Clemence Onesphory Mlay
DAR ES SALAAM,Tanzania
Summary
Offering strong foundation in accounting principles and keen eye for numbers. Knowledgeable about financial data analysis, budgeting, and problem-solving. Ready to use and develop communication, teamwork, and organisational skills in accounting & Finance role.
Detail-oriented with financial data and careful to follow accounting best practices and regulatory requirements. Helps drive financial improvements with reliable, accurate and compliant records for forecasting and business planning.
Overview
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Language
9
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years of post-secondary education
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9
years of professional experience
Work history
ACCOUNTANT
REDACHEM TANZANIA LTD
DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA
2024.06 - Current
- Prepare and review financial statements and reports in accordance with accounting standards
- Manage general ledger activities and ensure accurate recording of all transactions
- Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations, tax obligations, and company policies
- Support internal and external audit processes and provide required documentation
- Manage ERP-based financial data and maintain accurate records in system
- Analyze financial data and provide insights to support business decisions
- Efficiently managed payroll processing tasks, avoiding errors.
- Handled complex account reconciliations; ensured consistency in records.
- Ensured timely invoice payments with diligent follow-ups.
- Advised management on financial details related to business operations, inventory levels and budgets. This improved 25% of accuracy and timely decision making to management.
Finance officer
MASIKA VENTURES HOLDING COMPANIES
DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA
2021.05 - 2024.05
- Prepare and post journals in accounting system.
- Maintain accurate general ledger records.
- Prepare monthly bank, cash, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Assist in preparing management accounts and schedules.
- Support preparation of VAT, PAYE, SDL, and withholding tax schedules.
- Maintain proper documentation for Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) filings.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and approval matrices.
- Support accounts receivable and accounts payable clerk with reconciliations and issue resolution.
- Maintain proper filing and record-keeping systems for financial documents.
- Assist during internal and external audits.
- Ensure accurate data entry in Odoo.
- Secured company's assets through consistent monitoring of internal controls.
- Maintained high level of accuracy whilst processing payments for improved financial operation.
- Developed comprehensive budget forecasts to improve cost efficiency within organisation.
- Prepared information, forms and data to assist in seamless and efficient financial audit procedures.
Accounts assistant
MAGELLAN LOGISTICS TANZANIA LTD
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania
2020.02 - 2021.04
- Process supplier payments, staff reimbursements, imprest, and expense claims.
- Prepare and issue customer sales invoices.
- Allocate receipts and follow up on outstanding receivables.
- Prepare customer statements and aging reports.
- Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
- Reconcile mobile money and electronic payments.
- Manage petty cash imprest and retirements.
- Prepare and support VAT, PAYE, and Withholding Tax filings.
- Maintain tax schedules and reconciliations.
- Support Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) audits and statutory correspondence.
- Maintain accurate general ledger balances.
- Prepare supplier, customer, and intercompany reconciliations.
- Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Assist in preparing management accounts.
- Support internal and external audits.
- Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.
- Ensure adherence to internal controls and company policies.
- Maintain accurate inventory records.
- Oversee stock movements and reconciliation
- Assisted in budget preparation, helped control expenditure.
- Decreased errors in payroll processing with meticulous review of data.
Assistant Accountant-internship
AIR TANZANIA COMPANY LTD
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania
2018.08 - 2020.01
- Managed accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring timely processing of invoices and payments.
- Prepared monthly financial statements, collaborating with team members to verify data accuracy.
- Reconciled bank statements and general ledger accounts, identifying discrepancies for resolution.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive filing systems for financial records, enhancing retrieval efficiency.
- Supported annual audits by providing necessary documentation and responding to inquiries from auditors.
- Assisted in budget preparation, analyzing variances to support management decision-making processes.
- Assisted with monthly and quarterly income statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports to inform decision-makers.
- Reviewed general ledger entries and assessed accuracy.
- Assisted with timely month-end closing procedures, resulting in accurate financial reporting.
- Developed financial models to assess and analyze financial performance of clients.
- Initiated comprehensive account assessments to check viability, stability, and profitability of business operations.
- Diminished outstanding debts by analyzing accounts for issues.
- Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings.
Practical Trainee
Tanzania Revenue Authority
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
2017.07 - 2017.09
- -Assisted providing support to organization's anti-fraud programs
- Cheque and payment voucher preparation.
- -Assist in budget and audit preparation.
- -Posting account balance inquiries
- Conducted research on tax laws, providing insights for policy updates and training materials.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline documentation processes and improve efficiency.
- Assisted in preparing tax returns, increasing accuracy and reducing processing time.
- Analyzed tax compliance data to identify discrepancies and ensure adherence to regulations.
Education
Advanced Certificate of Secondary School Education - Accounting & economics
Benjamin William Mkapa High School
DAR ES SALAAM 2013.05 - 2015.05
Certificate of Secondary Education - Accounting
Mbezi Secondary School
DAR ES SALAAM 2009.01 - 2012.10
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting - ACCOUNTING & FINANCE
UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM
DAR ES SALAAM 2015.10 - 2018.11
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT - CPA
NATIONAL BOARD OF ACCOUNTANT AND AUDITORS
TANZANIA 2025.01 -
Skills
- Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
- Credit control techniques
- Proficient in Accounting software
- Attention to Detail
- Cost-reduction strategies
- Debt management capabilities
- Results oriented approach
- Team Leadership
- Interpersonal communication
- Financial reporting
- ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software
- Ethical decision making
- Time management excellence
- Account reconciliation specialist
- Customer Service
Languages
English and Kiswahili
Fluent
Affiliations
- Travelling, Reading books, sports, social Interaction.
AWARDS ATTAINED
Awarded a certificate of appreciation for being the most disciplined student on 23rd April 2015., Awarded certificate of recognition as the 3rd winner in Accountancy and Economics form five annual examination (TAHOSSA) in the year.
References
- Elizabeth, Lukaza Bahati, Senior operation & Association Manager, lukazaelizabety@yahoo.com, +255 756 810 534, National Microfinance Bank
- Brenda, Machange Bahati, Senior internal Auditor, bmachange@yahoo.com, 0754 396089, Treasury registrar
- Deogratias, Mahangila, Lecturer & Tax consultant, dmahangila@gmail.com, +255 715 638 274, University of Dar es salaam
Timeline
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT - CPA
NATIONAL BOARD OF ACCOUNTANT AND AUDITORS
2025.01 -
ACCOUNTANT
REDACHEM TANZANIA LTD
2024.06 - Current
Finance officer
MASIKA VENTURES HOLDING COMPANIES
2021.05 - 2024.05
Accounts assistant
MAGELLAN LOGISTICS TANZANIA LTD
2020.02 - 2021.04
Assistant Accountant-internship
AIR TANZANIA COMPANY LTD
2018.08 - 2020.01
Practical Trainee
Tanzania Revenue Authority
2017.07 - 2017.09
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting - ACCOUNTING & FINANCE
UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM
2015.10 - 2018.11
Advanced Certificate of Secondary School Education - Accounting & economics
Benjamin William Mkapa High School
2013.05 - 2015.05
Certificate of Secondary Education - Accounting
Mbezi Secondary School
2009.01 - 2012.10