Kassim Abdalla
Dar es Salaam
Summary
Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver, brings 14 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives, attentive to detail with vast experience in corporate governance, coordinating projects, administration of diversified Investments, taxation and auditing profession.
Focused Project Manager expertise in organizing business processes, financial oversight and resource management to achieve smooth flow and project operations and managed budgets and monitored project costs, handled multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Determined leader adept at assigning tasks to team members based on individual strengths, applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement, skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions, excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance, managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude, willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals, ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
12
12
Projects
Work History
D.y Managing Director- Special Ass-Project Manager
Amsons Group of Companies
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Coordinated daily activity and flow of projects through multiple departments to verify on-time product delivery.
- Modeled management and organizational skills and multi-tasked and prioritized in deadline-driven environment.
- Adhered to industry practices, company standards and safety protocols in work.
- Assisted in level-loading project capacity and made proactive decisions around process improvements to development cycle.
- Developed project timelines for product lines from kickoff through production and online content development based on marketplace requirements.
- Worked with team of 11 professionals focused on Project Steering meeting.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
- Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
D.y Managing Director-Special Assignment -Taxation
Amsons Group of Companies
02.2018 - 04.2022
- Researched and analyzed tax developments and applications to specific business situations.
- Assisted in managing audits of annual corporate income tax.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create tax Health Check and Tax Planning, diminished tax liabilities by 45% in first year and average of 20% each subsequent year.
- Initiated comprehensive account assessments to check viability, stability, and profitability of business operations.
- Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.
- Researched technical tax issues to define tax effect or impact of certain tax positions.
- Identified legal tax savings and recommended ways to improve profits.
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
- Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings.
- Prepared written responses or tax return amendments to resolve tax disputes notices by Tanzania Tax Authority.
- Facilitated communication between Company and tax authorities.
- Facilitated integration of modern tax software with company's' accounting software ERP SAP B1.
- Analyzed financial documents to accurately reflect Company's' information on tax returns.
- Researched tax implications for various deductions and credits.
- Collaborated with Account and Finance department to answer questions and provide advice on tax matters.
- Utilized tax software to prepare returns and meet deadlines.
- Liaised with accountants to confirm accuracy of client tax returns.
- Analyzed financial records to verify accuracy of tax returns.
- Researched complex tax issues utilizing online resources and professional tax software.
- Developed tax plans and projections to help clients meet objectives.
- Reviewed clients tax filing papers thoroughly to determine eligibility for additional tax credits or deductions.
- Prepared tax returns, extensions, tax planning calculations, and write-ups for organizations and entities.
- Maintained compliance by adhering to current tax laws and regulations.
- Identified potential audit red flags to minimize risk of Tax audits.
- Assessed company's tax situations to determine best filing options.
- Offered clients recommendations to reduce tax liabilities.
- Communicated with clients regarding tax situations, providing guidance on financial decisions.
- Provided information about available tax deferred and tax shelter to company, resulting in saving working capital and increased business opportunities.
- Consulted with Account and Finance department to assess and mitigate future tax liabilities and determine eligibility for tax abatement.
- Reviewed available data and compared against tax code to determine exemptions, deductions, and potential liabilities.
- Contacted TRA or other relevant government organizations on behalf of company to address issues related to tax self-preparation.
- Conducted reviews of internal tax documentation, reducing errors related to missed tax benefits.
- Advised better way of preparing tax returns in all 12-sister companies according to government regulations and requirements.
- Maintained and keep key documentations of company in secured areas.
- Researched tax issues and stayed current on all federal and state tax laws.
- Communicated with external customers and taxing jurisdictions to clarify tax notices and resolve other inquiries.
- Analyzed tax issues and made recommendations for remediation to management.
- Prepared and reviewed tax returns to comply with corporate submission requirements.
- Communicated complex tax issues and terminology with others by explaining in easily-understood terms.
- Assisted Tax and Account managers in planning and execution of short-term and longer term goals and objectives.
- Attended continuing education and courses to increase professional expertise and obtain knowledge of updated tax laws and compliance criteria.
- Monitored legislative and regulatory arenas for relevant tax issues and updated management to facilitate informed decisions.
