Business-minded individual with more than 16 years of expertise in finance transactions, a strong background in understanding complex business processes, and a track record of delivering strategic insights and data-driven solutions, Highly collaborative individual with track record of effectively training and coaching staff members. Offering confidence, team contribution and decision making skills. My goal is to use my business acumen, analytical, technical, and interpersonal skills to drive innovation, growth, and value for stakeholders. I'm committed to continuous learning and expanding my skill set to achieve the outcomes required by the business. My passion lies in deeply understanding business performance and leading changes for better outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Finance Manager - Operations
Kilombero Sugar Company Limited
03.2020 - Current
Oversaw the preparation of monthly financial statements, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting to stakeholders.
Implemented new accounting software to automate manual processes, increasing accuracy and efficiency in financial reporting.
Enhanced internal controls by implementing strict compliance procedures and conducting regular internal controls reviews.
Manage finance team and contributes to the development of a positive team culture of continuous learning and professional development.
Develops and maintains favourable stakeholder relationships, internally with business and externally with suppliers, customers and auditors
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop strategic plans, aligning financial objectives with overall company goals.
Improved cash flow management by monitoring working capital requirements and implementing best practices for optimizing liquidity.
Increased financial efficiency by streamlining budgeting processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
Implemented a robust risk management framework to identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate potential financial risks to the organization.
Developed policies and procedures for cash management, optimizing working capital usage and reducing borrowing needs.
Manage in GHG Reporting, management audits, value added projects and provide technical accounting support
Responsible for Stock Management reporting, reporting to stakeholders and resolving queries.
Responsible for ABC (Anti-bribery & Corruption) Reporting.
Manage and internal and external auditing.
Ag. Finance Manager Management Accounting
National Housing Corporation
02.2018 - 02.2020
Preparation of final accounts, budget, plans, costs reports.
Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and improving data accuracy.
Ensured compliance with local, state, federal tax regulations; timely filing of all required documents, mitigating potential penalties or fines.
Strengthened internal controls through regular audits and adherence to regulatory requirements.
Periodical review of financial regulation and suggest for improvement depending on the change of the business environment.
Developed comprehensive financial reports (weekly,monthly and quarterly for executive decision-making support.
Regularly liaise with the external auditors for maintaining work relationship and closely update new information and standard related to accounting and finance
Coordinate all internal and external audits
Head of Costing, Budgeting and Investment Section
National Housing Corporation
11.2015 - 01.2018
Prepare Work in Progress report for all projects periodically and Monitor projects executions against the contract sums and prepare a report to monitor projects payments and outstanding.
Maintain and monitor Investment Properties values and respective schedules for support for other reports in the Organization.
Borrowing costs accounting and monitoring of the Loan obligations.
Spearhead and consolidation of the Corporation annual budget in compliance with the Government and Corporation Budget Guidelines and Perform all budget monitoring activities and report any discrepancies to exercise budget control.
Head of Final Accounts and Reporting Section
National Housing Corporation
11.2013 - 10.2015
• Integration of reporting between head office and branches
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Preparation of consolidations reports
Financial analyst
Prepare Annual reports
Review and update the Financial Regulations and accounting manual.
Regional Accountant and Administrator
National Housing Corporation
05.2010 - 11.2013
Establish all expenses incurred and make appropriate booking and prepare all region reports
Preparation and payment all taxes and levies related to the region to the Government and local authorities.
Preparation and control Regional Budget
Administrative duties
Assistant Accountant
National Housing Corporation
03.2009 - 04.2010
Receive financial reports from region offices and post them to head office financial system (iScala).
Prepare related account schedules for Final accounts.
Reviewed general ledger entries and assessed accuracy.
Volunteering Part Time as Project Accountant
Youthserve Tanzania Trust
10.2007 - 10.2009
Preparation of project finance report
Seek for youth group members, provide training and monitor and evaluate those groups.
Assistant Accountant and Administrator
Monier 2000 Limited
02.2008 - 02.2009
Data entry, process customers invoices, process Purchase orders, debt collection and VAT filling
Administration duties.
Education
Master of Science - Finance And Investment
Coventry University
2013
Bachelor of Commerce - Accountancy (Honors)
University of Dar Es Salaam
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
2007
Skills
Cash Flow Management
Internal Controls
Revenue Growth
Budget Forecasting
Financial Modeling
Strategic Planning
Performance Analysis
Stakeholder Relations
Analytical Skills
Management and leadership
Affiliations
National Board of Accountants and Auditors as CPA (T)
Training and Development Coordinator at Capital Mining Services Limited (Capital Drilling)Training and Development Coordinator at Capital Mining Services Limited (Capital Drilling)