HALIMU HARUNA ALIMU
Songea
Summary
Detail-oriented and results-driven Accountant with strong experience in financial management, reporting and audit, currently serving at Songea Town Council SACCOS Ltd. Proven ability to take on leadership responsibilities, including acting as General Manager in their absence, showcasing strong decision-making and team management skills. Skilled in financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting, tax compliance, and reporting, with a growing focus on expanding into finance. Adept at adapting to dynamic work environments and committed to continuous professional development.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Songea Town Council SACCOS Limited
Songea
10.2023 - Current
- Preparing financial statements of SACCOS
- Engage in budgeting and forecasting
- Tax planning and compliance
- Internal controls and risk management
- Financial advisory and decision support
- Manage accounts receivable and payable, reconciled bank statements, and improving cash flow management
Assistant Accountant
Hoja Tanzania
Songea
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Bank Reconciliations
- Maintaining Financial Records
- Managing Payroll
- General Ledger Management
- Providing Support to Accounting Department
Audit Officer (Internship)
Co-operative Audit and Supervision Corporation
Songea
11.2021 - 10.2023
- Evaluating financial statements and assessing accounts for accuracy and compliance.
- Investigating internal system and operations.
- Reporting on errors and frauds.
- Advise management on best practices in financial reporting standards.
- Prepare detailed audit reports outlining findings and recommendations.
Accounting Officer (Internship)
Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited
Mbeya
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Issue of customer bills.
- Reconciliation of customer accounts.
- Correction of customer payments and balances errors.
Education
Conceptual Framework - Professional Training
Deloitte
E-learning 11-2024
Bachelor of Accounting And Finance in Business Sector - BAF
Mzumbe University
Mbeya12-2021
Advanced Level Certificate of Secondary Education Examination - ACSE
Njombe Secondary School
Njombe05-2017
Certificate of Secondary Education Examination - CSE
Matogoro Secondary School
Songea, Ruvuma11-2014
Skills
- Financial Reporting
- Risk Management
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Regulatory Compliance
- Tax compliance
- Software Proficiency
- Payroll administration
- Attention to Detail
- Team Work
- Adaptability
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 12/05/96
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Tanzanian
- Marital Status: Single
Languages
- English
- Swahili
References
- Jackson Apolinary Sinde, Regional Cooperative Auditor
At Co-operative Audit and Supervision Corporation
+255 743 036 475/+255 656 804 094,
P.O Box 314, Songea,
jacksonsinde@gmail.co
- CPA Frank Herode Kigodi, Auditor
At Co-operative Audit and Supervision Corporation
+255 752 574 046/+255 672 611 292,
P.O Box 314, Dar es Salaam,
kigodifrank@gmail.com
- Winifrida Stanslaus Komba, General Manager
At Songea Town Council SACCOS Ltd
+255 734 459 804/+255 653 750 838,
P.O Box 14, Songea,
vannystanslaus@gmail.com
Timeline
Accountant
Songea Town Council SACCOS Limited
10.2023 - Current
Assistant Accountant
Hoja Tanzania
03.2023 - 06.2024
Audit Officer (Internship)
Co-operative Audit and Supervision Corporation
11.2021 - 10.2023
Accounting Officer (Internship)
Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited
11.2020 - 03.2021
Conceptual Framework - Professional Training
Deloitte
Bachelor of Accounting And Finance in Business Sector - BAF
Mzumbe University
Advanced Level Certificate of Secondary Education Examination - ACSE
Njombe Secondary School
Certificate of Secondary Education Examination - CSE
Matogoro Secondary School