- Conducted targeted tax research to facilitate informed project planning and compliance efforts.
- Collaborated with legal, finance and compliance departments to structure solutions to complex and multi-faceted challenges.
- Advised internal partners on adherence to tax regulations and laws to promote corporate legal compliance.
- Participated in creation of tax footnotes for public tax filings to improve corporate transparency and credibility.
- Calculated estimated and tax liabilities and issued payment instructions to facilitate timely corporate tax payments.
- Kept case data and contact information up to date to expedite proceedings.
- Responded to taxpayer questions and helped individuals complete and file tax documentation.
- Recommended financial solutions in relation to tax implications.
- Professionally negotiated and dealt with taxpayers in confrontational situations.
- Processed tax payments, set up payment plans and worked with delinquent taxpayers to resolve issues.
- Reviewed established accounting systems and historical information to identify strengths and weaknesses of existing methods and controls.
- Produced briefs, located records and organized documentation to support court cases.
- Conducted call audits to assess interaction quality, accuracy and service success.
- Professionally negotiated and dealt with tax Authority in confrontational situations.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Used appropriate adjustments, deductions and credits to keep client's taxes to minimum.
- Furnished taxpayers with sufficient information and advice to facilitate correct tax form completion.
Deputy Managing Director- Corporate Governance
Amsons Group
01.2016 - 10.2018
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Led development of comprehensive business plan to maximize profitability and company performance.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Spearheaded successful business development initiatives aligned with company's strategy and core competencies.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Devised and implemented innovative and marketing campaigns to promote products and services.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
- Led change and transformation across business areas to deliver benefits and align company resources.
- Piloted cross-departmental projects to achieve successful delivery of new initiatives.
- Documented processes and drafted SOPs to comply with regulations and company policies.
- Negotiated new annual contracts and service agreements with vendors to achieve prime pricing.
- Organized preparation of annual budgets with controls to prevent overages for all 12-sister companies
- Organised performance of statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Coordinated training for both existing and new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Coordinated training and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Monitoring purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Monitoring recruitment, hiring, and training for initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions in organization.
- Reported key issues to managing Director and Chief Executive Officer with great detail.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
- Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance, increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
Internal Audit Executive
Amsons Group
09.2014 - 12.2015
- Established audit departments across 12-sister companies, Audit Committee of Group and internal control procedures, timely and appropriate recommended process improvements to address audit issues.
- Performed strategic planning, execution and finalization of audits, handled planning and budgeting for audit engagements.
- Followed up to assess and report corrective action completion or progress, consulted decision-makers to gather information and, resolve audit-related problems.
- Met with process-owners to identify and assess business controls, risks and workflow inefficiencies.
- Consulted management on internal control systems development and audit program improvements.
- Identified audit risks, prepared budgets, and coordinated with management and audit team in preparing related reports.
- Assessed internal control risks of network through information system audits.
- Developed audit Charter, policies, guiding administrative and technical functions, determined effectiveness of current control structures.
- Supervised and developed associates and oversaw auditing activities across operational, personnel utilization and excessive billing areas.
- Interviewed business owners to understand needs and explain audit scope.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
- Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
- Diminished outstanding debts by analyzing accounts for issues.
- Initiated comprehensive account assessments to check viability, stability, and profitability of business operations.
- Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.
- Developed financial models to assess and analyze financial performance of clients.
- Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings.
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
- Performed auditing work in accordance with rigorous auditing standards and principles.
- Performed extensive assessments of assets, liabilities and equity to verify accuracy in financial reports.
- Identified various risks and errors to propose corrective action to decision makers.
- Followed established auditing processes to meet internal and regulatory requirements.
- Conducted financial, compliance and operational audits.
- Administered auditing program to address risks and evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Analyzed accounting systems for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Analyzed trends in financial data to investigate fluctuations.
- Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
- Gathered and analyzed financial data to determine improvement efforts.
- Facilitated financial and operational audits, working with internal, and external managers to communicate recommendations or issues surrounding audits.
- Identified management control weaknesses and provided value added suggestions for remediation.
- Supported litigation through examination of canceled checks, invoices and bank records.
