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Elibariki Nnko

Dar es salaam

Summary

Dynamic finance professional with extensive experience at Tanzania Social Action Fund, excelling in budget management and financial reconciliation. Proven track record in leading teams and optimizing processes, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Adept in FMAS and audit management, driving efficiency and accountability in financial operations.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Accountant - Final Accounts

Tanzania Social Action Fund
Dodoma
10.2022 - Current
  • Budget Management: Captured and updated approved budgets in FMAS for all cost centers, ensuring alignment with financial plans.
  • Payments and Advances Tracking: Monitored daily transactions, ensuring proper documentation and budget control.
  • Bank Reconciliation: Prepared monthly bank reconciliation statements, resolving discrepancies promptly.
  • Imprest and Advances Follow-Up: Tracked overdue staff imprest balances, and unaccounted transfers to regions and partners.
  • Fixed Asset Register Maintenance: Updated and managed the Fixed Assets Register, ensuring accurate depreciation and reporting.
  • Financial Reporting: Prepared interim financial reports, drafted financial statements, and monthly progress reports.
  • Payroll Processing: Managed payroll and statutory deductions, ensuring compliance with tax and labor laws.
  • Audit Coordination: Followed up on internal and external audit recommendations, ensuring timely implementation.
  • Regional and Subproject Reconciliation: Reconciled accounts for regional offices, PAAs, and community subprojects.
  • Team Leadership: Conducted performance appraisals for Accounts Assistants, improving efficiency and accountability.
  • Annual Planning: Contributed to the departmental annual implementation plan and budget preparation.
  • Prepared monthly financial reports for stakeholder review and analysis.
  • Ensured compliance with accounting standards and government regulations.
  • Conducted budget monitoring to support program funding and allocation.
  • Assisted in the preparation of annual audits for external review.
  • Utilized accounting software to streamline data entry and reporting processes.
  • Trained junior staff on accounting practices and financial procedures.
  • Managed accounts receivable and payable, reconciled bank statements, and prepared financial reports.
  • Created journal entries accurately and timely for month end close processes.
  • Performed general ledger reconciliations on a timely basis.
  • Monitored cash flows and prepared weekly cash projections.
  • Monitored balance sheets and income statements to evaluate financial performance.
  • Coordinated with external auditors during the annual audit process by providing requested documents and responding to inquiries in a timely manner.
  • Reviewed financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital.

ERP Consultant

Tanzania Social Action Fund
Dar es Salaam
01.2020 - 09.2022
  • Requirement Analysis: Understanding the organization's specific needs and tailoring the ERP solution accordingly.
  • Project Planning: Developing a comprehensive plan for a successful implementation.
  • Customization and Configuration: Adapting the ERP system to meet unique business requirements.
  • Data Migration: Ensuring smooth and accurate transfer of data to the new system.
  • Training and Change Management: Facilitating user adoption through training and communication.
  • Testing and Quality Assurance: Conducting rigorous testing to identify and resolve issues.
  • Go-Live Support: Providing support during the transition to the new system.
  • Continuous Improvement: Monitoring and optimizing the system's performance post-implementation.
  • Implemented ERP solutions to streamline operations and improve service delivery.
  • Provided training sessions for staff on ERP system functionalities and best practices.
  • Troubleshot technical issues, ensuring prompt resolution for uninterrupted operations.
  • Documented system procedures and user guides for future reference and training.
  • Conducted regular system audits to identify areas for improvement and compliance.
  • Defined and managed project implementation lifecycles clarifying deployment standards, managing resources and adhering to strict deadlines.

ERP Consultant

Government Procurement Services Agency
Dar es Salaam
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Requirement Analysis: Understanding the organization's specific needs and tailoring the ERP solution accordingly.
  • Project Planning: Developing a comprehensive plan for a successful implementation.
  • Customization and Configuration: Adapting the ERP system to meet unique business requirements.
  • Data Migration: Ensuring smooth and accurate transfer of data to the new system.
  • Training and Change Management: Facilitating user adoption through training and communication.
  • Testing and Quality Assurance: Conducting rigorous testing to identify and resolve issues.
  • Go-Live Support: Providing support during the transition to the new system.
  • Continuous Improvement: Monitoring and optimizing the system's performance post-implementation.

Project Management Team

Soft Tech Consultants Limited (STCL)
Dar es Salaam
01.2011 - 01.2016
  • Project Lead: Overseeing the overall ERP implementation project, defining objectives, and managing resources for the Central Government, MDAs and Local Government.
  • Functional Leads: Managing specific functional areas (finance).
  • First Line Support Team: Includes superusers who train others, perform user acceptance testing, and provide first-line support.
  • Business Consultants: Focus on the business processes and aligning the ERP system with business goals.

Finance Officer Intern

TANESCO
Arusha
01.2010 - 09.2011
  • Assisted with month-end closing processes, and verified journal entries.
  • Communicated with suppliers to reconcile invoice payments.
  • Reviewed general ledger entries and assessed their accuracy.
  • Extracted and manipulated data using the Hi-Affinity system.
  • Monitored the status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing.
  • Developed technical knowledge through a combination of workplace learning and formal study.
  • Managed accounts receivable and payable processes while ensuring accurate recording of transactions in the general ledger system.
  • Postings and reconciliation of ledgers and accounts.
  • Used Excel to analyze and integrate data for high volume database.
  • Prepared month-end accruals and necessary journal vouchers to facilitate month-end closing.
  • Ensured that all taxes due were paid accurately and promptly according to government regulations.
  • Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for management review.
  • Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.

Education

Masters in Business Administration (MBA) -

Institute of Accountancy Arusha
Dar es Salaam
09.2025

PGD in Project Management (PGDPM) -

Tanzania Institute of Project Management
Dar Es Salaam
04.2015

Advanced Diploma in Accountancy (ADA) -

Institute of Accountancy Arusha
Arusha
12.2010

Full Technician Certificate (FTC) - Architectural Engineering

Mbeya Technical College
Mbeya

Skills

  • Budget management
  • Fixed asset management
  • Payroll administration
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Audit management
  • FMAS proficiency
  • Staff advances and imprest tracking
  • Team leadership
  • Financial software proficiency
  • Financial reporting oversight
  • Accounts payable
  • Accounts receivable
  • General ledger accounting

Certification

  • Sustainability-related financial report (KPMG, May 2025)
  • Preparation of financial statements using IPSAS (NBAA, March 2025)
  • Epicor 9.05 Senior Consultant Certification (Epicor University, 2013)

Languages

Swahili
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Accountant - Final Accounts

Tanzania Social Action Fund
10.2022 - Current

ERP Consultant

Tanzania Social Action Fund
01.2020 - 09.2022

ERP Consultant

Government Procurement Services Agency
01.2017 - 01.2020

Project Management Team

Soft Tech Consultants Limited (STCL)
01.2011 - 01.2016

Finance Officer Intern

TANESCO
01.2010 - 09.2011

Masters in Business Administration (MBA) -

Institute of Accountancy Arusha

PGD in Project Management (PGDPM) -

Tanzania Institute of Project Management

Advanced Diploma in Accountancy (ADA) -

Institute of Accountancy Arusha

Full Technician Certificate (FTC) - Architectural Engineering

Mbeya Technical College

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