REUBEN LYSON MWANKONTWA
Mbeya,Tanzania
Summary
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, with a strong understanding of internet and email communication. Demonstrates expertise in cash flow optimisation and regulatory compliance, complemented by solid tax accounting knowledge. Committed to leveraging skills to enhance organisational efficiency and ensure adherence to financial regulations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior finance officer
Zanzibar Ventures ( The Neela Boutique Hotel)
Zanzibar
03.2025 - Current
- Facilitated training programs, improving staff finance literacy.
- Navigated challenging market conditions, maintaining financial stability.
- Implemented best practices in treasury management, reducing operational risks.
- Strengthened financial position by managing cash flow effectively.
- Provided strategic leadership to finance team for better performance.
- Streamlined financial processes for improved efficiency and accuracy.
- Collaborated with stakeholders, ensuring transparency in financial dealings.
- Influenced cost reduction by negotiating supplier contracts.
- Conducted rigorous audits, enhancing internal control systems.
- Processed journals and compiled supporting documentation to review to maintain quality control standards.
- Prepared accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions for processing on weekly basis, ensuring meticulous attention to detail to reduce errors.
- Efficiently processed payroll for 60 staff members within
- Provided financial performance reports as part of monthly reporting, monitoring data and information processing to minimise errors
Accounts Payable
WHITE SANDS BEACH RESORTS (ZURI HOTEL ZANZIBAR)
Zanzibar
09.2023 - 03.2025
- Processed weekly payments for all approved invoices.
- Posted monthly bank statement payments to accounting system for reconciliation.
- Prepared and submitted statutory returns, including P.A.Y.E, SDL, ZSSF, and WHT.
- Ensured compliance with withholding tax regulations at all times.
- Conducted VAT preparation and filing for input transactions.
- Assisted in semiannual and annual internal and external audit processes.
- Managed payments for foreign vendors efficiently.
- Controlled petty cash and fulfilled additional duties as assigned by Finance Manager.
Account Receivable
THE RESIDENCE ZANZIBAR
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Reviewed daily check-out balances, transferring city ledgers and credit cards to Accounts Receivable System.
- Balanced city ledger, credit cards, and inter-company accounts daily.
- Posted and updated daily settlements in Accounts Receivable System.
- Monitored group master accounts from check-in through checkout, ensuring accurate billing.
- Prepared and posted city ledger adjustments transferred to Accounts Receivable as necessary.
- Mailed invoices with proper documentation within 48 hours after transfer to Accounts Receivable.
- Responded to inquiries regarding billing and credit card issues promptly.
- Assisted with monthly A/R closing activities and prepared A/R Aging Report for Credit Manager.
Income Auditor
THE RESIDENCE ZANZIBAR
Zanzibar
09.2021 - 04.2023
- Executed revenue audits before system closures to enhance financial integrity.
- Closed system nightly, ensuring accurate daily transaction records.
- Completed income verification after system closing, including DRR preparation and night audit reports.
- Finalised revenue journal with thorough income audits for accuracy.
Night Auditor
GOLDEN TULIP STONE TOWN BOUTIQUE
Zanzibar
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Prepared daily rate checks and revenue reports for management review.
- Oversaw night auditing, verifying room occupancy and hotel revenue accuracy.
- Completed late check-ins, directing guests to rooms and available facilities.
- Managed responsibilities of night manager and concierge during absences.
- Anticipated guest needs, resolving requests within reasonable timeframes.
- Adhered to security policies, reporting suspicious activities to management.
- Efficiently addressed guest complaints, ensuring prompt resolution of issues.
- Processed wake-up call requests and performed nightly updates on room charges.
Night Auditor
PRISTINE INVESTMENT LIMITED (MADINAT AL BAHR BUSINESS AND SPA HOTEL)
Zanzibar
07.2019 - 06.2021
- Controlled cash and credit card payment transactions at the front desk.
- Investigated auditing discrepancies by reconciling cash drop and credit card transactions
- Oversaw night auditing duties, including verification of daily room occupancy and hotel revenue
- Reviewed checklist on a daily basis and planned shift accordingly.
- Ran daily, weekly and monthly reports to close day and meet objectives.
- Completed late check-ins and directed guests to rooms and facilities
- Handled all duties and tasks for the night manager and concierge when those individuals were unavailable.
- Anticipated guests' needs and responded to all requests within a reasonable amount of time.
- Followed company security and check-in policies and procedures, and reported suspicious activity to the general manager.
- Efficiently resolved guest complaints and ensured that issues were addressed promptly.
- Ensured that the lobby, bathrooms and common areas near the front desk were kept immaculate at all times.
- Attended mandatory staff meetings and brought issues to the attention of senior management.
- Checked requests and room service for accuracy and any needed assistance.
- Handled tasks and responsibilities for front office employees when the team was understaffed.
- Logged wake-up call requests and set up automatic rings in system.
- Performed nightly updates to room charges and rates.
