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With 18 years in FMCG accounts, finance and management accounts, I excel in bookkeeping, financial reporting, costing, budgeting, forecasting, sales tax, VAT, WHT, FBR notices, bank reconciliation, petty cash, payroll, fixed assets, accounts finalization, external audits, and GL supervision. My skills align seamlessly with the intricate workflow of financial management. Eager to contribute strategically to your esteemed organization.
1-Management Reporting: Develop monthly MIS, including P&L, cash flow, working capital, and KPIs for management and board review.
2-Budgeting & Forecasting: Prepare annual budgets and rolling forecasts; analyze performance and provide actionable insights.
3-Product Costing: Drive BOM accuracy and monitor production variances for pricing and profitability.
4-Taxation Compliance: Manage income tax, sales tax, withholding compliance, filings, and coordination with tax authorities.
5-Financial Accounting: Oversee full accounting operations, month-end closing, reconciliations, and preparation of accurate financial statements.
6-Inventory Accounting: Supervise raw materials, packaging, and finished goods accounting, stock valuation, and variance analysis.
7-Accounts Payable & Receivable: Lead AP & AR functions, ensuring timely payments, credit control, and vendor management.
8-Cash Flow & Treasury: Manage banking relationships, loans, LCs, financing renewals, and overall fund planning.
9-Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with SECP, EOBI, Social Security, and lead external audits and finalize annual audits related to SECP filling and annual return submission.
10-Internal Controls & Governance: Lead audits, strengthen SOPs, and support board presentations to ensure robust governance.

Al Ameen: Distributors, Engineers, and Manufacturers' Representatives specializing in
textile dyes, chemicals, and textile machinery. Also engaged in FMCG distribution with
a robust retail services setup.
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage financial operations, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and company policies.
• Compiling monthly Profit and Loss statements, Balance Sheets, and Cash Flow
reports.
• Lead the budgeting process, providing financial analysis for strategic decision-
making.
• Direct day-to-day activities of the finance team, overseeing accounts payable,
accounts receivable, and petty cash.
• Collaborate with departments for financial data gathering, supporting operational
efficiency.
• Implement and maintain internal controls for asset safeguarding and accurate
financial reporting.
• Conduct regular financial reviews to identify improvement areas and cost-saving
opportunities.
• Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory agencies for timely audits
and compliance.
• Stay updated on industry trends, financial regulations, and best practices.
• Develop and implement cost accounting policies for accurate and timely financial
reporting.
• Oversee Bill of Materials (BOM) preparation for cost allocation in production.
• Manage standard costing, establishing and maintaining costs for materials,
labor, and overhead.
• Analyze variances between actual and standard costs, recommending corrective
actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and monitor budgets,
providing financial insights for strategic decision-making and cost control.• Orchestrated credit control processes, assessing customer creditworthiness.
• Oversaw complete accounts receivable functions, ensuring precise recording
and implementing efficient collection strategies for optimized cash flow.

BURQUE is one of the sole Unilever distributors who provides their services in Tanzania and also provides distribution facilities to largest FMCG companies like, Nestle, GSK, Hayat, & LU the locally as well as internationally. Key Responsibilities:
● Monthly Reconciliation of Purchases & Sales
● Finalization of Monthly Sales Tax Return
● Process of Payroll and Deduction of and Submission NSSF, SDL, WCF & PAYE
● Deduction of withholding tax and submission
● Monthly Principal Reconciliation
● Fixed Assets Register and Charged Depreciation
● Monthly provision of Expenses
● Liaison with sales team for budget/spending (TTS)
● Monthly Claims Lodgments
● Follow up with Principal for settlement of claims
● Co-ordinate with external and inter auditors
● Prepare Working Capital operation.
● Petty cash handling & Daily and Monthly Bank Reconciliation
● Monitor inventory level - Pricing & Valuation
● Prepare Monthly Principal Wise MIS and present to Directors.
● Preparing and finalizing the financial statements.