Suzana Mushi
Financial Controller
Phone: +255 784 240 374
- Location:
- Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
- Sector:
- Accounting and Finance
- Profile Created:
- 2 months ago
About me
With over 13 years of extensive experience in financial management, I am confident in my ability to contribute effectively to your organization’s finance function. My background aligns well with the requirements of this role, and I am excited about the opportunity to support the mission of ORCID through, precise and compliant financial operations.
In my current role as Senior Finance Specialist at TechnoServe Tanzania, I have honed my skills in financial advice and information dissemination. I regularly prepare and monitor budgets, ensuring that expenditures align with program operations. My responsibilities also include providing financial advice to the Country Director and Program Managers, managing payroll, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. My experience with diverse funding sources, including USAID, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and Global Affairs Canada, has equipped me with the knowledge to navigate complex donor guidelines and regulations effectively.
A notable achievement in my current role is facilitating TechnoServe securing a Charitable Status certificate, resulting in significant tax savings for the organization. This experience underscores my ability to manage tax matters and ensure compliance with country laws and regulations. My proactive approach to managing Budgets and cash flow, preparing Annual Financial Statements, and maintaining accurate financial records has consistently supported the financial health of the organizations I have worked with.
My experience in payment management, and liquidity management is complemented by my ability to provide insightful financial reports and analyses. I have successfully supported period-end closures and coordinated both internal and external audits, ensuring transparent and accurate financial reporting. Additionally, my leadership skills have been demonstrated through guiding and motivating finance teams to achieve departmental objectives.
I am eager to contribute my expertise in financial management to support your projects and initiatives
Skills
Education
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University of Dar Es Salaam 2007 - 2010
Bachelor of Commerce and Management
I passed Bachelor's degree in Commerce and Management with a major in Accounting, I further pursued additional studies and successfully earned the Associate Certified Public Accountant (ACPA)
Experience
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TechnoServe Inc. 2018 - Present
Senior Finance Specialist
ï‚· Prepare and monitor budgets versus actual expenses, report to the Country Director, and share financial performance updates with the Program Managers. ï‚· Ensuring oversight of monthly expenditures and maintaining sufficient funds for program operations. ï‚· Prepare Financial Statements, present to the board of directors, and provide financial advice to the board. ï‚· Member of the SMT, advising the Senior Management Team on the financial status and performance of the organization. ï‚· Analyze key risk areas and advise management on ways to mitigate them. ï‚· Payroll Management includes preparation and being on top of all relevant compliances through managing the team on the submission of all statutory deductions to the authorized institutions. ï‚· Provide technical financial knowledge, to program Managers, who deal with beneficiaries on Money Savings through M Power and give a guide on Access to finance from the financial institutions. ï‚· Handling cash flow, including headquarters and local currency exchange transfers, adhering to company policies. ï‚· Review the prepared Donor reports, as per donor requirements, Manage Sub awards & sub grants, and support the Grants team with program performance information, ensuring the relevant disbursement aligns with donor conditions. ï‚· Working closely with the Senior HR and Operations coordinator to ensure regulatory compliance and smooth staff management. Managing operations functions through aligning systems with projects and available resources to provide timely, cost-effective, quality support and administrative services to all TNS country projects/activities. ï‚· Ensure smooth operations in the Finance department with the finance team, including timely preparation of bank reconciliation, managing donor reports, and month-end close reports. ï‚· Managing Fixed Asset Register, by ensuring all assets are updated in the register. ï‚· Support the Operations team in analyzing bids proposals (includes Evaluate proposals and reasonableness of costs) ï‚· Oversee employment contract if it tallies with Donor fund allocations, and support any finance-related recruitment process. ï‚· Supporting Auditors during any time in a year Audit