Tupone Mwakimi
Dar Es Salaam
Summary
Experienced Accountant with 15 years of experience providing administrative, clerical and project support to accounting departments. Enterprising, cost-driven and well-organized with good project management skills. Sophisticated understanding of accounting systems and procedures.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Simera Transport Limited
Dar Es Salaam
02.2015 - Current
- Created and implemented procedures and best practices for bank reconciliation process and completed balance sheet reconciliations.
- Developed complex P&L reports to inform stakeholders.
- Analyzed monthly department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.
- Organized accounts for industry audits and supported audit process.
- Reviewed and reconciled discrepancies in accounts and financial documentation.
- Generated ad hoc reports as requested by executive management team.
- Minimized internal accounting department backlogs by updating accounts and generating reports.
- Developed staff expense and reimbursement tracker to reduce user errors and increase reporting accuracy.
- Collaborated with Controller and external auditors to conduct year-end close process.
- Reviewed and analyzed financial statements to identify potential discrepancies.
Accountant
Mowara Transport Limited
Dar Es Salaam
07.2009 - 11.2014
- Oversaw full accounting cycle and prepared applicable financial statements.
- Gathered banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in Excel format and reconciled balances.
- Supported efficient accounting operations with high-quality administrative support.
- Verified documented and requested disbursements to facilitate payments.
- Posted financial data in Excel spreadsheets and managed inventory.
- Prepared monthly closing entries for multiple companies' books of records.
- Interacted with internal and external auditors to help complete audits and resolve issues.
Accounting Assistant
Bank ABC
Dar Es Salaam
07.1997 - 11.2008
- Recorded debit, credit and account transactions in computer spreadsheets and databases.
- Assisted with accounts receivable activities such as invoicing, collections, and deposits.
- Performed bookkeeping and accounting consulting services.
- Reduced financial discrepancies by accurately managing accounting documentation.
- Reconciled bank accounts on a regular basis.
- Accessed financial information to answer questions and gather details about specific accounts.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies are available.
- Classified and summarized financial data to compile and enter in financial records
- Received payments from customers via cash, check and credit cards to pay company invoices.
- Implemented new accounting software systems when needed.
- Prepared clear, concise, and accurate financial reports and forms for use by departments and outside agencies.
- Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures, and correct problems with physical and digital files.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Micofinance Diploma
University of Dar Es Salaam
Dar Es Salaam06-2006
Associateship Diploma - Banking
Tanzania Institute of Bankers
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania06-2005
Certificate in Banking - Banking
Tanzania Institute of Bankers
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania02-2004
Skills
- Financial Statement Review
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- General Ledger Updates
Languages
Swahili
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Simera Transport Limited
02.2015 - Current
Accountant
Mowara Transport Limited
07.2009 - 11.2014
Accounting Assistant
Bank ABC
07.1997 - 11.2008
Post Graduate Diploma - Micofinance Diploma
University of Dar Es Salaam
Associateship Diploma - Banking
Tanzania Institute of Bankers
Certificate in Banking - Banking
Tanzania Institute of Bankers
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