JAMES M MALIMA
Dar es Salaam
Summary
Decisive and persuasive communicator with proven problem-solving, leadership and planning abilities and also very resourceful Accounting professional with over 9 years of experience in Accounting, Finance, Reporting and audit.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Internal Audit Manager
Totalenergies Marketing Tanzania Limited
Dar Es Salaam
07.2022 - Current
- Drafted Internal Audit Charter of Internal Audit function, Reviewed systems and controls of Company.
- Devised and implemented internal audit policies and procedures in line with local and international best practices.
- Coached internal audit team to achieve targets and fulfil deadlines.
- Updated senior leaders regularly, reporting significant internal control issues.
- Executed ad hoc and special investigations and reviews requested by management.
- Carried out spot checks on physical stock, trade debtors and key areas to identify and resolve issues.
- Reported on control deficiencies to management and made recommendations to mitigate risk and add value.
- Drew up annual Internal Audit Plan based on key risks and strategies.
Senior Accountant
Totalenergies Marketing Tanzania Ltd
Dar es Salaam
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Coordinated all external and group audits and preparation of Financial statements.
- Prepared of monthly accrual table, provision schedules and verification of reconciliations.
- Reviewed accuracy of posting from payable section and see off payment of Invoices of over 300 suppliers nationals and Internationals.
- Managed and monitored outsourced accounting service including verification of postings.
- Coordinated key accounting priority controls as group’s major KPIs in checking of accounting procedures.
- Managed all tax obligations postings and workings on basis of accuracy and time (VAT, WHT, CIT, PAYE/SDL, Stamp Duty, City Service Levy).
- Supervised insurance accounting by ensuring proper optimization of policies, renewals, periodic declarations, lodging, follow-up of claims and ensure proper posting.
Human Resources & Fixed Assets Accountant
Totalenergies Marketing Tanzania Ltd.
Dar es Salaam
09.2016 - 12.2019
- Maintained company's Fixed Assets register ( Major achievement being Integrated newly acquired GAPCO and PETROLUBE assets into SAP.
- Supervised accounting for additions, disposals, transfer, and depreciation in SAP, evaluation, and implementation of account procedures.
- Monitored capital budget and prepared of investment management reports.
- Posted in SAP all HR related postings: Staff retirements
- Posted Fuel consumption, reconciled staff account, loans, and all petty cash accounting and advised HR of statutory and personal deductions.
Reconciliation/Payables Accountant
Totalenergies Marketing Tanzania Ltd
Dar es Salaam
01.2015 - 09.2016
- Posted in SAP all local Contractors and international suppliers' billings/invoices.
- Reconciled supplier's accounts and ensured all reconciling items are resolved on time verify Invoices ie Originality, Purchase Order, GRN, work orders and certificates of completion.
- Prepared bank Uploads, bank reconciliation & Petty cash reconciliation.
Credit Control Accountant
Totalenergies Marketing Tanzania Ltd
Dar es Salaam
06.2014 - 01.2015
- Posted customers' transactions in ledgers and perform matching of accounts and their analysis.
- Reconciled accounts , followed up on remittance advice, Withholding Tax Certificates.
- Prepared weekly aged report that justifies aging of customer debts and Advice marketing team on follow up.
Education
NBAA)Certified Public Accountant (CPA-T) - Accounting
National Board of Accountants And Auditors
Dar Es Salaam2017
Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance
Ardhi University
Dar Es Salaam /2010 - /2013
A-Levels - Economics, Commerce & Accountancy
Umbwe Secondary School
Kilimanjaro /2008 - /2010
Certificate of Secondary School Education - Business Studies
Mara Secondary School
Mara /2004 - /2007
Skills
- MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint
- Accounting Management System SAP (Key User)
- Risk assessments
- Internal audit execution
- Easy adaptation of accounting packages
- Management accounting
- Financial Accounting
- Corporate compliance
- Financial reporting and analysis
Interests
HOBBIES
, Watching football, listening to music, watching movies and Reading Inspiration books.
Languages
English
Fluent
Swahili
Fluent
Referees
Amelye Nyembe.
Head of Human Resources
Helios Towers
PO BOX 105297
Mobile: + 255 786 999 736
Email: Anyembe@httanzania.co.tz
Albert Bararata
Finance Manager - Cropping Division
Sliverlands Group, Tanzania
Mobile: +255 754 859 320
Email: abararata@yahoo.com
Bonas Mwasungo.
Accounting and Tax Manager
Totalenergies Tanzania Ltd
PO Box 1503
Phone: +255 688 106 422
Email: Bonas.mwasungo@totalenergies.co.tz
Timeline
Internal Audit Manager
Totalenergies Marketing Tanzania Limited
07.2022 - Current
Senior Accountant
Totalenergies Marketing Tanzania Ltd
01.2020 - 06.2022
Human Resources & Fixed Assets Accountant
Totalenergies Marketing Tanzania Ltd.
09.2016 - 12.2019
Reconciliation/Payables Accountant
Totalenergies Marketing Tanzania Ltd
01.2015 - 09.2016
Credit Control Accountant
Totalenergies Marketing Tanzania Ltd
06.2014 - 01.2015
NBAA)Certified Public Accountant (CPA-T) - Accounting
National Board of Accountants And Auditors
Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance
Ardhi University
/2010 - /2013
A-Levels - Economics, Commerce & Accountancy
Umbwe Secondary School
/2008 - /2010
Certificate of Secondary School Education - Business Studies
Mara Secondary School
/2004 - /2007
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