Selemani Haji
Dar es Salaam
Summary
Detail-focused Accountant known for productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in account management and reporting, financial analysis, corporate finance, and regulatory compliance which support accuracy and integrity in financial reporting. Excel in time management, problem-solving, and communication, enabling effective collaboration with teams across departments to meet tight deadlines and financial objectives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Economic & Social Research Foundation (ESRF)
Dar Es Salaam
12.2015 - Current
- Banking: Executing payment transactions, and managing all banking operations.
- Reporting: Prepared comprehensive reports for donors, Board of Trustees, and management.
- Project Management: Managing projects at various stages of implementation with diverse financial reporting.
- Budgeting: Developing and managing the company's budget, ensuring it aligns with the five-year medium term strategic plan.
- Forecasting: Preparation of the Foundation's annual workplans while predicting future financial performance and trends to aid in decision-making.
- Financial Reporting: Preparing and analyzing financial statements, including statement of financial position, statement of financial performance, statement of charges in reserves, cash flow statements, as well as explanatory notes to the financial statements.
- Financial Analysis: Reviewing the Foundation's financial information, identifying areas for improvement, and recommending strategies to enhance financial health and sustainability.
- Project Implementation Decisions: Making strategic project implementation decisions, including selecting appropriate projects to be undertaken, and managing project implementation and reporting.
- Asset Management: Overseeing the company's assets, ensuring their efficient use and maximizing their value.
- Risk Management: Identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial and operational risks facing the Foundation.
- Funding: Securing necessary funding to support the Foundation's operations and growth, including financial proposals preparation, and government stakeholders attraction.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring the company complies with all relevant financial regulations and reporting requirements such as Social Security Contributions' settlement, Tax Laws and Regulations compliance as well as financial report auditing.
- Cash Management: Managing the Foundation's cash flow, ensuring it has sufficient liquidity to meet its day to day operations as well as its matured obligations.
- Coordination: Coordinating Staff who are responsible for project implementation to ensure adherence with all financial reporting requirements.
- Strategic Decision-Making: Providing financial analysis and recommendations to support management in making strategic decision on project undertakings.
- Flexible performance: Any other duty as assigned by the Head of Finance and Administration.
Audit Associate
RSM Eastern Africa
Dar Es Salaam
10.2015 - 12.2015
- Assisting with Audits: I assisted in planning and executing audits, with a focus on specific areas of the financial statements or internal controls.
- Gathering and Analyzing Data: This included collecting necessary documentation, verifying financial records, and analyzing financial information to identify potential issues or discrepancies.
- Performing Audit Procedures: I performed various audit procedures, such as testing internal controls, examining transaction records, and confirming balances.
- Reporting and Documentation: I prepared audit reports, documented their findings, and assisted in the overall audit process.
- Compliance and Accuracy: I ensured that financial information was accurate, complied with generally accepted accounting principles and standards, and adhered to relevant regulations.
- Communication and Collaboration: I work closely with the audit team, clients, and other stakeholders to gather information and communicate findings.
Assistant Auditor
TAB Consult
Dar Es Salaam
10.2014 - 09.2015
- Assisting with audit testing and procedures: I conducted tests on transactions, verified balances, and checked for compliance with internal controls.
- Preparing audit working papers: I was involved in documenting the audit procedures, findings, and conclusions in a clear, organized manner.
- Assisting with the preparation of audit reports: I was involved in summarizing the audit findings, recommendations, and conclusions in a concise, informative manner.
- Gathering and analyzing financial data: I collected data from various sources, such as accounting records, bank statements, and other relevant documents.
- Reviewing accounting documents and records: I used to check for errors, inconsistencies, and compliance with accounting principles and regulations.
- Preparing supporting schedules and reconciliations: I was verifying the accuracy of financial information.
Assistant Management Assurance Officer
National Bank of Commerce, Tanzania Ltd
Dar Es Salaam
08.2013 - 02.2014
- Performing management assurance services involving "know your customers" (KYC).
- Reconciling all customers' bank accounts.
Education
Bachelor of Accountancy - Business Accounting and Finance (BACC-BAF)
Mzumbe University
Tanzania09-2014
Advanced Certificate of Secondary School Education - Business
Pugu Secondary School
Tanzania02-2011
Certificate of Secondary School Education - Business
Pugu Secondary School
Tanzania10-2008
Certificate of Basic Primary Education - Basic Primary Education
Mtambani Primary School
Dar es Salaam10-2004
Skills
- Financial statement preparation and reporting
- Regulatory compliance
- Cash flow management and analysis
- Risk management
- Strategic decision-making
- Project management
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Administrative support
- Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
- Team collaboration
- Bank reconciliation
- Financial statement auditing
- Project and management accounting
- Strategic planning
- Fixed asset management
- Budget governance, control, and analysis
- Financial statements and variance analysis
- Interpersonal business skills
- Economic skills
- Computer programs
- Data analysis
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 07/18/90
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Tanzanian
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
- English
- Kiswahili
Awards
- Mzumbe University, Second best student for the students pursuing Bachelor of Accountancy in Business Accounting and Finance, 2014
- Pugu Secondary School, Second best student in Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination, 2011
- Pugu Secondary School, Third best student in Advanced Mathematics in the Regional Form Five Annual Examinations (Tanzania Heads of Secondary Schools Association), 2010
- Pugu Secondary School, Third best student in Certificate of Secondary Education Examination, 2008
- Pugu Secondary School, Best student at Form 2 examinations, 2006
- Mtambani Primary School, Best student of all time, 2004
References
- CPA Aldegunda A. Ngowi, Head of Finance and Administration, P.O. Box 21336, Dar es Salaam, +255787-242325, angowi@esrf.or.tz
- Mr. Kenneth Mkama, Assistant to Chief Financial Officer, CRDB Bank Plc, P.O. Box 45, Dar es Salaam, +255715-022228, kennyonney@gmail.com
- Mr. Selemani Abas, Senior Auditor, Ernst & Young, P.O. Box 2475, Dar es Salaam, +255713-239591, suleymaniabbas@yahoo.com
Hobbies and Interests
I am interested in watching and playing football, swimming, travelling, studying, exchanging ideas with others as well as helping others on their needs if they are within my capability.
Affiliations And Leadership
- Deputy General Secretary, Pugu Secondary School, 2009 - 2011
- Roots and Shoots, Mathematics club, United Nations, and Pugu Secondary School Tanzania Muslims Students Association (TAMSA), 2005 - 2008
- Youth of United Nations of Tanzania (YUNA), 2009 - 2011
- Tanzania Association of Finance, Accounting and Auditing Students (TAFAAS), Mzumbe University, 2011 - 2014
Timeline
Accountant
Economic & Social Research Foundation (ESRF)
12.2015 - Current
Audit Associate
RSM Eastern Africa
10.2015 - 12.2015
Assistant Auditor
TAB Consult
10.2014 - 09.2015
Assistant Management Assurance Officer
National Bank of Commerce, Tanzania Ltd
08.2013 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Accountancy - Business Accounting and Finance (BACC-BAF)
Mzumbe University
Advanced Certificate of Secondary School Education - Business
Pugu Secondary School
Certificate of Secondary School Education - Business
Pugu Secondary School
Certificate of Basic Primary Education - Basic Primary Education
Mtambani Primary School
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