GABRIEL W. WANYONYI
Dar es salaam
Summary
CAREER OBJECTIVES
I aspire to be a highly focused and meticulous Accountant with a proven track record of accuracy and client satisfaction. Exceptionally discreet and ethical financial officer with experience across various companies. Able to work independently or as part of a financial management team.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tax Senior
Grant Thornton
01.2024 - Current
- Responsibilities
- Preparation of clients’ statement of estimated tax payable, tax computation and return of income for online filing with the Tanzania Revenue Authority (the “TRA”);
- Preparation of monthly clients’ VAT returns for online filing with the TRA;
- Computation of monthly withholding tax payable, preparation and online filing of monthly withholding tax returns and advise clients on the amount of tax to be remitted to the TRA;
- Preparation of the monthly PAYE and SDL returns for online filing with the TRA;
- Assisting clients with managing TRA audit queries;
- Assisting clients with VAT refund audit and lodging the VAT claims with the TRA;
- Providing other tax services as may be directed by Management
BPS
Grant Thornton
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Key responsibilities
- Prepare tax returns, payments, and reports, Assess and research difficult tax issues to identify solutions, Manage and maintain the client’s tax database, determine tax savings and recommend strategies to improve profits, Ensure you comply with regulations by forwarding required information to federal, state, and local authorities, Offer support and guidance during audits, Evaluate tax regulations and suggest policies that diminish tax burden, Keep track of industry trends and changes related to taxes, Prepare accurate quarterly and annual tax reports
- Preparation of Client’s Financial statements and Management accounts, posting entries in clients accounting software and advice on any changes, monitoring spending and budgets, Auditing and analyzing financial performance, advising on how to reduce costs and increase profits, Compiling and presenting financial and budget reports, ensure that financial statements and records comply with laws and regulations
Financial Consultant and Tax officer
DKL Consultants
05.2018 - 03.2021
- Key responsibilities
- Managing Accounting, Tax and Audit work for specific DKL Clients, Prepare Monthly Profit or loss, Cash flow, Bank Reconciliation and Balance sheets for DKL Clients, posting client’s transactions into Various accounting systems Visiting clients and advise them on how to keep proper records of accounts
- Filing and preparation of monthly client’s payments on or before the due date, PAYE, SDL, other withholding taxes and quarterly payments, follow up for certificates of withholding taxes, assisting the preparation of client’s monthly reports, supervising all projects entered by the firm so that to make sure that performs according to the terms of the agreements, Preparation of Clients Financial statement and Management accounts.
Junior Accountant
ST Century Food and Packaging
01.2017 - 04.2018
- Responsibilities
- Preparing Cash reports, preparing sales reports, daily checking of expense account and EFD report, preparing and submitting monthly fund requests and financial reports in coordination with the country team, Ensuring the accuracy, and timeliness of the reports, the propriety of supporting documents and compliance with budget allocations
- Maintain the required accounting records (trial balance, general ledger, and others), Train new staff on financial processes and reporting requirements.
Assistant Accountant and Cashier
Suba Agro, Engineering Company
01.2016 - 12.2016
Assistant Accountant (Field practical)
Tanzania Electric Supply Company
02.2015 - 05.2015
- Daily sales report, Bank reconciliation, leadership, auditing and supervision, training new staff on financial processes and reporting requirements, Updating and improving the Finance Manual, ensuring that the policies and procedures as established in the guide are implemented and followed by all staff
- Develop and implement new procedures and features to enhance the firm's workflow
- Manage withholding taxes, social security, and others.
Cashier
- Daily sales report, Bank reconciliation, auditing and supervision, Train new staff on financial processes and reporting requirements, Update and improve the Finance Manual
- Ensure that the policies and procedures as established in the guide are implemented and followed by all staff, manage withholding taxes, social security and others, Develop and implement new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the firm.
Education
Intermediate -
National Board of Accountants and Auditors (NBAA)
02.2024
East African Customs Clearing and Freight Forwarding Practicing Certificate (CCFFPC) -
Institute of Tax Administration
01.2022
Postgraduate Diploma - Taxation
Institute of Tax Administration
01.2022
Bachelor of Commerce -
St Joseph University
09.2016
Advanced Level - Economics, Commerce, Accounting
Edmund Rice Sinon High School
05.2013
Ordinary Level -
Abbey Secondary School
10.2010
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination -
A.C. -
Awarded a Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (C.S.E.E -
Skills
- Accounting Software Skills (Tally, Sage, Wave, Xero, QuickBooks)
- Teamwork, Communication, Planning, and Organizational Skills
- Self-Organized with Time Management Skills
- Leadership, Influencing, and Motivational Skills
- Deadline-Oriented with Data Entry Management and Problem Analysis
Accomplishments
- Credential URL: https://www.credential.net/d120cf13-e1d4-4494-aef8-bce8d777c102
- Name of Certificate: Microsoft Excel- Beginner to Advanced
- Issuing Organization: Udemy
- Issue date: March 2022
- Credential URL: https://www.udemy.com/certificate/UC-6d1bf2a1-5f18-44ba-af8b-9b9c9492463b/
- Name of Certificate: CFO100 Program
- Issuing Organization: Renew Capital
- Issue date: Jan 2024
- Credential URL: https://mycourse.app/GT8DjBbR1131QPZ66
Certification
Name of Certificate: SEC and PCAOB Independence Rules
Issuing Organization: Grant Thornton International Ltd
Issue date: November 2021
Credential ID: 68492969
Credential URL: https://gtil-learning.litmos.com/course/2198820?ts=637730160972225077
Name of Certificate: Business processes, control activities and control reliance
Issuing Organization: Grant Thornton International Ltd
Issue date: November 2021
Credential ID: 68523278
Credential URL: https://gtil-learning.litmos.com/achievements
Name of Certificate: Accounting Fundamentals
Issuing Organization: Corporate Finance Institute (CFI)
Issue date: September 2021
Credential ID: 38811902
Additional Information
- AWARDS , Best Worker in Accounts at 21ST CENTURY FOOD AND PACKAGING LTD Duration: 2017-2018
Timeline
Tax Senior
Grant Thornton
01.2024 - Current
BPS
Grant Thornton
09.2021 - 12.2023
Financial Consultant and Tax officer
DKL Consultants
05.2018 - 03.2021
Junior Accountant
ST Century Food and Packaging
01.2017 - 04.2018
Assistant Accountant and Cashier
Suba Agro, Engineering Company
01.2016 - 12.2016
Assistant Accountant (Field practical)
Tanzania Electric Supply Company
02.2015 - 05.2015
Cashier
Intermediate -
National Board of Accountants and Auditors (NBAA)
East African Customs Clearing and Freight Forwarding Practicing Certificate (CCFFPC) -
Institute of Tax Administration
Postgraduate Diploma - Taxation
Institute of Tax Administration
Bachelor of Commerce -
St Joseph University
Advanced Level - Economics, Commerce, Accounting
Edmund Rice Sinon High School
Ordinary Level -
Abbey Secondary School
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination -
A.C. -
Awarded a Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (C.S.E.E -
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