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Coletha Ernest Nyororo

Geita

Summary

Dynamic Associate Accountant with proven expertise in financial reporting and regulatory compliance at USAID AfyaYangu Southern Program. Recognized for enhancing financial processes and achieving unqualified audit reports. Skilled in Microsoft Dynamics Navision and team collaboration, ensuring timely vendor payments and effective cash flow management. Committed to excellence in grant accounting and internal controls.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Accountant

USAID AfyaYangu Southern Program – Deloitte Consulting Tanzania
07.2024 - Current
  • Record suppliers’ accounts and prepare for their payments (cheques/banks transfers)
  • Reconcile vendors’ payments to ensure all payments are made on time
  • Prepare weekly reports showing the status of vendor payments
  • Process safari advances for the staff who are assigned to do field work
  • Process and record in the system all retirements along with advances taken so that all advances are used exclusively on programming activities
  • Prepare the local purchase order (LPO) for the program’s purchases and pass them through the line of approval
  • Prepare the summary for Value Added Tax (VAT) refund filing on a monthly basis
  • Process mobile payments for sub grantees
  • Process Vendor payments on a monthly basis
  • Prepare monthly bank reconciliation and ensure it is duly signed
  • Ensure all payments documents are properly filed and marked paid and posted.
  • Key Achievements
  • Ensured timely payments and compliance for donor-funded programs across Project regions.
  • Co-developed a Sub-Awardee Financial Manual enhancing the quality of financial reporting.
  • Maintained accurate and timely expense and advance postings for Sub-Awardees.
  • Reviewed financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Collaborated with teams to reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies.
  • Processed invoices and tracked expenditures for accurate reporting.
  • Assisted in preparing budgets and forecasts for program initiatives.
  • Managed financial records and ensured compliance with USAID regulations.
  • Evaluated existing accounting systems for effectiveness and recommended improvements accordingly.
  • Processed payroll information including taxes, garnishments, benefits deductions.
  • Compiled data from various sources into meaningful reports for management review.
  • Generated accurate financial reports such as income statements, cash flow statements, balance sheets.
  • Reviewed and reconciled general ledger accounts on a monthly basis.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable federal, state, local laws regarding taxation matters related to payroll processes.
  • Assisted in the preparation of journal entries, bank reconciliations, account analysis, and other month-end close activities.
  • Checked figures and postings for correct entry and proper codes.
  • Reconciled expenses and financial records.

Accountant

Ariel Glaser Pediatric AIDS Healthcare Initiative (AGPAHI)
04.2017 - 09.2021
  • Verified and processed travel authorizations, workshops, and training payments.
  • Produced monthly management and bank reconciliation reports.
  • Updated fixed asset registers and posted advances in Sage system.
  • Ensured timely remittance of statutory deductions (PAYE, NSSF, HESLB).
  • Reviewed vendor documentation and uploaded payments via online banking.
  • Managed petty cash and ensured compliance with petty cash policies.
  • Supported budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning tasks.
  • Conducted monthly cash forecasts to guide funding requirements.
  • Key Achievements
  • Designed a statutory deduction tracking template to reduce risks of penalty from late submissions.
  • Administered Sub-Awardee budgets and work plans totaling over USD 47 million (2017–2021).
  • Contributed to four consecutive years of unqualified audit reports at AGPAHI.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

University of Dar es Salaam
01.2014

Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education - EGM

Morogoro Lutheran Junior Seminary
01.2011

Ordinary Level Certificate of Secondary Education -

St. Matthews Secondary School
01.2008

ACCA Candidate (Professional Level) -

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Global

Skills

  • Microsoft Dynamics Navision-Erp
  • Grants Management Systems
  • Sage Accounting Package
  • Ms Excel, Ms Word, Ms Power Point, Internet & E-Mails
  • Vendor management
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Financial reporting
  • Invoice processing
  • Cash flow management
  • Expense tracking
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Data analysis
  • Payroll administration
  • Attention to detail
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management

Languages

English: Fluent (reading, writing, speaking), Swahili: Fluent (reading, writing, speaking)

References

  • Suzan Duncan, Mankambila, Program Accountant, National AIDS, STI and Hepatitis Control Program, smakambila01@gmail.com, Suzan.Mankambila@afya.go.tz, +255 767 266 466
  • Nyemo, Chiwaligo, Administration Manager, Deloitte Consulting Tanzania, chiwaligonyemo@hotmail.com, +255 746 487 487
  • Donalda, Kasongi, Country Director, Governance Links, donaldkasongi@yahoo.co.uk, +255 754 830 828

Training

  • Jan 22–23, 2018 – USG Rules and Financial Management, AGPAHI
  • Aug 14, 2021 – USG Rules and Financial Management (TOT), EGPAF
  • Jun 23–25, 2018 – Financial Management & Reporting, NBAA Tanzania
  • Dec 9–24, 2018 – Sage Accounting System, AGPAHI

Timeline

Associate Accountant

USAID AfyaYangu Southern Program – Deloitte Consulting Tanzania
07.2024 - Current

Accountant

Ariel Glaser Pediatric AIDS Healthcare Initiative (AGPAHI)
04.2017 - 09.2021

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

University of Dar es Salaam

Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education - EGM

Morogoro Lutheran Junior Seminary

Ordinary Level Certificate of Secondary Education -

St. Matthews Secondary School

ACCA Candidate (Professional Level) -

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

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