DENNIS ASHRAF SELEMAN
Summary
Certified Public Accountant with over 13 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, audit, and management across both public and private sectors. Proven ability to lead financial teams, manage complex projects, implement financial systems, and ensure regulatory compliance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance and Accounts Manager
Bunda Water Supply and Sanitation Authority
10.2022 - Current
- Oversee development and maintenance of financial systems
- Prepare budgets, forecasts, and financial reports
- Advise management on financial strategies
- Coordinate statutory audits and manage audit responses
- Supervise revenue collection and bank reconciliations
Audit Manager
UHURU Auditors Tanzania
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Led audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting
- Mentored junior staff and ensured adherence to audit standards
- Evaluated internal controls and identified risk areas
Senior Accountant
AGPAHI (Simiyu & Shinyanga Regions)
12.2019 - 12.2021
- Managed finance functions for two regions
- Oversaw SAGE Accounting System operations
- Ensured compliance with donor and organizational financial policies
- Handled payroll processing, cash flows, and financial reporting
Project Accountant
AGPAHI
05.2017 - 12.2019
- Maintained project-specific records and budgets
- Handled vendor payments and financial reconciliations
- Ensured tax compliance and supported internal audits
Accountant
Bugando Medical Centre
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Recorded all transactions and prepared financial statements
- Managed payroll, taxes, and staff allowances
Accountant
Sengerema District Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Processed and reviewed invoices and payments
- Maintained financial documentation for health projects
Education
Master of Science - Finance and Investment
Institute of Finance Management
01.2020
Postgraduate Diploma - Finance and Accounts
SAUT
01.2011
Advanced Diploma - Accountancy
SAUT
01.2009
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Tarime High School
01.2006
Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Nyampulukano Secondary School
01.2003
Primary School Leaving Certificate - undefined
Kizuguwangoma Primary School
01.1999
Skills
- Bank reconciliation
- General ledger management
- Cash flow management
- Accounts payable and receivable
- ERP systems expertise
- Payroll administration
- Fixed asset management
- Internal controls
- GAAP
- Investment analysis
- Tax planning and compliance
- Debt management
- Grant management
- Financial statement preparation
- Financial budgeting
- Tax compliance
- Budget forecasting
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of ten staff members.
- Achieved compliance with tax and audit rules by promoting efficiency on tax issues, compiling
information for internal and external auditors, and engaging in statutory and internal audits with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved three years concecutively unqualified audit report by completing Financial reports with fellow team member timely with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- CPA - Certified Public Accountant(TANZANIA)
Timeline
Finance and Accounts Manager
Bunda Water Supply and Sanitation Authority
10.2022 - Current
Audit Manager
UHURU Auditors Tanzania
03.2022 - 09.2022
Senior Accountant
AGPAHI (Simiyu & Shinyanga Regions)
12.2019 - 12.2021
Project Accountant
AGPAHI
05.2017 - 12.2019
Accountant
Bugando Medical Centre
01.2012 - 01.2017
Accountant
Sengerema District Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2012
Postgraduate Diploma - Finance and Accounts
SAUT
Advanced Diploma - Accountancy
SAUT
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Tarime High School
Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Nyampulukano Secondary School
Primary School Leaving Certificate - undefined
Kizuguwangoma Primary School
Master of Science - Finance and Investment
Institute of Finance Management
References
- Edward, Maregesi, Zonal Retail Executive & Sales Analyst, Edward.Maregesi@airtel.co.tz, +255 786 670 719, Airtel Tanzania
- Pastory, Kulwa, HR Officer, pastorykulwa@gmail.com, +255 712 214 496, Bugando Medical Centre
- Mussa, Solomon, Partner, Musa.solomon@uhuruauditors.co.tz, +255 767 488 311, UHURU Auditors
Awards
Best Student – Postgraduate Diploma in Finance and Accounts, SAUT (2010/2011)
Training
- Accounting & Auditing (NBAA CPD) – May 2018, Aug 2019
- Risk Management – KPMG, April 2019
- SAGE 300 System – AGPAHI, Dec 2018
- Occupational Health & Safety (OSHA) – July 2018
- Performance Management System (PMS) – Evpate & Fortune, July 2020
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
- Certified Public Accountant (ACPA) – NBAA, Tanzania
- Postgraduate Diploma in Finance and Accounts – SAUT, Tanzania (2011)
- Advanced Diploma in Accountancy – SAUT, Tanzania (2009)
- MSc. Finance and Investment – Institute of Finance Management (IFM), Tanzania (2020)
FAMILY BACKGROUND
- Father: Ashraf Seleman Khalfan (Late, born 1961 – died July 2021)
- Mother: Mamelitha Kazimiry Busasa (Late, born 1964 – died May 2004)
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