Mgeni Samweli
Dar Es Salaam
Summary
Dedicated professional experienced in Accounting, Sales, and Marketing. Delivered value through strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with colleagues while working independently under tight deadlines. Focused on continuous learning and personal development to enhance contributions to organizational success.
Overview
1
1
Certificate
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Accountant
Premium Ingredients Limited
2024.04 - 2026.02
- Budget Management: Develop and manage the company's budget, ensuring it aligns with strategic objectives and monitoring expenditure against budgeted allocations.
- Cash Flow Management: Monitor cash flow to ensure liquidity needs are met, and develop strategies to optimize cash flow efficiency.
- Cash Flow Forecast: Provide cash flow forecasts to assist in managing liquidity and ensuring adequate funds are available to meet operational needs and financial obligations.
- Financial Planning: Assist in developing long-term financial plans and forecasts, providing recommendations to support the company's growth objectives.
- Financial Reporting: Prepare financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, in accordance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Conducted financial analysis to assess company financial health, identify trends, and provide actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
- Financial Analysis Reports: Prepare financial analysis reports, including key performance indicators (KPIs) and trend analysis, to support decision-making and strategic planning.
- Risk Management: Identify financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring the company's financial stability and compliance with regulations.
- Tax Compliance: Oversee tax planning and compliance, ensuring accurate and timely filing of tax returns and adherence to tax laws and regulations.
- Established and maintained internal controls to safeguard assets, prevent fraud, and ensure accuracy of financial records.
- Internal Control Reports: Provide reports on the effectiveness of internal controls, identifying any weaknesses or deficiencies and recommending improvements.
- Audit Coordination: Coordinate with external auditors during financial audits, providing necessary documentation and support to ensure accurate and transparent financial reporting.
- Supervisory role: Oversee sales & marketing, finance and logistics teams; build cohesiveness, request daily detailed activity reports to ensure accuracy, integrity, and operational efficiency within the organization.
- Compiled financial performance reports for management review, summarizing key metrics and trends.: Regularly provide accurate and timely financial statements to management, board members, and stakeholders, summarizing the company's financial performance and position.
- Analyzed budget and fuel variances, comparing actual performance against budgeted figures and identifying improvement opportunities.
Senior Accountant & Audit Officer
FMJ Hardware Limited
2020.04 - 2023.09
- Reconciled sales with bank records to ensure accuracy in financial reporting
- Executed bank reconciliation to ensure accurate financial records.
- Reconciliation of all suppliers' accounts
- Processed supplier invoices to maintain timely payments and supplier relations
- Prepare supplier payments
- Managed payroll to ensure timely employee compensation.
- Audit all sales orders/invoices
- Resolved supplier and customer queries to enhance service quality and satisfaction
Senior Accountant Payment Officer
Transcargo Limited
2018.09 - 2020.03
- Reconciled all supplier accounts to ensure accuracy and timely payments
- Preparation of all AP Invoices– SAP software
- Executed bank reconciliation procedures to maintain accurate financial records
- Prepared all tax returns and tax certificates, ensuring compliance with regulations
- Preparation and submission of VAT Claims
- Reconciling VAT returns with Z- Reports
- Preparing for VAT audits
- Preparation and updating of fixed assets register
- Oversaw petty cash disbursements
- Conducted budgeting analysis and preparation
Branch Accountant
Al Heelam Clearing & Forwarding Co. Ltd
2017.05 - 2018.08
- Prepared and submitted statutory returns and payments punctually to ensure compliance
- Preparing accounts Quarterly reports
- Executed bank reconciliation processes to ensure accuracy of financial records
- Maintained accurate books of accounts in Whize Cargo and Tally for financial integrity
- Confirming cash receipt / payment vouchers posted in correct vote heads / accounts.
