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Faith F. Sawono

Dar Es Salaam

Summary

I am a dedicated and hardworking professional with extensive experience at Greenlight Planet Tanzania, specializing in SAP 4HANA ERP and accounts payable management. Proven ability to enhance financial processes and ensure compliance, contributing to organizational efficiency. Recognized for delivering timely financial reports that support strategic decision-making and improve overall performance.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Finance Manager

Greenlight Planet Tanzania
Arusha
03.2024 - Current
  • Ensured timely and accurate completion of month-end close activities, including Accounts Payable (AP) reconciliations, bank reconciliations, prepayments, and related tasks.
  • Maintained accurate records of employee travel and lodging allowances, ensuring strict adherence to company policies and procedures.
  • Processed supplier invoices in line with procurement documentation to maintain accounting accuracy and audit readiness.
  • Provided guidance on complex projects such as centralized Account Payable processing and ensuring deadlines were met.
  • Actively participated in the collection and organization of KYC documents from vendors.
  • Analyzed financial data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
  • Monitored vendors inquiries and complaints and provided timely solutions.
  • Managed accounts payable and performed monthly aging analysis to monitor outstanding balances.
  • Ensured compliance with company regulations and laws.
  • Prioritized and delegated tasks for efficient completion within team environment.
  • Supervised and supported team members in daily operations.

Finance Associate to Senior Finance Associate

Greenlight Planet Tanzania
Arusha
03.2017 - Current
  • Worked under minimum supervision and met different deadlines.
  • Participated in migration of accounting software i.e. QuickBooks to SAP, collaborating with the Greenlight planet Global Team.
  • Ensured compliance with company regulations and laws.
  • Prioritized and delegated tasks for efficient completion within team environment.
  • Prepared detailed reports that assisted managers in analyzing financial performance, trends, and variances such as daily and monthly cash flows.
  • Maintained accurate records of all transactions related to accounts payable activities.
  • Assisted with year-end audit processes by providing requested documents to auditors in a timely manner.

Sales Officer

Offgrid electric Company
Kilimanjaro
07.2015 - 07.2016
  • I was able to meet and oversee the monthly sales target at Off-grid Electric Company.
  • I developed my listening, speaking and understanding skills through direct dealing with customers.
  • Developed strategies to increase sales and market share.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure customer satisfaction throughout the process.
  • Implemented promotional campaigns to boost sales volume.

Assistant Cashier

Ministry of Finance (MoF) – Headquarter
Dar Es Salaam
10.2014 - 02.2015
  • Achievement in conducting an academic research on the Impact of Cash management in Public Sectors.

Education

CPA - Final stage -

National Board of Accountants And Auditors- NBAA
Tanzania
05-2023

Bachelor Degree of Accounting and Finance - Accounting and Finance

Mzumbe University
07-2015

Advance Certificate of Secondary Education - Business studies, (ECA) Economics, Commerce & Accountancy

Weruweru Secondary School
02-2012

Certificate of Secondary Education - Business studies

J.K.Nyerere Secondary School
10-2009

Certificate of Primary Education -

Uhuru Primary School
11-2005

Skills

  • Skilled in SAP 4HANA ERP
  • Microsoft: Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Self-motivated and self driven
  • Adaptability
  • Strong communication skills
  • Accounts payable
  • Team collaboration
  • Financial audits

Languages

  • Written and Spoken English
  • Written and Spoken Swahili

References

  • Vincent Mndeme, Finance Manager- Greenlight Planet Tanzania, 0759 362 254, vincent.mndeme15@gmail.com
  • Hassan Nguza, Head of Finance Controller- Guarantee Trust Bank , 0715157576, hassan.nguza@gtbank.com Nguzajunior@gmail.com
  • Frank Marunda, Sales Officer - Tanzania coffee board-Kilimanjaro, 0767 838181, mlayff@gmail.com

Timeline

Associate Finance Manager

Greenlight Planet Tanzania
03.2024 - Current

Finance Associate to Senior Finance Associate

Greenlight Planet Tanzania
03.2017 - Current

Sales Officer

Offgrid electric Company
07.2015 - 07.2016

Assistant Cashier

Ministry of Finance (MoF) – Headquarter
10.2014 - 02.2015

CPA - Final stage -

National Board of Accountants And Auditors- NBAA

Bachelor Degree of Accounting and Finance - Accounting and Finance

Mzumbe University

Advance Certificate of Secondary Education - Business studies, (ECA) Economics, Commerce & Accountancy

Weruweru Secondary School

Certificate of Secondary Education - Business studies

J.K.Nyerere Secondary School

Certificate of Primary Education -

Uhuru Primary School

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