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Respicius Pastory

Dar es Salaam

Summary

Certified Accountant with over 8 years of experience in financial management and reporting within NGO and education sectors. Specializes in donor fund management, audit preparation, and strengthening internal controls. Demonstrated ability to ensure transparency and accuracy in financial operations, supporting effective development programs.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Programme Accountant

The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)
Dar es Salaam
04.2021 - Current
  • Manage day-to-day financial operations, including budgeting, accounts payable, and receivable, ensuring compliance with donor and organizational standards.
  • Prepare and present financial reports for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring all reports are accurate and meet donor specifications.
  • Facilitate grant management by closely monitoring expenditures and maintaining thorough records to support grant compliance and reporting requirements
  • Collaborate with program teams to ensure financial processes align with project needs and donor guidelines, contributing to effective financial tracking.
  • Coordinate with vendors, banks, and regulatory bodies to ensure timely payments and compliance with statutory obligations.
  • Achieved consistent 100% accuracy in financial reporting, meeting all deadlines and donor requirements
  • Ensured flawless preparation for external audits, with no significant findings.

Senior Accountant

Morogoro International School
Morogoro
10.2018 - 03.2021
  • Led budget development, variance analysis, and cost-saving initiatives, reducing operational expenses by 15%.
  • Produced timely and accurate financial reports, maintaining transparency with school management and stakeholders.
  • Established and reinforced internal controls to meet statutory regulations and enhance accountability.
  • Reconciled bank statements to general ledgers on a monthly basis.
  • Prepared tax returns for filing with government authorities.
  • Provided support to internal and external auditors during the annual audit process.

Assistant Accountant

Morogoro International School
Morogoro
10.2015 - 09.2018
  • Assisted with annual budgeting and financial monitoring, supporting strategic decision-making within the school.
  • Managed daily banking transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, and transfers.
  • Assisted in reconciling bank statements and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
  • Assisted in preparation of monthly financial statements and management accounts.
  • Provided support for external auditors during annual audit engagements.
  • Processed accounts payable and receivable invoices in an accurate manner according to company policy.

Accountant Intern

National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF)
Dodoma
07.2015 - 09.2015
  • Supported bank reconciliation, journal entries, and financial data organization, building a solid foundation in nonprofit financial management.
  • Assisted with accounts payable and receivable activities such as invoice processing and payment distribution.
  • Assisted in expenses reconciliation and financial records.

Education

Master of Science - Accounting And Finance

Mzumbe University
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
12-2026

Bachelor of Accounting and Finance -

St. John's University of Tanzania
12-2015

Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education -

Ndanda Boy's High School
02-2012

Certificate for Secondary Education -

Kaisho Secondary School
11-2009

Skills

  • Financial Management and Reporting
  • Grant Compliance and Reporting
  • Budgeting and Cost Control
  • ERP Accounting Software (Tally ERP 9, Sunsystem, Sage)
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Internal controls and risk management
  • Donor Relations and Communication
  • Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
  • Budget Variance Analysis
  • External and internal audit preparation

Certification

Certified Public Accountant (CPA-Tanzania), full member of NBAA

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Programme Accountant

The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)
04.2021 - Current

Senior Accountant

Morogoro International School
10.2018 - 03.2021

Assistant Accountant

Morogoro International School
10.2015 - 09.2018

Accountant Intern

National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF)
07.2015 - 09.2015

Master of Science - Accounting And Finance

Mzumbe University

Bachelor of Accounting and Finance -

St. John's University of Tanzania

Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education -

Ndanda Boy's High School

Certificate for Secondary Education -

Kaisho Secondary School

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