Grace Elisha Mrehu
Dar es Salaam
Summary
Highly motivated and detail-oriented Accountancy & Procurement professional with a strong foundation in financial management, auditing, and logistics.
Skilled in handling complex financial data, preparing reports that inform decisions, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
Currently pursuing CPA Final Level (NBAA) with a Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy.
Recognised for strong leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills that deliver accuracy, efficiency, and results in high-pressure environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Accounts Assistant
Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO)
Kigamboni
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Processed high-volume accounts payable & receivable transactions, reducing backlog by 15% within the first 3 months.
- Assisted in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
- Improved reconciliation accuracy, cutting financial discrepancies by 20%.
- Supported both internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
- Delivered excellent service to vendors and customers by resolving billing issues swiftly.
Accounts Officer Trainee
Tanzania Government Flight Agency (TGFA)
Dar es Salaam
07.2019 - 10.2019
- Accurately entered financial data into accounting software & spreadsheets, maintaining error-free records.
- Prepared payment vouchers, supplier statements, and reconciliations, ensuring 100% compliance.
- Managed petty cash disbursement and reconciliation without discrepancies.
- Assisted in monthly bank reconciliations that improved reporting efficiency.
- Contributed to the preparation of budget reports and supported year-end closing activities.
Education
CPA Final Level -
National Board of Accountants and Auditors (NBAA)
01.2024 - 10.2025
Bachelor's Degree - Accountancy
Tanzania Institute of Accountancy
10.2020 - 07.2023
Ordinary Diploma - Procurement and Logistics Management
Tanzania Institute of Accountancy
10.2018 - 07.2020
Basic Technician Certificate - Procurement and Logistics Management
Tanzania Institute of Accountancy
10.2016 - 07.2017
Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) -
Jitegemee Secondary School
01.2012 - 01/2015
Skills
- Financial Reporting
- Bank Reconciliation
- Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Tax Compliance
- Auditing Support
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Accounting Software
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Analytical thinking
Affiliations
Active CPA Student, National Board of Accountants and Auditors (NBAA)
Hobbies and Interests
- Community involvement
- Music
- Physical exercise
- Reading & Writing
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Swahili
Proficient
C2
References
- Shabani Hussein Mohamedi, Senior Procurement Officer, National Land Use Planning Commission, P.O. Box 9522, Dar es Salaam, shabani.mohamedi@nlupc.go.tz, +255 623 366 917
- Samwel Werema, Senior Lecturer, Tanzania Institute of Accountancy, P.O. Box 9522, Dar es Salaam, swerema@gmail.com, +255 767 301 356
- Sapala Chambuya, Internal Auditor, Tanzania Government Flight Agency, P.O. Box 1494, Dar es Salaam, schambuya@gmail.com, +255 716 097 437
Disclaimer
I, Grace Elisha Mrehu, hereby declare that the information presented in this CV is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge.
Timeline
CPA Final Level -
National Board of Accountants and Auditors (NBAA)
01.2024 - 10.2025
Accounts Assistant
Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO)
07.2022 - 10.2022
Bachelor's Degree - Accountancy
Tanzania Institute of Accountancy
10.2020 - 07.2023
Accounts Officer Trainee
Tanzania Government Flight Agency (TGFA)
07.2019 - 10.2019
Ordinary Diploma - Procurement and Logistics Management
Tanzania Institute of Accountancy
10.2018 - 07.2020
Basic Technician Certificate - Procurement and Logistics Management
Tanzania Institute of Accountancy
10.2016 - 07.2017
Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) -
Jitegemee Secondary School
01.2012 - 01/2015