Daria Faustino Kayambo
Dar es Salaam
Summary
Detail-oriented accounting professional with experience in financial reporting and taxation. Demonstrates strong analytical and organizational skills essential for effective financial management. Fluent in English and Swahili, facilitating clear communication in diverse environments. Proven ability to collaborate and adapt within dynamic teams.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts/Admin Officer
Shadows of Africa
07.2025 - 10.2025
- Prepared and managed accurate financial records, including invoices, receipts, and expense reports, ensuring timely and error-free documentation for efficient operations.
- Managed accounts payable, enhancing payment tracking and minimizing outstanding balances for improved cash flow.
- Conducting weekly and monthly bank reconciliations and supporting the preparation of management reports for decision making.
- Assisted in budget monitoring and expense control to support effective resource allocation.
Assurance
PwC Tanzania
Arusha
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Conducted Substantive testing on transactions, balances, and disclosures to verify accuracy and completeness.
- Supported Financial Statement audits for Agricultural and Tourism clients by executing testing procedures and validating financial data per IFRS/GAAP standards.
- Prepared audit work papers, documented findings, and summarized key observations to facilitate review.
- Performed analytical reviews and data reconciliation to identify anomalies and trends.
Assessor and Cashier
Dar es Salaam City Council
Dar es Salaam
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Oversaw collection of property taxes and fees, ensuring timely and accurate transactions.
- Processed payments, issued receipts, and maintained accurate financial records.
- Calculated clients' service levy and regulated accounts to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Maintained organized files of tax assessments and property data, facilitating efficient retrieval and processing.
- Created control numbers for taxpayer legal payments.
Construction Materials Storekeeper
Matinde Engineering Company
Dar es Salaam
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Received deliveries of construction materials, verifying quality and quantity to uphold project standards.
- Organized inventory of construction materials, tools, and equipment to ensure efficient access and management.
- Assisted in budget planning and cost control for inventory and materials to optimize resource allocation.
- Recorded receipts of building materials to maintain accurate inventory records.
- Oversaw the maintenance and servicing of store equipment.
Education
CPA - Intermediate Level
NBAA
Bunju, Dar Es Salaam11-2026
Bachelor of Accounting -
Institute of Accountancy Arusha
Arusha, TZ12-2024
A-Level Certification -
Marian Girls' High School
Bagamoyo, TZ05-2021
O-Level Certification -
Precious Blood Girls' Secondary School
Arusha, TZ11-2018
Skills
- Accounting software
- Xero
- MS Excel
- MS Office
- MS Word
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- Zoom
- Problem-Solving
- Reliability
- Leadership
- Communication
References
- Willie Kimaro, Assurance Senior Manager, PwC, Arusha, Tanzania, +255 754 301 007, willie.w.kimaro@pwc.com
- Hambal Kachwamba, Accountant & Company Secretary, Shadows of Africa, Arusha, Tanzania, +255 714 182 891, accounts@shadowsofafrica.com
- Patrick Robert Sawe, Head of Department of Accounting, Faculty of Finance and Accounting, +255 763 951 051, patrick.sawe@iaa.ac.tz
Timeline
Accounts/Admin Officer
Shadows of Africa
07.2025 - 10.2025
Assurance
PwC Tanzania
01.2025 - 06.2025
Assessor and Cashier
Dar es Salaam City Council
07.2023 - 09.2023
Construction Materials Storekeeper
Matinde Engineering Company
07.2022 - 10.2022
CPA - Intermediate Level
NBAA
Bachelor of Accounting -
Institute of Accountancy Arusha
A-Level Certification -
Marian Girls' High School
O-Level Certification -
Precious Blood Girls' Secondary School