JIMMY LEONARD MSHANA
Dar es Salaam
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Tracking Officer
SIMBA LOGISTICS LTD
08.2020 - 01.2024
- Streamlined communication between drivers, dispatchers, and management through the utilization of advanced routing software and GPS tracking systems.
- Improved delivery efficiency by optimizing routes and utilizing GPS tracking systems.
- Used GPS tracking systems to monitor vehicle locations, improving route planning and time management.
- Utilized GPS tracking systems to monitor driver locations and progress towards delivery destinations.
- Analyzed data from GPS tracking systems and implemented changes accordingly based on findings.
- Reduced fuel consumption by utilizing GPS tracking systems and promoting eco-driving habits among drivers.
- Completed other duties related to fleet tracking department, including providing solutions to breakdowns, road theft and patrolling routes.
Assistant Accountant
POLYTRA TANZANIA LTD
06.2015 - 01.2020
- Maintained detailed financial records of accounts receivable and payable status and bank reconciliations.
- Assisted with monthly and quarterly income statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports to inform decision-makers.
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.
- Reviewed general ledger entries and assessed accuracy.
- Assisted with timely month-end closing procedures, resulting in accurate financial reporting.
- Checked general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors, and identify adjustments.
- Improved financial accuracy by conducting thorough account reconciliations and adjusting journal entries.
- Processed payroll by validating work hours and attendance of employees.
- Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing.
- Reduced invoice processing time with efficient data entry and verification of accounts payable transactions.
- Assisted in the implementation of new accounting software, leading to more efficient workflows and reduced manual input errors.
Assistant Accountant, Operation Officer
UDA (USAFIRI DAR ES SALAAM)
11.2013 - 04.2015
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.
- Reviewed general ledger entries and assessed accuracy.
- Assisted with timely month-end closing procedures, resulting in accurate financial reporting.
- Checked general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors, and identify adjustments.
- Improved financial accuracy by conducting thorough account reconciliations and adjusting journal entries.
- Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring smooth workflows and timely completion of tasks.
- Maintained open lines of communication with upper management to provide regular updates on operational progress and challenges faced by the team.
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
- Oversaw logistics coordination for seamless transportation of goods between various departments and locations.
- Improved safety standards by conducting regular audits and training sessions, resulting in fewer workplace accidents.
- Reduced waste and optimized resource allocation with revamped inventory control system.
Internship Student (Accounting And Finance Dept)
SBC TANZANIA
01.2013 - 11.2013
- Developed professional skills through hands-on experiences, including time management and effective communication.
- Improved internship experience by efficiently managing assigned tasks and meeting deadlines.
- Sorted, organized, and maintained files.
- Assisted colleagues in their tasks when needed, fostering a supportive work environment.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Participated in on-the-job training, working closely with supervisors and coworkers and asking appropriate questions.
Education
BBA - Accounting
ST. AUGUSTINE UNIVERSITY OF TANZANIA
Mwanza, Tanzania12.2012
FORM V-VI (ECONOMICS, GEOGRAPHY AND MATHEMATICS)
JITEGEMEE HIGH SCHOOL
DAR ES SALAAM05.2009
FORM I-FORM IV
TOSAMAGANGA SECONDARY SCHOOL
IRINGA, TANZANIA10.2006
STANDARD SEVEN
MAFIGA PRIMARY SCHOOL
MOROGORO, TANZANIA09.2002
Skills
- Account Reconciliation
- MS Office
- Bank Reconciliation
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Invoice Processing
- Data Entry
- Journal Entries
- Invoice Generation
- Client Relations
- Accounting Software Proficiency
- Data inputting
- Operational Efficiency
- Continuous Improvement
- Operations Management
- GPS Tracking Familiarity
- Map Reading and GPS Usage
Languages
Swahili
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Tracking Officer
SIMBA LOGISTICS LTD
08.2020 - 01.2024
Assistant Accountant
POLYTRA TANZANIA LTD
06.2015 - 01.2020
Assistant Accountant, Operation Officer
UDA (USAFIRI DAR ES SALAAM)
11.2013 - 04.2015
Internship Student (Accounting And Finance Dept)
SBC TANZANIA
01.2013 - 11.2013
BBA - Accounting
ST. AUGUSTINE UNIVERSITY OF TANZANIA
FORM V-VI (ECONOMICS, GEOGRAPHY AND MATHEMATICS)
JITEGEMEE HIGH SCHOOL
FORM I-FORM IV
TOSAMAGANGA SECONDARY SCHOOL
STANDARD SEVEN
MAFIGA PRIMARY SCHOOL
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