Isihaka Idrisa
Dar Es Salaam
Summary
I have over 3 years of experience in the audit and accounting field. I have an experience in audit and accounting activities encompassing finalization of accounts, taxation and compliance. I have done audit of donor funded projects, government parastatal, non-government organizations, public entities, tourism and hospitality & commercial, manufacturing and trading companies.
Clients Portfolio for Audit and Accounting
I have managed a portfolio of clients in different sectors such as:
- Donor Funded Projects: Human Relief Foundation, CUSO International, PELLUM Tanzania, Thamini Uhai, BAK-AIDS, Sunshine Muslim Volunteers, Taqwa Orphans Trust Tanzania, Registered Trustee Mtambani & Helping Hand for Relief and Development.
- Government Parastatal: Tanzania Fisheries Research Institute (TAFIRI).
- Engineering, Commercial, Agriculture and Trading Companies: Simusolar Limited, Hesu Investments Limited, Eklink Tanzania Company Limited, Infosys IPS (T) Limited & EA Brothers Contractors Co. Limited.
- Tourism and Hospitality: Makasa Safaris Limited.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Audit Senior III
City Associates
Dar Es Salaam
07.2024 - Current
- Developed test plans to assess the adequacy of existing internal controls over financial reporting.
- Monitored progress against budgeted hours throughout engagements while maintaining quality assurance standards.
- Coordinated team members' activities throughout the engagement process from planning through completion stages.
- Developed audit programs to ensure that all areas of the client's operations were tested.
- Gathered banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in Excel format and reconciled balances.
- Made recommendations to resolve compliance audit findings.
- Conducted in-depth interviews with clients' management personnel to obtain an understanding of their processes and systems.
- Posted financial data in Excel spreadsheets and managed inventory.
- Assessed compliance risk, developed audit work plans and documented findings.
- Prepared detailed reports on audit findings, including recommendations for improvement.
- Communicated audit plans to executive management team.
- Reviewed workpapers prepared by staff auditors for accuracy and completeness prior to final report issuance.
- Performed risk assessment procedures to identify potential control weaknesses.
- Organized and deployed resources to execute audit plans.
- Reviewed financial statements and disclosures to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Oversaw full accounting cycle and prepared applicable financial statements.
- Identified weaknesses of existing control systems and made suggestions for remediation.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Audit Semi Senior I
City Associates
Dar Es Salaam
02.2023 - 06.2024
- Drawing an audit planning memorandum for all audits in consultation with the manager.
- Ensure that the audit team is fully and properly briefed on the assessment.
- Ensure that audits are carried out within the budgets, and report any expected variances to the manager.
- To ensure the audit budget is not exceeded without the express authority of the partner.
- Carry out field visits, guide and supervise the staff, and review audit fees on field visits to ensure that all audits are carried out in accordance with the plan, and to revise the plan where necessary.
- Ensure proper control on all assignments.
- Prepare management letters, letters of representation, bank circulation, and all other independent confirmation documents in consultation with senior management, and ensure the replies are received prior to the review by the partner.
- Ensure the file is complete in all aspects prior to submitting it to the managers for review.
- Motivate and re-evaluate the performance of the audit team on all audit jobs.
Audit Associate II
City Associates
Dar Es Salaam
07.2021 - 01.2023
- Drafting of accounts.
- Audit of balance sheets and profit-and-loss accounts.
- Supervising audit assistants.
- Leasing with the client on issues after the audit.
- Drawing an audit planning memorandum for all audits in consultation with the manager.
- Ensure that the audit team is fully and properly briefed on the assessment.
- Ensure that audits are carried out within the budgets, and report any expected variances to the manager.
- To ensure the audit budget is not exceeded without the express authority of the partner.
- Carry out field visits, guide and supervise the staff, and review audit fees on field visits to ensure that all audits are carried out in accordance with the plan, and to revise the plan where necessary.
- Ensure proper control on all assignments.
- Prepare management letters, letters of representation, bank circulation, and all other independent confirmation documents in consultation with senior management, and ensure the replies are received prior to the review by the partner.
- Ensure the file is complete in all aspects prior to submitting it to the managers for review.
- Motivate and re-evaluate the performance of the audit team on all audit jobs.
Accountant
ELM Enterprises Company Limited
Dar Es Salaam
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Preparing bank reconciliations.
