MWENDA SEIF OMARY
FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
Nairobi,NAIROBI COUNTY
Summary
Dedicated, professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices.
Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Principle Financial Controller
Tanzania High Commission
Nairobi, Nairobi County
07.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with executive team in preparation of annual capital and operating budgets, forecasts and all financial reporting and analysis.
- Prepared accurate financial reports and monthly statements for accounts receivable.
- Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits and budgets.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Maximized year-end tax benefits by efficiently managing cash flows.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure high levels of productivity.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Audit Associate
Valz Consultancy Ltd.
Dar es salaam, Dar es salaam
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Analyzed accounting systems for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Performed auditing work in accordance with GAAS (Generally Accepted Auditing Standards) and IFRS to meet rigorous standards.
- Interacted with key client management to gather information, resolve audit-related problems and make recommendations for business and process improvements.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Performed strategic planning, execution and finalization of audits.
- Supervised and developed associates and oversaw auditing activities across operational, personnel utilization and excessive billing areas.
- Followed up on reviews to assess and report on completion or progress of corrective actions.
- Developed and implemented corrective actions to bring business areas in line with standards.
- Managed internal controls and assessed risks of technology network by performing information system audits of each division.
- Determined effectiveness of current control structures.
- Conducted financial, compliance and operational audits.
- Met with clients to identify and assess business controls, risks and workflow inefficiencies.
- Established alternative audit, accounting and internal control procedures and recommended process improvements to aid clients in addressing deficiencies.
- Coordinated, managed and implemented projects for auditor and examiner evaluations.
- Determined financial and operational audit areas, providing most economical and efficient use of audit resources.
- Developed and enforced audit policies and administrative and technical functions.
Accountant Officer
Thielk Investment Ltd
Kilimanjaro, Moshi, Kilimanjaro.
08.2013 - 01.2016
- Performed advanced reviews of business operational trends and expected obligations to prepare accurate forecasts.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Partnered with auditors on annual audits and realized compliance with governmental tax guidelines.
- Drafted variance reports, regulatory filings and related schedules.
- Calculated tax owed, prepared and submitted returns and upheld compliance with all applicable laws.
- Helped clients navigate interactions with tax authorities and legal concerns related to financial matters.
- Wrote financial statements and consolidations after reconciling general ledger accounts.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Developed and implemented effective accounting systems.
- Evaluated and improved accuracy and completeness of financial records.
- Enhanced budget administration by reviewing reports, leveraging knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Completed biweekly payroll and maintained employee records.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting And Finance
Mzumbe University
Dar Es Salaam Campus 10.2017 - 08.2019
Certified Public Accountant (CPA-T) - Auditing And Accounting
National Board of Accountants And Auditors
Dar Es Salaam 08.2013 - 05.2016
Procurement Technician - Purchasing, Procurement, And Contracts Management
PSPTB
Dar Es Salaam 04.2010 - 03.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance
Moshi Cooperative University- (SUA)
Kilimanjaro 10.2010 - 08.2013
Advanced Secondary Education. - Advanced Secondary Certificate
Majengo Secondary School
Moshi,Kilimanjaro 02.2008 - 04.2010
Ordinary Secondary Education - Ordinary Secondary Certificate
Majengo Secondary School
Moshi,Kilimanjaro 02.2004 - 11.2007
Skills
Financial Management
undefinedTimeline
Principle Financial Controller
Tanzania High Commission
07.2019 - Current
Master of Science - Accounting And Finance
Mzumbe University
10.2017 - 08.2019
Audit Associate
Valz Consultancy Ltd.
01.2016 - 01.2019
Accountant Officer
Thielk Investment Ltd
08.2013 - 01.2016
Certified Public Accountant (CPA-T) - Auditing And Accounting
National Board of Accountants And Auditors
08.2013 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance
Moshi Cooperative University- (SUA)
10.2010 - 08.2013
Procurement Technician - Purchasing, Procurement, And Contracts Management
PSPTB
04.2010 - 03.2012
Advanced Secondary Education. - Advanced Secondary Certificate
Majengo Secondary School
02.2008 - 04.2010
Ordinary Secondary Education - Ordinary Secondary Certificate
Majengo Secondary School
02.2004 - 11.2007
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