Samwel Baston Singogo
Karatu, Arusha
Summary
Seasoned professional with a background as an Assistant to the Director of Finance. Possess a strong understanding of financial planning, budget management, and cost control principles. Skilled in strategic financial decision-making, and adept at fostering productive relationships with key stakeholders. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency and contributing to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and superior organizational skills. Made a significant impact in a previous role by successfully managing complex financial data and producing comprehensive reports for executive review.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director of Finance
Rift Valley Childrens fund
Karatu, Arusha
03.2022 - Current
- Assisted the Director of Finance with budget preparation and forecasting tasks.
- Developed financial reports to ensure the accuracy of data.
- Provided support in the implementation of new accounting systems and processes.
- Collaborated with external auditors during the annual audit process.
- Assisted the Director in analyzing financial trends and providing recommendations for improvement.
- Created, monitored, and maintained internal controls to protect company assets.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions related to accounts receivable and payable.
- Assisted in the development of short-term and long-term financial plans.
- Reorganized the finance and accounting departments to improve efficiency and cut excess spending.
- Coordinated with HR on payroll management and benefit fund allocations, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Instituted financial policies and procedures that enhanced accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across the organization.
- Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready, and monitored the timely recording of accounting transactions.
- Reviewed monthly account reconciliations, journal entries, and other documents in order to ensure the accuracy of the general ledger.
- Worked with regulatory representatives to complete accurate filings, and maintain compliance.
- Provided guidance and support on accounting policies and procedures to staff members in the finance department.
- Monitored daily cash flow activities, payments and receipts.
Credit Officer
Rift Econimic Advancement programe
Karatu, Arusha
03.2016 - 01.2021
- Kept detailed reports of client and account data, consistently updating database with latest information.
- Trained rookie credit staff in application processing, credit analysis and loan disbursement to detect and curb fraud.
- Submitted delinquent accounts to collections department or outside resources.
- Recommended approval or disapproval of different loan types based on established criteria.
- Contacted customers to notify of delinquent payments and resolve.
- Developed policies and procedures for approving and managing customer credit limits.
Education
Bacherol of Accounting And Finance - Bacherol of Accounting And Finance
Mosh Cooperative University
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania12-2015
CPA Intermediate Level - CPA
NBAA
TanzaniaSkills
- Payroll Processing
- Cash Flow Management
- Expense Tracking
- Tax Compliance
- Budget Planning
- Payroll management
- Tax compliance
- Benefit processing
- Audit coordination
- Financial policies
- Accounts payable
- Bank reconciliation
- Financial reporting
- Accounting systems
- Regulatory compliance
- Problem solving
- Internal controls and reporting systems
Languages
Swahili
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Certification
- Awarding certificate for attending - Sermina Fixed Assets, Inventory Management, and Procurement Organized by Auditax International 2024
- Awarding certificate for attending - Sermina on Financial Reporting, Advanced Excel, and Tax Seminar, Organized by Auditax International 2023
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Director of Finance
Rift Valley Childrens fund
03.2022 - Current
Credit Officer
Rift Econimic Advancement programe
03.2016 - 01.2021
Bacherol of Accounting And Finance - Bacherol of Accounting And Finance
Mosh Cooperative University
CPA Intermediate Level - CPA
NBAA
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