Rose Masawe
Dar es Salaam,Tanzania
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with extensive expertise in fixed asset register maintenance and a strong command of Xero software. Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge in taxation, regulatory compliance, and audit procedures, ensuring accurate VAT return preparation and effective debt recovery measures. Proficient in QuickBooks, with proven skills in cash book reconciliation, cost allocation, payroll administration, and bank reconciliations. Committed to leveraging skills to enhance financial operations and support organisational growth.
Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Overview
13
13
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience
Work history
ACCOUNTANT II
MOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL
SONGWE, TANZANIA
2026.05 - Current
- Ensured timely invoice payments with diligent follow-ups.
- Streamlined budgeting exercises for efficient financial planning.
- Prepared monthly and yearly balance sheets, ensuring accuracy.
- Optimised financial performance by monitoring key indicators.
- Performed thorough expenditure tracking, preventing overspending.
- Efficiently managed payroll processing tasks, avoiding errors.
- Led tax compliance initiatives to ensure regulatory alignment.
- Achieved streamlined operations by implementing efficient accounting systems.
- Generated accurate financial reports using advanced software tools.
- Completed detailed profit and loss analysis; identified improvement areas.
- Enhanced profitability by managing cost control measures.
- Devised strategies for risk management, minimising potential losses.
- Handled complex account reconciliations; ensured consistency in records.
- Reviewed and reconciled ledgers to maintain integrity of financial data.
- Conducted financial audits for improved internal controls.
- Generated invoices based on established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
- Organised and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Advised management on financial details related to business operations, inventory levels and budgets.
Financial accountant
TOPEX FINANCIAL CONSULTANT
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
2025.08 - 2026.05
- Analysed expenses to flag cost reduction opportunities across accounts.
- Advised top management to improve day-to-day financial choices and trade-offs.
- Checked transactions with consistent audits to maintain clear financial visibility.
- Coordinated with different departments for budget allocation, promoting efficient fund utilisation.
- Monitored asset depreciation schedules closely, keeping them updated accurately at all times.
- Handled payroll functions diligently, ensuring prompt disbursement of salaries without errors or delays.
- Prepared quarterly budgets, contributing to cost efficiency.
- Streamlined financial reporting processes by integrating new accounting software.
- Assisted in the preparation of year-end tax returns, reducing risk of penalties from HMRC.
- Participated in weekly meetings to discuss goals and areas of improvement.
- Ensured timely payment of invoices to maintain positive relationships with suppliers.
- Trained new personnel in key departmental functions and protocol.
- Generated invoices based on established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
- Prepared detailed models, reports and charts highlighting complex financial information.
- Resolved invoice coding and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Produced accurate tax returns complying with official requirements and serving client needs for minimising liabilities.
ACCOUNTANT
CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC RENEWAL
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
2023.05 - 2025.07
- Prepared monthly and yearly balance sheets, ensuring accuracy.
- Ensured timely invoice payments with diligent follow-ups.
- Streamlined budgeting exercises for efficient financial planning.
- Handled complex account reconciliations; ensured consistency in records.
- Reviewed and reconciled ledgers to maintain integrity of financial data.
- Generated accurate financial reports using advanced software tools.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Resolved invoice coding and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Prepared detailed models, reports and charts highlighting complex financial information.
Accountant
Harmonic Biosphere co ltd
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
2021.01 - 2023.08
- Handled complex account reconciliations; ensured consistency in records.
- Facilitated company-wide budget meetings; achieved consensus on fiscal strategy.
- Performed thorough expenditure tracking, preventing overspending.
- Conducted financial audits for improved internal controls.
- Prepared monthly and yearly balance sheets, ensuring accuracy.
- Ensured timely invoice payments with diligent follow-ups.
- Led tax compliance initiatives to ensure regulatory alignment.
- Helped resolve disputed claims as official client representative to tax officials.
- Participate on Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) in compensation process, supervision for the proposed Graphite mining project
Accountant & Tax Officer
Gross Investment Limited
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
2017.01 - 2017.06
- Generated accurate financial reports using advanced software tools.
- Prepare Accounts and tax return.
- Preparing weekly and monthly transaction report.
- Ensuring that company record, and files are well maintained.
- Prepare Bank reconciliation.
- Performing task Assigned by Chief Accountant.
Accounts officer
Tanzania small HolderTea Development Agency
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
2015.07 - 2015.09
- Prepare general ledger & journal voucher.
- To record all receipts, journal vouchers, debit notes and pettycash.
- Posting receipt transactions in accounting system.
- Maintain bank deposits slips, receipts book for all transaction.
Tax officer
Tanzania Revenue Authority
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
2012.08 - 2012.09
- To assess and collect tax.
- Physical Survey of taxpayer business.
- Examination of EFD's machine.
Education
CPA - Accounting and Finance
National Board of Accountant and Auditors
Tanzania 2019.11 - 2022.05
BACHELOR DEGREE - ACCOUNTANCY
TANZANIA INSTITUTEOF ACCOUNTANCY
TANZANIA 2013.10 - 2016.12
DIPLOMA - Customs and Tax Management
INSTITUTE OF TAX ADMINISTRATION
TANZANIA 2010.10 - 2013.01
A-Levels - Advance Certificate Secondary Examination Education
Bakili Muluzi High School
Tanzania 2008.07 - 2010.02
O-Level - certificate of Secondary Examination Education
chang'ombe Secondary School
Tanzania 2004.01 - 2007.10
Skills
- Fixed asset register maintenance
- Xero software knowledge
- Taxation knowledge
- Debt recovery measures
- Proficient in quickbooks
- Regulatory compliance knowledge
- Audit procedures understanding
- VAT return preparation
- Cash book reconciliation
- Cost allocation
- Payroll administration
- Bank reconciliations
- Payroll
Languages
Swahili
Fluent
english
Fluent
Affiliations
- Reading Books both my professional and non-professional related.
Accomplishments
Leadership, Advance Education
Timeline
ACCOUNTANT II
MOMBA DISTRICT COUNCIL
2026.05 - Current
Financial accountant
TOPEX FINANCIAL CONSULTANT
2025.08 - 2026.05
ACCOUNTANT
CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC RENEWAL
2023.05 - 2025.07
Accountant
Harmonic Biosphere co ltd
2021.01 - 2023.08
CPA - Accounting and Finance
National Board of Accountant and Auditors
2019.11 - 2022.05
Accountant & Tax Officer
Gross Investment Limited
2017.01 - 2017.06
Accounts officer
Tanzania small HolderTea Development Agency
2015.07 - 2015.09
BACHELOR DEGREE - ACCOUNTANCY
TANZANIA INSTITUTEOF ACCOUNTANCY
2013.10 - 2016.12
Tax officer
Tanzania Revenue Authority
2012.08 - 2012.09
DIPLOMA - Customs and Tax Management
INSTITUTE OF TAX ADMINISTRATION
2010.10 - 2013.01
A-Levels - Advance Certificate Secondary Examination Education
Bakili Muluzi High School
2008.07 - 2010.02
O-Level - certificate of Secondary Examination Education
chang'ombe Secondary School
2004.01 - 2007.10