Tax Manager Service Delivery

GEOFREY JOSEPHAT MAGOMA

Address: P. O. Box *****, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Phone: + (255-***-***-***/769 035 835 Email: **************@*****.***

Personal Details: Gender-Male Nationality- Tanzanian Language Proficiency- English and Swahili Customs & Tax Management Professional

SUMMARY

Highly qualified Customs and Tax Management Professional with a strong commitment for effective delivery of customs and tax management services in order to maximize the overall level of compliance with the tax laws. More than 4 years of progressive relevant experience in financing, customs, and tax management, well understanding of Mult-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Oracle Financials Cloud, gained deep knowledge, and understanding to analyze and interpret the financial, customs & tax rules and regulations and provide solutions to a wide spectrum of complex issues related to customs and tax management. Demonstrated experience in promoting a collaborative, client-focused, quality and results-oriented approach in the Unit and service delivery. DEMONSTRATED COMPETENCIES

Customs and Tax Management

● Developed and implemented a well-functioning tax management system at U-Tax Solutions which achieved 100% tax compliance.

● Reviewed clients’ VAT and sales report which enabled the successful claiming back $ 125,000 of refunds for various clients.

● Significant experience in interpretation of Tanzanian tax laws which in turn maximized compliance.

● Developed trust-based approach between TRA and U-Tax solutions’ client which enhanced voluntary compliance to tax laws.

Cost Management

● Developed a Value for Money approach in all procurement, which helped to ensure that all the procurements done are cost effective for the organization.

● Managed the all the contracts, ensuring all the contractual terms are met by both suppliers and the organization, this helped to avoid legal disputes and work variations which normally increase unnecessary cost.

● Developed an effective communication channel with vendors, which helped to discuss and settle matters regarding contracts and service provision, this helped to avoid unnecessary costs that may arise due to misunderstanding.

● Ensured Donor’s and Government’s regulations compliance in Procurement of goods and service. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

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To oversee all tax matters pertaining to the company

Filling all tax returns for the company

To make sure company tax positions are maintained accurately.

To Enhance company compliance with tax laws

To maintain positive relationship between company and Tanzania Revenue Authority U-Tax Solutions Assistant Tax officer 2021 – 2022

Timely filling and lodgment of requisite clients’ taxation information.

Provided appropriate guideline to clients on payment of taxation obligation on time.

Evaluated tax and financial documents to chase tax audits, objection, and appeal.

Assisted clients on Tax Authorities audits.

Performed Tax Reviews in scope of the Statutory Auditor’s report under Tanzanian standards.

Provided support to clients in order to minimize tax risks associated with business operations, contracts and their tax compliance.

Monitored changes in Tax legislation and advise senior management on related changes.

Verified tax returns and other documents completed by clients to make sure they were done correctly. Sunbeam Auto Limited Sales Executive and Loan Officer 2017 – 2020

I was responsible for obtaining and preparing loan document and appraisals, needed to complete loan files.

Obtained, verified, and compiled copies of loan applicants’ credit histories, corporate financial statements, and other financial information.

Met with applicants to obtain information for loan applications and to answer questions about the process.

Analyzed potential loan markets to develop prospects for new loans.

Managed and grew a loan portfolio by regularly exceeding sales targets.

Promoted new business development. Actively extended the clint portfolio by bring in over 100 new clients.

Maintained and updated records and files for processing each loan.

Verified accuracy and completeness of each loan application and input information into the system.

Established and maintained relationships with customers Harmymack Trading Company Accountant 2016 – 2017

● Ensured timely payment of purchases, Government Levies and other company related costs.

● Ensured compliance to laws related to purchase and payment as per Tanzania Finance Act and other GoT regulations.

● Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile accounts payable and receivable.

● Analyzed financial information and summarized financial status.

● Reconciled of all company creditors and their repayments.

● Managed cash flow which includes the transfer of cash from head office to various company branches

● Ensured that all payments made have enough supporting documents as per the company standards.

● Supported month-end and year-end close process for the whole company. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree Customs and Tax Management 2014-2017 Institute of Tax Administration, Tanzania

Advanced Level (ACSE) Advanced Certificate of Secondary School Examination 2012-2014 Umbwe secondary school

Ordinary Level (CSSEE) Certificate of Secondary School Education Examination 2008-2011

Mwananchi secondary school

TRAININGS AND WORKSHOPS

Name Institution From To

Field Work Training Tanzania Revenue Authority – Kagera Tax Region 2015 2015 7 Habits of Highly Effective

People

TOYOTA TANZANIA LIMITED 2018 2018

COMPUTER LITERACY

Program Proficiency

MS Word Very Good

MS Excel Very Good

MS PowerPoint Very Good

REFEREES

Name Institution/Organization Title Contacts

Phillip Wilson Mbati Institute of Tax Administration Lecturer Mobile: +255-***-***-*** Email: ******.*****@*****.***

Paschal George Gomba Institute of Tax Administration Assistant Lecturer

Mobile: +255-***-***-***

Email: *******@*****.***

Mark Valerian GardaWorld Tanzania Finance Controller Mobile: +255-***-***-*** Email: ****.********@*****.***

Gideon Hebron Agricom Tanzania Service and Parts

Manager

Mobile: +255-***-***-***

Email: ******.******@*****.***

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