SHARIFA SAID
Dar Es Salaam,Tanzania
Summary
With a proven track record at BANJUL JEWELLERS LIMITED, I excel in financial management and staff leadership, significantly enhancing operational efficiency. Recognized for expertly deploying software and streamlining payroll processes, my ability to train and support teams in IT and accounting stands out, driving both sectors towards achieving business objectives with precision and dedication.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant Assistant
BANJUL JEWELLERS LIMITED
Dar Es Salaam, TANZANIA
2024.03 - Current
- Processed payroll entries and reports for employees.
- Monitored accounts payable and receivable statuses and delegated related tasks.
- Supported accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
- Calculated and produced checks for utilities, taxes and other operational payments.
- Maintained accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions.
- Analyzed financial data and produced reports for management review.
- Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
- Provided support during financial audits by preparing necessary documents and answers.
- Completed and submitted tax forms and returns, workers' comp forms and pension contribution documentation.
- Processed payroll transactions and maintained employee financial records.
- Reconciled expenses and financial records.
- Checked postings and documents for correctness, accuracy and proper coding.
- Reconciled computer reports with manually maintained ledgers.
- Performed bookkeeping and accounting consulting services.
- Analyzed financial information detailing assets, liabilities and capital.
- Prepared and processed payroll.
- Provided support to the Accounting Manager as needed.
- Reviewed general ledger entries for accuracy and completeness.
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy prior to payment processing.
- Performed clerical duties such as data entry into computer systems, scanning documents, filing paperwork.
- Performed financial calculations for amounts due, interest charges and balances.
- Assisted in month-end and year-end closing processes.
Accounting Assistant
STRATEGIC BUSSINESS MANAGEMENT
Dar Es Salaam, TANZANIA
2022.06 - 2022.11
- Prepared daily cash flow statements for management review.
- Matched orders with invoices and recorded required information.
- Calculated and produced checks for utilities, taxes and other operational payments.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
IT Officer
ZANZIBAR INSTITUTE FOR RESEACH AND PUBLIC POLICY
ZANZIBAR, ZANZIBAR
2020.10 - 2022.03
- Supervised and oriented computer operator trainees, both onsite and remotely via internet and intranet, promoting full staffing with trained and knowledgeable employees.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding IT services in a timely manner.
- Provided company users with tech support for IT problems and account maintenance.
- Developed software applications to meet organizational needs.
- Reviewed and approved project plans prior to implementation.
- Developed and maintained processes and technology roadmap to achieve business objectives.
- Kept project teams on-task with proactive control of budgets, schedules and scopes.
- Recommended hardware and software acquisitions to help users assess needs and justify equipment and services.
IT Technician
ZANZIBAR BUREAU OF STANDARDS
ZANZIBAR, TANZANIA
2019.08 - 2019.10
- Oversaw daily performance of computer systems.
- Maintained audit trail and statistical records of problems and conditions reported by client.
- Read technical manuals, conferred with users, or conducted computer diagnostics to investigate and resolve problems.
IT Officer
TANZANIA REVENUE AUTHORITY
ZANZIBAR, TANZANIA
2018.08 - 2018.09
- Resolved customer complaints regarding IT services in a timely manner.
- Configured routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs and other network devices according to organizational standards.
- Provided company users with tech support for IT problems and account maintenance.
- Assisted in developing policies for the secure use of IT systems by staff members.
- Developed and maintained processes and technology roadmap to achieve business objectives.
IT Technician
PEOPLE BANK OF ZANZIBAR
ZANZIBAR, TANZANIA
2015.07 - 2015.08
- Oversaw daily performance of computer systems.
- Read technical manuals, conferred with users, or conducted computer diagnostics to investigate and resolve problems.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BACHELOR OF IT WITH MANAGEMENT
STATE UNIVERSITY OF ZANZIBAR
ZANZIBAR2020-12
Associate of Science - DIPLOMA IT WITH ACCOUNT
ZANZIBAR INSTITUTE OF FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION
ZANZIBAR2016-12
Associate of Science - BASIC CERTIFICATE FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION
ZANZIBAR INSTITUTE OF FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION
ZANZIBAR2014-12
CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
MIKUNGUNI TECHNICAL SECONDARY SCHOOL
ZANZIBAR2012-12
Skills
- Financial management
- Invoice preparation
- Accounting software proficiency
- Payroll administration
- Staff management
- File and database management
- Bookkeeping
- Spreadsheet updating
- Invoice processing
- Application installations
- User training
- Application support
- Operating system management
- Software deployment management
- Software updating
- IT documentation
- System administration
- Network troubleshooting
Affiliations
- Website Design and development :HTML,CSS,PHP, JAVASCRIPT.
- Database Application: MICROSOFT SQL SERVER,MY SQL, ORACLE
- Website Design
Languages
Swahili
First Language
English
Beginner (A1)
A1
SALUM IDAROUS ALAWI
- WORK IN NMB BANK
- AS OPERATION OFFICER
- +255 717146454
ABOUD RAJAB
- Work at PBZ Bank
- As Senior Officer Reconcilation
- +255 714 249 121
Hobbies and INTERESTS
- Enjoying reading travelling magezines
- Playing games
- Watching Television
- Palying Music
Timeline
Accountant Assistant
BANJUL JEWELLERS LIMITED
2024.03 - Current
Accounting Assistant
STRATEGIC BUSSINESS MANAGEMENT
2022.06 - 2022.11
IT Officer
ZANZIBAR INSTITUTE FOR RESEACH AND PUBLIC POLICY
2020.10 - 2022.03
IT Technician
ZANZIBAR BUREAU OF STANDARDS
2019.08 - 2019.10
IT Officer
TANZANIA REVENUE AUTHORITY
2018.08 - 2018.09
IT Technician
PEOPLE BANK OF ZANZIBAR
2015.07 - 2015.08
Bachelor of Science - BACHELOR OF IT WITH MANAGEMENT
STATE UNIVERSITY OF ZANZIBAR
Associate of Science - DIPLOMA IT WITH ACCOUNT
ZANZIBAR INSTITUTE OF FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION
Associate of Science - BASIC CERTIFICATE FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION
ZANZIBAR INSTITUTE OF FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION
CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
MIKUNGUNI TECHNICAL SECONDARY SCHOOL