- Preparing monthly Payroll
- Handling petty cash
- Created invoices for client transactions to ensure timely payments
- Oversaw cash management activities to ensure liquidity and support operational efficiency
Accountant Executive
Quality Group Limited
2015.11 - 2017.05
- Recommended financial actions based on thorough analysis of accounting options
- Executed account reconciliations to identify discrepancies and ensure financial integrity
- Prepare Aging reports to all branches
- Maintaining accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures
- Prepare payment vouchers in Tally
- Passing Journal Vouchers - Retirement of all expenses
- Filling VAT Returns
- Preparation of payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursement
- Posting entries in Tally
- Bank Reconciliation
- Facilitated team activities to enhance collaboration and streamline processes
Assistant Accounts Receivable
STARTEL Tanzania Limited (Raha.com)
2015.09 - 2015.10
- Processed client invoices to ensure timely payment and maintain cash flow
- Conducted follow-up on overdue debts to recover outstanding payments and minimize financial loss
- Prepared statement of accounts (SOA) for clients to provide clear overview of balances and transactions
- Account reconciliation
Finance and Administrative Officer
Oceanlink Shipping Services Limited
2011.12 - 2015.08
- Followed up on payments and banking activities to ensure timely financial transactions
- Maintained accurate company account books to support financial reporting and compliance
- Prepare, update and supervise company accounts
- Preparation of company accounts
- Accounts reconciliation
- Prepared weekly revenue reports to provide insights into company financial performance
- Performing bank reconciliation, maintaining cash book and preparing weekly and monthly
- Payroll preparation using ARUTI System
- Coordinate all company activities
Assistant Accountant
Tanzania International Container Terminal Services (TICTS)
2010.07 - 2010.10
- Generated accurate invoices for customer purchases to facilitate timely payments
- Prepare monthly accounts
- Accounts reconciliation
- Submitted VAT returns to ensure compliance with regulations and avoid penalties
- Prepare monthly payroll
- Managed petty cash transactions for daily expenses
- Managed inventory levels to maintain product availability and support sales operations
In Charge of Education for Self Reliance
Hale Secondary School
Tanga
2006.04 - 2010.04
- Organized and led clubs and societies, fostering student engagement and community building.
- Managed continuous assessment forms, ensuring accurate tracking of student progress.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Head of Science Dept.; Sports Master
Mzinga Secondary School
DSM
2005.06 - 2006.04
Head of Science Dept.; Sports Master
Isimila Secondary School
Iringa
2004.02 - 2005.08
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Dodoma (UDOM)
Tanzania2010-01
High School Diploma -
Monduli Teachers’ College
TANZANIA2003-01
Advanced Level Certificate of Secondary Education -
Pugu Secondary School
TANZANIA1999-01
Ordinary Level Certificate of Secondary Education -
Njombe Secondary School
TANZANIA1996-01
Certificate of Primary Education -
Mdete Primary School
TANZANIA1992-01
Skills
- Financial forecasting
- Tally software
- AccPac software
- ERP9 software
- Ms Excel
- Ms Word
- Digital Communication
Certification
Registered with NBAA for Module E and F Since 12 March, 2014 for CPA Studies, NBAA/CRT. NO. 23786
Timeline
Chief Accountant
Premium Ingredients Limited
2024.04 - 2026.02
Senior Accountant & Audit Officer
FMJ Hardware Limited
2020.04 - 2023.09
Senior Accountant Payment Officer
Transcargo Limited
2018.09 - 2020.03
Branch Accountant
Al Heelam Clearing & Forwarding Co. Ltd
2017.05 - 2018.08
Accountant Executive
Quality Group Limited
2015.11 - 2017.05
Assistant Accounts Receivable
STARTEL Tanzania Limited (Raha.com)
2015.09 - 2015.10
Finance and Administrative Officer
Oceanlink Shipping Services Limited
2011.12 - 2015.08
Assistant Accountant
Tanzania International Container Terminal Services (TICTS)
2010.07 - 2010.10
In Charge of Education for Self Reliance
Hale Secondary School
2006.04 - 2010.04
Head of Science Dept.; Sports Master
Mzinga Secondary School
2005.06 - 2006.04
Head of Science Dept.; Sports Master
Isimila Secondary School
2004.02 - 2005.08
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Dodoma (UDOM)
High School Diploma -
Monduli Teachers’ College
Advanced Level Certificate of Secondary Education -
Pugu Secondary School
Ordinary Level Certificate of Secondary Education -
Njombe Secondary School
Certificate of Primary Education -
Mdete Primary School
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 12/25/77
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Tanzanian
- Marital Status: Married
Team Work
Have strong inter-personal capacity for establishing and maintaining effective work relationships within the organization, including in both social and cultural environments. Furthermore, I have the ability to work in all situations. Last, but not least, I have a high level of integrity, honesty and responsibility in all duties assigned to me.
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading newspapers, magazines and books
- Travelling
- Watching and playing football
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 12/25/77
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Tanzanian
- Marital Status: Married
Team Work
Have strong inter-personal capacity for establishing and maintaining effective work relationships within the organization, including in both social and cultural environments. Furthermore, I have the ability to work in all situations. Last, but not least, I have a high level of integrity, honesty and responsibility in all duties assigned to me.