EMILIANA SOKO
DAR ES SALAAM
Summary
Highly skilled accounting and tax professional with expertise in financial reporting, VAT and corporate tax compliance, and audit procedures. Experienced in financial analysis, tax planning, and ensuring compliance with tax laws. Proficient in preparing tax returns, managing capital gains taxes, and using accounting software for accurate financial reporting. Committed to improving financial efficiency and compliance.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Tax Consultant
Oasis Financial Services Limited
07.2023 - Current
- Worked to prepare high-quality draft corporation tax computations adhering to government regulations.
- Stays updated on current tax laws, regulations, and developments to ensure clients are informed of any changes that may affect their tax positions.
- Prepared and submitted returns to avoid penalties.
- Provide tax advisory.
- Responding to tax audit findings.
- Conducting tax health checks for various companies to review their tax compliance, identify potential risks, and ensure adherence to tax regulations
- Conducting training sessions to educate clients or their staff on tax laws and compliance requirements.
- Represent clients in resolving tax disputes with tax authority.
- Review and ensure accurate tax-related disclosures in financial statements, aligning accounting practices with tax regulations and ensuring tax-efficient reporting.
Assistant Accountant
Oasis Financial Services Limited
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Financial Record Keeping: Assisted in maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records, including general ledgers, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
- Invoice Processing: Managed the preparation, processing, and recording of invoices, ensuring they were correctly coded and aligned with company policies.
- Bank Reconciliation: Performed regular bank reconciliations to ensure the accuracy of financial records and resolve any discrepancies between the company's records and bank statements.
- Assisting with Budgeting: Supported the preparation of budgets by gathering relevant financial data, analyzing trends, and assisting in cost allocation.
- Expense Tracking: Monitored and recorded organizational expenses, ensuring they were within budget and reported any discrepancies to senior accountants.
- Financial Reporting: Assisted in the preparation of financial statements and reports, ensuring all necessary information was included and formatted according to accounting standards.
- Tax Filing Support: Helped prepare and file tax returns, including VAT, PAYE, and other relevant taxes, ensuring timely compliance with tax regulations.
- Audit Support: Assisted in the preparation for internal and external audits by gathering necessary documentation and ensuring that financial records were accurate and in line with legal requirements.
- Data Entry and Accuracy: Ensured accurate data entry into accounting systems, including posting journal entries and reconciling accounts.
Education
CPA(IP) -
National Body of Accountants and Auditors
RUAHA CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY
A-Level -
NGANZA GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL
O-Level -
St. Ann's Girls Seminary
Skills
- Audit procedures
- Financial analysis
- Tax knowledge
- Accounting software expertise
- Budget and cashflow
- Excel
- Word
- Packages for Statistical analysis (SPSS)
Affiliations
- Reading novels
Reference
1.Judith Mujungu
Tax Manager
Oasis Financial Services Limited,
P.O Box 76226
Dar es Salaam
Judith. Mujungu@oasisgroup.co.tz
Phone; 0757 935 100.
2.Consalva Soko
System Administrator
Mastermind Tobacco Tanzania Limited
P.O Box 22352
Dar es Salaam
Email: salvajans@gmail.com
Phone: 0716 496 888
Languages
Swahili
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Reading books
I recently read Think Again by Adam Grant, which highlights the importance of challenging our assumptions and embracing change. The book has inspired me to stay adaptable and open-minded, which I believe is crucial for continuous learning and effective problem-solving in my professional life.
Timeline
Tax Consultant
Oasis Financial Services Limited
07.2023 - Current
Assistant Accountant
Oasis Financial Services Limited
01.2023 - 06.2023
RUAHA CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY
A-Level -
NGANZA GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL
O-Level -
St. Ann's Girls Seminary
CPA(IP) -
National Body of Accountants and Auditors
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