Samwel Kalinga
Mwanza
Summary
Skilled Administrative professional with experience in financial operations and understanding of INGO needs. Tracks expenses, plans meetings and writes business correspondence. Top-notch critical thinking and research abilities, experienced in financial statement review, auditing and reporting. Well-versed in producing reports, evaluating department operations and handling month- and year-end closings.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Country Finance and Administration Manager
World Renew
01.2023 - Current
- Completed clerical and data entry tasks to optimize financial procedures.
- Reconciled accounts and investigated variances.
- Updated daily transaction records to assist with payroll and billing administration.
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- Analyzed budgets, forecasts and current trends to support overall financial operations.
- Monitored and compiled data and reports to present to leadership.
- Managed expense tracking and personnel vouchers.
- Prepared and posted receipts and deposits to facilitate standard bookkeeping.
- Complied with established internal controls and policies.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve accuracy of financial reporting.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements.
- Serve as management team for Tanzania office and HR department
Country Finance Manager
The Stitching Idh Sustainable Initiative Trade
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
- Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
- Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
- Managed regular finance tracking for numerous branch offices and headquarters expenses.
- Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
- Researched and facilitated software integration to streamline accounting and financial processes.
- Partnered with IT and operational leadership to develop financial business plans with detailed benchmarks.
- Complied with established internal controls and policies.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements.
- Designed and maintained financial models to identify and measure risks.
Senior Accounts Payable Accountant
Dangote Cement
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Balanced accounts associated with accounts payable process.
- Assisted employees with filling out expense reports.
- Processed accounts payable through SAP platform.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Diminished outstanding debts by analyzing accounts for issues.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Identified legal tax savings and recommended ways to improve profits.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
- Created, balanced and maintained prepaid, fixed assets.
Finance Officer
SHDPEPHA
01.2015 - 02.2015
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.
- Collaborated with team leaders to define standards, policies and procedures to meet company revenue goals.
- Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Verified compliance of financial policies and accounting procedures against federal regulations.
- Completed filings and upheld strict compliance with regulatory agencies and supervisors.
- Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
- Introduced software tools and process improvements to mitigate loss and drive operational growth.
- Evaluated project applications and verified with outline specifications to approve, reject and recommend adjustments.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Performed banking, business administration and financial tasks to guarantee five-star service for clients.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements.
- Created financial dashboards to provide insights into key performance indicators.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting And Finance
Ruaha Catholic Univeristy
Iringa, Tanzania10.2023
Bachelor of Science - Taxation
The Institute of Finance Management
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania10.2014
High School Diploma -
Minaki High School
Pwani, Tanzania02.2011
Skills
- Tax Compliance
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Financial Reporting
- Risk Assessment
- Accounts Payable
- Team Leadership
- Account Reconciliation
- Decision Making
- Human Resources Management
- Budget Management
- Cost Control
- Regulatory Compliance
- Project Management
- Internal Controls
- Payroll Support
- Month-End Closings
- Relationship Building
- Decision-Making
- Willing to Learn
- Work Planning
- Sage 50, Quick Books and SAP
- Microsoft Office suite
Certification
- CPA(T) - Certified Public Accountant
Languages
English, Swahili
Native language
Timeline
Country Finance and Administration Manager
World Renew
01.2023 - Current
Country Finance Manager
The Stitching Idh Sustainable Initiative Trade
01.2021 - 12.2022
Senior Accounts Payable Accountant
Dangote Cement
01.2020 - 12.2020
Finance Officer
SHDPEPHA
01.2015 - 02.2015
Master of Science - Accounting And Finance
Ruaha Catholic Univeristy
Bachelor of Science - Taxation
The Institute of Finance Management
High School Diploma -
Minaki High School
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