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PATRICIA SHIRIMA

DAR ES SALAAM

Summary

Focused Accounting professional with 10 years of experience maintaining financial records and reviewing account activity. Proven track record of developing accurate spreadsheets and delivering organized reports with ODOO Software. Accomplished in taking on tasks within strict deadlines while prioritizing urgent needs.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Accountant

SoftNet Technologies Limited
02.2014 - Current
  • Preparation of financial statements in accordance to the acceptable Standards.
  • Payroll preparation.
  • Payroll reconciliation to check the accuracy of staff costs recorded in Ledger and the actual costs incurred.
  • Preparation of Monthly Bank reconciliation reports i.e through reconciling account information reported in Ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
  • Proper documentation of Invoices for Suppliers.
  • Making payments to suppliers and recording them in System.
  • Managing tax compliance tasks, filing accurate returns i.e Payee ,SDL ROI,
  • Updating staff information in government system i.e TRA,NHIF,WCF,NSSF.
  • Input financial data and produce reposts by using Odoo.
  • Updating payments made by Clients to the system.
  • Ensure files are well kept for easy access when needed.
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
  • Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
  • Ensure petty cash is available to cover daily demands.
  • Cheque deposits to bank.

Filed Trainee

National Housing Corporation
08.2012 - 10.2012

.Accounting and Accounting Tasks :

  • Writing Payment Vouchers
  • Preparing bank Reconciliation statements
  • Preparing cash position reports for banks
  • Posting bank slips into Data Base
  • Assisted in analyzing and evaluating accounting documentation, reports, and data
  • Assisted internal auditors in ensuring that the company follow proper procedures and functions efficiently.



Field Trainee

SIDO
08.2011 - 10.2011


  • Performed administrative functions, answering phones and filing paperwork in support of department.
  • Participated in on-the-job training, working closely with supervisors and coworkers and asking appropriate questions.
  • Supported departmental tasks to increase understanding of industry processes.
  • Preparation of payment Vouchers
  • Preparation of Journal vouchers
  • Preparation of Bank reconciliation statements.
  • Posting Slips into Database.

Education

Bachelor of Accountancy - ACCOUNTING

INSTISTUTE OF FINANCE MANAGEMENT
DAR ES SALAAM
06.2013

ADVANCE SECONDARY EDUCATION

WERUWERU GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL
MOSHI
02.2010

CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION

MAJENGO SECONDARY SCHOOL
KILIMAJARO
10.2007

CERTIFICATE OF PRIARY EDUCATION

MUKUMU GIRLS PRIMARY SCHOOL
KAKAMEGA
09.2003

Skills

    • Accounts Payable and Receivable
    • Bank Reconciliation
    • Financial Reporting
    • Data Entry
      • Account Reconciliation
      • Auditing procedures
      • Payroll Processing

Languages

KISWAHIL
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Swahili
Advanced
C1

Timeline

Financial Accountant

SoftNet Technologies Limited
02.2014 - Current

Filed Trainee

National Housing Corporation
08.2012 - 10.2012

Field Trainee

SIDO
08.2011 - 10.2011

Bachelor of Accountancy - ACCOUNTING

INSTISTUTE OF FINANCE MANAGEMENT

ADVANCE SECONDARY EDUCATION

WERUWERU GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL

CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION

MAJENGO SECONDARY SCHOOL

CERTIFICATE OF PRIARY EDUCATION

MUKUMU GIRLS PRIMARY SCHOOL
PATRICIA SHIRIMA