Junior Marco Philip
Dar es Salaam
Summary
Seasoned Prudent Accounting Professional with an advanced accounting, mathematical and software experience. Achievement includes managing an inventory portfolio worth over $500,000 with a less than 0.5% monthly deviation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Cost Control Manager/Inventory Management Specialist
The Mora Zanzibar (Part Of German's TUI Group)
01.2025 - Current
- Conducted regular Inventory audits, internal controls and procedures related to cost tracking, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Reduced project costs by implementing effective cost control strategies and monitoring budgets closely.
- Mitigated financial risks associated with project delays by identifying potential issues early and taking corrective actions.
- Performed thorough variance analyses on a regular basis, highlighting key discrepancies between actual and forecasted costs for prompt resolution.
Cost Controller
Effective Modernization Group
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Developing and implementing annual budgets and forecasts
- Analyzing financial performance and identifying areas for improvement
- Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to track financial health
- Conducting variance analysis to understand deviations from budget
- Analyzing purchasing and inventory costs to minimize waste and maximize savings
- Implementing pricing strategies to maximize profitability
- Preparing regular financial reports for management and analyzing financial data to identify trends and potential issues
- Providing insights and recommendations to improve operational efficiency
Cost Controller
Rotana Hotels Management Corporation
07.2019 - 12.2023
- Developed and maintained a system of internal controls (financial and otherwise) for managing food and beverage resources, operating equipment and fixed assets in accordance with corporate guidelines
- Evaluated vendor contracts, identifying areas for negotiation or alternatives procurement methods to reduce costs
- Monitored inventory levels, implemented controls to minimize stock discrepancies while maintaining adequate supplies for business operations
- Optimized budget allocation for increased efficiency and reduced waste in operations
Accounts Receivable and Billing Analyst
Liquid Telecom
11.2017 - 10.2018
- Timely collection of monies and report on deviations from credit standards
- To assure timely and accurate invoicing, aging totals, cash receipts and invoice adjustments
- To assure that the company's standard template regarding invoice samples is in place for every customer and to make recommendations to improve quality of invoicing and collection procedures
- To work closely with various other departments in the organization such as sales, relations and technical to ensure customer needs are in place
- To meet operational standards by contributing information to strategic planning and reviews; implementing production, productivity, quality and customer service standards; resolving problems, identifying system improvements
- To collect accounts by contacting customers referred by clerks, investigating circumstances of non-Payment, negotiating and resolving conflicts, expediting payment
- To update receivables by coordinating and monitoring daily sales order processing and bank remittance transactions
Education
CPA Candidate -
National Board of Accountants and Auditors - NBAA
Dar es Salaam, TZ10.2025
Advanced Higher Diploma - Int. accounting and Business
Association of Certified Chartered Accountants - ACCA
London, UK06.2017
Diploma - Accountancy and Business
SSR College of Science And Management Studies
Bangalore, India06.2014
Skills
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Accounts payable and Receivable
- Internal Auditing and Control
- Financial Modelling and Cost Analysis
- Accounting and Bookkeeping
- Inventory Management
Accomplishments
- Managed an Inventory portfolio worth over USD 350,000 with a less than 0.05% monthly deviations.
- Controlled, Maintained and achieved healthy 30% budgeted cost margin throughout my time with Rotana.
- Achieved over 70% of monthly collection targets on a consistent basis, responded to over 50 customer calls daily and solved over 80% of their concerns.
Languages
English
Affiliations
- Association Of Certified Chartered Accountants, UK
- National Board of Accountants and Auditors, Tanzania
Referees
Steven Sanga Kilongosi, Chief Accountant-The Mora Zanzibar
Phone +255775024465
Frank Shita, Procurement Director- Effective Modernization Group
Phone +255754957320
Mwamini Daudi, Assistant Director of Finance- Johari Rotana
Phone +255715409022
Timeline
Cost Control Manager/Inventory Management Specialist
The Mora Zanzibar (Part Of German's TUI Group)
01.2025 - Current
Cost Controller
Effective Modernization Group
01.2024 - 12.2024
Cost Controller
Rotana Hotels Management Corporation
07.2019 - 12.2023
Accounts Receivable and Billing Analyst
Liquid Telecom
11.2017 - 10.2018
Advanced Higher Diploma - Int. accounting and Business
Association of Certified Chartered Accountants - ACCA
CPA Candidate -
National Board of Accountants and Auditors - NBAA
Diploma - Accountancy and Business
SSR College of Science And Management Studies
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