IMANI ISRAEL
Summary
Business-minded Finance Manager promoting more than 10 years of expertise overseeing transactions and reconciling monthly financial reports. Highly collaborative individual with track record of effectively training and coaching staff members. Offering confidence, team contribution and decision making skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance Manager
Super Meals Tanzania
02.2025 - Current
- Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and improving data accuracy.
- Enhanced budget management by implementing expense tracking and cost reduction strategies.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, federal tax regulations; timely filing of all required documents, mitigating potential penalties or fines.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for strategic business planning and growth initiatives.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement by training team members on financial best practices and software enhancements.
- Managed cross-functional teams to streamline project financing, reducing time to market for key products.
Financial Advisor
Coyesa Company and Kilimandscharo Active Tours
12.2023 - 01.2025
- Maintained open lines of communication with clients, providing updates and addressing concerns promptly to ensure their peace of mind during the financial planning process.
- Implemented tax-efficient strategies for clients, maximizing returns while minimizing tax liabilities.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and company policies while serving clients'' best interests.
- Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products, and services based on each clients' individual needs.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline processes and improve overall client experience.
- Worked with clients to support understanding of rationale and details of financial strategies.
Finance and Accounts Manager
Mkulazi Holding Company
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Oversee financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, accounts payable, and receivable for a company with annual budget of Tshs 169 Billion.
- Spearheaded a cost-reduction during capital investment project that led to a 12% savings in operating expenses within the first year.
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP and IFRS standards.
- Manage the external audit process, working closely with auditors to ensure timely and successful audits with no major findings.
- Implemented a new ERP system, reducing manual data entry by 25% and improving financial process efficiency.
- Supervise a team of 7 accounting and finance professionals, providing training and development to improve team performance.
- Improved cash flow management by ensuring availability of fund during investment phase.
- Played a critical role in establishing company cost structure and the breakeven point during the first year of production.
College Bursar
Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College Moshi
12.2018 - 05.2022
- Managed month-end closing activities, including reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement preparation for a Tshs 30 Billion portfolio which include the College and Grants Funding.
- Analyzed financial performance and provided insights to management and Board, enabling data-driven decision-making.
- Coordinated with department heads to develop and manage annual budgets and forecasts.
- Prepared and filed taxes and other returns in compliance with regulations, minimizing tax liabilities.
- Enforcement of financial/procurement policies and other regulations concerning finance are met by the College.
- Supervise a team of 9 accounting and finance professionals, providing training and development to improve team performance.
- Reduced discrepancies in financial reporting by 15% through improved reconciliation processes and ledger management.
- Streamlined tax filing processes, resulting in timely submissions and reduction in potential penalties.
- Establish University College Research Grants Management System.
- Development of financial working tools such as Capital Assets Accounting and Capitalization Policy, Financial Policies and Procedures; Accounts Manual, Time Effort Reporting Policy and Overhead Charges.
Project Accountant cum Administrator
KCMC Duke University Collaboration
11.2012 - 12.2018
- Company Overview: Medical Education Partnership Initiatives (MEPI) Project
- Manage and monitor all financial aspects of grants including budgets, subcontracts management, reports and compliance requirement as per US government funding totaling over $2 million annually.
- Collaborate with Principal Investigators and program managers to ensure expenditures align with approved budget and identify any variance for timely resolution.
- Ensure compliance with OMB circulars, GAAP, and grant specific requirements for financial reporting and audits.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial report for grants funders in compliance with their guidelines and timelines.
- Coordinate with external auditors during grants specific audits to ensure accurate and timely response to inquiries.
- Assist with the preparation and submission of grant proposals, including budget forecasts and cost analysis.
- Medical Education Partnership Initiatives (MEPI) Project
- One of the pioneers of establishing the Office of Research Management and Innovation at KCMC for managing grants awards.
- Successful Manage four major subcontracts (Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences, Duke University School of Medicine, Cornel University School of Medicine, and Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences).
- Successfully Management of more than 55 sub-award under mentored research and Medical innovation awards.
- Successful grants closeout.
Financial Administrator
Mkombozi Moshi
08.2011 - 10.2012
- Handled day-to-day accounting activities, including bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, and payroll processing.
- Assisted in the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements, as well as monthly management reports.
- Managed vendor relationships, ensuring timely payments and negotiation of favorable terms, which improved cash flow by 5%.
- Supported the Finance Coordinator in preparing for annual audits and addressing audit findings.
Education
MBA - Finance
Mwenge Catholic University
Kilimanjaro11.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting and Finance
Moshi University College of Cooperatives And Business Studies
Moshi12.2011
Skills
- Financial planning
- Managerial accounting
- Cash flow management
- Comprehensive budgeting skills
- Financial analysis reporting
- Financial transaction oversight
- Effective grant administration
- Receivables processing and tracking
- Proficient in financial analysis
- Working capital management
- Verbal and written communication
- Financial modeling
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved 90% of process monitoring by introducing eBizframe ERP for Monitoring Manufacturing activities.
Certification
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), National Board of Accountants and Auditors - Tanzania, ACPA 4344
Languages
Swahili
English
Extra-Curricular Activities
Community groups volunteering and career mentorship
Personal Information
Title: Finance Manager
Work Authorization
I am authorized to work in the following countries: Tanzania
Timeline
Finance Manager
Super Meals Tanzania
02.2025 - Current
Financial Advisor
Coyesa Company and Kilimandscharo Active Tours
12.2023 - 01.2025
Finance and Accounts Manager
Mkulazi Holding Company
06.2022 - 08.2023
College Bursar
Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College Moshi
12.2018 - 05.2022
Project Accountant cum Administrator
KCMC Duke University Collaboration
11.2012 - 12.2018
Financial Administrator
Mkombozi Moshi
08.2011 - 10.2012
MBA - Finance
Mwenge Catholic University
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting and Finance
Moshi University College of Cooperatives And Business Studies
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