Grace Samwel
Mwanza
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Marketing Officer
Sahara Media Group Ltd
10.2016 - Current
- Develop and implement strategic marketing plans to achieve business objectives.
- Executed integrated marketing campaigns across social media and print to enhance brand visibility.
- Identify target audiences and develop targeted marketing strategies.
- Create engaging content for marketing materials, including social media, and advertisements.
- Managed relationships with agencies and partners to ensure alignment and maximize marketing efforts.
- Coordinated marketing events, trade shows, and sponsorships to increase audience engagement and brand presence.
- Provide regular reports and updates to senior management.
Accountant
Sahara Media Group Ltd
10.2015 - 09.2016
- Prepared group financial reports to provide insights for decision-making
- Completed VAT returns ensuring compliance with tax regulations and timely submissions
- Recorded financial transactions in Pastel accounting software to maintain accurate financial records
- Issuing invoices to customers
- Preparing daily cash requirements
- Generated withholding tax certificates for employee payments
Loan Officer
AccessBank Tanzania Ltd
01.2011 - 09.2015
- Best performing Loan Officer, Q2 2011
- Executed client marketing screenings to identify and qualify potential leads
- Business assessment and risk analysis
- Credit proposal and cash flow preparation
- Case presentation in credit committees
- Performed daily follow-ups on repayments to ensure timely collections
- Engaged in loan recovery efforts to minimize financial losses
- Maintained over 150 clients with low Portfolio at Risk
Intern
Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA)
Tabora
08.2009 - 10.2009
- Recorded revenue in ITAX to maintain accurate financial records
- Conducted bank reconciliation to ensure account accuracy and identify discrepancies
- Prepared payment vouchers to ensure timely processing of transactions
- Expense entry in EPICOR
- Preparing journal vouchers
- Issuing motor vehicle licenses
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
University of Dar Es Salaam Business School
TANZANIA11-2010
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education -
Tabora Girls Secondary School
TANZANIA06-2006
Certificate of Secondary Education -
Nzega Secondary School
TANZANIA11-2003
Primary School Leaving Certificate -
Nyasa I Primary School
TANZANIA10-1999
Skills
- Marketing analytics
- Data analysis
- Financial reporting
- Tax preparation
- Bank reconciliation
- Internet and email proficiency
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
Hobbies and Interests
- Travelling
- Listening to Gospel Music
- Watching Movies
References
- Paul Kilagula, Chief Accountant, Sahara Media Group Ltd, +255 759 222 128, paulkilagula@gmail.com
- Remmy Tarimo, Marketing Executive, Sahara Media Group Ltd, +255 712 851 090, +255 784 966 040, remmy.tarimo@saharamedia.co.tz
- John Augustino John, Relationship Officer-SME, TCB Bank Musoma, +255 753 280 708, +255 714 444 448, john.john@tcbbank.co.tz
Personal Information
- Citizenship: Tanzanian
- Date of Birth: 08/13/85
- Gender: Female
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Marketing Officer
Sahara Media Group Ltd
10.2016 - Current
Accountant
Sahara Media Group Ltd
10.2015 - 09.2016
Loan Officer
AccessBank Tanzania Ltd
01.2011 - 09.2015
Intern
Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA)
08.2009 - 10.2009
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
University of Dar Es Salaam Business School
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education -
Tabora Girls Secondary School
Certificate of Secondary Education -
Nzega Secondary School
Primary School Leaving Certificate -
Nyasa I Primary School