ISIHAKA BRIAN SAGATWA
Dar es Salaam
Summary
Dynamic marketing professional with experience at Said Salim Bakhresa & Co Limited, skilled in branding strategy and customer relationship management. Successfully developed targeted campaigns and conducted market research, driving business growth. Proven ability to lead teams and analyze data, ensuring effective communication and strategic decision-making for optimal results.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
MARKETING OFFICER
SAID SALIM BAKHRESA & CO LIMITED.
Dar es Salaam
08.2017 - Current
- Supported the Marketing Manager in delivering successful campaign activity.
- Developed targeted advice for decision-makers on how best to reach target consumers and build awareness.
- Organized marketing plans and programmes to best support business growth and development.
- Conducted market research to assess potential demand and determine optimal characteristics for products and services.
- Devised creative strategies for highlighting goods and promoting specific attributes.
- Monitored consumer trends and accurately interpreted meaning to predict future changes.
- Compiled and reviewed consumer data on patterns and preferences for marketing information.
- Leveraged market and competitor data to identify market opportunities and gaps.
- Advised clients on optimum mix of products and distribution channels for greatest success.
- Compiled industry data on competitor pricing, materials costs, and supply chain issues to help set accurate pricing.
TAX OFFICER
FEYKU INTERCONSULTANT CO LTD
Dar es Salaam
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Identified opportunities to streamline tax processes, leading to continuous efficiency improvements.
- Reviewed and resolved tax rates, conducting research and liaising with tax agencies to verify accuracy.
- Investigated internal processes of organizations to ensure tax law compliance.
- Analyzed management procedures and record-keeping systems to ensure maximum accuracy and efficacy.
- Advised public on rules and regulations determining tax payments as well as public rights and obligations.
- Investigated filed tax returns using knowledge of the submitted document by a taxpayer.
- To conduct face vetting of applications for tax exemptions, relief, and refund.
- To prepare tax positions for all taxpayers, an arrears list, and follow up on payments.
ACCOUNTANT ASSISTANCE
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
Dar es Salaam
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Analyzed monthly reporting to reconcile production operations and general ledger.
- Filed tax returns and prepared governmental reports in compliance with strict standards.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Prepared VAT and income tax forms for commercial and individual clients.
- Generated invoices based on established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
- Reviewed and processed employee expense reports and vendor invoices for payment.
- Accurately documented all cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
- Partnered with auditors to prepare yearly audits and ensure compliance with governmental tax guidelines.
- Reconciled accounts from income and expense data to net worth and assets.
- Created periodic reports comparing budgeted costs to actual costs.
- Analyzed budgets and financial projections for accurate reporting of company performance.
- Analyzed monthly balance sheet accounts for corporate reporting.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
ASSISTANCE TAX MANAGEMENT OFFICER
TANZANIA REVENUE AUTHORITY
Dar es Salaam
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Created long-term business strategy to drive company success.
- Completed financial analysis of revenue.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Coordinated with other departments regarding operational tasks and personnel needs.
- Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
- Participated actively in team building activities aimed at improving inter-team communication.
- Maintained organizational compliance with applicable legislation and regulations.
- Put in place clear controls for financial administration and business management.
- Assessment of new taxpayers and filling out a return form.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE WITH TAX MANAGEMENT - ECONOMICS AND TAXATION
THE INSTITUTE OF FINANCE MANAGEMENT.
DAR ES SALAAM01.2015
ADVANCED CERTIFICATE - LANGUAGE AND ARTS
NORTHERN HIGHLAND SECONDARY SCHOOL
KILIMANJARO, MOSHI01.2012
CERTIFICATE - SCIENCE
J.K. NYERERE SECONDARY SCHOOL
KILIMANJARO, MOSHI01.2008
CERTIFICATE OF PRIMARY SCHOOL - ARTS
MAJENGO PRIMARY SCHOOL
KILIMANJARO, MOSHI01.2004
Skills
- Team leadership and supervision
- Event coordination
- Business communications
- Sales strategies
- Branding strategy
- Customer relationship management
- Effective communication
- Marketing analytics
- Product positioning
- Data collection and sampling
- Data entry
- Bank reconciliations
- Income tax filing
- Accounts Payable (AP)
- Invoice matching
REFFEREES
NAME: MAYASA SHABANI MZEZELE
OCCUPATION: REGISTRATION OFFICER ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL SOCIAL SECURITY FUND
P.O.BOX 69 KARATU
+255 715 980 181
+255 755 339 038
Mmzezele@Nssf.org.tz
NAME: MWAMVUWA SHABANI MINTANGA
OCCUPATION: ASSISTANCE RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER BANK OF TANZANIA
DAR ES SALAAM
P.O.BOX 2939
+255 718 437 858
+255 689 434 746
Msmimtanga@bot.go.tz
NAME: OMARY SULEIMAN KUWE
OCCUPATION: AZAM FC VICE CHAIRMAN
ORGANIZATION: AZAM FOOTBALL CLUB
P.O.BOX 2517
DAR ES SALAAM
+255 717 088880
+255 627 888880
+255 757 969496
Personal Information
- Marital Status: MARRIED
- Nationality: TANZANIA
Name & contact
Languages
Swahili
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
MARKETING OFFICER
SAID SALIM BAKHRESA & CO LIMITED.
08.2017 - Current
TAX OFFICER
FEYKU INTERCONSULTANT CO LTD
01.2015 - 01.2017
ACCOUNTANT ASSISTANCE
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
01.2014 - 01.2015
ASSISTANCE TAX MANAGEMENT OFFICER
TANZANIA REVENUE AUTHORITY
01.2013 - 01.2014
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE WITH TAX MANAGEMENT - ECONOMICS AND TAXATION
THE INSTITUTE OF FINANCE MANAGEMENT.
ADVANCED CERTIFICATE - LANGUAGE AND ARTS
NORTHERN HIGHLAND SECONDARY SCHOOL
CERTIFICATE - SCIENCE
J.K. NYERERE SECONDARY SCHOOL
CERTIFICATE OF PRIMARY SCHOOL - ARTS
MAJENGO PRIMARY SCHOOL