Helena Mzena
Dar es Salaam
Summary
High-performing Board Member with substantial experience providing strategic leadership and governance to organizations. Proven track record of success in managing budgets and making sound business decisions. Team-oriented and driven to building relationships and fostering culture of excellence.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Board Member
Citibank Tanzania Limited
09.2022 - Current
- As a Board member among many other duties and responsibilities, the main is to ensure proper oversight and enable the organization to make consistent progress toward its mission.
Chief Executive Officer
Jubilee Life Insurance Corporation of Tanzania Ltd
01.2021 - Current
- The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for leading the development and execution of the Jubilee Life Insurance long term strategy with a view to creating exceptional shareholder value
- The CEO’s leadership role also entails being ultimately responsible for all day-to-day management decisions and for implementing the Jubilee Life Corporation of Tanzania (JLICT) long- and short-term plans.
Chief Financial Officer
The Jubilee/Jubilee Life Insurance Co (T) Ltd
07.2011 - 01.2021
- Jubilee Insurance Co of Tanzania is a member of Jubilee Insurance which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Jubilee Holdings Limited
- Major Achievements: Be part of the management team which led the Jubilee Insurance Company of Tanzania Limited to achieved number one position in the market in 2011
- Managed to contribute to build highly motivated Finance team as well as other teams in the organisation
- Project Manager and main contact person of Jubilee Insurance Company Composite split in 2015 (the split between Jubilee General and Jubilee Life Insurance)
Consultant
Deloitte Consulting Ltd
01.2011 - 06.2011
- Deloitte Consulting is a member of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (DTTL), which provides professional services to selected clients in the public and private sectors
- Major Achievements: I was one of the key people involved in the assessment of Tanzania government ministries on the use of UN agencies funds, we completed the project on time with useful report delivered to UN
- Lead a team which worked and developed corporate strategic plan and specific business plan for NBC.
- Improved client satisfaction by effectively managing multiple projects and consistently meeting deadlines.
Finance Officer
NTT EUROPE ONLINE LTD
09.2006 - 11.2010
- NTT Europe Online is a wholly own subsidiary of NTT Communications which provides Global IP Solutions to support clients’ online business activities
- Customers include FIFA, IBM, Aviva, UEFA, Barclaycard, and many other brand names.
- Reduced financial risk by implementing robust internal controls and regular audits.
- Streamlined financial processes for increased efficiency and accuracy in reporting.
- Boosted stakeholder confidence with transparent communication of financial performance and projections.
Assistant Accountant
First Choice Accountancy Ltd
11.2004 - 09.2006
- First Choice Accountancy is an accountancy firm based in South East London
- It offers accounting services, Tax, and business advice to small and medium size businesses.
- Improved financial accuracy by conducting thorough account reconciliations and adjusting journal entries.
- Assisted with timely month-end closing procedures, resulting in accurate financial reporting.
Education
Senior Management Leadership program -
Strathmore University Business School
ACPA Holder- Tanzania -
ACII -
Chartered Insurance Institute
UK04.2025
Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership -
Uongozi Institute
05.2024
International Postgraduate Diploma in Life Insurance -
Institute of Insurance and Risk Management
01.2021
MA Financial Management -
Liverpool John Moore University
01.2010
FACCA -
Kaplan Financial
01.2008
BA (Hons) Finance and Financial Information Systems -
University of Greenwich
01.2003
Skills
- Policy Evaluation
- Conflict Mediation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Operations Management
- Leadership Experience
- Organizational Leadership
- Corporate Governance
Languages
Fluent in both written and spoken English and Swahili
Area Of Speciality
- Insurance & Re-insurance Accounting
- Financial and Management Accounting
- Audit and Assurance
- Investment/Project Appraisal
- Corporate Governance
- IFRS
- Grants Management
- Business Taxation
- Budgeting and Cash flow forecasting
- Corporate strategic Planning & Business Planning
- Quantitative Financial Analysis
- USAID/CDC Financial Management
- Leadership & Strategy
- Risk Management, Compliance and Controls
Technical Capabilities
- SAGE Enterprises & Line 50
- PRISM, Navision
- NEXUS & Service Catalogue
- IRIS & IRIS PAY MASTER
- AGRESSO, Orion, Premia
- QuickBooks, ISF
- Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, Power point
- Various In-house systems and databases
Training And Other Skills
- ESAMI-Female Future Leadership Certificate 2019/2020
- LIMRA -Executive Development Program – 11/2020
- IRCA/2245 ISO 9001:2008 QMS Auditor/Lead Auditor (Currently ISO Management Representative for Jubilee Insurance both General & Life)- From 11/2012
- USAID/CDC Financial management (CDE-Uganda)- 04/2011
- USAID & CDC Regulations and policies (CDE-Uganda) – 04/2011
- Cost savings and Reduction (UK)– 02/2010
- Cambridge International Certificate in Financial English (UK)– 01/2010
- Kaizen-continuous improvement (UK) – 10/2007
Unique Capabilities
A fellow member ACCA (FACCA) who is dedicated to excellence with a character based on integrity and trust. A unique ability to productively relate to people at all levels and meet mutual benefits is the basis of my work ethic. Extreme attention to detail has helped me maximize investments, cut spending, and increase efficiency in my duties. Strong knowledge of governing bylaws and how to implement company procedures.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 12/08/75
- Nationality: Tanzanian
Hobbies and Interests
- Chairperson of Jubilee Insurance 80th Anniversary Celebration Committee-Aug 2016-Aug 2017
- Panel Member of ACCA Tanzania Chapter Network – 05/2016-Date
- Panel Member of ACCA London women’s Network – 2009 –11/2010
- Completed 5km Race for Life run in aid of UK cancer research - 07/2006.
References
On request.
Timeline
Board Member
Citibank Tanzania Limited
09.2022 - Current
Chief Executive Officer
Jubilee Life Insurance Corporation of Tanzania Ltd
01.2021 - Current
Chief Financial Officer
The Jubilee/Jubilee Life Insurance Co (T) Ltd
07.2011 - 01.2021
Consultant
Deloitte Consulting Ltd
01.2011 - 06.2011
Finance Officer
NTT EUROPE ONLINE LTD
09.2006 - 11.2010
Assistant Accountant
First Choice Accountancy Ltd
11.2004 - 09.2006
Senior Management Leadership program -
Strathmore University Business School
ACPA Holder- Tanzania -
ACII -
Chartered Insurance Institute
Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership -
Uongozi Institute
International Postgraduate Diploma in Life Insurance -
Institute of Insurance and Risk Management
MA Financial Management -
Liverpool John Moore University
FACCA -
Kaplan Financial
BA (Hons) Finance and Financial Information Systems -
University of Greenwich
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