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FESTUS S. CHANILLA

P.o. Box ***** Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania Tel: +255-*********, +255-********* E-mail: ac7y1r@r.postjobfree.com Professional

Summary A self-motivated, hardworking, trustworthy, humble and honest person. Goal oriented with a rational approach to challenges. I can perform efficiently even under highly pressurized Circumstances. I am capable of achieving personal and organizational objectives. I am optimistic and I don't believe in negativity. I have good communication skills, easy to learn and I prefer Constructive interaction and new ideas.

Objective To obtain a staff accountant position in which my current analytical and technical skills And my experience in accounting can be fully utilized and expanded Skills & Abilities

Taxation proficiency

QuickBooks expert

Epicor Integrated

Financial Management

System

Problem-solving

Budget administration

Strong Communication

Skills

Pricing and costing

Financial management

IFRS proficiency

Monthly Payroll

Financial reports

Tally ERP 9 (Enterprise Resource

Planning) software

MS Office Suite

GAAP proficiency

Import & Export Business

Computer Network &

Troubleshooting

Working History Senior Accountant. Rainbow Africa Limited Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. January 2011 to Current

Prepare Management Information Report (MIR)

Prepare Product Costing and posting in the system

Calculated tax owed, prepared and submitted returns and upheld compliance with all applicable laws.

Prepare Monthly Payroll

Prepare and file monthly statutory returns, e.g. VAT, SDL, WCF, PAYE, NSSF

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Developed and implemented effective accounting systems.

Manage suppliers accounts – Accounts Payable

Working with both internal and external auditors during financial audit

Secures financial Information by completing database backups

Conduct Inventory and fixed asset physical count

To coordinate the month and year end close

Payroll Accountant. Local Authorities Pension Fund Dodoma, Tanzania. January 2003 to Dec 2010

Plan and coordinate daily operations in the payroll unit

Investigated and resolved variances and employee claims.

Produced documentation and reports regarding payroll activities.

Review and ensure accuracy of approved advances, travel and overtime claims

Filing Statutory VAT, NSSF, PAYE, WCF, SDL and Other Tax Obligations

Prepare and process of the monthly payroll for approximately 300 employees using the Microsoft Dynamics NAV payroll system

Assist in Preparation of Financial Statements and Other Reports

Assist in Annual Budget Preparations

Interact with internal and external auditors in completing audits.

Resolve Accounting Discrepancies etc.

Basket Fund Accountant. Dodoma Municipal Council

Dodoma, Tanzania. March 1999 to Dec 2002

Process payment vouchers using Epicor Integrated Financial Management System

Reconcile Bank, creditors & debtor accounts

Ensure Cost Centers and Allocations for Health Block Grants are Maintained

Prepare Quarterly Health Basket Fund using the Epicor system

Prepare Monthly Basket Fund Disbursement Reports Depot Supervisor. Caltex Oil Tanzania Ltd

Tanga & Dodoma, Tanzania. Dec 1993 to Dec 1998

Supervise gauging of storage tanks prior to and after each receipt and confirms inventories are accurate prior to transfer

Coordinate all Bonded Warehouse Operations

Maintaining daily Bulk Stock (Fuel Oil) Accounting

Timely raising and submission of fuel customer invoices

Supervise Loading and Offloading Fuel oil trucks and wagons

Maintains safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations etc.

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Education Advanced Diploma in Accountancy. – Accounting. College Of Business Education (CBE). Dodoma, Tanzania. 2008

Higher Standard Government Accounting – Government Accounting. President’s Office Civil Service commission

Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. 2002

Accounting Technician – Accounting Technician. National Board of Accountant And Auditors (NBAA).

Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. 1993

Personal Info. Nationality Tanzanian

Ethnicity African, Male

Location Dar Es Salaam

Other Language

English - Full working proficiency

Swahili - Native Tongue

French – Conversational

Interests & Activities

World News, Playing Football, Reading Newspaper and Books Referees Basil Mwasamila

Managing Director

Angel Mineral Water Co. Ltd

+255-*********

Martin Ninalwo

Chief Accountant

Enikon Engineering Co. Ltd

+255-*********

Godrey Mkisi

Director of Finance

Tanzania Social Action Fund (TASAF)

+255-***-******

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