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Consolata SEJA

Dar es Salaam

Summary

Experienced finance and accounting professional with a decade-long tenure in financial operations, primarily focused on the oil and gas industry. Possess a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a major in accounting and hold the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation. Currently finalizing a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Dar es Salaam.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chief Accountant

Wentworth Gas Limited
01.2022 - 03.2024
  • Oversee the financial reporting process, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
  • Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with accounting standards
  • Engage in annual external final audits and addressing findings promptly and ensuring a clean audit report
  • Control all general ledgers to ensure efficient closure of monthly accounts and accurate year-end processes
  • Ensure proper, accurate, and timely filing of Tax Returns and Tax payments in compliance with governing laws and regulations
  • Collaborate with executive management to develop and execute financial strategies, budgets, and forecasts, contributing to the achievement of company objectives
  • Lead the budgeting and forecasting process, delivering accurate financial projections to support strategic decision-making
  • Prepare monthly management reports and analyze discrepancies of actual performance against budget
  • Monitor cash flows and ensure that funds are arranged in the most cost-effective way
  • Manage company fleet
  • Support Group Financials and Annual report preparation
  • Train new employees in accounting principles and company procedures.

Senior Accountant

Wentworth Gas Limited
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations
  • Prepared monthly financial Reports
  • Controlled all general ledgers to ensure efficient closure of monthly accounts
  • Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures
  • Assisted in monitoring cash flows and ensuring that funds are arranged in the most cost-effective way
  • Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes
  • Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data
  • Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy
  • Expedited payroll and invoicing by streamlining billing systems
  • Ensured compliance with accounting policies and procedures
  • Ensured proper and timely filling of Tax Returns and Tax payments in compliance with governing laws and regulations
  • Support both Internal and external audit processes.

Accountant

Wentworth Gas Limited
01.2015 - 12.2020
  • Ensured compliance with accounting policies and procedures
  • Record, Classify and summarize financial transactions and events in accordance with General Accepted Accounting Principles
  • Facilitated accurate and timely payments based on proper documents and in accordance with payment procedures
  • Ensured all the monthly reconciliations are done
  • Identified variances between actual and budgeted financial result at end of each reporting period
  • Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy
  • Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency
  • Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis
  • Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.

Assistant Accountant

Wentworth Gas Limited
01.2013 - 12.2014
  • Maintained detailed financial records of accounts receivable and payable status and bank reconciliations
  • Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions
  • Assisted with monthly and quarterly income statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports to inform decision-makers.

Assistant External Auditor Intern

QUINTEX Financial services
07.2012 - 12.2012
  • Assisted with assessment of company controls and potential risks against benchmarks
  • Assisted with verification of accuracy, compliance, and completeness of team auditing work
  • Prioritized projects based on periodic schedules and immediate need
  • Liaised between clients and internal audit staff to address concerns with procedures, scheduling or results.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) in accounting -

University of Dar es Salaam

Master’s in Business administration -

University of Dar Es Salaam
07.2024

Skills

  • Financial Reporting
  • Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Internal controls
  • Tax planning and compliance
  • Audit Management
  • Effective Communication
  • Team Leadership
  • Resource Monitoring and Control
  • Strategic planning
  • Microsoft office application knowledge
  • Financial Accounting
  • Compliance Requirements
  • Tax rules and regulations
  • Financial Statements and Annual reports
  • Effective and Professional Communication
  • Fixed Assets Management
  • IFRS Knowledge

Certification

10/2014, Certified Public Accountant CPA(T), National Board of Accountants and Auditors

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 04/13/89

References

Available on Request

Timeline

Chief Accountant

Wentworth Gas Limited
01.2022 - 03.2024

Senior Accountant

Wentworth Gas Limited
01.2021 - 12.2021

Accountant

Wentworth Gas Limited
01.2015 - 12.2020

Assistant Accountant

Wentworth Gas Limited
01.2013 - 12.2014

Assistant External Auditor Intern

QUINTEX Financial services
07.2012 - 12.2012

Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) in accounting -

University of Dar es Salaam

Master’s in Business administration -

University of Dar Es Salaam

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