Simon Makiluli
Group Senior Accountant
Arusha,Arusha
Summary
Finance professional with strong expertise in financial software and GAAP standards. Proficient in fixed asset monitoring, financial forecasting, and tax preparation, with a focus on cash flow and balance sheet management. Experienced in financial analysis that drives strategic planning and organizational growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Group Senior Accountant
Friedkin Group Tanzania
Arusha, Tanzania
01.2024 - Current
- Provided financial advice to senior management for informed decision-making.
- Prepared detailed financial reports to support strategic planning initiatives.
- Implemented rigorous auditing processes, enhancing financial accuracy.
- Assisted with tax preparations, preventing penalties and late fees.
- Led a team of junior accountants, ensuring high-quality output.
- Conducted budget reviews to identify cost reduction opportunities.
- Organised month-end, quarterly, and year-end financial processes.
- Established internal controls and standard procedures for accounting systems.
Group Accountant
Friedkin Group Tanzania
Arusha, Tanzania
07.2021 - 12.2023
- Executed complex account reconciliations to ensure record consistency.
- Monitored cash flow and maintained banking relationships for optimal fund availability.
- Processed payroll efficiently, minimising errors across all transactions.
- Coordinated timely payments from vendors, clients, and account holders.
- Reconciled bank and credit card accounts on a monthly basis.
- Maintained accurate account books by entering data and proofreading diligently.
- Managed petty cash effectively to support daily operations.
- Ensured timely invoice payments through diligent follow-ups.
Assistant accountant
United Aviation Services
Arusha, Tanzania
09.2019 - 07.2021
- Ensured accurate reporting through timely follow-up on bank reconciliations.
- Streamlined processes by implementing cost control measures in daily tasks.
- Collaborated with auditing team during annual audits to secure full cooperation from accounting department.
- Prepared accounting entries for various registers, journals, and logs to enhance data accuracy.
- Managed daily bookkeeping functions, focusing on accounts receivable, accounts payable, and banking reconciliation.
- Evaluated expense reports for accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Executed end-of-month accounting procedures to confirm account balancing and readiness for the new month.
- Provided comprehensive support for payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and expense tracking.
Education
Bachelor Degree - Accountancy
Institute of Accountancy Arusha
Tanzania 10.2017 - 12.2020
Skills
- Financial software literacy
- GAAP standards
- Fixed asset monitoring
- Financial Forecasting
- Tax preparation
- Cash flow management
- Balance sheet management
- Financial analysis
- Financial planning
Certification
Certified Puplic Accountant (CPA)-GA12604
Timeline
Group Senior Accountant
Friedkin Group Tanzania
01.2024 - Current
Group Accountant
Friedkin Group Tanzania
07.2021 - 12.2023
Assistant accountant
United Aviation Services
09.2019 - 07.2021
Bachelor Degree - Accountancy
Institute of Accountancy Arusha
10.2017 - 12.2020
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