Mohammed Saleh
Dar Es Salaam
Summary
Detail-oriented and articulate with over 4 years of experience in the finance & operations department of a well-renowned pharmaceuticals distributor in East Africa and the first desserts cafe franchise in Tanzania. Seeking to work with a reputed organization in a position to aid an organization to achieve its goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Finance
TASTE ME DESSERTS & CAFE
Dar Es Salaam
08.2020 - Current
- Worked with regulatory representatives to complete accurate filings and maintain compliance.
- Reorganized finance and accounting departments to improve efficiency and cut excess spending.
- Networked within communities to identify and capitalize on business opportunities.
- Evaluated budget plans and current costs to project trends and recommend updates.
- Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.
- Established budgets and strategic business plans for daily operations.
- Verified accuracy of accounting disbursements such as payroll and vendor payments.
- Oversaw preparation of corporate balance sheets, income statements, and other financial reports.
- Assisted hiring manager with recruiting, interviewing and hiring new employees for department.
Finance & Operations Assistant
Corticomp International (T) Ltd
Dar Es Salaam
02.2017 - 12.2020
- Payroll management and processing of monthly salaries and benefits
- Processing and correspondence of statutory government payments including (HESLB, WCF, NSSF, NHIF, TRA, PAYE, SDL)
- Preparation and presentation of the office budget
- Account reconciliation (Bank reconciliation, other reconcilable accounts such as petty cash and cash accounts)
- Contact point with EAC Group (T) Limited, in clearing of incoming of imported consignment goods from suppliers
- Management of time sheets for entering & departing the office as well as overtime, for record keeping purposes and compensation
- Assisting in creation and amendments of standard operating procedures, training and overseeing of new employees and the logistical team
- Initiated vital financial processes by setting up vendor information and payment structures, defining operational expenses, managing bank accounts and reconciling accounts.
- Compiled, interpreted and verified crucial financial data, both actual and projected.
- Managed regular finance tracking for numerous branch offices and headquarters expenses
Education
Bachelor in Banking & Finance - Finance
The Institute of Finance Management
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania11.2018
ACSEE -
St. Mathew's High School
Pwani, Tanzania05.2015
CSEE -
Msolwa St. Gaspare Bertoni Secondary School
Kilosa, Morogoro, Tanzania10.2012
Skills
- Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, Tally 9, and SAP enterprise resource planning software
- Negotiation, time management, financial analysis, effective communication skills,
- Leadership & decision-making skills, marketing skills
- Good customer relationship and sound understanding of bank's products, policies, and procedures
- Fluent in verbal and written communication in English and Swahili
- Strong in numerical skills and financial acumen to analyze evaluate and identify trends in complex consolidated financial statements, balance
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
- Reports writing
- Excellent communication and listening skills
- Presentation skills
- Good sales and negotiation skills
- Financial Leadership
- Finance and Accounting Operations
- Account and Ledger Reconciliations
Languages
Swahili
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Head of Finance
TASTE ME DESSERTS & CAFE
08.2020 - Current
Finance & Operations Assistant
Corticomp International (T) Ltd
02.2017 - 12.2020
Bachelor in Banking & Finance - Finance
The Institute of Finance Management
ACSEE -
St. Mathew's High School
CSEE -
Msolwa St. Gaspare Bertoni Secondary School
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