- Organized training for cross-functional teams to achieve greater performance and results.
- Identified legal tax savings and recommended ways to improve profits.
- Researched technical tax issues to define tax effect or impact of certain tax positions.
Internal auditor
Athi River Mining -Maweni Limestone
03.2013 - 07.2014
- Performed internal audits of financials, departmental operations, developing risk assessments and conducting process walkthroughs for compliance with documented processes.
- Planned annual master audits, evaluating controls across Tanzania business Portfolios
- Evaluated company's policies to determine how well standards adhered to best practices and documented auditing information utilizing corporate system
- Coordinated with external auditors and documented process reviews
- Explained risk and compliance concepts to managers and executives
- Trained newly hired employees on company processes, procedures and deadlines
- Administered auditing program to address risks and evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements
- Performed strategic planning, execution and finalization of audits using data analytics and critical thinking skills
- Reviewed and identified risks, analyzed controls and tested compliance
- Reported audit findings, covering compliance issues related to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and corporate regulations
- Developed auditing program to address risks and evaluate regulatory requirements
- Prepared audit programs and documentation in alignment with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)
- Handled all major risks in collaboration with management
- Created and delivered risk management presentations to key decision-makers
- Reviewed financial statements for adherence to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and corporate regulations
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings and maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning
- Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks
- Initiated comprehensive account assessments to check viability, stability, and profitability of business operations
- Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks
- Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions
- Identified legal tax savings and recommended ways to improve profits
- Researched technical tax issues to define tax effect or impact of certain tax positions
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Tax Management- Finalist - Taxation Law
Institute of Tax Administration
Dar Es Salaam11.2020
Master of Science in Accounting and Finance – Upper second - Accounting And Finance
Mzumbe University, Dar Es Salaam Business School
Dar Es Salaam11.2014
Bachelor of Commerce And Management - Accounts, Finance, Economic, Taxation, Management
University of Dar Es Salaam Business School.
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania10.2009
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination(ACSEE) (majoring in Economics, Commerce, Accountancy)-division one - Economics, Commerce, Accountancy, Mathematic
Shinyanga Commercial Institute
Shinyanga Region02.2006
Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSSE)-division One - Business, Science And Social Science
Mombasa Central Secondary School
Zanzibar, United Republic Of Tanzania.10.2003
Certified Public Accountant Tanzania- CPA (T) - Accounts, Finance, Costing, Audit, Taxation, Manag
National Board of Accountants And Auditors Tanzania (NBAA)
Dar Es Salaam11.2013
Certified Forensic Investigation Profession –CFIP - Forensic Investigation
International Institute of Forensic Investigation
Virtual12.2016
Advanced Financial Modelling - Advance Financial Modelling in Business Valuation
EduPristine
Virtual12.2016
Skills
- E-View software
- Epico software
- MS: Office &Advanced MS: Excel
- Pastel, Tally, SAP B1
- Auditing Skills
- Term Negotiations
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Employee Coaching
- Project Documentation
- Risk Analysis and Data Analysis
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Financial Management & Budgets
- P&L Administration
- Lead Support Skill
Certification
- CPA -Certified Public Accountant
- CFIP -Certified Forensic Investigation Profession
- CTC -Certified Tax Consultant- Applied status
Projects
- Project Manager, Set-up & Implementation of ERP SAP- BUSINESS ONE for Camel Oil (T) Limited, a parent company of Amsons Group , incorporated to for downstream Bulk Importer and Distributor of Petroleum Products, both local and Export.
- Project Manager, Set-up & Implementation of ERP SAP- BUSINESS ONE for Amsons Industry (T) Limited, a cement grinding unit/Factory with installed capacity of 2,600MT/day, both local and Export.
- Project Manager, Set-up & Implementation of ERP SAP- BUSINESS ONE for Camel Flour (T) Limited, a Flour Milling factory and Bulk storage of Raw Wheat.
- Project Manager, Set-up & Implementation of ERP SAP- BUSINESS ONE for Camel Concrete (T) Limited, a Pre-mix concrete plant.
- Project Manager, Set-up & Implementation of ERP SAP- BUSINESS ONE for Tanzania Clou Electronic (T) Limited, a Factory for Manufacturing and Assembling of Electrical Meter Solution.
