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GIVEN JOSIAH

Dar es salaam

Summary

Dependable and self-motivated accountant with experience in financial reporting, account reconciliation, budget tracking, and tax compliance. Skilled in identifying variances, processing payments, and maintaining cost controls to support informed decision-making. Proficient in QuickBooks, SAP, Microsoft Excel, and end-of-month financial reporting. Known for attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to thrive both independently and within cross-functional teams, currently pursuing a CPA to deepen expertise in management accounting.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Accountant

ATSOKO TANZANIA LIMITED
DAR ES SALAAM
08.2025 - Current

• Prepared monthly and quarterly management reports and quarterly projected cash flow statements, updating forecasts based on actual performance.

• Managed daily cash and sales reconciliations and conducted monthly inventory stock reconciliations, investigating and resolving variances.

• Prepared and filed statutory tax returns including VAT, PAYE, and SDL, ensuring regulatory compliance.

• Coordinated payroll preparation and processing, ensuring accurate salary calculations and statutory deductions.

• Developed monthly departmental budgets and forecasts, monitoring performance and analyzing deviations from budgets.

• Liaised with investors and financial institutions, supporting funding negotiations and identification of new financing sources.

Accountant

ENGIE MOBISOL UK
ARUSHA
09.2022 - 07.2025

• Assisting in the preparation of weekly cash summaries and management reports to support liquidity planning and cash flow forecasting

• Assist in monthly balance sheet reconciliations which includes cash and cash equivalent, Trade payables reconciliations, and others

• Fleet management and ensuring smooth operations of all company vehicles within the country. This includes providing fuel and vehicles services follow up.

• Supporting internal and external audits by retrieving financial documents, organizing audit files, and coordinating auditor logistics.

• Processing supplier invoices and preparing payment vouchers to support timely bank and M-Pesa transaction to ensure overall financial efficiency.

• Performing Monthly reconciliations for bank, vendor, customer, and petty cash accounts to support accurate month-end closing and financial reporting.

• Booking financial transactions into SAP, this includes invoices, bank transfers, and payments to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.

• Coordinating stock-taking activities and physical inventory counts across multiple cities to support inventory accuracy and valuation.

• Application of business licenses for Engie Shops located in various places and monitoring their expiration dates.

• Preparing and submitting statutory tax payments. This includes provisional taxes, withholding tax, PAYE, SDL, and stamp duty in accordance with local regulations.

• Maintaining and organizing physical and electronic payment documentation to ensure audit readiness and compliance.

• Assisting in budget tracking and supporting the finance team in aligning actuals with forecasts.

Field Training

TANZANIA REVENUE AUTHORITY
Dar es salaam
07.2021 - 09.2021

• Helped the Tax officers to register first-time clients for Tax payment purposes

• Worked closely with clients by giving them information about all Tax matters

• Managed calculating the amount of taxes for clients and filing return

• Preparation of WHT and Stamp duties for customers

Education

CPA Classes -

Institute of Accountancy Arusha
Arusha
07.2025

bachelor's degree of commerce - Accounting

University of Dar Es Salaam
Dar es Salaam
10-2022

Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education - ECA

Nganza Girls High School
Mwanza Tanzania
05-2019

Certificate of Secondary Education - Business

Joyland Girls Secondary School
Same, Kilimanjaro
11-2016

Skills

  • Financial reporting and management reports
  • Account reconciliations
  • SAP
  • QuickBooks
  • Tax compliance
  • Advanced Excel
  • Word
  • PowerPoint
  • Analytical thinking
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Budget management
  • Accounting principles
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Effective communication
  • MS Office Suite
  • Payroll administration
  • Account reconciliation processes
  • Risk assessment
  • Financial auditing
  • Budgetary governance
  • Financial planning
  • Cash flow management

Languages

  • English
  • Kiswahili

References

  • Johnbosco Heshima, Head of Finance, Engie Mobisol UK, 0762 152 519, johnbosco.heshima@engie.com
  • Venance Kipagile, Tax Management Officer, TRA Mwanza Regional Office, +255 782 848 603, Kipagilevenance@gmail.com

Timeline

Accountant

ATSOKO TANZANIA LIMITED
08.2025 - Current

Accountant

ENGIE MOBISOL UK
09.2022 - 07.2025

Field Training

TANZANIA REVENUE AUTHORITY
07.2021 - 09.2021

CPA Classes -

Institute of Accountancy Arusha

bachelor's degree of commerce - Accounting

University of Dar Es Salaam

Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education - ECA

Nganza Girls High School

Certificate of Secondary Education - Business

Joyland Girls Secondary School
GIVEN JOSIAH