Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
LANGUAGE
Affiliations
References
Hobbies and Interests
Training
Disclaimer
Timeline
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Esther Antipas Silayo

Dar es Salaam,Tanzania

Summary

Highly skilled professional with expertise in accounting and auditing, financial analysis and reporting, and advanced Excel. Demonstrates strong communication skills, teamwork and collaboration, and problem-solving abilities. Known for adaptability, creativity, and a strong work ethic. Committed to continuous learning and delivering accurate financial insights.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Reconciliation officer

ACCESS BANK Tanzania Ltd
09.2023 - 08.2025
  • Reconciliation of suspense account.
  • Creation of reconciliation reports
  • Preparation of competitors’ analysis reports.
  • Process of payment vouchers.
  • Monthly general ledger reconciliation.
  • Reporting and analyzing all suspicious transactions.
  • Filling of tax returns and submission to TRA Portal.
  • Preparation of monthly financial statement.

Field Student

CRDB BANK – MBEZI LOUIS BRANCH
Dar Es Salaam
07.2022 - 10.2022
  • Registered Customers in Sim Banking
  • Registering Customer in card issuing register
  • Prepared debit and credit note
  • Briefly Explained loans to customers
  • Conducted Marketing
  • Customer relation

Part-time Accountant Trainee

Awani General Insurance Agency
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
06.2021 - 10.2021
  • Accounting activities, Petty cash management and calculation of commissions & premiums
  • Marketing
  • Provided education on insurance
  • Strong interpersonal skills and excellent verbal communication skills.

Education

Certified Public Accountant - CPA (T)

National Board of Accountants And Auditors
Dar Es Salaam
01.2023 - 01.2024

Bachelor degree - Commerce in Accounting

University of Dar Es Salaam
Dar Es Salaam
01.2020 - 01.2023

Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education - ACSEE

Canossa High School
Dar Es Salaam
01.2018 - 01.2020

Certificate of Secondary Education - CSEE

St. Aloysius Girls Secondary School
Dar Es Salaam
01.2014 - 01.2017

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Problem-solving
  • Work ethic
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Accounting and auditing expertise
  • Analytical skills
  • Continuous learning
  • Financial analysis and reporting
  • Bookkeeping and advanced Excel

LANGUAGE

English and Swahili, both oral and written
Native

Affiliations

  • Tanzania Accounting Association (TAA) since 2023 to Current
  • Generation Empower Program (GenEM) from 2022 to 2023.
  • AIESEC from 2022 to 2023
  • Accounting Association of Dar es Salaam University (AADU)
  • University of Dar es Salaam Tax Club Association (UDTA)

References

  • John, Magwisha, Branch Manager, john.magwisha@crdbbank.co.tz, +255 763 683 399, CRDB BANK PLC, Mbezi Louis Branch, P.O. Box 90250 DSM
  • Ally Adam, Mshana, Assistant Lecturer, mshana.ally@udsm.com, +255 713 762 452, Department of Accounting, University of Dar es Salaam, P.O. Box 35046 DSM, CPA (T)
  • Kelvin, Nzowa, Assistant Lecturer, nzowakelvin@gmail.com, +255 787 472 392, Business Studies Department, Ardhi University, P.O. Box 35176 DSM

Hobbies and Interests

Reading Books, Traveling, Cooking or Baking, Music

Training

  • Accounting Packages Training (Tally, QuickBooks & MYOB)
  • Microsoft office: Excel, Word and Power Point

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that all the information provided in this CV is true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false or misleading information may result in the rejection of my application or termination of employment if discovered later.

Timeline

Reconciliation officer

ACCESS BANK Tanzania Ltd
09.2023 - 08.2025

Certified Public Accountant - CPA (T)

National Board of Accountants And Auditors
01.2023 - 01.2024

Field Student

CRDB BANK – MBEZI LOUIS BRANCH
07.2022 - 10.2022

Part-time Accountant Trainee

Awani General Insurance Agency
06.2021 - 10.2021

Bachelor degree - Commerce in Accounting

University of Dar Es Salaam
01.2020 - 01.2023

Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education - ACSEE

Canossa High School
01.2018 - 01.2020

Certificate of Secondary Education - CSEE

St. Aloysius Girls Secondary School
01.2014 - 01.2017
Esther Antipas Silayo