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EMMANUEL K. TEMU

Dar Es Salaam

Summary

A highly motivated Customs Officer with Nine 16 years’ experience. Highly creative, competent and recognized as a results-oriented and solution-focused individual. Areas of strength include: Customs Laws and Regulations, Customs Administration and operations, Financial Accounting, Corporate Reporting& IFRS. Taxation, Cost management and Accounting. Auditing, Assurance& ISAs. Personnel management Communication& Organizational Skills Internal Control and Best accounting practices.

Proven track record of minimizing illegal imports through meticulous inspections and detailed documentation. Valued team player with focus on collaboration, adaptability, and achieving optimal results.

Knowledgeable Customs Officer with strong background in Import, Export operations, customs enforcement and regulatory compliance. Managed high-volume inspections, ensuring adherence to international trade laws and preventing illegal activities. Demonstrated keen analytical skills and effective communication in high-pressure environments.

Stringent Proper Officer skilled in enforcing regulatory compliance and adherence to government requirements. Bringing 10 years of success in customs administration operations. Adept at communicating with law enforcement to foster seamless operations.

Hardworking Officer professional offering 10 years of positive industry contribution to add value to committed team. Accustomed to complying with government policies and facilitating criminal and civil investigations. Looking to leverage in-depth understanding of freight and shipment regulations and fulfill Customs officer opportunity.

Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Customs and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Customs Officer

Tanzania Revenue Authority
04.2015 - Current
  • Process imports, export and transit goods
  • Documentation, verification, Assessment and valuation of goods for tax and other customs purposes
  • Prepare customs reports for imported and exported goods (i.e
  • HS reports on goods and Revenue collection)
  • Processing importation and exportation of goods
  • Proving tax education to TRA Customers and other stake holders

Audit Executive

ECLA AFRICA CONSULT
10.2013 - 03.2015
  • Increased efficiency in audit processes by leveraging data analytics tools and automating routine tasks.
  • Ensured timely completion of all assigned engagements while maintaining high-quality deliverables throughout the process.
  • Assessed operational inefficiencies during audits to recommend actionable improvements that streamline business processes.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of corporate governance structures, mitigating potential risks within organizational frameworks.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to conduct comprehensive audits across various business units.
  • Conducted detailed financial analysis for key accounts, identifying trends and potential risks to inform strategic decisionmaking.
  • Mentored junior auditors by providing guidance on best practices, technical skills, and professional development opportunities.
  • Enhanced audit quality by implementing risk-based procedures and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
  • Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
  • Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings.

Acc. Executive Asset Mgt.

Millicom International Cellular Tanzania Limited
01.2012 - 10.2013
  • Capitalization of Assets& accruing monthly operating expenses
  • Monthly Reconciliation of Ledger with Fixed Asset Register
  • Running monthly depreciation and reconciling with accumulated depreciation
  • Preparing Work in progress(WIP) schedules of Assets& their ageing status
  • Preparing Sale & lease back, Asset held for sale& Disposal schedule
  • Prepare & Reconcile PPE schedule
  • Prepare Total Company Asset Value for INSURANCE purposes
  • Prepare Accounts workings &Posting of company monthly expenses
  • Conducting Annual Fixed Asset Audit

Expenditure Accountant

Precision Air Service Limited
12.2009 - 01.2012
  • Preparation of Departmental Reports
  • Reconciliation of Creditors and Debtors Accounts
  • Preparation of Payment Vouchers and Local Purchase Orders
  • Daily Posting of Journal Voucher (JV) to ledger
  • Bank Reconciliations
  • Processing of Payroll, Salary arrears, Leave &Retirement payments

Assistant Accountant (Volunteer)

President’s Office, Planning Commission
10.2008 - 12.2009
  • Preparing Final accounts, Action Plan and answering Audit queries
  • Processing payment vouchers and all documents pertaining to personnel payments
  • Processing & Calculating Salary deductions and Salary arrears

Internship

President’s Office, Planning Commission
06.2008 - 09.2008

Assistant Financial analyst(Volunteer)

Ebenezer Destefanos Co Ltd.
06.2007 - 09.2007
  • Taxation calculation (VAT returns)
  • Sales & Purchases, Cash book posting and banking
  • Manage all petty cash and office supply expense accounts
  • Full charge processing of all accounts receivable and payable

Education

Certified Public Accountant -

Master of Science - Finance

INSTITUTE OF FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT(IFM)
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
11-2025

Bachelor of Commerce and Management - Accounting

University of Dar-es-salaam
01.2009

Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination -

Ilboru High school
01.2006

Certificate of Secondary Education Examination -

Ikizu Secondary School
01.2003

Skills

  • Financial Accounting
  • Corporate Reporting
  • IFRS
  • Taxation
  • Customs procedures
  • Cost management
  • Auditing
  • Assurance
  • ISAs
  • Internal Control
  • Best accounting practices
  • Ms Excel
  • Word
  • Import-export procedures
  • Security awareness
  • Customs regulations
  • Problem-solving
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Organizational skills
  • Decision-making
  • Task prioritization
  • Analytical thinking

Accomplishments

  • Reduced Audit Queries significantly which led to earning of Clean Certificate at POPC
  • Contributed in introducing new policy to decrease bad debt(at Destefanos Co. Ltd)
  • Helped in writing credit policy and procedure manual for finance department(at Destefanos Co. Ltd)
  • Excellent maintenance of Creditor & Debtor Accounts which lead to reliable accounting information (Audit query were highly reduced in 2010 & 2011)
  • All SOX (set by MIC) controls assigned to me passed
  • Scored Outperformer in all quarters in Tigo
  • Acquired Revenue collection targets in almost all quarters from April 2016

Languages

Fluent in English & Kiswahili
Excellent writing in English & Kiswahili

Overview

A highly motivated Accountant with Nine (9) years’ experience. Highly creative, competent and recognized as a results-oriented and solution-focused individual., Financial Accounting, Corporate Reporting & IFRS, Taxation, Customs procedures & Documentation, Cost management and strategy, CAPEX & OPEX Management, Accounts Payables & Receivables, Auditing, Assurance & ISAs, Personnel management, Communication & Organizational Skills, Internal Control and Best accounting practices

Special Interests

  • Playing Basketball
  • Jogging
  • Watching movies

Personal Information

  • Passport Number: AB479467
  • Date of Birth: 12/25/85
  • Gender: Male
  • Driving License: 4000294312(Class D)
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Religion: Christian

Timeline

Customs Officer

Tanzania Revenue Authority
04.2015 - Current

Audit Executive

ECLA AFRICA CONSULT
10.2013 - 03.2015

Acc. Executive Asset Mgt.

Millicom International Cellular Tanzania Limited
01.2012 - 10.2013

Expenditure Accountant

Precision Air Service Limited
12.2009 - 01.2012

Assistant Accountant (Volunteer)

President’s Office, Planning Commission
10.2008 - 12.2009

Internship

President’s Office, Planning Commission
06.2008 - 09.2008

Assistant Financial analyst(Volunteer)

Ebenezer Destefanos Co Ltd.
06.2007 - 09.2007

Bachelor of Commerce and Management - Accounting

University of Dar-es-salaam

Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination -

Ilboru High school

Certificate of Secondary Education Examination -

Ikizu Secondary School

Certified Public Accountant -

Master of Science - Finance

INSTITUTE OF FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT(IFM)
EMMANUEL K. TEMU