Dorcus Suleiman
Dar Es Salaam
Summary
Diligent Accountant with strong accounting background and proven industry expertise. Monitored business operations and regulatory compliance for large corporation. Superior account management and reconciliation skills leading to achievement of desired results.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accountant :
RTI International Implementing USAID Tuhifadhi Maliasili(" Preserve Natural Resources") Activity
Dar Es Salaam
2022.06 - Current
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliation reports for all banks account
- Create new payees and Initiate payments on the online banking platforms for approval and next processing
- Provide support in compilation and submission on the monthly financial reports package for the Activity
- Address monthly financial reports review comments raised by regional & home office in relations to travel,VAT returns,grantees financial information,activity advances and respective liquidations
- Make payments to workshop participants(Including travel and meals refunds) as designated by the supervisor
- Compile and deliver monthly Value Added Tax (vat) refund requests to USAID,Tanzania Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism( MNRT) and Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA)
- Follow up with National Social Security Fund (NSSF) to ensure that all payments to NSSF for employer and employee social security contributions are receipted and that individual staff contributions with NSSF are updated monthly
- Maintain records of RTI registration documents (In hard and soft copy) with relevant Government of Tanzania authorities ( i.e NSSF,WCF,TRA) and facilitate access to online portals through maintenance/updating of relevant user information and passwords
- Ensure every payment transaction processed in Quickbooks ( accounting software) is updated in Invoice payment Tracker,VAT Tracker and Income Tax Withholding Tracker on a family basis
- Processed payrolls ensuring accuracy of employee data as well as compliance with laws and regulations.
- Prepare Cash Management Requests (Cash Projections) to be sent to the Treasury department and monitor cashflow upon receipts of funds
- Design and prepare training materials on basic accounting topics for presentation to eligible audiences ( new staff,technical teams/experts and grantees)
- Apply proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable
- Processes payments for staff travel advances, ensuring advances are liquidated on time and accurately
- Prepare payment vouchers in support of payments for project activities and suppliers invoices, confirming such payments are: in accordance with the laid down procedures and policies, accurate, complete, adequately supported by all underlying appropriate documents, correctly coded to appropriate expenses and tracking code , project code and validity of financial data before payments are made as per DOA
- Raise journal vouchers or adjusting journals for necessary review and approval
- Review grantees financial documents in consultation with the Grant Manager
- Assist in the compilation of petty cash records as well as conduct surprise/monthly petty cash counts
- Accounting/keep track of expenses and other financial transactions, mainly involving expense entry, tracking and record keeping
- Partnered with auditors on annual audits and realized compliance with governmental tax guidelines.
Accountant:
Ultra Locus Corporation
2020.09 - 2022.06
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books
- Created budgets and forecasts for management group to meet regular accounting deadlines
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating and cash and banking reconciliations
- Improved efficiency of data collection, analysis and modeling to enhance practices and increase customer retention
- Performed advanced reviews of business operational trends and expected obligations to prepare accurate forecasts
- Monitored employee team while handling day-to-day accounting processes and financial accuracy
- Partnered with auditors on annual audits and realized compliance with governmental tax guidelines
- Enhanced budget administration by reviewing.
Education
Certified Public Accountant: Accounting And Auditing -
National Board of Accountants And Auditors
2022-10
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting - Accounting
University of Dar Es Salaam
Dar Es Salaam Tanzania2020-12
Advanced Certificate of Secondary -
Baobab Secondary School
2017-05
Certificate of Secondary Education -
Baobab Secondary School
2014-11
Skills
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Fiscal Budgeting Knowledge
- Payroll Administration
- Regulatory Compliance
- Statutory Reporting
- Budget Forecasting Expertise
- Financial Statement Preparation
- Budget Analysis
- Financial Analysis
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- MS Powerpoint
- Outlook
- Spreadsheets
- Quickbooks
- Tally ERP
- SagePastel
Certification
- Certificate of Completion of Certified Public Accountant ( CPA(T)) Examinations
- Degree of Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
Languages
Swahili
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
REFERENCES
Anande Mwasha
- Manager Branch Operations CRDB BANK -Vijana Branch
- Anande.Mwasha@crdbbank.co.tz
- Tel ; +255 787 270 353
Peter Ndosa
- Director of Finance
- Ultra Locus Corproation
- peter.ndosa@gmail.com
- Tel ; +255 715 779 591
Adelaide Kwai
- Director of Finance
- Ultra Locus Corproation
- peter.ndosa@gmail.com
- Tel ; +255 715 779 591
Clara Makenya
- Director of Finance
- Ultra Locus Corproation
- peter.ndosa@gmail.com
- Tel ; +255 715 779 591
Timeline
Accountant :
RTI International Implementing USAID Tuhifadhi Maliasili(" Preserve Natural Resources") Activity
2022.06 - Current
Accountant:
Ultra Locus Corporation
2020.09 - 2022.06
Certified Public Accountant: Accounting And Auditing -
National Board of Accountants And Auditors
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting - Accounting
University of Dar Es Salaam
Advanced Certificate of Secondary -
Baobab Secondary School
Certificate of Secondary Education -
Baobab Secondary School
- Certificate of Completion of Certified Public Accountant ( CPA(T)) Examinations
- Degree of Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
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