Shariff Tarimo
Upanga - Dar es Salaam
Summary
I have a good Emerging professional eager to contribute to changing management and organisational growth, in relation to leadership roles with superior attention to operational challenges and solutions.
I have always drawn successful management equipped to plan, lead and optimise operations for changing landscape, with intentions to accomplish and delivering expected results.
I have and Encouraging management skill and analytical problem solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship building skills.
I takes on challenging new role of harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem solving, driven to deliver high quality service and consistent results.
I have been a Resourceful employee with outstanding knowledge to develop and maintain healthy Institution financial stability with consistently work to attract new more Revenue opportunities with a talent in administrative oversight, recruitment processes and customer service improvements.
I have been dedicated to my Job in Finance Operations with twenty three (23) years of experience, where i have demonstrated history of meeting Institutional goals and promoting best practices, thrives under pressure and adapts to challenges with ingenuity and resilience.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Lecturer for Economics and Finance
Institute of Finance Management
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
10.2019 - Current
- Developed and implemented innovative course material to improve student engagement.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to junior lecturers on curriculum development.
- Established a research agenda, supervised postgraduate students, and collaborated with colleagues in the field of study.
- Conducted lectures, tutorials, seminars, workshops and laboratory classes for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Reviewed student assignments and examinations in order to assess performance levels.
- Organized guest lectures from industry professionals in order to enhance learning opportunities for students.
- Evaluated student progress through assessments such as quizzes, exams, presentations, projects and reports.
- Assisted in developing new courses based on current trends in the field of study.
- Participated in faculty committees related to academic policy decisions or other initiatives that impact teaching quality.
- Attended conferences nationally and internationally to stay abreast of developments within the field of study.
- Created syllabus outlines for each class according to departmental guidelines.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades throughout the semester.
- Advised students on their professional development paths by providing resources or connections with potential employers.
- Collaborated with other departments across campus to create interdisciplinary courses that foster creative problem solving skills among students.
- Contributed articles or book chapters related to the field of study for publication purposes.
- Encouraged critical thinking among students by posing questions during lectures or discussions that challenge traditional assumptions about the subject matter.
- Mentored new faculty members on best practices for teaching at a university level.
- Utilized diverse teaching methods, lectures, presentations and class activities to deliver curriculum.
- Selected innovative teaching methods to deliver course content.
- Delivered course lectures using modern technology to enhance student comprehension.
- Tailored lectures to meet student needs, emphasizing skills and concepts necessary for professional and academic success.
- Identified areas of difficulty for students, developing additional resources for review.
- Used exams, quizzes and projects to assess how well students grasped learning material and concepts.
- Provided letters of recommendation and other referrals to students pursuing further education programs or postgraduate employment.
- Encouraged students to actively participate in class through positive reinforcement and engagement techniques.
- Collaborated with professor to manage education projects from start to finish.
- And any other Responsibilities and Duties Assigned to by the Institution or Faculty.
Deputy Director Finance, Planning and Investment
Institute of Finance Management
Dar es Salaam
08.2014 - Current
- Contributed insights and recommendations to senior leadership for strategic decision-making.
- Established key stakeholder relationships to foster partnerships with collaborations.
- Partnered with management team to optimise operations and reduce costs.
- Drove continuous improvement by developing strategic performance indicators across operations.
- Directed day-to-day work 500 employees and motivated teams to exceed objectives.
- Coordinated with senior management to communicate and execute strategic directives.
- Managed, supervised team members, providing mentorship and guidance.
- Recruited and managed senior staff with focus on delivering clear results.
- Allocated resources to teams and projects based on need, performance and availability.
- Produced business plans to maximise growth and minimise cost for Institution.
- Worked with board of directors to establish objectives and decisively lead operations.
- Developed professional relationships with private sector partners, shareholders and authorities to establish trust, rapport and reliability.
- Monitored and analysed industry trends, staying informed about market dynamics.
- Oversaw daily Institution financial operations to reach financial targets.
- Directed administration and optimisation of financial operations, payroll and accounting processes.
- Set strategic plans to govern functioning of Institution operations.
- Developed crisis management strategies to address unforeseen challenges of the Institution.
- Identified and resolved operational issues impacting productivity, performance or profitability of the institution for efficiency.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial institution's financial growth.
- Established budgets based on historical, current and forecasted on the Institution Operations data.
- Put in place clear controls for financial administration and Institutional Operations management.
- Built key stakeholder relationships to foster collaboration and partnerships with the Government of Tanzania.
- Created long-term Operations strategy to drive company success.
- Formulated Institution development strategies to expand market presence.
- Maintained agile, responsible organisation with sustained revenue growth by monitoring industry forecasts, honing budgets and adjusting marketing strategies.
- Served as official representative of organisation to public groups or government agencies.
- Established key stakeholder relationships to foster partnerships and collaborations.
