MARYAM SALUM SAID
Dar Es Salaam
Summary
Results-oriented accounting professional with several years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, and audit-related settings. Quick and eager learner with acute attention to detail and a consistent track record of identifying process improvements to drive quality, accuracy, and efficiency. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Country Accountant
Red Dot Distribution Limited
Dar Es Salaam
05.2023 - Current
- Managed accounts receivable and payable, reconciled bank statements, and prepared financial reports.
- Prepared monthly closing entries and coordinated with external auditors during the annual audit process by providing requested documents and responding to inquiries in a timely manner.
- Provided guidance to other departments regarding accounting policies and procedures.
- Monitored cash flows and prepared weekly cash projections.
- Performed general ledger reconciliations on a timely basis.
- Monitored and reported on financial results including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements.
- Maintained accurate accounts for cash, fixed assets and other transactions.
- Developed staff expense and reimbursement tracker to reduce user errors and increase reporting accuracy.
- Oversaw full accounting cycle and prepared applicable financial statements.
Country Accountant Dubai
Red Dot Distribution FZE
Dar Es Salaam
07.2018 - 04.2023
- Managed accounts receivable and payable, reconciled bank statements, and prepared financial reports.
- Prepared monthly closing entries and coordinated with external auditors during the annual audit process by providing requested documents and responding to inquiries in a timely manner.
- Provided guidance to other departments regarding accounting policies and procedures.
- Monitored cash flows and prepared weekly cash projections.
- Performed general ledger reconciliations on a timely basis.
- Monitored and reported on financial results including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements.
- Maintained accurate accounts for cash, fixed assets and other transactions.
- Developed staff expense and reimbursement tracker to reduce user errors and increase reporting accuracy.
- Oversaw full accounting cycle and prepared applicable financial statements.
Finance Intern/Treasury Department
National Social Security Fund(NSSF)
Dar Es Salaam
07.2014 - 09.2014
- Preparing payment voucher & Budget
- Back up of confidential resources and data
- Generated weekly, monthly and quarterly reports summarizing key financial metrics.
- Processed refunds on staff expenditure
Education
Master's in Business Administration - Corporate Management
Mzumbe University
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania12-2025
CPA (T) -
NBAA
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania12-2025
Bachelor of Banking and Finance -
Institution Of Financial Management
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania01.2016
Advance Level - ACSEE -
Al- Muntazir Islamic Seminary
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania01.2013
Ordinary Level -
Feza Girl's High School
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania01.2010
Skills
- Accounting Analysis
- Tax and tax return filing
- Microsoft Office
- SAP
- Financial analysis
- Budget management
- Microsoft Excel
- Accounts reconciliation
- Cash flow monitoring
- Problem solving
- Payables and Receivables management
- Bookkeeping
- Bank and accounts reconciliations
- Payroll management
- Audit and audit support
Awards
- Best Performer of the year, Finance Department, 2022
- Best Performer of the year, Finance Department, 2019
References
- Sabbaha Fereji, Finance & Admin, Travel Link Tanzania Limited, sabrah9@outlook.com, +255 756 592 860
- Zainab Mohammed Chico, Data Entry Officer, National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Dar es Salaam, zainab.chico@nssf.or.tz, +255 757 303 944
- Shabbir FidaHussein, Finance Manager, Red Dot Distribution Limited, shabbir@reddot.co.tz, +255 626 782 293
Languages
- English
- Swahili
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 04/24/94
- Nationality: Tanzanian
- Marital Status: Single
Languages
Swahili
First Language
English
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
Country Accountant
Red Dot Distribution Limited
05.2023 - Current
Country Accountant Dubai
Red Dot Distribution FZE
07.2018 - 04.2023
Finance Intern/Treasury Department
National Social Security Fund(NSSF)
07.2014 - 09.2014
Master's in Business Administration - Corporate Management
Mzumbe University
CPA (T) -
NBAA
Bachelor of Banking and Finance -
Institution Of Financial Management
Advance Level - ACSEE -
Al- Muntazir Islamic Seminary
Ordinary Level -
Feza Girl's High School
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