GUSTAV MTENGA
Dar-es-Salaam
Summary
Dynamic finance professional with a proven track record at The Institute of Internal Auditors Tanzania, enhancing financial processes and leading teams towards peak performance. Expert in budget management and financial reporting, coupled with exceptional multitasking abilities. Achieved significant cost savings through innovative process improvements, demonstrating a keen ability to analyze complex data and drive efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Officer
The Institute of Internal Auditors Tanzania
Dar Es Salaam
07.2021 - Current
- Kept systematic order of books and tracked inventory data.
- Handled payment processing for all invoices.
- Processed payroll effectively.
- Processed all received invoices.
- Compiled detailed records of all payments.
- Processed payments and prepared payment vouchers.
- Ensuring order filling
- Maintained thorough documentation and organized supporting payment records.
- Tracking liabilities
- Managed inventory efficiently.
- Monitoring staff advancements, reimbursements, and withdrawals.
- Maintained and updated fixed asset register.
- Executing periodic bank reconciliations.
- Ensured invoices to customers are sent on time
- Writing receipts and keeping income records timely
- Tracking all outstanding debtors and prepare debtors report with their age analysis
- Preparing events financial reports
Acting Finance Manager
The Institute of Internal Auditors Tanzania
Dar Es Salaam
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Prepared financial documents such as budgets, forecasts and reports.
- Developed and managed financial plans for a variety of investments.
- Reviewed and analyzed budget variances to ensure accuracy of financial information.
- Monitored cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity.
- Assisted in the development of internal controls to protect company assets.
- Analyzed complex financial data and generated meaningful reports for senior management.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through process improvements and automation initiatives.
- Evaluated existing processes within the finance department and identified areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with external auditors during annual audits to ensure accuracy of financial statements.
- Managed payroll processing activities for multiple entities including tax filings.
- Maintained accounts payable and receivable records ensuring timely payments are made.
- Coordinated with other departments within the organization regarding budgeting matters.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors in order to obtain competitive pricing structures.
- Calculated and prepared checks for utilities, taxes, and other payments.
- Analyzed actual financial results vs budget to prepare variance reporting to functional groups.
- Led financial reporting processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
- Supervised and mentored finance team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Implemented cost-reduction strategies to optimize spending and increase efficiency.
- Ensured accurate and timely compliance with tax filing requirements and other regulatory obligations.
- Coordinated with external auditors to facilitate annual audits and improve financial processes.
- Prepared financial statements in accordance with IPSAS.
Sales Assistant
Swaify Company
Dar Es Salaam
10.2017 - 11.2019
- Maintained contact with clients from beginning of a sale to after closing, driving updates, follow-through, and consultations as needed to ensure exceptional customer satisfaction
- Displayed a positive and supportive attitude towards clients.
- Gave accurate information and recommendations to clients.
- Informed customers about current promotions and discounts.
- Assisted customers with returns, exchanges and refunds.
- Provided customer service by answering questions, resolving problems, and responding to complaints in a timely manner.
Education
Bachelor of Accountancy - Accounting And Finance
Institute of Finance Management
Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania07-2017
Advanced Level Education - Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE)
Uru Seminary
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania05-2014
Ordinary Level Education - Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE)
Bendel Memorial Secondary School
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania10-2011
Skills
- Budget Management
- Advanced Microsoft Office Skills
- Financial Cash Oversight
- Budgeting
- Inventory Management
- Proficient in Computer Applications
- Bank Reconciliation
- Funds reconciliation
- Financial Reporting
- Multitasking
- QuickBooks proficiency
References
- Mr. Ptolemy Canute Matafu, The Institute of Internal Auditors Tanzania, matafu10@gmail.com, +255658562464
- Mr. Wilbald Mtenga, Bank of Tanzania, wumtanga@bot.go.tz, +255682651450
- Mr. Boniface Makundi, Embassy of Japan, boniface.makundi@dr.mofa.go.tz, +255762821153
Languages
- English
- Swahili
Personal Information
- ID Number: 4003910755
- Date of Birth: 08/17/94
- Nationality: Tanzanian
Timeline
Acting Finance Manager
The Institute of Internal Auditors Tanzania
02.2024 - 09.2024
Accounts Officer
The Institute of Internal Auditors Tanzania
07.2021 - Current
Sales Assistant
Swaify Company
10.2017 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Accountancy - Accounting And Finance
Institute of Finance Management
Advanced Level Education - Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE)
Uru Seminary
Ordinary Level Education - Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE)
Bendel Memorial Secondary School
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