CURRICULUM VITAE
CONTACT INFORMATION
Surname: Mkumbwa
First name: Upendo
Other Names:
Sex: Female
Cell phone:
+255 (0-769-***-***
+255 (0-717-***-***
E-mail : ********@*****.***
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth: 02nd of Nov, 1992
Nationality: Tanzanian
Gender: Female
Marital Status: Single
Language Kiswahili and English (Fluent Speaker and Excellent Writer in both)
OBJECTIVE
I am in search of a challenging position with a reputable Organization in the field of Business Administration in Accountancy and Finance that is BAF that will enable me to use my skills, enhance my experience and become an active participant in the organization success.
PERSONAL SUMMARY
I am ambitious good communication skills, competent in the use of Microsoft Excel, willing to undertake further training and development and possess a real desire to launch my accounting career, open minded, capable of working in a challenging environment. Currently I am looking to work with a company like yours that not only provides a stimulating and challenging environment but also for opportunities for career growth and promotions.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
2012- 2015 ST.JOHN’S UNIVERSITY OF TANZANIA (DODOMA)
Award: Bachelor Degree of Accounting and Finance
2010-2012 JJ MUNGAI SECONDARY SCHOOL
Award: Advance Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE)
(History, Kiswahili, English language and General studies)
2006-2009 SUJI HIGH SCHOOL
Award: Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE
PERSONAL SKILLS
Ability to handle issues with efficiency, and professionalism
Ability to Work under Pressure.
Team performer or Single and Quick learner.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Creative, analytical and self-motivated.
Good management skills.
Willing to learn and develop.
Transparency and faithful
COMPUTER SKILLS
Management Information System (MIS), Statistical Analysis, Accounting Package
And Computer Application.
Introduction to computer
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Internet
SPSS
PSPP
Tally ERP 9
HABARI NODE LTD ACCOUNTS(ACTTAN)
EXPERIENCE
July –September 2010: ARUSHA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTRE (AICC)-ARUSHA
I undertook a three months field works on Accounting and finance, during this time I gained experience on the Following Tasks:
Performing accounting and financial responsibilities of the institute
Processing and participating in compilation of financial activities
Assisted in voluntary financial statement preparation.
Receiving and issuing,
Recording of store books,
Preparation of Local Purchasing Order (LPO),
Preparing vouchers and Process petty cash payments
Preparing reconciliation at the end of the month
Supply of vouchers
Chasing debts
Voucher’s preparation
WORKING EXPERIENCE
MAY 2013 - APR 2015: HABARI NODE LIMITED (HNL)
Works as Cashier and Accountant assistant also as assistant store keeper under department of finance, during all that time I acquired skills and experience in the accounting and finance as follows:
* Raising accounts receivable invoices and preparing invoices for payment.
* Debtor and purchase ledger reconciliations.
* Preparing cash journals so that all items are recorded in the correct accounting periods.
* Knowledge of VAT and TAX return.
* General office duties, answering phones, filling and distributing the post.
* Proficient in the use of computerized accounting system and spreadsheet.
* Handling incoming cash and posting it into the relevant bank account.
* Quickly responding to queries relating to invoice and payment.
* Organised and able to deal with multiple workloads at the same time.
* Ability to deal with large quantities of financial data.
* Processing accounts payable invoices.
* Recording all cash activity on daily basis.
* Working with legal departments, bank and auditors
* Receiving payments from clients and issuing receipts.
* Preparing summary of all cash received.
* Preparing banking slips for depositing cash and cheque.
* Banking cash and cheque.
* Taking care of cash and cheque.
* Maintaining petty cash float.
* Process petty cash payments.
* Preparing monthly fuel report.
* Preparing Bank Reconciliation
* Preparing monthly petty cash movement report.
* Preparing local purchase order.
* Receiving and processing all invoices, expense forms and requests for payment.
* Preparing cheques for payment.
* Good organization and administrative skills.
* Experience with balance sheet analysis and reconciliation.
