ELTON WAGE
Dar es Salaam,02
Summary
Focused accounting offers 4 years of accounting experience, AP/AR management and collections. Dedicated to contributing to team objectives and fostering company growth.
Dependable accounting professional acknowledged for reliability, integrity and quick-learning ability. Highly skilled in data handling with eye for identifying and correcting errors. Dedicated with strong work ethic and resourceful nature.
Detail-oriented Accounting Assistant offers 4 years of experience in accounting roles. Skilled in account reconciliation, report drafting and collections. Industrious and meticulous with strong history of integrity and reliability.
Skilled Accounting Assistant skilled in data processing and analysis with strong attention to detail and methodical approach. Brings motivation to learn and excel combined with skills developed from software training and previous experience. Versed in accounting software, spreadsheet tracking.
Ambitious Accounting Assistant demonstrating strong background in employee expense management and vendor relations. Skilled in managing outstanding invoices to reduce payment time. Eager to fulfill role of increased responsibility to add value to dynamic accounting team.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Assistant Accountant
Kanan Services Limited
Dar Es Salaam , 02
2021.03 - Current
- Communicated with suppliers to reconcile invoice payments.
- Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing.
- Reviewed general ledger entries and assessed accuracy.
- Balanced reports to submit for approval and verification.
- Reconciled company accounts for credit cards, employee expenses and commissions.
- Evaluated employee expense reports and verified accuracy.
- Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
- Processed payroll for approximately 83 total employees.
- Supervised team of 3 accounting associates.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
Accounting Administrative Assistant
Nextgen Health Partners
2020.01 - 2021.02
- Performed administrative and clerical duties such as word processing, data entry, faxing and copying.
- Created detailed commission reports for clients and dealers both weekly and monthly.
- Used accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements and statements.
- Communicated with 20 suppliers to reconcile invoice payments.
- Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing.
- Reviewed figures, postings and documents for correct entry, completeness and accuracy.
- Reviewed general ledger entries and assessed accuracy.
- Completed weekly check runs and maintained accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions into accounting system.
- Assisted management with finalization of annual expense plans.
- Transferred data and documents for smooth system migrations and software updates.
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation for financial department procedures to facilitate new employee training.
Data Entry Clerk
Roots General Agency Co. Ltd
Dar Es Salaam , 02
2019.07 - 2019.12
- Corrected data entry errors to prevent later issues such as duplication or data degradation.
- Added documents to file records and created new records to support filing needs.
- Evaluated source documents to locate information needed for each data entry field.
- Kept optimal quality levels to prevent critical errors and support team performance targets.
- Increased data-entry productivity by maintaining detailed logs of data projects, identifying issues and improving them.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Accounting Administrative Assistant
Nextgen Health Partners
Dar Es Salaam , 02
2018.06 - 2019.05
- Performed administrative and clerical duties such as word processing, data entry, faxing and copying.
- Created detailed commission reports for clients and dealers both weekly and monthly.
- Used accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements and statements.
- Communicated with more than 20 suppliers to reconcile invoice payments.
- Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing.
- Supervised daily bookkeeping operations with attention to accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation and disbursements.
- Reviewed general ledger entries and assessed accuracy.
- Assisted management with finalization of annual expense plans.
- Transferred data and documents for smooth system migrations and software updates.
Education
Bachelor of Accounting - Accounting
Institute of Finance Management
Dar Es Salaam10.2017
Skills
- Payroll Operations
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Attention to Detail
- Expense Account Management
- Commission Calculation
- Balance Reconciliations
- Journal Entry Preparation
- VAT Returns
- Accounting Software Systems
- Expense Reports
- Collections and Invoice Processing
- Administrative Support
- Accounting Policy and Control
- Payroll Preparation
- MS Office
- Data Backups
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved poor data entry which led to saving the company a loss of 76 million tsh
- Achieved proper accounting data entry by introducing tally software for accounting tasks.
Languages
Swahili
Native language
English
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Senior Assistant Accountant
Kanan Services Limited
2021.03 - Current
Accounting Administrative Assistant
Nextgen Health Partners
2020.01 - 2021.02
Data Entry Clerk
Roots General Agency Co. Ltd
2019.07 - 2019.12
Accounting Administrative Assistant
Nextgen Health Partners
2018.06 - 2019.05
Bachelor of Accounting - Accounting
Institute of Finance Management
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