes and controlling inventory levels.
  • Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
  • Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
  • Developed effective business plans to align strategic decisions with long-term objectives.
  • Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
  • Designed modern employee recognition program which boosted productivity and improved morale.
  • Boosted productivity by consolidating material planning, data collecting, payroll and accounting programs into one main system.
  • Developed value-added solutions and approaches by leveraging trends in customer marketplaces and industries.
  • Launched new, robust business management software system, resulting in improved operational insight and planning.

Southern Africa Regional Facilitator

Bethesda Ministries (One Child Matters) USA
05.2014 - 06.2018
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Served customers and followed outlined steps of service.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.

Accountant

Compassion International
07.2002 - 12.2011
  • Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
  • Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
  • Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating and cash and banking reconciliations.
  • Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth and assets.
  • Evaluated and improved accuracy and completeness of financial records.
  • Supported monthly reporting analysis to achieve validation of internal reports and to reconcile production operations and general ledger.
  • Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
  • Prepared documents, reports and presentations for executives and board members using advanced software proficiencies.
  • Gathered data on taxable income, deductibles and allowances for tax preparation.
  • Brought errors to near-zero in reporting, payroll administration and general bookkeeping.
  • Reviewed accounting structures and procedures on regular basis to identify areas in need of improvement.
  • Created budgets and forecasts for management group to meet regular accounting deadlines.
  • Enhanced budget administration by reviewing reports, leveraging knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
  • Monitored Number-employee team while handling day-to-day accounting processes and financial accuracy.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on permits, certificates and documents mandatory for government departments.
  • Improved efficiency of data collection, analysis and modeling to enhance practices and increase customer retention.
  • Prepared and filed state and federal tax forms for commercial and individual clients.
  • Identified and investigated variances to financial plans and forecasts.
  • Partnered with auditors on annual audits and realized compliance with governmental tax guidelines.
  • Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
  • Conducted detailed technical and analytical review of federal/state corporate, partnership and S corporation tax returns, FAS 109 provisions, and quarterly estimates prepared by associates.
  • Proactively researched technical tax issues related to consulting projects.
  • Helped clients navigate interactions with tax authorities and legal concerns related to financial matters.
  • Drove client satisfaction by identifying maximum adjustments, deductions and credits.
  • Modified comprehensive financial reporting package to reflect growing organizational complexity.
  • Followed up with customers to collect specific financial information and verify details for preparation of annual 1095 forms.
  • Performed advanced reviews of business operational trends and expected obligations to prepare accurate forecasts.

Education

Master Of Business Administration - Business Administration

ESAMI/MAASTRICH SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
Arusha, Tanzania
05.2009

Bachelor Of Accountancy - Accounting

Institute of Finance Management
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
04.1997

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General Manager

SG NORTHERN ADVENTURES LTD
07.2018 - 06.2022

Southern Africa Regional Facilitator

Bethesda Ministries (One Child Matters) USA
05.2014 - 06.2018

Accountant

Compassion International
07.2002 - 12.2011

Master Of Business Administration - Business Administration

ESAMI/MAASTRICH SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

Bachelor Of Accountancy - Accounting

Institute of Finance Management

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