Heading Finance, Planning and Administration
Center for foreign Relations
Dar es Salaam
09.2009 - 05.2014
- Managed timely and accurate reporting of various financial transactions and information for detailed analysis.
- Directed budgeting and forecasting activities to align financial goals with organisational objectives.
- Oversaw financial reporting processes, maintaining accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Managed cash flow and liquidity, mitigating financial risks and ensuring stability.
- Managed daily finance services for smooth business operations.
- Consolidated comprehensive management accounts, integrating income statements, cash flow and balance sheets.
- Reviewed bookkeeping and management accounts to achieve clear and correct reports.
- Monitored and reviewed financial controls, processes and procedures to enable best practice development.
- Implemented cost-control measures, optimising expenditure within budgetary constraints.
- Administered payroll processes for accurate, timely salary disbursements.
- Reduced annual Institution's expenditure through careful expense monitoring.
- Developed strategies to increase Revenue and cost savings.
- Forecast trends and interpreted cash flows to reliably inform Institution's decisions.
- Maintained Key performance Indicator (KPI) reporting tools for accurate, up-to-date for financial data for decision making by the Mangement.
- Created and presented accurate, detailed financial forecasts for the Insitution.
- Applied advanced Excel skills to efficiently analyse large data sets of the Institution's financial Operations.
- Developed thorough forecasting and cash management processes to maximise progression and revenue of the Institution.
- Delivered regular management reporting and supervised quarterly tax calendar of the Institutions.
- Conducted variance analysis to identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions of the Management.
- Finalised Tax returns with rigorous transaction checks of the Institution.
- Served as finance Institutional partner to drive strategic the Institution's financial decisions.
- Identified areas for improvement and enhancements in financial processes and reporting mechanisms.
- Created analytical framework for identifying and developing financial growth opportunities.
- Analysed financial performance to implement key improvement strategies.
- Contributed to hiring process by interviewing applicants and making recommendations for best candidates to enhance the Institutions operations.
- Worked to scale and enhance finance function, implementing new processes and refining existing ones.
- Led finance transformation projects to reach the Institution's growth goals.
- Made strategic resource recommendations to improve the Institutions Revenue potential.
- Conducted thorough systems review and implementation analysis to evaluate options and time frames.
- Recruited high-achieving team members for enhanced department performance.
- Harnessed data visualisation to drive insights through the Institution's management reporting.
- Strategised and led financial planning and operations for the institution's annual Operation .
Banking Operations Manager
Tanzania Investment Bank
Dar es Salaam
06.2003 - 07.2009
- Opened customer accounts and provided smooth on boarding services.
- Trained banking service teams in providing exceptional customer care.
- Kept accurate operations records for thorough data auditing.
- Advised customers on suitable financial products to meet individualised needs and drive corporate revenue.
- Reported suspicious transactions and financial discrepancies to address potentially fraudulent activity.
- Safeguarded the Bank's reputation through stringent operational compliance.
- Recommended loan approvals and denials based on customer credit worthiness.
- Informed customers of changes to products, services and laws affecting current accounts.
- Supervised branch operations to spur continuous improvements and enhance service delivery.
- Carried out thorough customer assessments to minimise financial risk.
- Built customer bases through cold calling and referral conversions.
- Handled credit approval processes through diligent application management.
- Coordinated team Work to meet the Bank's needs whilst limiting staffing costs.
- Assessed customer suitability for credit and loan applications for reduced business risk.
- Supplied personalised investment advice to meet customer objectives.
- Met liability acquisition targets by leveraging new customer accounts.
- Supported compliance with strict adherence to Bank Secrecy Act, Anti Money Laundering and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regulations.
- Compiled Bank's data for statistical analysis.
- Processed accurate and timely insurance applications, updates and claims.
- Implemented improved policies and structures to achieve business development goals.
- Calculated insurance risks and rates for customer quotes.
- Mitigated risks by upholding stringent Bank standards for loans and money handling.
- Recruited and trained staff for high efficiency for the banking service.
- Monitored market performance and trends to forecast service demand.
- Generated memos for fixed deposit renewals and fixed deposit closures.
- Developed workplace culture for improved staff retention.
- Carried out diligent incident investigations to eliminate future financial errors.
- Reviewed performance metrics to identify required process improvements.
- Set risk management policies to mitigate bank losses.
- Kept detailed cash-flow reports to monitor and maintain business performance.
- Observed statutory obligations for secure financial services.
- Managed financial forecasting and budgets to exceed profit targets.
- Maintained purchase, sales and nominal ledgers for record keeping purposes.
- Updated financial policies to reflect evolving Bank needs.
- Devised and implemented compliant underwriting guidelines.
- Gathered and analysed data to build financial models around critical metrics.
- Drafted reports on deteriorating trends and fiscal year-end losses to inform stakeholders.
Bank officer
Tanzania Investment Bank
Dar es Salaam
03.2001 - 05.2003
- Opened customer accounts and provided smooth on boarding services.
