EDWARD JOHN LUPASA
Dar Es Salaam
Summary
- Detail-oriented Accountant with 12 years effectively maintaining accurate accounting information for large-scale financial organizations. History working as part of financial team to manage diverse financial functions, tax management and reporting. Works closely with executive management on complex mergers and acquisitions and divestitures.
- To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
- Resourceful Accounting professional with 9 years of experience in audit preparation and reporting.
- Resourceful Accounting professional with 10 years of experience in audit preparation and reporting.
- Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Managing Partner position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Managing Partner
Boston Consulting Group
09.2019 - Current
- Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations.
- Managed restaurant scheduling, foodservice and customer service.
- Identified legal tax savings and recommended ways to improve profits.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
- Assessed internal control risks of network through information system audits.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Interviewed auditees to gather data needed to conduct audits.
- Initiated comprehensive account assessments to check viability, stability, and profitability of business operations.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Served as principal stakeholder over organization's complete operations.
Auditor
Mkuki consultant
07.2011 - 09.2019
- Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings.
- Researched technical tax issues to define tax effect or impact of certain tax positions.
- Communicated with auditee staff to obtain necessary information for audits.
- Adapted plans and schedules to meet changing priorities of work objectives, resources and workload demands.
Assistant Accountant
National Food Reserve Agency (NRFA)
09.2009 - 05.2011
- Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
- Helped prepare month-end, quarterly and year-end closings.
- Organized office systems to maximize efficiency and completeness of records.
- Took meeting notes to compose detailed summaries.
- Checked general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors and identify adjustments.
- Answered phone calls regarding financial matters such as payments due.
- Processed payroll by validating work hours and attendance of employees.
Accounting Intern
Milanya Enterprises Limited
12.2002 - 05.2004
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.
- Checked general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors and identify adjustments.
- Interacted with clients and obtained cost and budget information to draft and manage accounts.
- Applied principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports.
- Processed payroll by validating work hours and attendance of employees.
- Prepared straightforward tax returns and explained expected refund or income tax liability and due date for payment.
- Demonstrated commercial awareness and time management skills through work on budget and task organization.
Education
Advance Diploma In Accountancy - Accounting
Tanzania Institute Of Accountancy
Dar Es Salaam09.2009
High School Diploma -
Makongo High School
Dar Es Salaam06.2006
Associate of Science - Science Education
Azania Secondary School
Dar Es Salaam10.2002
Skills
- Firm Financial Oversight
- Business Development
- Financial Reporting Understanding
- Financial Administration
- Auditing Expertise
- Public Relations
- Operations Management
- Team Leadership Strengths
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Affiliations
- Society of Human Resource Management
- Association of Information Technology Professionals
- Project Management Institute
- silas & Associates
- Tughelepo Group Company limited
- Dekapoli Travelers limited
- E&J Tax Consultancy
- BM & Associates
Certification
- Licensed Brela
- Certified NBAA
Additional Information
Mobile Number: +255658318484
+255742222600
Timeline
Managing Partner
Boston Consulting Group
09.2019 - Current
Auditor
Mkuki consultant
07.2011 - 09.2019
Assistant Accountant
National Food Reserve Agency (NRFA)
09.2009 - 05.2011
Accounting Intern
Milanya Enterprises Limited
12.2002 - 05.2004
Advance Diploma In Accountancy - Accounting
Tanzania Institute Of Accountancy
High School Diploma -
Makongo High School
Associate of Science - Science Education
Azania Secondary School
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