Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Disclaimer
QUALIFICATION AND COMPETENCE
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Esther Onesmo Makiluly

Arusha

Summary

Experienced professional with a strong background in accounting, finance, taxation, and auditing. Proven track record of delivering accurate financial analysis and reporting to drive business growth. Skilled in identifying cost-saving opportunities and implementing strategic financial planning initiatives. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and optimize financial performance.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Accountant

Crown Paints Tanzania Limited
01.2016 - 03.2022
  • Company Overview: A multinational company
  • Preparation of weekly management reports.
  • Cash budget - ensuring adequate cash as per requirements.
  • Sales report - analyze, interpretation and identification of trends and profitability.
  • Debtors and creditor - customer accounts receivable and payable accounts.
  • Work with group finances analyst in preparation of company financial statement
  • Preparations of financial statements- including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
  • Preparation budgets - company annual budgets and forecasts
  • Cost Management: Identifying and controlling product cost
  • Accounts Payable Role
  • Invoice Processing: Receiving, verifying, and processing invoices from vendors.
  • Payment Management: Scheduling and processing payments to vendors, ensuring payments are made on time and accurately.
  • Recordkeeping: Maintaining accurate and complete financial records, including invoices, payments, and vendor information.
  • Vendor Reconciliation: Reconciling vendor statements and invoices with payment records.
  • Expense Handling and posting: Processing expense reports, ensuring they are accurate and compliant with company policies.
  • Discrepancy Resolution: Identifying and resolving discrepancies between invoices, payments, and other financial records.
  • Compliance: Ensuring compliance with Tax Authority and Government policies.
  • Communication: Responding to vendor inquiries and communicating with other departments as needed.
  • Other responsibilities
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Monthly online PAYE and SDL submissions
  • Monthly VAT submissions
  • Supervising stock takes
  • Coordinating with internal and external auditors, tax consultants
  • Supervising subordinates in the accounts department

Assistant Accountant

Crown Paints Tanzania Limited
04.2014 - 01.2016
  • Generate sales orders and invoices for customers.
  • Validate payment vouchers and incoming invoices.
  • Oversee payments to suppliers for regular services like electricity and telephone.
  • Handle payments to local government for city levies, safety, and sanitation.
  • Conduct sales at the counter and provide customer receipts.
  • Accept cheques and cash payments.
  • Update vendor accounts with payments in the accounting system.
  • Deposit cash and cheques into the bank.
  • Management of petty cash
  • Process payment and cash reimbursement
  • Reconciliation and recording (manual & system) transactions.

Accounts payable officer

Asilia Lodges & Camps
10.2012 - 03.2014
  • Input all invoices into the system
  • Receiving invoices for non-inventory items and services
  • Confirming invoices - Reconciling supplier accounts
  • Preparing payments
  • Input all payment vouchers into the system
  • Issuing checks to suppliers
  • Addressing inquiries from suppliers, the purchasing department, and receiving officers
  • Managing payments and the amortization schedule
  • Preparing the monthly accrual report
  • Managing the suppliers' aging report
  • Reconciling the general ledger with the suppliers' aging report
  • Withholding tax deduction prior to payment
  • Organizing payment documents and invoices
  • Conducting stock takes.
  • Handling petty cash
  • Posting petty cash entries
  • Petty cash reconciliation.

Field/practical training

Asilia lodges and camps
07.2010 - 10.2011
  • Finance department

Education

CPA (T) – Graduate Accountant -

NBAA Tanzania
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
01-2024

Advanced Diploma in Accountancy - undefined

Institute of Accountancy Arusha
01.2012

Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined

Weruweru Girls High School
01.2009

Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined

Mahida Secondary School
01.2006

Skills

  • Experienced in SAP accounting software and Sage Accounting Package
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Strong problem-solving abilities
  • Effective communication skills
  • Knowledge of accounting principles and practices

References

Cosmas, Kisela, Financial Manager, cosmas@asiliatanzania.com, +255783 555 230, Asilia Lodges and camps

Disclaimer

I certify that all the information stated in this resume is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.

QUALIFICATION AND COMPETENCE

Good knowledge in accounting, auditing, taxation, finance, management, budgeting, investments, preparation and analysis of financial statements, entrepreneurship. Good analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills, dependable and reliable innovative and able to handle multiple tasks.

Languages

English

Timeline

Senior Accountant

Crown Paints Tanzania Limited
01.2016 - 03.2022

Assistant Accountant

Crown Paints Tanzania Limited
04.2014 - 01.2016

Accounts payable officer

Asilia Lodges & Camps
10.2012 - 03.2014

Field/practical training

Asilia lodges and camps
07.2010 - 10.2011

Advanced Diploma in Accountancy - undefined

Institute of Accountancy Arusha

Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined

Weruweru Girls High School

Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined

Mahida Secondary School

CPA (T) – Graduate Accountant -

NBAA Tanzania

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