CURRICULUM VITAE
CHEGEZO KILAHALA {preferred name
CHEGGY}
FULTON,
MISSOURI.
UNITED STATES.
Cellphone; +1-302-***-****
E-MAIL; ******.***@*****.***
VISION:
My workplace vision/attitude is to increase the shareholder value and
maximizing profit by improving operational efficiencies and maximum
utilization for the available resources
EDUCATION:
BSc Accounting and Finance {Derby University-Derby, United Kingdom}
Chartered Management Accountant {CIMA-London, Britain}
Chartered Financial Analyst 2nd level candidate {CFA-USA}
WORK EXPERIENCE
2011-January 2012, Cost and Management Accountant - TanzaniteOne Ltd
(Tanzania)
Responsibilities;
Analyze budget variances and produce monthly reporting
package
V Responsibility for the full budgeting process
V Compilation of financial data from multiple internal sources; and
the analysis of that data to provide support for strategic business
decisions
V ROI, ROA, NPV, IRR and RI analysis
V Calculate and estimate effects of proposed changes in operating
programs or accounting operations
V Complex financial modeling and analysis which support financial and
strategic business decisions
V Special projects and additional duties as assigned Analyze
financial transactions to determine accuracy, completeness and
conformance to established policies and procedures and generally
accepted accounting standards
V Prepare, analyze, and interpret financial reports, statements and
records (e.g., balance sheets, profit and loss statements,
amortization and depreciation schedules, etc.)
V Help in the preparation financial statements for presentation to
boards of directors, management, shareholders, and statutory bodies
V Examine operating costs and the income and expenditure of the
company
V Provide assurance about the accuracy of information contained in
financial reports and their compliance with statutory requirements
V Provide financial and taxation advice on business structures, plans
and operations
V Liaise with bankers and brokers to establish funds management
arrangements
V Appraise cash flow and financial risk of capital investment
projects.
V Assemble data for and create financial projections
2009- 2010, Financial Accountant- Tanalec Ltd (Tanzania)
Responsibilities;
V Responsible for preparation, timely filing and reconciliations
of accounts payable and accounts receivable.
V Responsible for preparation, timely filing and reconciliations
of payroll, including Spending accounts
V Prepare monthly financial reports.
V Perform general accounting duties such as month end journal
entries and general ledger account reconciliations, and monthly
bank reconciliations.
V Prepare monthly draws and quarterly cash transactions reports.
Summarize details in separate ledgers and transfer data to the
general ledger.
V Prepare annual worker's compensation reports and subcontractors
support documents, as needed.
V Prepare accounts receivable invoices, prepare deposits and enter
into general ledger, and reconcile accounts receivable.
V Review, update and improve accounting spreadsheets such as
payroll, budget and allocation methodology.
V Analyze, update and report on allocation and tracking of costs
across multiple spending accounts or departments.
V Ensure compliance with all applicable policies and procedures
such as record retention, financial policies, accounting manual
and federal rules and regulations.
V Assist the management with review/audit of contractual
agreements and terms.
V Assist staff in preparation of new grant budgets and
preparations of data for reporting on existing grants.
V Proactively analyze grant staff and expenses to ensure that the
organization is adequately meeting the requirements of each
grant.
2008-2009 Internal Auditor - Medina Retailer (United Kingdom)
Responsibilities;
V Conduct risk assessment of assigned department or functional area
in established/required timeline
V Establish risk-based audit programs
V Determine scope of review in conjunction with the Audit Manager
V Review the suitability of internal control design
V Conduct audit testing of specified area and identify reportable
issues and dimension of risk
V Determine compliance with policies and procedures.
V Verbally communicate findings to senior management and draft
comprehensive and complete report of audit area.
TECHNICAL AND SOFT SKILLS
V Ability to conduct analysis of financial projections and impact of
financing, transaction and operational variables through preparation
of valuation models; solid financial modeling skills.
V A commitment to staying up-to-date on industry trends.
V Ability to quickly respond to the issues associated with complex
transactions.
V Superior writing skills.
V Ability to thrive in a fast paced, deadline driven environment with a
proven commitment to turning in consistently high quality work as a
self-starter.
V High level of integrity, energy and flexibility with a positive team
oriented "can-do" attitude.
V Strong interpersonal relationship skills.
V Solid communication skills and a personal style conducive to building
relationships.
V Strong teamwork orientation, unquestionable honesty and integrity,
intellectual curiosity and dedication to providing the best product to
clients.
REFERENCES
To be provided on request.