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Sarah Nicholaus Masosota

Sarah Nicholaus Masosota

Dar es Salaam,Tanzania

Summary

Accomplished finance professional with expertise in asset management, strategic financial planning, and risk assessment. Proficient in accounting and payroll systems, including Sage, Muse, and Aruty, with a proven track record in budget preparation and analysis. Demonstrates strong skills in investment strategy formulation, financial forecasting, and audit coordination. Committed to enhancing organizational financial health through effective revenue recognition and payroll administration.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Principal Accountant II

National Development Corporation
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
07.2024 - Current

· Prepare and review annual financial statements and reports.

· Prepare management/performance reports to management and auditors

· Coordinate internal and external audits and respond to audit queries.

· Analyze expenditure and advise management on budget preparation

· Ensure compliances with financial procedures and internal controls

· Asset and cash management by monitoring asset register and conduct asset verification

· Identify financial risk and recommend mitigation measures

· Ensure payroll and statutory compliances

· Provide technical financial advice to management.

.Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information whilst dealing with high-profile clients.

.Increased transparency by producing detailed financial reports and statements.

Senior Accountant I

National Development Corporation
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
06.2021 - 07.2024

· Prepared financial performance reports and management reports.

· Managed statutory payroll deductions and reconciliations.

· Prepared annual and consolidated financial statements.

· Conducted stock taking and asset verification exercises.

· Ensured proper revenue recognition and GePG compliance.

Accountant I

National Development Corporation
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
12.2019 - 06.2021

· Prepared payroll and maintained payroll records.

· Managed debtor registers and revenue reconciliations.

· Prepared financial and performance reports.

· Performed bank reconciliations and payment processing.

.Performed thorough expenditure tracking, preventing overspending.

.Conducted financial audits for improved internal controls.

.Completed detailed profit and loss analysis; identified improvement areas.

Cash Management Accountant

National Development Corporation
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
01.2010 - 12.2019

· Performed banking transactions and petty cash reconciliations.

· Prepared VAT returns and payroll schedules.

· Managed cash books and general ledger postings.

· Prepared payment vouchers and journal entries.

.Facilitated cross-departmental communication for effective budgeting and forecasting.

.Led audit preparations, ensuring smooth process without discrepancies.

.Conducted regular variance analyses to identify potential areas of concern.

Assistant Accountant

National Development Corporation
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
01.2007 - 12.2009

· Operated computerized accounting systems.

· Prepared invoices, payroll sheets, and expenditure records.

· Maintained payroll records and statutory remittances.

· Prepared schedules and reports for auditors and management.

.Worked closely with the auditing team during yearly audits to guarantee full cooperation from accounting department.

.Managed documentation thoroughly to ensure system was updated and functional for audit checks.

.Coordinated payment runs whilst adhering strictly to policy guidelines.

.Reduced discrepancies by conducting monthly reconciliation between bank and company records.

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA in Corporate Management

Mzumbe University
TANZANIA
10.2021 - 12.2023

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Accounts and Finance

National Board of Accountants and Auditors
Tanzania
05.2017 - 11.2020

Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management - Financial management

Institute of Finance Management
TANZANIA
10.2007 - 11.2008

Advanced Diploma in Accountancy - Accountancy

Tanzania Institute of Accountancy
TANZANIA
10.2003 - 12.2006

Skills

  • Asset management knowledge
  • Proficient in accounting and payroll systems such as Sage system, Muse system and Aruty payroll system, Asset management system
  • Risk assessment expertise
  • Strategic financial planning
  • Investment strategy formulation
  • Budget preparation and analysis
  • Execution of payroll procedures
  • Financial Forecasting
  • Audit coordination
  • Payroll administration
  • Revenue recognition

Languages

English
Fluent

Affiliations

  • Travelling different areas, listening to good music,

Certification

. Certificate in Smart Resource Mobilization for Development Finance Institutions in Africa, SADC DFRC.

.Certificate in Risk Management Beta Consultancy

Multiple NBAA Continuing professional Development (CPD) seminar

Computer skills: MS office word, excel, payroll system.

Referee

1. DR NICOLAUS SHOMBE.

MANAGING DIRECTOR.

NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

TEL  255622419411

nicolaus.shombe2@ndc.go.tz

2. CPA EMIL MKAKI

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

TEL 0787754212,

emil.mkaki@ndc.go.tz

Custom

I, the undersigned, certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, this CV correctly describes me, my qualifications, and my experience. I understand that any willful misstatement described herein may lead to my disqualification or dismissal, if engaged.

Timeline

Principal Accountant II

National Development Corporation
07.2024 - Current

Master of Business Administration - MBA in Corporate Management

Mzumbe University
10.2021 - 12.2023

Senior Accountant I

National Development Corporation
06.2021 - 07.2024

Accountant I

National Development Corporation
12.2019 - 06.2021

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Accounts and Finance

National Board of Accountants and Auditors
05.2017 - 11.2020

Cash Management Accountant

National Development Corporation
01.2010 - 12.2019

Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management - Financial management

Institute of Finance Management
10.2007 - 11.2008

Assistant Accountant

National Development Corporation
01.2007 - 12.2009

Advanced Diploma in Accountancy - Accountancy

Tanzania Institute of Accountancy
10.2003 - 12.2006
Sarah Nicholaus Masosota