- Project Manager, Set-up & Implementation of ERP SAP- BUSINESS ONE for Camel Gas (T) Limited, a storage and refilling LPG Plant.
- Project Manager, Set-up & Implementation of ERP SAP- BUSINESS ONE for Camel Lubricant (T) Limited, a Blending factory of Lubricant.
- Project Manager, Set-up & Implementation of ERP SAP- BUSINESS ONE for Camel Oil (T) Limitada , incorporated in Mozambique for downstream Bulk Importer and Distributor of Petroleum Products.
- Project Manager, Earnest & Young, Business Valuation Project for Down stream Petroleum Industry for Camel oil (T) Ltd.
- Project Manager, Earnest & Young, Asset Valuation Project for Oil Storage Facility, London.
- Project Manager, Kenyan software Developer, Set up & Implementation of Smart Inventory Management Software- Barcode system for Bahdela Company Limited, Kenya, 2011, 2012
References
- Mr. Edha Abdalla Nahdi, Managing Director, Amsons Group of Companies, Kurasini, Port Access Road, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, edha.nahdi@amsonsgroup.net,+255 689144223
- Ms. Arpita Majumder, Group internal Audit Manager, Athi River Mining Ltd, Nairobi, Kenya, arpita.majumder@armafrica.com, +917045518345
- Professor Omar Fakih Hamad, Senior Lecturer, University of Dar es salaam, P. O. Box 32474, Tanzania, omarfh@udsm.ac.tz, +255 652 056 136
Extra Job Experience
- Tutorial Assistant, Lecturing financial account courses, total of 200 students, including first, second and third year. 4- hours a week in a period of 6-months., Ardhi University
- Financial Controller, Compiling financial Report, from business of different insurance companies/Principals and consolidate them in financial statement of insurance broker on Monthly, quarterly and semi-annually and yearly basis as per statutory requirement of Tanzania insurance regulatory authority., FAM Insurance broker Ltd.
Articles And Publications
- Empirical Analysis of interrelationship between Economic Forces and Stock Return: A case of Dar Es Salaam Stock Exchange, Mzumbe University- Tanzania
- The Role of Internal Auditor in Corporate Governance, Mzumbe University- Tanzania
- Business Plan for establishing soap manufacturing plant worth USD150,000, MKIPI civil society organization
- Assessing Audit Risk Approach over Traditional audit approaches, Mzumbe University- Tanzania
Phone Numbers
+255742666766, +255773884427
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Zanzibar
- Gender: Male
- Marital Status: Married
- Date of Birth: 03/10/1983
- Nationality: Tanzanian
Timeline
D.y Managing Director- Special Ass-Project Manager
Amsons Group of Companies
05.2022 - 11.2022
D.y Managing Director-Special Assignment -Taxation
Amsons Group of Companies
02.2018 - 04.2022
Deputy Managing Director- Corporate Governance
Amsons Group
01.2016 - 10.2018
Internal Audit Executive
Amsons Group
09.2014 - 12.2015
Internal auditor
Athi River Mining -Maweni Limestone
03.2013 - 07.2014
Post Graduate Diploma in Tax Management- Finalist - Taxation Law
Institute of Tax Administration
Master of Science in Accounting and Finance – Upper second - Accounting And Finance
Mzumbe University, Dar Es Salaam Business School
Bachelor of Commerce And Management - Accounts, Finance, Economic, Taxation, Management
University of Dar Es Salaam Business School.
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination(ACSEE) (majoring in Economics, Commerce, Accountancy)-division one - Economics, Commerce, Accountancy, Mathematic
Shinyanga Commercial Institute
Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSSE)-division One - Business, Science And Social Science
Mombasa Central Secondary School
Certified Public Accountant Tanzania- CPA (T) - Accounts, Finance, Costing, Audit, Taxation, Manag
National Board of Accountants And Auditors Tanzania (NBAA)
Certified Forensic Investigation Profession –CFIP - Forensic Investigation
International Institute of Forensic Investigation
Advanced Financial Modelling - Advance Financial Modelling in Business Valuation
EduPristine
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