IRENE CHARLES KAMASHANJU
DAR ES SALAAM
Summary
With more than 5years experience in Accounting and Financial reporting, my Key personal skills and attributes include; I am excellent with IFRS Standards, Tanzania Tax & accounting policies, Banking Services and various computer software like QuickBooks Skilled with Management; Customer service, Analytics and Problem Solving; and quick adaptability, especially in complex organizations. I have excellent Interpersonal communication skills, especially with multicultural teams. I work with high ethical standards and value Integrity, credibility and confidentiality.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Finance Associate
Roar Capital Solutions Limited
05.2022 - Current
- Prepare and analyze financial reports based on the established frequency and provide recommendations for further actions to the management to facilitate informed decision- making
- Monitor, control and analyze general ledger accounts to initiate and achieve corrective actions
- Performance Budgeting, Analysis & Reporting Demonstrates participation in business planning efforts by developing basic project-level budgets and forecasts, incorporating information from various sources as appropriate to monitor KPIs
- Develop trends and projections for the firm’s finances
- Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities
- Participate in the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures, interpret and assess the impact of changes and make recommendations on follow up actions, to support setup and implementation of proper accounting procedures, systems and internal controls
- Reviewing and approving expenses reports/Liquidations to ensure adequate documentation, allowable and allocable
- Ensure that payments are processed in a timely manner, resolve complex issues relating to the disbursement of funds in line with company’s rules and regulations
- Managing Compliance and risk management
- To make sure that all statutory returns (i.e
- VAT, withholding tax) are accurately filed and paid to the authorities in time
- Compute, prepare all statutory payments and ensure timely submission of contributions to NSSF, WCF, HESLB and other authorities
- Timely preparation and execution of Monthly payroll
- Enhancing customer engagement and relationship management
- Remain on stand-by at all times and follow standard emergency preparedness practices in order to meet immediate emergency requirements for further service on job and in the field
- Perform any other work-related duties as assigned by the supervisor
Business Accountant
Pivotech Company (T) Limited
06.2019 - 05.2022
- Developing and implementing processes for managing operations or projects to ensure that they meet customer needs, legal requirements, and organizational goals
- Prepare quarterly management summary report, to be shared to the Board of Directors through Head of Finance department, to enable the Board to fully understand the financial position of the company
- Responsible for coordinating and monitoring overall activities of the operations and finance department with intra & inter-department within Tanzania
- Timely preparation of annual reports and budgets
- Provision of significant and timely input into annual plan and long-term plan preparation and development
- Prepare and review management reports and analysis of key trends
- Analyze financial information; provide financial support to Managers in preparation of internal and external reporting requirements
- Work with Human Resources Department on the verification of payroll-related payments such as the calculation of salaries, leave benefits, and overtime hours to ensure compliance with the Tanzania Labor Law
- To monitor the general ledger ensuring that all transactions are posted into c correct accounts and carry out regular reconciliations and ensure reconciliations statements are prepared and reviewed on monthly basis
- To make sure that all statutory returns (i.e
- VAT, withholding tax) are accurately filed and paid to the authorities in time
- Submit VAT return to the TRA portal
- To participate in developing finance policies and procedures
- Prepare all customer invoices and properly archive the copies
- Reconcile the client’s accounts
- Prepare sequence and resume ownership of all PO’s generated by the company
- Participate in inventory stock taking and actualize inventory cost
- Update and maintaining of the Company’s Asset Register
- Develop and maintain effective client and business relationships
- Participate in performance evaluations
- Create a positive and engaging work environment for all internal and external partners and stakeholders demonstrating professional courtesy
- To train, develop, supervise and mentor the direct reports
Assistant Business Accountant
Pivotech Company (T)
06.2017 - 05.2019
- Ensure accountability on Company’s expenditures
- Review and post transactions in the system, ensuring correct coding and accuracy
- Posting bank transactions in Quick Book and perform bank reconciliation
- Suppliers and Customers accounts reconciliation, receipts, and payments
- Debt collection and ensuring weekly review of collector’s accounts
- Monitor all financial transactions and recommend ways to increase the effectiveness of the internal control on weaknesses observed
- Reviewing requisitions and payments before approval
- Support different audits by provision of supporting documents and other requested information
- Ensure procurement processes are well followed before issuing a purchase order
- Maintain and update the fixed asset register on regular basis
- Ensure physical asset and inventory verification is performed semiannually
- Compute, prepare all statutory payments and ensure timely submission of contributions to NSSF, WCF, HESLB and other authorities
- Maintaining confidentiality of information and documents
- Make use of Technology to automate the Finance functions including Requisition system, Automation of Management reports (Quick book) and accounting processes
- Timely preparation and execution of Monthly payroll
- Budgeting and project cash flow management
- Petty cash management and recording
- Compliance with SHEQ
Operation Accountant
Sasa Kazi fueling Ltd
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Daily recording of company’s transactions
- Reconciliation of fuel sales and Revenues
- Manage the filling, storage, and security of documents
- Assist in preparation of Company Bylaws, policies, and procedures
- Preparing monthly office schedules and logistics for various events
- Supervise customer service and respond to customer providing information about the firm inquiries
Education
ACCA Certification -
10.2024
Bachelor’s degree of International Business Administration - accounting
University of Technology and Applied Sciences-Rustaq
01.2016
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination -
St. Anthony’s High School
Tanzania01.2011
Certificate of Secondary Education Examination -
Barbro Johansson Model Girls School
Tanzania01.2008
Certificate of Primary Education -
KARURA S.D.A SCHOOL
Nairobi, Kenya01.2003
Hobbies and Interests
Travelling and sports, Hiking, Reading books
Training
- Internal training on Quality management
- ATE, Various HR management, practices, and by-laws trainings.
- OSHA training
- Customer Service Trainings
Disclaimer
I Irene Charles Kamashanju certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief thisinformation correctly describes me, my qualification and experience.
References
- Abdillah, Hassan, abdillahi@roarcapital.co.tz, +255 713340330, Roar Capital Solutions Ltd, Dar es salaam, Tanzania
- Joshua, Ibrahim, joshuaaugustino@pivotechgroup.co.tz, +255 715 676767, Pivotech Company Ltd, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
- Mario, Curatolo, Dr., mbc@mbc-sa.com, 0041 795503255, MBC Management, Via Campagnora 96967 Dino, Lugano, Switzerland, www.mbc-sa.com
Timeline
Senior Finance Associate
Roar Capital Solutions Limited
05.2022 - Current
Business Accountant
Pivotech Company (T) Limited
06.2019 - 05.2022
Assistant Business Accountant
Pivotech Company (T)
06.2017 - 05.2019
Operation Accountant
Sasa Kazi fueling Ltd
01.2016 - 01.2017
ACCA Certification -
Bachelor’s degree of International Business Administration - accounting
University of Technology and Applied Sciences-Rustaq
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination -
St. Anthony’s High School
Certificate of Secondary Education Examination -
Barbro Johansson Model Girls School
Certificate of Primary Education -
KARURA S.D.A SCHOOL
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