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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Hobbies and Interests
References
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MICHAEL MWANDU

MICHAEL MWANDU

Dar Es Salaam

Summary

Results-driven and highly motivated Accounting, Taxation, and Auditing professional with over four years of experience. Excel in collaborative team environments, demonstrating strong communication abilities, proven leadership, and team-building skills. Confident in managing diverse tasks across various situations, adept at adapting to changes in work and departmental leadership. Proficient in accounting systems and software such as SAP, Tally, QuickBooks, and Advanced Excel. Solid understanding of general financial procedures, standards, and tax-related accounting. Skilled at managing tight deadlines while consistently delivering high-quality and accurate work.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Finance Controller

GSM Group (ICD-Clearing & Forwarding and Logistics)
02.2023 - Current
  • Assisting in preparing and analyzing monthly financial and management reports.
  • Providing financial insights for strategic decision-making and guiding executive and operational management.
  • Maintaining internal control systems and ensuring accurate posting of financial transactions.
  • Processing financial transactions accurately and timely, identifying and correcting variances.
  • Ensuring compliance with statutory Payments and Tax Obligations including NSSF, PAYE, SDL, WCF, VAT.
  • Preparing and uploading annual and periodic budgets and monitor the budget performances.
  • Overseeing Payroll processes, accounts Payable & Receivable, revenue and expense, cash management, bank reconciliations, and proper resources allocations.
  • Conducting financial analysis and forecasting.
  • Supervising billing processes and reviewing General Ledgers.
  • Ensuring compliance with established control procedures.
  • Managing Fixed Assets and monthly Depreciation.
  • Supervising and motivating, training and coaching the Finance subordinates to upscale their skills for their career growth and the improved quality of the financial reports.

Accounts Officer

Lake Oil Group (Lake Premix)
10.2020 - 02.2023
  • Ensuring complete payment documentation with supporting documents.
  • Managing financial transactions and account records.
  • Performing accounts reconciliation for Bank and other General Ledgers.
  • Preparing monthly and year-end financial reports.
  • Processing salary and statutory deductions including PAYE, NSSF, SDL, WCF.
  • Recording and posting approved financial transactions.
  • Filing Tax Returns and issuing receipts.
  • Managing and monitoring office expenses.
  • Handling statutory audits including TRA Tax, financial statement, Performance, and Compliance Audits.

Education

CPA IP - FINAL LEVEL -

National Board of Accountants And Auditors (NBAA)
Dar Es Salaam
01-2026

Bachelor's Degree of Commerce in Accounting -

University of Dodoma (UDOM)
Dodoma
01-2020

Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education - Business Economics

Galanos Secondary School
Tanga, Tanzania
01-2017

Skills

  • Skilled in utilizing Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Advanced Excel

  • Familiar with Accounting Standards and Principles such as GAAP, IFRS, and IAS

  • Experienced with accounting software like SAP, TALLY, and QUICKBOOKS

  • Possessing exceptional customer service abilities, a strong work ethic, creativity, and innovation Independence along with effective communication skills

  • Exhibiting leadership qualities, teamwork capabilities, analytical and numerical proficiency, problem-solving skills, a willingness to learn, and adaptability to various work environments

  • Cash flow management

  • Internal controls

Accomplishments

  • Oversight of cost management and controls.
  • Preparation of financial statements including Statement of Financial Position, Profit & Loss, and Cash Flows, along with management reports.
  • Leader of the Finance and Accounting team.
  • Management of tax compliance and statutory obligations.
  • Oversight of payroll processes and bank reconciliations.
  • Management of accounts receivable and payable.
  • Administration of company loans and internal control systems.
  • Financial Planning, Budgeting and Analysis
  • Supervision of audit assignments, both internal & external and TRA Audit.
  • Familiarity with accounting standards and software.

Hobbies and Interests

Reading newspaper and Books, Travelling, Volunteering, Sports and Listening music

References

CPA Catherine, Daniel || Finance Controller at GSM Group || catedaniel@icloud.com || +255 68 975 8525


CPA William Shetto || Managing Partner at Evity Associates || william.shetto@evity.co.tz || +255 75 408 0521


Deus Manyenye || Managing director at Maisha Finance Limited || deus.manyenye@maishafinance.com || +255 78 577 8877 

Timeline

Assistant Finance Controller

GSM Group (ICD-Clearing & Forwarding and Logistics)
02.2023 - Current

Accounts Officer

Lake Oil Group (Lake Premix)
10.2020 - 02.2023

CPA IP - FINAL LEVEL -

National Board of Accountants And Auditors (NBAA)

Bachelor's Degree of Commerce in Accounting -

University of Dodoma (UDOM)

Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education - Business Economics

Galanos Secondary School

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