Viva William
Arusha
Summary
I have honor to submit my ability that I can afford to work with you by guidance of your organization policy and accounting standard practice for make sure all the procedure is in place without fail. Diligent Accountant with strong accounting background and proven industry expertise. Superior account management and reconciliation skills leading to achievement of desired results. Highly-motivated employee 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
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
School Accountant
St. Constantine's International School
11.2010 - 07.2020
- Compile request from different head of departments and prepare orders as per their request and send LPO for the chosen Suppliers - Only for overseas orders
- Verify all reimbursement request and processing for the payments
- Prepare monthly Salaries for the expatriates and local staff and send to the bank on time accordingly
- Prepare and submit statutory payment in monthly wise on or before due date accordingly (E.g
- P.A.Y
- E, SDL, WITHHOLDING TAX, NSSF & WCF CONTRIBUTIONS)
- Corresponding with parents through email regarding any inquiries raised on payment on school fees, confirmation of payments, acknowledge the payments coming in for the school fees if required to do so
- Combine all the Invoices on the monthly basis in the check list for the approval and request
- Process vendor's invoices for payment, including confirming and authorizations
- Prepare, process and confirm bank reconciliation statements in monthly wise and file accordingly
- Prepare Final accounts and assist the appointed Auditor on the Auditing process
- Assist the Auditor to file Annual Returns and to submit Tanzania Revenue Authority on time as per schedule of submission accordingly Income Tax Law
- Assist the Auditor to submit Provisional of Income Tax Payments in quarterly wise as per the requirement of Income Tax Law
- Check and confirm all supportive documents are attached on each payment vouchers on Petty Cash and Cheque payments accordingly before filling
- Communicating with Teaching staff and non-teaching staff for any quarries raised or any clarifications on salaries and other related matters
- Support Tanzania Revenue Authority on Auditing of School books of accounts if required to do so
- Check and confirm posted ledgers on the books of accounts
- Prepare Management Report (Profit & Loss vs Budget, Debtors and Creditors outstanding balances) for the Finance Board Meeting / School Management Board meeting and Full Board Meeting as per the schedules of meetings.
Bookkeeper
Kilimanjaro Flair Ltd
03.2003 - 10.2010
- Preparation of budgets under collaboration with the technical manager
- Preparation of monthly Profit and loss vs
- Budget with varies and Balance sheet
- Timely production of statutory and internal financial reports
- Prepare payrolls monthly and send salaries to the bank in a monthly basis
- Control production Input on purchasing and Issuing
- Writing and maintaining books of accounts
- Weekly basis on the shipments made for the particular days
- Prepare accounts ledger and assist on preparation of final accounts
- Maintain records, post to and reconcile various accounts and perform other accounting duties as assigned.
Accounts Trainee
JR International Bau GmbH
06.2000 - 02.2003
- Prepare wages for Permanent staffs and casuals respectively
- Preparing cash receipts for posting, applying payments and performing producer statement reconciliation
- Monthly bank reconciliations, including General Ledger research and reconciliation
- Writing Local Purchasing Oder and processing for signing
- Prepare returns yearly for Skills Levy, Withholding Tax, pay as you earn P.A.Y.E and submit to the Tanzania Revenue Authority on or before due date
- Applying for Tax relief (VAT Exemption) monthly wise and submit to TRA
- Assisting Accountant on posting ledger on cash basis entries
- Maintains accounting records by making copies; filing documents
- Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential
- Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results a
- Other duties as assigned by Site Agent and Finance Manager.
Accountant & Administrative Officer
Innovation Africa
01.2021
- Develop, oversee and coordinate the local country fillings and registrations and coordinating with International office
- Prepare monthly pack report (P&L, Trial Balance, Age Payable & ages receivable, leave sheet, W/tax, cash balances, reconciled Bank statements, prepare payroll, prepare statutory payments for payments (NSSF, WTAX, SDL, PAYE & WCF)
- Responsible for developing and helping ensure we are in compliance with all local rules and regulations
- Check and confirm Bills on the system, process for the payment and confirm to the vendors when paid
- Reconcile and provide analysis and reporting on bank activities
- Monitor and control of petty cash amounts
- Obtain approvals from the Country Director and CFO on all procurements and purchases for the projects and for the organization
- Preparation and maintenance of calendar of events related to the company's legal, regulatory and compliance obligations in country
- Ensuring local legal and regulatory obligations are being addressed and met
- Assisting in proposing and implementing of local country policies and procedures and controls
- Validating new stock items on the system.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting -
University of Arusha
06.2024
Diploma in Commerce and Accounting -
University of Arusha
01.2012
Advance Certificate of Secondary School -
Al-Haramain High School
01.2000
Certificate of Secondary Education -
Kibasila Secondary School
01.1997
Certificate of Primary School Education -
Usagari Primary School
01.1992
Skills
- Quick Books Package
- Tally Package
- Odoo Accounting Package
- MS Excel
- MS Word
- Power Point
- Internet
- Ability to work under pressure
- English language
- Swahili language
Alternativetelephone
+255683-510011
Professionalskillsandothers
Quick Books Package - Full aware and maintain with eight year's experience using Quick Books Accounting Package, Tally Package - Full aware and maintain with 10 years' experience using Tally Accounting Package, Odoo Accounting Package - Aware of the Software package and in use for two years' now, MS Excel, MS Word, Power Point, Internet, To work under pressure with without supervision, A good command in English and Swahili language
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 06/19/77
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Tanzanian
- Marital Status: Married
References
- Kelvin George Madundo, Country Manager, Innovation Africa - Tanzania, Dodoma, Tanzania, +255754072007, kelvin@innoafrica.org
- Gregory Emmanuel, Treasurer of Hellenic Foundation of Tanzania, Member of School Management Board, Makuru Coffee Estate, Moshi, Tanzania, +255 764 910 107 / +255 672 466 579, greg@makurucoffee.com / gemmanuel@eoltz.com
- Peter Thies, Managing Director, JR International Bau GmbH, Munich, Germany, +491728834684, peter.thies@gmx.net
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading books
- Watching TV
- Listening music
- Travelling
Timeline
Accountant & Administrative Officer
Innovation Africa
01.2021
School Accountant
St. Constantine's International School
11.2010 - 07.2020
Bookkeeper
Kilimanjaro Flair Ltd
03.2003 - 10.2010
Accounts Trainee
JR International Bau GmbH
06.2000 - 02.2003
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting -
University of Arusha
Diploma in Commerce and Accounting -
University of Arusha
Advance Certificate of Secondary School -
Al-Haramain High School
Certificate of Secondary Education -
Kibasila Secondary School
Certificate of Primary School Education -
Usagari Primary School
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