- Submitting and filing all TRA returns (eFiling); PAYE, SDL, Withholding Taxes, Stamp Duty, Statement of Estimate Return of Tax Payable by Installment, and Return of Income for Entity.
- Registering and paying TRA all tax payments: PAYE, SDL, withholdings, stamp duty, and corporate tax.
- Preparing staff's monthly payrolls.
- Preparing accounts and tax returns.
- Preparing monthly financial statements.
- Controlling income and expenditure.
- Making a financial projection purposely for the TRA Statement of Estimate Return of Tax Payable by Installment.
- Comply with all governance compliance; submitting Brela Annual Returns, WCF Annual Returns, and NSSF forms and payments.
- Banking cash.
- Check writing and deposit.
- Posting all transactions in the system and managing customer accounts.
- Preparing an accurate monthly report purposefully for the monthly performance review.
Credit Officer
ELM Enterprises Company Limited
Dar Es Salaam
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Marketing loan products, meeting with loan applicants to identify their potential, obtaining and compiling copies of loan applicants' credit histories, financial statements, and other financial information.
- Analyze applicants' financial status, credit, and property evaluation to determine the feasibility of granting loans.
- Explain to customers the different types of loans and credit options that are available, as well as the terms of those services.
- Submit clients' loan applications to the credit manager for verification and recommendation.
- Prepare loan repayment schedules.
- Making loan collections and following up on overdue loans.
- Analyze active loan files on a regular basis, and recommend solutions to speed up the loan process, and make follow-ups for repayments.
- Posting customers' loans and repayments.
- Producing monthly reports to management related to the customers I am serving.
Assistant Tax Officer
Tanzania Revenue Authority
Dar Es Salaam
07.2018 - 10.2018
- Accurate preparation and timely reporting of all tax returns.
- Identify all non-fillers and non-payers through physical visits.
- Enforce the issuance of EFD receipts.
- Register taxpayers for VAT.
- Examine information for the correct determination of taxable income.
- Ensure that correct and quality assessments are made and issued to taxpayers.
- Enhance tax compliance through the delivery of taxpayer education and prompt, quality services.
- Monitor the normal flow of taxpayers for the monthly payments of taxes, such as PAYE, SDL, and VAT.
- Organize and conduct road patrol exercises to identify non-issuers of EFD receipts.
- Maintain up-to-date details of all taxpayers in the block, including their sales records, tax assessed, and tax paid.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting -
University of Dar Es Salaam
11-2019
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination -
Benjamini William Mkapa High School
05-2016
Certificate of Secondary Education Examination -
Hananasif Secondary School
11-2013
Certificate of Primary Education Examination -
Hananasif Primary School
09-2009
Certified Public Accountant (Final Level) -
National Board of Accountants And Auditors
Skills
- Computer literate, proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint presentations, and accounting software (Tally ERP9 and QuickBooks)
Accomplishments
- Certificate of Awards in recognition of the participation as a member of Benjamini William Mkapa High School Tax Club for the year 2016.
Certification
- Certificate of Advanced Microsoft Excel for successful completion a full practical training on advanced Microsoft Excel based on data analysis, advanced reporting and financial modelling.
Languages
Swahili
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Reference
Azizi Abdul Munisi
Audit Partner - City Associates
azabdul.aa@gmail.com
+255 714 818 101 I +255 756 187 940 I +255 734 155 200
Jacob John Magehema
Grants Manager - Sightsavers Tanzania
magehemajack@gmail.com
+255 714 874 713
Shauri Amenye Lazaro
Regional Finance Director - Water Mission
shauri178@gmail.com
+255 714 402 21
Timeline
Audit Senior III
City Associates
07.2024 - Current
Audit Semi Senior I
City Associates
02.2023 - 06.2024
Audit Associate II
City Associates
07.2021 - 01.2023
Accountant
ELM Enterprises Company Limited
09.2020 - 06.2021
Credit Officer
ELM Enterprises Company Limited
01.2020 - 08.2020
Assistant Tax Officer
Tanzania Revenue Authority
07.2018 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting -
University of Dar Es Salaam
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination -
Benjamini William Mkapa High School
Certificate of Secondary Education Examination -
Hananasif Secondary School
Certificate of Primary Education Examination -
Hananasif Primary School
Certified Public Accountant (Final Level) -
National Board of Accountants And Auditors