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 are in place.
Having Finance professional with comprehensive background in accounting, ready to contribute to financial management and reporting. Known for accuracy in financial record-keeping and proficiency in auditing and tax preparation. Reliable team collaborator with focus on achieving financial accuracy and supporting dynamic business needs through analytical problem-solving and effective communication.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant & Administrative Officer
Innovation Africa
01.2021 - Current
- 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
- Created journal entries accurately and timely for month end close processes
School Accountant
St. Constatine's International School
01.2010 - 01.2020
- 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
- Created journal entries accurately and timely for month end close processes
Bookkeeper
Kilimanjaro Flair Limited
01.2003 - 01.2010
- 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
01.2000 - 01.2003
- 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 Order 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
- Other duties as assigned by Site Agent and Finance Manager
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
University of Arusha
01.2020
Diploma in Commerce and Accounting -
University of Arusha
01.2012
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education -
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
- MS Excel
- MS Word
- Power Point
- Internet
Languages
English
Swahili
Awards
2019, Certificates of Participation, Award of NBAA Continuing Professional Development
Biography
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Timeline
Accountant & Administrative Officer
Innovation Africa
01.2021 - Current
School Accountant
St. Constatine's International School
01.2010 - 01.2020
Bookkeeper
Kilimanjaro Flair Limited
01.2003 - 01.2010
Accounts Trainee
Jr International Bau GmbH
01.2000 - 01.2003
Diploma in Commerce and Accounting -
University of Arusha
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education -
Al Haramain High School
Certificate of Secondary Education -
Kibasila Secondary School
Certificate of Primary School Education -
Usagari Primary School
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
University of Arusha
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