- Responded to telephone, email and in-person enquiries regarding reservations, hotel information and guest concerns.
- Supervised front desk operations to ensure that all guests received superior customer service from hotel employees.
- Performed inventory for keys and linen on a daily basis and included all information in audit reports.
- Checked hotel guests in and out in a professional and friendly manner.
- Provided hotel guests with information on the property, including the Night Club, gift shop, restaurants, pool/spa and fitness Centre
Accounts Assistant/ Head Cashier
SAGIOMA LIMITED (NEW MY BLUE HOTEL)
Zanzibar
06.2017 - 06.2019
- Compiled comprehensive payroll reports, detecting errors to improve accuracy.
- Recorded all banking activities in Excel, ensuring balance reconciliation.
- Submitted balanced reports and batch summaries for approval.
- Monitored employee time and attendance to ensure accurate payroll processing.
- Handled daily management of petty cash transactions.
- Filed tax returns with Zanzibar Revenue Board (ZRB).
- Performed cash collection duties from outlet and front office.
Internship Accounts Assistant in ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENTS
TANZANIA ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY (TANESCO MBEYA REGIONAL OFFICE)
08.2015 - 09.2016
- Worked with senior accounting staff to prepare financial documents and reports such as bills and invoices, year-end analysis, budgets, financial records and financial statements.
- Reconciled documentation discrepancies, ensuring correct reporting to senior leadership
- Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by managing all client inquires through resolution.
- Updated customer orders from start to finish with accuracy and efficiency.
- Introduced organization systems to keep filed customer documents confidential and increase operational efficiency.
- Responded to customer requests, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address needs.
- Reconciliation of Customers bill through Credit note
- Cancellation for wrong charged bills due to wrong reading
- Meter reading Preparation voucher
- Printing Customers Bills
Education
Diploma - Accountancy
Mzumbe University
Tanzania 01.2013 - 01.2015
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination - Physics, Chemistry, Pure Mathematics
Meta Secondary School
Mbeya, Tanzania 01.2010 - 01.2012
Certificate of Secondary Education Examination -
Mbeya Secondary School
Tanzania 01.2006 - 01.2009
Skills
- Microsoft Office Word
- Microsoft Office Excel
- Microsoft Office Power Point
- Microsoft Outlook
- Internet and Emails
- Cash flow optimisation
- Regulatory compliance understanding
- Tax accounting knowledge
PERSONAL PROFILE
Fluent in Both English & Swahili
Beginner
Swahili
Intermediate
English
Elementary
REFEREES
- Robert, Wilson, HR Manager, +255655456430, SAGIOMA LTD, Zanzibar, NEW MY BLUE HOTEL
- Harishbhai, Patel, IT Manager, +255772283195, ROYAL ZANZIBAR, Zanzibar, P.O BOX
- Deogratius, Human Resources Manager, +2550674372118, MADINAT AL BAHR HOTEL, Zanzibar, P.O.BOX 4858
- Hapiness, Makene, Assistant Human Resources Manager, +255675186155, THE RESIDENCE ZANZIBAR, Zanzibar, PO BOX 2404
- Deostalit, Masawe, Main Accountant, +255672345907, THE RESIDENCE ZANZIBAR, Zanzibar, PO BOX 2404
- Baraka, Frances, Human Resources Manager, +255715439205, +255656671435, THE RESIDENCE ZANZIBAR, Zanzibar, PO BOX 2404
- Angela Kimani, HR & Admin Manager East Africa, Tel: +254 733 882908, Zanzibar Ventures
PERSONAL INTEREST AND HOBBIES
Playing football, Reading books, Newspaper, Interacting with people with different status
Timeline
Senior finance officer
Zanzibar Ventures ( The Neela Boutique Hotel)
03.2025 - Current
Accounts Payable
WHITE SANDS BEACH RESORTS (ZURI HOTEL ZANZIBAR)
09.2023 - 03.2025
Account Receivable
THE RESIDENCE ZANZIBAR
05.2023 - 09.2023
Income Auditor
THE RESIDENCE ZANZIBAR
09.2021 - 04.2023
Night Auditor
GOLDEN TULIP STONE TOWN BOUTIQUE
05.2021 - 09.2021
Night Auditor
PRISTINE INVESTMENT LIMITED (MADINAT AL BAHR BUSINESS AND SPA HOTEL)
07.2019 - 06.2021
Accounts Assistant/ Head Cashier
SAGIOMA LIMITED (NEW MY BLUE HOTEL)
06.2017 - 06.2019
Internship Accounts Assistant in ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENTS
TANZANIA ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY (TANESCO MBEYA REGIONAL OFFICE)
08.2015 - 09.2016
Diploma - Accountancy
Mzumbe University
01.2013 - 01.2015
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination - Physics, Chemistry, Pure Mathematics
Meta Secondary School
01.2010 - 01.2012
Certificate of Secondary Education Examination -
Mbeya Secondary School
01.2006 - 01.2009