Quickbooks
Tanisa Lekoko
Arusha
Summary
Finance professional with extensive experience in financial support roles. Adept at managing financial records, assisting in budget preparation, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Known for strong team collaboration and achieving results, with reliable adaptability to changing needs and priorities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
ACCOUNT CLERK
NGORONGORO SAFARI LODGE LTD-GIBBS FARM
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Provided clerical support to department, such as filing, copying and restocking supplies.
- Maintained compliance with all established guidelines and legal requirements.
- Created and distributed invoices and processed incoming payments to keep records accurate and current.
- Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial statements by compiling necessary data accurately and efficiently for upper management review.
- Set up and updated Excel spreadsheets to track financial data.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Input financial data and produced reports using Quickbook.
- Maintained strict adherence to company policies and procedures, ensuring the integrity of financial data at all times.
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP OFFICER-AGRIBUSINESS
EQUITY BANK
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Bank product’s crossselling
- Seminar presentations to farmers on financial literacy in affiliation with NGO.
- Screening potential applicants for eligibility.
- Preparation of files for presentation during Branch Credit Committee.
- Preparation of offer letters for the approved loans.
- Monitoring of disbursed loans to ensure payment is per schedule.
- Monitoring clients in arrears to prevent stage migration.
- Recovery of defaulted loans.
- Preparation and issuing of demand notices to defaulters.
- Opening of accounts via mobile agency app.
INTERN
TANZANIA COMMERCIAL BANK IRINGA
- 01.2021
- Preparation of files for presentation during Branch Credit Committee.
- Recovery of defaulted loans.
- Front office and Marketing of the Bank’s product to clients.
- Card printing and issuing and telling duties.
INTERN
MOROGORO MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
- 01.2020
- Project planning and development.
- Preparation of end of financial year report.
- Project’s viability assessment and financial analysis.
COST CONTROLLER
NGORONGORO SAFARI LODGE-GIBBS FARM
03.2025 - Current
- Evaluated vendor contracts, identifying areas for negotiation or alternative procurement methods to reduce expenses.
- Monitored inventory levels, implementing controls to minimize stock discrepancies while maintaining adequate supplies for business operations.
- Optimized budget allocation for increased efficiency and reduced waste in multiple projects.
- Reduced project costs by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Liaised with suppliers/vendors to resolve any invoicing disputes or discrepancies promptly.
- Collaborated with various departments to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
- Conducted regular budget reviews, ensuring optimal allocation of resources throughout project lifecycle.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture Economics and Agribusiness
Sokoine University of Agriculture
Morogoro-Tanzania11.2023
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education -
Magnificat High School
Kilimanjaro-Tanzania05.2018
Certificate of Secondary Education -
St. Theresa of The Child Jesus Secondary School
Arusha-Tanzania10.2015
Certificate of Primary Education -
Green Acres Primary School
Arusha-Tanzania10.2011
Skills
- Administrative skills
- Invoice processing
- Expertise in Quickbooks
- Strategic planning
- Project management
- Cost benchmarking
- Supplier relationship management
- Cost reduction strategies
- Month-end and year-end closings
- Account reconciliation
- Accounting management
- Bookkeeping
References
- Elisei Maina, HOD, elisei@gibbsfarm.com +255 757 160 610, Gibbs Farm, Karatu- Arusha
- Ansella, Yona, Senior Accountant, ansela@gibbsfarm.com, +255 755 693 114, Gibbs Farm, Karatu-Arusha
- Teofora, Madilu, Senior Relationship Manager-Agribusiness, teofora.madilu@equitybank.co.tz, +255 754 626 375, Equity Bank T. Ltd, Dar es salaam, Tanzania
- Otto, Kuchaka, Branch Growth Development Manager, Otto.kuchaka@equitybank.co.tz, +255762 837 672, Equity Bank T. Ltd, Mbeya, Tanzania
- Rubben E., Urassa, Municipal Economist, rubbenurassa@gmail.com, +255 712579 055, Morogoro Municipal
- Daniel, Ndytabula, Senior Lecturer, ndytabula@sua.ac.tz, +255 754 284 455, Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, Tanzania
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Software
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Swahili
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
COST CONTROLLER
NGORONGORO SAFARI LODGE-GIBBS FARM
03.2025 - Current
ACCOUNT CLERK
NGORONGORO SAFARI LODGE LTD-GIBBS FARM
08.2024 - 03.2025
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP OFFICER-AGRIBUSINESS
EQUITY BANK
01.2022 - 01.2023
INTERN
TANZANIA COMMERCIAL BANK IRINGA
- 01.2021
INTERN
MOROGORO MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
- 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture Economics and Agribusiness
Sokoine University of Agriculture
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education -
Magnificat High School
Certificate of Secondary Education -
St. Theresa of The Child Jesus Secondary School
Certificate of Primary Education -
Green Acres Primary School
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