Financial Accountant with years of public accounting and general ledger experience. Excellent knowledge of Excel, ERPs, Power BI, databases and SQL. Adept at using software to improve efficiency and transform data into useable information.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accountant
ONOMO HOTEL
Dar es salaam & Kampala
10.2021 - Current
Processing and paying invoices through IDS and Sage1000 System
Balance sheet reconciliation
Provided advice on strategies to reduce overall tax liability
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of changes in both foreign and local taxation laws.
TRA & URA E-filing
Supplier reconciliation
Stock auditing
Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures, and correct problems with physical and digital files.
Bank statement reconciliation
Processing purchase orders
Credit card reconciliation
Follow up on debtors' payments
Preparing Provision schedule and Prepaid expenses schedule
Conducted reviews and prepared summaries of company's financial activities for taxation purposes.
Online bank systems - NCBA & EXIM
Prepared final returns for filing with appropriate taxing authorities within deadlines.
Accounting Intern
TCAA
Dar es salaam
01.2021 - 09.2021
Creating, connecting, storing, and reporting many different types of finance transactions through an accounting software
Creating bill ID or Control Number for different customers via the Government e-Payment Gateway (GePG) Portal
Help prepare invoice and expense reports
Reconciling invoices for different customers and debtors
Managing account receivables
Financial Auditing.
Prepared financial documents for review by senior tax accountants.
Analyzed and identified potential discrepancies in accounting records.
Researched relevant tax regulations to ensure accuracy of filing information.
Assisted with the preparation of quarterly estimated payments to Government agencies.
Performed data entry tasks related to customer accounts and invoices.
Gathered supporting documentation for audit purposes from clients' financial records.
Updated internal databases with current tax information.
Calculated payroll taxes owed by employers using applicable formulas.
Prepared general ledger entries related to corporate taxes and other transactions.
Assistant Program Coordinator
Youth Heights Foundation
Dar es salaam
01.2019 - 02.2020
Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
Analyzed data from various sources such as surveys, interviews, focus groups. to inform decision-making related to projects.
Developed a support system to the youth in Tanzania to realize their roles in achieving cultural, social, and economic development, whilst empowering poor communities to alleviate poverty
Monitor project budget and track expenditures/transactions
Educated young people about strategies for driving discussions and promoting social changes
Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues.
Presented findings from data analysis in a clear, concise manner that was easily understood by stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers based on company objectives and budget constraints.
Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce: Finance -
University of Dar Es Salaam
Tanzania
11.2017
ACSEE: HGE -
Eagles Secondary School
Tanzania
05.2014
CSEE -
Alpha High School
Tanzania
10.2011
Skills
IDS, SAGE 1000 and ORACLE ERP expert
Budgeting, Forecasting and Financial management
Quantitative and Qualitative analysis
Microsoft Office Tools
Financial reporting and analysis
Presentation, Documentation and Communication
Birthdate
11/17/95
References
Fred Muragwa, Product and Sales Specialist TIGO, fpaul277@gmail.com, 0716 902 907