CV - NDOJIME PATRICK MBUGHUNI

Company Overview: Principal and largest medical research institute with over 440 staff across 7 centers and 7 stations in 7 regions

• Oversee Center's financial operations to ensure overall operational success in alignment with plans, guidelines and budget
• Lead 9 staff and oversee approximately $4million annual budget
• Manage accounting operations, including approving payments and other related finance related requests to ensure efficient accounting systems and processes performance
• Supervise Implementation of internal controls, maintenance of accurate records of fixed assets (including acquisition costs, depreciation schedules, current values, payment processes, budget, and financial forecasts preparation)
• Timely quarterly and annual internal and regulatory management reporting of projects’ financial status, institution financial performance and position, fixed assets, and other related reports
• In charge of technical and analytical accounting review of donor-funded projects, achieving statutory compliance and clean audit reports from national Controller and Auditor General and donors
• Financial Administrator responsible for annual funding application submissions, budgeting, financial reporting, auditing, and successful close-out of the following projects: Ensure excellent collaboration with Internal Auditors and External Auditors (Controller and Auditor General, funders' external auditors) for prompt and accurate documentation, analysis, and implementation of end-of-year financial audit information, findings, and auditor's recommendations

Company Overview: Principal and largest medical research institute with over 440 staff across 7 centers and 7 stations in 7 regions

• Oversee Center's finance unit to ensure operational success, contributing to successful institutional and fiscal budget objectives
• Lead 10 staff and oversee approximately $4million annual budget
• Manage accounting functions including reviewing and approving payments and other finance related processes to improve accounting systems and processes performance
• Supervise Implementation of internal controls, maintenance of accurate records of fixed assets (including acquisition costs, depreciation schedules, current values, payment processes, budget, and financial forecasts preparation)
• Timely quarterly and annual internal and regulatory management reporting on projects’ financial status, institution financial performance and position, fixed assets, and other related reports
• In charge of technical and analytical accounting review of $15M+ donor-funded projects, achieving statutory compliance and clean audit reports from national Controller and Auditor General, donors
• Financial Administrator responsible for annual funding application submissions, budgeting, financial reporting, auditing, and successful close-out of the following projects: $740,000 KNCV Funded NANOPORE | TZS 900M Covid-19 funded by IMF through GoT | £1M NIHR UK INTECOMM | £1M EFFECT | $2M CDC Funded TAGHESP | €2M EDCTP Funded META | €900,000 EDCTP Funded INTE AFRICA | €4M EDCTP Funded EXIT TB (Coordinating 7 consortium members from Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Sudan, and UK) | €500,000 EDCTP Funded TRIP | TZS 2B Global Fund (HIV&TB) | €2M CYSTINET
• Ensure excellent collaboration with Internal Auditors and External Auditors (Controller and Auditor General, funders' external auditors) for prompt and accurate documentation, analysis, and implementation of end-of-year financial audit information, findings, and auditor's recommendations
• Member of the Centre’s Procurement Tender Sub-Committee awarding decisions and reviewing of procurement reports
• Led improvement of the presentation of quarterly procurement reports

• Integral contributor to Annual Strategic Plan development
• Evaluated policies and practices against global standards (IPSAS, public sector best practices)
• Designed and executed comprehensive audit plans in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Audited headquarters and centers’ financial and departmental operations
• Presented audit recommendations and prepared audit reports for Management and Donors
• Guided management on audit and compliance action plans to effectively address and resolve issues in a timely manner, resulting in practical solutions that drove improvements
• Reviewed implementation of previous recommendations to ensure audits are efficient and add value
• Improved operational efficiency, meticulously examining financial records to address discrepancies
• Identified and reported audit issues.
• Investigated discrepancies discovered during auditing process.
• Produced audit reports.
• Enhanced internal control systems by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing effective audit recommendations.
• Evaluated compliance with regulatory requirements, mitigating potential risks and protecting organizational reputation.
• Fostered culture of transparency and accountability, conducting regular meetings to discuss audit findings and corrective actions.
• Strengthened internal control systems by conducting comprehensive risk assessments and audits.

Company Overview: Largest global manufacturer and employer in Tanzania with nationwide branch network with TZS 370 billion annual turnover

• Managed and motivated team of 70+ vendors resulting in seamless distribution to target markets
• Promoted brand image by aligning product and advertisement visibility, and team conduct
• Increased customer satisfaction, retention, and sales through strong customer relations; anticipating needs, resolving complex issues, and providing exceptional service
• Leverage customer feedback to improve and tailor product offerings

Company Overview: A TZS 10.5 billion Total petroleum acquisition

• Enhanced internal controls by implementing policies to safeguard against asset fraud and theft
• Led meticulous financial reviews and analysis, reducing errors in financial reporting, and guiding internal and external stakeholders to maintain financial accuracy and compliance
• Prepared monthly bank reconciliations identifying company records and bank statements discrepancies
• Provided support during audits by gathering requested documentation and answering questions from auditors.
• Ensured successful system migration and team transition by performing data conversion
• Collaborated with senior accountants to perform month-end closing procedures, ensuring timely financial reporting.

Company Overview: Government and partner (e.g

PEPFAR, The Global Fund) coordinator of response to HIV/AIDS epidemic

• Conducted meticulous audits with detailed working papers, reports, and supporting documentation
• Supported comprehensive HR & Admin., Finance & Grants Management, Procurement & Supply audits
• Contributed to timely completion of audit engagements, meeting strict deadlines without compromising on quality standards.
• Provided valuable feedback to senior auditors on potential improvements in audit methodologies based on personal experiences and observations during engagements.