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Elizabeth Jackson Senga
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Elizabeth Jackson Senga

Accountant
Allison Park,PA

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Job Search Status

Open to work

Desired Job Title

Assistant AccountantTax Collector OfficerAssistant AccountantData Entry Manager

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Location Preference

Remote

Salary Range

$28/hr - $45/hr

Important To Me

Paid sick leaveWork from home optionPaid time offHealthcare benefitsWork-life balanceCareer advancementFlexible work hoursStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing

Summary

Detail-oriented Accounting Assistant offers three years of experience in accounting roles. Skilled in account reconciliations, report drafting, data entry, accounts payables & receivables, tax filling, accruals & petty cash handling with strong history of integrity and reliability.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Accountant

Paladin & Associates co ltd
Dar Es Salaam
09.2020 - 04.2023
  • Maintained detailed financial records of accounts receivable and payable status and bank reconciliations
  • Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filling functions
  • Effectively maintain vendors relationship with company
  • Petty cash handling
  • Assisted with monthly and quarterly income statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports to inform decision makers
  • Processed payroll by validating work hours, attendance of employees and compile payroll data for review and correct errors to ensure accuracy
  • Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing
  • Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis
  • Filling payroll statutory deductions in respective government authorities
  • Provide backup and support to overall Finance department as required
  • Perform assigned duties related to month end closing in timely and effective manner
  • Actively and positively participate in process improvement initiatives, Assist in maintaining process and procedures for documentation
  • Any other role that may be assigned related to role
  • Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
  • Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
  • Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
  • Supervised accounting staff to provide feedback and evaluate progress.
  • Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
  • Contributed to annual budget development and quarterly forecasts to support continuous adherence.
  • Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
  • Analyzed and verified employee expense reports for accuracy.
  • Reviewed general ledger entries and assessed accuracy.
  • Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.

Administrative Officer

Harbor Microfinance Company Limited
Dar Es Salaam
06.2018 - 09.2020

Created, prepared and delivered reports to various departments

  • Executed record filling system to improve document organization and management
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking
  • Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels
  • Answered multi-line phone system ,routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors
  • Assisted development and implementation of new administrative procedures
  • Supervised and guided new employees and responded quickly to questions to improve understanding of job responsibilities
  • Managed files and records for clients and adhere to safety procedures to prevent breaches and data misuse
  • Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams
  • Updated reports, managed accounts and generated reports for company database
  • Set priorities and problem- solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with customers and managers
  • Created and maintained data base to track and record customer data
  • Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch and distribute to correct recipient
  • Prepared agendas and took notes at meetings to archive proceedings.
  • Communicated corporate objectives to various divisions to meet deadlines and adhere to company budgets.
  • Analyzed data related to administrative costs and spending trends to prepare budgets for personnel.
  • Managed department budgets and generated financial reports for management review.

Volunteer as Compliance Officer

LAPF Central Zone
Dar Es Salaam
01.2018 - 05.2018
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
  • Collected detailed notes on investigations and other communication to adhere to legal requirements and enhance recordkeeping.
  • Reviewed, revised and updated compliance policies and procedures to confirm continual compliance with applicable laws.
  • Conducted periodic compliance audits and reviews to identify areas of improvement.
  • Responded to employee inquiries regarding compliance regulations and procedures.
  • Prepared and submitted regulatory filings in timely manner.

Tax Collector Officer

Tanzania Revenue Authority
Dar Es Salaam
07.2016 - 10.2016
  • Responded to taxpayer questions and helped individuals complete and file tax documentation.
  • Kept case data and contact information up to date to expedite proceedings.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Assistant Accountant

Dar es Salaam City Council
Dar Es Salaam
06.2012 - 08.2012

Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.

  • Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
  • Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.
  • Maintained detailed financial records of accounts receivable and payable status and bank reconciliations

Education

Bachelor of Accountancy - Accounting

Tanzania Institute of Accountancy (TIA)
Kilwa Road Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
12.2017

Ordinary Diploma - Banking and Finance

Institute of Finance Management (IFM)
Dar Es Salaam
11.2014

Basic Technician Certificate in Banking and Finance -

Institute of Finance Management (IFM)
Dar Es Salaam
11.2012

Certificate of Secondary Education

Bujora Secondary School
Mwanza Tanzania
10.2010

Skills

  • Microsoft office packages (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word)
  • Accounting packages ( QuickBooks & Microsoft Dynamics)
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Data Processing
  • Payroll Operations
  • Filing
  • Email Correspondence
  • Collections and Invoice Processing
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable
  • Document Recordkeeping
  • Journal Entry Review
  • Invoice Generation
  • Data Entry

Timeline

Assistant Accountant

Paladin & Associates co ltd
09.2020 - 04.2023

Administrative Officer

Harbor Microfinance Company Limited
06.2018 - 09.2020

Volunteer as Compliance Officer

LAPF Central Zone
01.2018 - 05.2018

Tax Collector Officer

Tanzania Revenue Authority
07.2016 - 10.2016

Assistant Accountant

Dar es Salaam City Council
06.2012 - 08.2012

Bachelor of Accountancy - Accounting

Tanzania Institute of Accountancy (TIA)

Ordinary Diploma - Banking and Finance

Institute of Finance Management (IFM)

Basic Technician Certificate in Banking and Finance -

Institute of Finance Management (IFM)

Certificate of Secondary Education

Bujora Secondary School