SULEIMAN CHANYOYA
Proffesional Accountant
DAR ES SALAAM,78581
Summary
Results-oriented accounting professional with several years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, and audit-related settings. Quick and eager learner with acute attention to detail and a consistent track record of identifying process improvements to drive quality, accuracy, and efficiency.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Accountant
Amariah Hotel and Apartments Ltd
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
01.2021 - Current
- Preparation of financial reports.
- Ensured timely payment of taxes by preparing tax returns on a quarterly basis.
- Updated and managed accounts payable databases, employing access controls to protect data.
- Preparation of staff payroll and filing statutory returns.
- Managed the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts in accordance with company policies.
- Prepared monthly account reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial statements.
- Reviewed, analyzed and verified accuracy of financial documents such as invoices, bills and ledgers.
- Posted financial data in Excel spreadsheets and managed inventory.
- Monitored cash flow activities including forecasting future needs.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing financial results on a monthly basis.
- Maintained accurate accounts for cash, fixed assets and other transactions.
- Presented audit results to management teams, delivering information in non-technical terms for easy understanding.
- Analyzed balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.
- Calculated tax owed, prepared, and submitted returns and upheld compliance with all applicable laws.
Accountant
Cooperative Audit and Supervision Corporation (COASCO)
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
11.2019 - 12.2020
- Analyzed financial information detailing assets, liabilities and capital.
- Processed payroll transactions and maintained employee financial records.
- Prepared journal entries to record various business activities such as sales revenue, expenses.
- Calculated taxes owed based on current regulations.
- Furnished taxpayers with sufficient information and advice to verify correct tax form completion.
- Reduced errors associated with missed tax benefits by completing comprehensive reviews of internal tax preparation documents.
- Assisting in preparing audit plans and conducting audit sessions.
- Analyzing financial transactions based on receipts and invoices.
- Verifying various financial statements, including statements of positions.
- Ensuring compliance with established financial procedures and controls.
- Analyzing bank transactions and conducting bank reconciliation.
- Assisting in preparing audit reports, including conclusions and recommendations.
- Following up on whether the previous audit recommendations have been implemented.
- Performing other accounts and audit tasks assigned by supervisors.
Assistant Accountant
Kilimanjaro Blocks (Tanzania) Limited
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
02.2016 - 05.2019
- Provided support for external auditors during annual audit engagements.
- Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
- Reduced audit fees by bringing audit processes in-house.
- Ensuring that all expenses are documented and verified with receipts.
- Receiving payments from customers, and issuing EFD receipts.
- Receiving invoices from suppliers, and preparing payment vouchers.
- Making payments to suppliers through check or bank transfer.
- Managing all accounts payables (suppliers) and receivables (clients).
- Conducting bank reconciliation and other bank transactions.
- Processing various bank transactions, e.g., withdrawals, deposits,
- Preparing the monthly staff payroll, including processing at the bank.
- Computing and submitting VAT returns (input and output tax).
- Online filing of quarterly and annual tax returns submitted to the TRA.
- Performing debtors and creditors reconciliation on a monthly basis.
- Assisting the accountant in the preparation of financial reports.
- Maintaining and updating the company’s Fixed Assets Register.
- Maintaining and reconciling petty cash and staff requests.
- Preparing daily cash updates and conducting a daily cash count.
Management Accountant
Link Financial Consultants
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Presented audit results to management teams, delivering information in non-technical terms for easy understanding.
- Maintaining and implementing sound financial controls
- Analyzing clients' financial transactions based on receipts and invoices.
- Analyzing bank transactions and conducting bank reconciliation
- Recording financial transactions by using the respective journal entries.
- Balancing journal entries and resolving transaction discrepancies.
- Preparing and reviewing financial statements up to the trial balance.
- Resolving discrepancies and queries in accounting entries.
- Preparing payroll and filing of statutory returns (NSSF, PAYE, SDL, etc.).
- Preparing and filing monthly Value Added Tax (VAT) returns to the TRA.
Accountant and Tax Consult
Mariedo Ltd
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
10.2010 - 12.2013
- Posted financial data in Excel spreadsheets and managed inventory.
- Supported efficient accounting operations with high-quality administrative support.
- Managed accounts receivable and payable, reconciled bank statements, and prepared financial reports.
- Investigated and resolved billing issues to maximize cash flow and minimize liabilities.
Education
BBA - Business Administration
University of Dar Es Salaam
Tanzania11-2009
Some College (No Degree) - Cetified Public Accountant (CPA)
NBAA
TanzaniaSkills
- Tax planning and compliance
- GAAP compliance
- Regulatory reporting
- Cash flow management
- Procedure development
- Data integrity
- Excel
- Debt management
- Budget development
- IFRS expertise
- Financial auditing
- Tax return preparation
- Financial recordkeeping
- Monthly financial statements
- Payroll processing
- Internal controls
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Financial accounting
- Financial statements
Languages
English
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chief Accountant
Amariah Hotel and Apartments Ltd
01.2021 - Current
Accountant
Cooperative Audit and Supervision Corporation (COASCO)
11.2019 - 12.2020
Assistant Accountant
Kilimanjaro Blocks (Tanzania) Limited
02.2016 - 05.2019
Management Accountant
Link Financial Consultants
01.2014 - 01.2016
Accountant and Tax Consult
Mariedo Ltd
10.2010 - 12.2013
BBA - Business Administration
University of Dar Es Salaam
Some College (No Degree) - Cetified Public Accountant (CPA)
NBAA
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 100 staff members.
Work Preference
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