- Advised customers on financial products to suit Personalised needs.
- Kept accurate operations records for thorough data auditing.
- Assessed customer suitability for credit and loan applications for reduced business risk.
- Built positive customer relationships for optimised branch loyalty.
- Investigated customer queries to provide timely financial solutions.
- Carried out thorough customer assessments to minimise financial risk.
- Handled credit approval processes through diligent application management.
- Processed accurate and timely insurance applications, updates and claims.
- Safeguarded company reputation through stringent operational compliance.
- Calculated insurance risks and rates for customer quotes.
- Recommended loan approvals and denials based on customer credit worthiness.
- Reported suspicious transactions and financial discrepancies to address potentially fraudulent activity.
- Maintained purchase, sales and nominal ledgers for record keeping purposes.
- Informed customers of changes to products, services and laws affecting current accounts.
- Train banking service teams in providing exceptional customer care.
- Supervised branch operations to spur continuous improvements and enhance service delivery.
- Supplied personalised investment advice to meet customer objectives.
- Managed financial forecasting and budgets to exceed profit targets.
- Kept detailed cash-flow reports to monitor and maintain business performance.
- Built customer bases through cold calling and referral conversions.
- Carried out diligent incident investigations to eliminate future financial errors.
- Mitigated risks by upholding stringent bank standards for loans and money handling.
- Monitored market performance and trends to forecast service demand.
- Observed statutory obligations for secure financial services.
- Implemented improved policies and structures to achieve business development goals.
- Met liability acquisition targets by leveraging new customer accounts.
- Advised customers on suitable financial products to meet individualised needs and drive corporate revenue.
- Supported compliance with strict adherence to Bank Secrecy Act, Anti Money Laundering and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regulations.
- Coordinated team rotas to meet branch needs whilst limiting staffing costs.
- Developed workplace culture for improved staff retention.
- Updated financial policies to reflect evolving business needs.
- Devised and implemented compliant underwriting guidelines.
- Gathered and analysed data to build financial models around critical metrics.
- Recruited and trained staff for high-quality branch service.
- Drafted reports on deteriorating trends and fiscal year-end losses to inform stakeholders.
- Reviewed performance metrics to identify required process improvements.
- Compiled business data for statistical analysis.
- Generated memos for fixed deposit renewals and fixed deposit closures.
- Set risk management policies to mitigate bank losses.
- Advised customers on financial products to suit personalised needs.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Economics - (Financial Economics)
Makerere University
Kampala - Uganda 09.2008 - 08.2012
Master of Science - Investment and RIsk Management.
Makerere University
Kampala - Uganda 09.2005 - 07.2007
Master of Arts - Financal Service
Makerere University
Kampala _ Uganda 09.2001 - 07.2003
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerece
Makerere University
Kampala Uganda 09.1997 - 07.2000
A-Levels - Mathematics, Economics and Geography
Old Kampala Secondary School
Kampala - Uganda 03.1995 - 03.1997
CSE
Nabumali High School
Kampala - Uganda 02.1991 - 10.1994
Skills
- Staff training and development
- Management principles
- Complex problem solving
- People-oriented
- Multi-tasking ability
- I have good skill in relation to Program oversight
- I do focus on Key performance indicators
- I give good and excellent Strategic consultancy
- I draw good Policy for Institution development
- I focus on Strategic positioning of the Institution
- I have a good gear on Policy implementation
- I stand on the Institution's budgeting scale
- I draw relevant Project estimation
- I tend to bring about resiliency on Revenue growth
- I have effective skills in relation to Contract negotiations
- I do emphasis good Disciplinary procedures in relation to work and to my Superiors
- I carefully create a good Financial administration to avoid unnecessary losses
- I have Deductive reasoning ability for effective operations of the Institution
Affiliations
- Working to Learn More from others
Certification
Specialist professional Course in Financial Planning and Analysis.
Timeline
Senior Lecturer for Economics and Finance
Institute of Finance Management
10.2019 - Current
Deputy Director Finance, Planning and Investment
Institute of Finance Management
08.2014 - Current
Heading Finance, Planning and Administration
Center for foreign Relations
09.2009 - 05.2014
Doctor of Philosophy - Economics - (Financial Economics)
Makerere University
09.2008 - 08.2012
Master of Science - Investment and RIsk Management.
Makerere University
09.2005 - 07.2007
Banking Operations Manager
Tanzania Investment Bank
06.2003 - 07.2009
Master of Arts - Financal Service
Makerere University
09.2001 - 07.2003
Bank officer
Tanzania Investment Bank
03.2001 - 05.2003
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerece
Makerere University
09.1997 - 07.2000
A-Levels - Mathematics, Economics and Geography
Old Kampala Secondary School
03.1995 - 03.1997
CSE
Nabumali High School
02.1991 - 10.1994
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