Vatsal Mehta
Dar Es Salaam
Summary
Highly-motivated with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Brand Distributors Limited
Dar Es Salaam
07.2021 - Current
- Maintained detailed records of account transactions, including invoices, payments, receipts and journal entries.
- Managed daily closing, reporting and reconciliation functions.
- Reconciled bank statements to their ledgers on a daily basis.
- Completed month-end and year-end close procedures and reconciled bank accounts.
- Analyzed general ledger accounts for accuracy and completeness on a regular basis.
- Prepared tax returns for filing with government authorities on monthly basis i.e VAT, PAYE, SDL, WCF
- Trained staff members on proper use of accounting software applications.
- Coordinated with other departments on various accounting activities such as month-end close process.
- Oversaw accounting operations of three (3) branches. i.e Arusha, Dar Es Salaam & Mwanza.
- Performed monthly payroll and updated employee records.
- Completed updates to general ledger by adding latest entries and reviewing transactions entered by staff.
- Generated ad hoc reports as requested by executive management team.
- Created new procedures for more efficient workflow within the department.
- Cross-trained employees, enabling completion of priority tasks during personnel absences.
- Maintained monthly Z-Reports and reconciling with EFD & ESD machines.
- Maintained accounting software i.e Tally ERP 9.
- Maintained vehicle tracking software.
- Maintained payroll software.
- Maintained attendance software.
Accountant
Brand Distributors Limited
Dar Es Salaam
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Managed accounts receivable and payable, reconciled bank statements, and prepared financial reports.
- Performed debtors & creditors ledger reconciliations on a timely basis.
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
- Maintained accurate invoice summaries and collection records to enhance monitoring of billing and cash inflows.
Assistant Accountant
Biocare Health Products Limited
Dar Es Salaam
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Organized and maintained filing systems for all accounting documents.
Education
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) -
Financial & Business Training Center (FBTC)
Dar Es Salaam, TanzaniaAdvanced Tally -
Power Computers Limited
Dar Es Salaam01-2017
Tally For Beginners -
Power Computers Limited
Dar Es Salaam01-2017
Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) - Accounting
Financial Training Center
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania12-2016
O-Levels (Necta) - Accounting
Popatlal Secondary School
Tanga, Tanzania12-2014
Skills
- Financial Statement Review
- Expertise in Tally
- Tax Filing Expertise
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- General Ledger Updates
- Team Training
- Recordkeeping
- Internal Controls
- Payroll Processing
- Database Management
- Advanced user of Microsoft Office Programs ie Word & Excel
- Fluently speaking English, Kiswahili, Gujrati & Hindi
- Team work ability
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Brand Distributors Limited
07.2021 - Current
Accountant
Brand Distributors Limited
07.2020 - 06.2021
Assistant Accountant
Biocare Health Products Limited
09.2019 - 12.2019
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) -
Financial & Business Training Center (FBTC)
Advanced Tally -
Power Computers Limited
Tally For Beginners -
Power Computers Limited
Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) - Accounting
Financial Training Center
O-Levels (Necta) - Accounting
Popatlal Secondary School
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