* Management of petty cash.
* To complete and maintain sales invoices and report, Receiving and processing all invoice, expense form and request for payment.
* Handling and writing cheque.
* Managing daily post in and out.
* Verifying calculations working with the accounts system.
*. Budget preparation.
*. Financial statement.
* Payroll preparation.
September 2016-April 2019: JOKER AFRICA LTD
Working as Cashier under department of finance, during that time I gained experience on the responsibilities for the following duties:
* Working with spreadsheet, sales and purchase ledger and journal
* Calculating and checking to make sure payments, amounts and records are correct.
* Sorting out incoming and outgoing daily post and answering any queries
* Perform reconci
* Handling and writing cheque
* Managing daily post in and out
* Verifying calculations working with the accounts system
September 2020 – September 2021: Joker Africa LTD
Working as cashier under the same department of finance and Billing. My duties and Responsibilities are:
* Payment of bills and recording and accounting for receipts and maintenance of records of all transactions.
* Daily reconciliation of cash and receipt and recording all transactions to the accounting system
* Depositing money and cheques in the bank regularly and maintain good relationship with bank staff. Pay and count for claims to staff.
* Processing payroll, cash advances, staff claims, and daily entry of receipt including cash, debit memos, advances and bank transfers
* Daily checks and reconciliation of cash boxes and unbanked receipts and weekly bank reconciliation checks.
* Maintenance of payments sequence and accounts department filling system and file store
* Monitoring and reporting exchange rate
* Preparing financial documents such as invoices, bills and accounts payable and receivable
* Completing purchase orders
* Completing financial reports on regular basis
* Completing Bank reconciliation
* Verify bank deposits
* Managing day to day transactions
* recording office expenditure and ensuring these expenses are within the set budget
* Assist the finance department and senior accounting staff members with various tasks including preparing budget, records and statements
* posting daily receipts
* Reporting on debtors and creditors
November 2021 – Up to date: BRITAM INSURANCE (T) LTD
Working as cashier under the same department of finance and Billing. My duties and Responsibilities are:
1.Accurately process all customer and intermediary payments in the company’s core computer system. These payments are by cash, debit card, credit card or cheque.
2.Record all company revenue in the operations system and accurately generate corresponding receipts.
3.Maintaining strong internal controls of cash collected and safeguard against loss or any out of balance problems as far as cash collection is concerned.
4.Prepare bank lodgements for review and check off, and for collection to be banked on a daily basis.
5.Prepare daily cash control reports for bank reconciliation, and verify accuracy.
6.Process and verify accuracy on all daily company cash reports.
7.Control and administer company’s petty cash and other floats ensuring compliance with related policies, and perform daily reconciliation of company float.
8.Document all returned cheques and advise responsible personnel to follow up for collection.
9.Advice Senior Accountant of any large cash collection which is in excess of established limits so that special arrangements for collection can be made.
10.Manage cashier inventory, such as stamps, receipt paper and lodgement books.
11.Maintain vigilance in identifying fraudulent bank notes and cheques.
12.Perform own filing functions and keep all files in good order and appropriately filed in designated areas.
REFERENCE
1.Herry Mkunda
Tanzania food and drugs authority. 4. NAYLA HAMISI LUGANDU
Zone officer coordinator HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
P.O. Box 77150 JOKER AFRICA LIMITED
Dar Es Salaam
**********@*******.*** P.O.BOX 10960,ARUSHA
+255 (0-684****** +255-*********
2. Dr. Allsaid Kipanga 3. Miss. Marietta Kailembo
Dean Faculty of Commerce and Business Studies Accountant
St. John’s University of Tanzania Habari Node Limited
P. O. Box 47 DODOMA P.O. Box 1215 ARUSHA
Mobile: +255 (0-658****** Mobile+255(0)713652714
I, UPENDO MKUMBWA, the undersigned hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, the bio-data correctly describe me, my qualifications and experience.
U. Mkumbwa
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