David Donni
Senior Accountant
Arusha,01
Summary
Successful at multitasking in fast-paced financial environments to handle diverse accounting and clerical needs. Familiar with GAAP,IFRS & IPSAS standards and accounting practices. Good communication, organizational and project management abilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant Assistant
- Check or reconcile payments prepared by others before sent to senior
- Computer vouchers payroll sheets and other expenditure records
- Check invoice for billing and other revenue accounting schedule
- Responsible for banking all cheques and received cash as well as affecting approved payment
- Banks reconciliations
- Posting accounting transactions into Accounting system (TALLY)
- To prepare cash books, ledgers & other books of accounts
- Preparation and maintenance of proper accounting records
- Assist Preparation of monthly, quarterly reports and any other financial information required
- To keep records of debtors and creditors of the company
- Any other duties as may be assigned by seniors.
- Reconciliation of creditors(Internal and External) per general ledger and subsidiary ledger
- Preparation of reports from expenditure to revenue reports weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually
- Preparation of invoices from vendor’s bills and ensure the documents which pertains accounting office are well kept and properly filled
- Preparation of debtors accounts/ledger/books and make sure to keep them up to date
- Preparing of all withholding tax and any matter involving tax on goods and services rendered by the college.
Accountant
Arusha Technical College
2 2014 - Current
- Reconciled bank statements monthly, identifying discrepancies for prompt resolution.
- Helped prepare month-end, quarterly and year-end closings.
- Answered phone calls regarding financial matters such as payments due.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by assisting with the preparation of monthly financial statements and reports.
- Prepared detailed journal entries as needed, supporting accurate record-keeping initiatives.
- Produced and distributed invoices and financial documents.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive financial data, adhering to company policies and industry best practices.
- Supported tax preparation efforts, gathering necessary documents and information for accurate filing.
- Organized office systems to maximize efficiency and completeness of records.
- Composed business correspondence and official documents to assist accounting staff.
- Processed payroll accurately and on-time, ensuring employee satisfaction and adherence to labor laws.
- Provided clerical support to all accounting professionals in department.
- Used spreadsheets to track data and produce charts.
- Streamlined accounts payable processes for timely vendor payments and reduced errors.
- Managed expense reporting process ensuring timely reimbursements while maintaining adherence to company policies.
- Reduced outstanding accounts receivable balances by diligently following up on overdue invoices.
- Took meeting notes to compose detailed summaries.
- Collaborated with accounting team members to complete projects efficiently and meet deadlines consistently.
- Reviewed general ledger entries and assessed accuracy.
- Assisted with monthly and quarterly income statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports to inform decision-makers.
- Maintained detailed financial records of accounts receivable and payable status and bank reconciliations.
- Facilitated month-end and year-end closing processed to support accuracy and completeness of financial reports.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
- Maintained excellent financial standings by working closely with bookkeeper to process business transactions.
- Inspected account books and recorded transactions.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
- Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
- Streamlined daily reporting information entry for efficient record keeping purposes.
- Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
- Developed monthly, quarterly and annual profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
- Created detailed expense reports to facilitate reimbursement for business expenses incurred.
- Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
- Gathered, evaluated and summarized account data in detailed financial reports.
- Strengthened financial operations by conducting bank reconciliations and financial reporting.
- Input financial data and produced reports using Microsoft Navision.
- Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.
- Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
- Presented audit findings to accounting manager after reviewing results and paperwork.
- Implemented new accounting processes to decrease spending and work flow downtime.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
Accountant Assistant
MM Microbusiness Consultancy
12.2012 - 01.2014
- Bank Reconciliation of different accounts
- Reconciliation of imprest records per general ledger and subsidiary ledger
- Reconciliation of non-current assets per general ledger and subsidiary ledger
- Prepare monthly payroll and make prompt payroll deductions
- Participate in pre-audit of transactions within the accounts ensuring proper approval, adequacy of attachments and proper classification of transactions
- Preparation of annual plan and annual budget.
Education
Bachelor of Accounting and Finance -
Institute Of Finance Management(IFM)
01.2012 -
Advanced Certificate in Secondary Education(ACSEE) -
Lyamungo High School
Moshi, Kilimanjaro 01.2007 -
Ordinary Certificate in Secondary Education(CSEE) - undefined
Kolila High School
Moshi, Kilimanjaro 01.2004 -
Certificate - undefined
Net Solution
01.2004 -
Skills
Microsoft Office Package
Time Management
Stock Maintaining
Invoicing & Billing
Bank Reconciliation
Stock Ledger Reconciliation
Payroll Management
Communication Skills
Timely Written Reports
Interpersonal Skills
Spreadsheet updating
Invoice Processing
Expense Tracking
Account Reconciliation
General Ledger Management
Customer relationship development
Internal controls implementation
Financial statement review
Recordkeeping expertise
Accounts receivable management
Cash Flow Management
Financial Management
Invoice Preparation
Variance Analysis
Fixed Asset Accounting
Financial statements expertise
Accounting Software Proficiency
File and database management
Tax preparation assistance
Correspondence Management
Cost accounting
Project Accounting
Payroll Administration
Budget Planning and Monitoring
Intercompany Accounting
Inventory Valuation
Sales tax compliance
Revenue Recognition
Accounts Payable Processing
Accounting Policy Development
Foreign Currency Transactions
Credit Control
Grant Accounting
Data Entry
Month-end reports
Invoicing and collections
Attention to Detail
Client Relations
Documentation And Reporting
Financial Reporting
Purchase Order Management
Statement Reconciliation
Invoice Generation
Accounts Payable and Receivable
Tax Compliance
Account Monitoring
Spreadsheet Software
Payment Processing
Data Processing
Flexible Schedule
Payroll Processing
Record preparation
Commission calculation
Internal Controls
Payroll Management and Disbursement
Work Prioritization
Invoice Coding
Expense Reports
Budgets and forecasting
Tax Reports Preparation
Financial Tracking
Budget Preparation
Supply Management
GAAP Reporting
Budget Forecasting
Analytical Reasoning
GL accuracy
Collections Management
Adaptability and Flexibility
Payment Calculation
Analytical Skills
Cash Management
Professionalism
Written Communication
Organizational Skills
Active Listening
Multitasking Abilities
Record Reconciliation
Task Prioritization
Languages
English
Swahili
References
- S.Y. Haynana Auditor NAO, P.O. Box 646, Moshi, Kilimanjaro, +255 (0) 784 720 424/+255 (0) 754 720 424, syhaynana@gmail.com
- Eng. Dr. Richard J. Masika Rector, P.O Box 296, Arusha, +255 (0) 784 292 420, masikarj@gmail.com
- Mussa Msakamali Auditor, P.O Box 10617, Arusha, +255 (0) 715 165 063, mmsakamali@yahoo.com
Software
Microsoft package & many accounting software's
Interests
Learning new skills, language, culture & technology
Learning new skills, culture & technology.
I've always fascinated by culture from various places so I've been reading more travel more though not very much but I'm always trying. Also apart from accounting i do enjoy learning other worldly skill like IT skills which is my favorite thing in the world.
Timeline
Accountant Assistant
MM Microbusiness Consultancy
12.2012 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Accounting and Finance -
Institute Of Finance Management(IFM)
01.2012 -
Advanced Certificate in Secondary Education(ACSEE) -
Lyamungo High School
01.2007 -
Ordinary Certificate in Secondary Education(CSEE) - undefined
Kolila High School
01.2004 -
Certificate - undefined
Net Solution
01.2004 -
Accountant Assistant
Accountant
Arusha Technical College
2 2014 - Current