Experienced with data analysis, team leadership, and reporting processes. Utilizes advanced analytical skills to produce precise and insightful reports. Track record of leading teams to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Planning and Reporting Manager (FP&R)
Shelys Pharmaceuticals Limited (Member of Aspen Group)
Dar es salaam, Tanzania
12.2022 - Current
I am working closely with all departments during budgeting to mobilize resources, gather inputs and consolidate annual budget for the Company which align with the strategic objectives of the Company and Group (Aspen holding).
I have managed to prepare five year forecast model and three financial statements model which are being revised bi annual.
I have a role to prepare monthly reports such as factory P&L and provides comments on the production efficiency and evaluating the over and recovery of factory overheads.
Conducting variance analysis Actual (AC) against Budget(BU), GP Margin analysis and product mix analysis, Working capital ratio and comments on the efficiency of the same.
I am performing monthly and quarterly business cash flows projections for the Company to ensure effectiveness and efficiency in management of working capital components.
I have developed Expected Credit Loss by using simple approach for Aspen Nigeria and Shelys Pharmaceuticals Limited.
Preparation of Segmented Income Statements (SIS) for Transfer Pricing Compliance from both local and group reporting point of view.
Currently i am supervising the team of 10 experienced accountants and we work as a team to ensure accounting works such as LCs payments, statutory payments, bank reconciliation, suppliers and debtors reconciliation are properly managed.
Loading financial results including statement of financial performance and position and cash flows to Cognos controller.
Preparation of financial statements in compliance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS ),Tanzanian Companies Act of 2002 and Tanzania Financial Reporting Standard 1 (TFRS 1)
Monthly review and reconciliation of general ledgers to ensure accuracy reporting.
Preparation and presentation slides to management on monthly results and interpreting key ratios that affects KPIs.
Hosting and assisting both group internal and external auditors in carrying out their duties.
Worked closely with the tax consultants and managed to respond to the TRA assessments and lowered tax liabilities from TZS 3billion to TZS 500M and 1Billion to TZS 780M in financial YOI 2022 and 2023 respectively.
Achieved to redesign internal controls around consumables issues in SHE and Engineering Departments.
Audit Senior/Supervisor
Claritas International
Dar es salaam, Tanzania
02.2021 - 11.2022
Performed risk based audit planning to various industries ranging from Manufacturing, Transport and logistics, Financial, public entities, international donor funded organizations etc.
Managed to establish working relationships with clients, my team, managers, partners and any other third part involved in the audit engagement.
Supervised and couched team of audit associate and equipped them with working paper documentation skills, excel application, how to design and tailor audit test to respond to identified significant risks.
Ensuring timely completion of audit assignment to meet firm's and client expectations meanwhile delivering high quality standards.
Preparing reports including management letters and financial statements in compliances with standards (IPSAs ,IFRS and IFRS for SMEs)
Optimizing the audit process to increase compliance and efficiency to ensure team does not burst budget.
Conducting training regarding Internal Controls, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and IFRS for SMEs, IPSASs and International Standards on Auditing (ISA)
As a senior auditor in charge with Internal Auditing and Consulting services i ensured clients business undertakings adheres to policies, procedures, legislations and regulations
For all internal audit assignments i managed to prepare Annual Audit Planning (AAP) in compliance with International Professional Practice Framework (IPPF) and presented to the Board.
Preparation of reports summaries for presentation to the Board during engagement exit meetings.
Bill initiation and collections
Preparation of audit proposals as part of business development initiatives
Managed portfolio of clients which contributed to over TZS 500M annually
Maintained communication with group auditors and filling all group reporting packages i had a chance of working with group auditors from PWC, EY and RSM network member firms.
Audit associate
RSM Eastern Africa
Dar es salaam, Tanzania
08.2019 - 02.2021
Risk assessments and planning
Documentation of internal controls into the CaseWare and ensure full compliance with RSM global audit methodology.
Preparation of financial statements based on the required reporting standards IFRS for SMEs , IFRS and IPSASs and special purpose reporting
Communication with group auditors mostly EY, PWC and RSM fellow network firms.
Conducting forensic audit
Auditing risk areas such as revenue, receivables, borrowings etc.
Preparation of training materials for TFRS 1 and First time adoption of IPSASs by NGOs
Bill initiations and collections
Education
Certification in Internal Audit (CIA) -
Institute of Internal Auditors(IIA)
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst (FMVA) - undefined
Corporate Finance Institute (CFI)
12.2022
Certified Public Accountant CPA(T) - undefined
National Board of Accountants and Auditors (NBAA)
05.2021
Bachelor of Accounting and Finance in Business Sector (BAF - BS) - undefined
Mzumbe University
Tanzania
08.2019
Advance Certificate in Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) - undefined
St Jude Secondary School -(Smith Campus)
06.2015
Certificate in Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) - undefined
Vudee Secondary School
10.2012
Skills
Risk assessment and management
Data visualization and insights
Proficient in Power Query and Pivot Tables
Business language proficiency
Team collaboration support
Effective time management
Business proposal writing Business development
Cognos applications, Cognos controllers, GFS
Internal Auditing ISAs ,JPPF, SOX 404 and 101 , ERM and COSO framework
Budgeting ,Forecasting and Financial Planning Model building and input consolidation
Financial Statement Preparations General IFRSs , IFRS for SMEs and IPSASs plus special purpose
Leadership skills Communication and team management
Flexibility and adaptability Change adaptation
SAP FICO expertise
Proficient in audit software application
Community Service & Volunteer Work
Teaching, Arusha, Tanzania, 2015-09, 2016-10, Teaching Chemistry and Physics
Military Service, Dodoma, Tanzania, 2015-06, 2015-09, Service Man
Charity work(Faraja Foundation & Happy Watoto), Arusha, Tanzania, Weekend visits
Languages
Kiswahili Fluent
English Proficiency
French
Timeline
Financial Planning and Reporting Manager (FP&R)
Shelys Pharmaceuticals Limited (Member of Aspen Group)
12.2022 - Current
Audit Senior/Supervisor
Claritas International
02.2021 - 11.2022
Audit associate
RSM Eastern Africa
08.2019 - 02.2021
Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst (FMVA) - undefined
Corporate Finance Institute (CFI)
Certified Public Accountant CPA(T) - undefined
National Board of Accountants and Auditors (NBAA)
Bachelor of Accounting and Finance in Business Sector (BAF - BS) - undefined
Mzumbe University
Advance Certificate in Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) - undefined
St Jude Secondary School -(Smith Campus)
Certificate in Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) - undefined
Vudee Secondary School
Certification in Internal Audit (CIA) -
Institute of Internal Auditors(IIA)
FUTURE CAREER
ACCA
MBA in Corporate Finance
References
Hubert, Nkya, Director, 0713345825, Claritas International
Aloyce, Kessy, Assurance Manager, 0717231177, RSM Eastern Africa
Anderson, Nollo, Senior Internal Compliance Manager, 0717650065, Tanzania Health Promotion System
Awards
Creator of excel tools, RSM Eastern Africa, Golden star employee, Claritas International
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Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.