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Kija Mwandu
Sumbawanga
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Summary
Detail-oriented Accountant experienced in financial reporting and compliance. Managed departmental budgets while ensuring regulatory adherence, which enhanced operational efficiency. Delivered impactful financial outcomes through collaborative data analysis and superior account management.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
15
15
years of post-secondary education
Work History
ACCOUNTANT
Ministry of Health- Sumbawanga Regional Referral Hospital
Sumbawanga
05.2025 - Current
- Managed monthly financial statements for hospital operations and departmental budgets, facilitating informed financial decision-making.
- Preparation of Financial Statements and Reporting
- Assisted in preparing annual financial reports for hospital management review
- Managed accounts payable and receivable transactions for healthcare services.
- Processed invoices and payments, ensuring compliance with health regulations and accuracy in financial reporting.
- Reconciled bank statements with hospital financial records regularly.
- Maintain General Ledger and process Journal Entries
- Ensured compliance with financial regulations through regular audits and updates of financial practices.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
Internship
Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA)
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Documented research findings to support project conclusions
- Conducted financial audits to ensure compliance and accuracy
- Compiled working papers to assist in analysis and reporting
Education
Certified Public Accountant - Accounting And Finance
NBAA
Dar Es Salaam - Tanzania 07.2024 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Accounting And Finance - Public Sector in Accounting And Finance
MZUMBE UNIVERSITY
07.2024
High School Diploma -
NANGA SECONDARY SCHOOL
Tanzania -Tabora 07.2019 - 05.2021
GED -
ULOWA SECONDARY SCHOOL
Tanzania - Shinyanga 01.2015 - 11.2018
GED -
BUGELA PRIMARY SCHOOL
Tanzania - Shinyanga 01.2006 - 09.2014
Master of Science - Finance
University Of Mumbai
06.2026 - Current
Skills
- Accounting principles
- Compliance regulations
- Data interpretation
- Report preparation
- Time management
- Financial analysis
- Data analysis
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Tax compliance
- Financial reporting
- Budget management
- Regulatory compliance
- Microsoft Excel
- Financial statement preparation
Certification
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Languages
Swahili
English
Presentation Publication
Final year Research paper in Accounting and Finance, Factor Influencing Voluntary Compliance for Taxpayers in Tanzania.
Skills And Training
- Preparation of financial statement by using IPSAS, NBAA, 2025-09-15, 2025-09-22
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation Camp, SIDO, 2024-01-05
- Entrepreneurship Camp, Mzumbe University, 2024-01-05
- AIESEC Career Affair, Mzumbe University, 2024-01-04
- Computer Skills Course, Mzumbe University, 2022-01-09, 2022-01-10
Personal Information
Gender: Male
References
- Dr. Ismail H. Macha, Medical Officer In charge at Sumbawanga Regional Referral Hospital, 0754 560401, ismail.macha@sumbawangarrh.go.tz
- Prof. Daniel G. Nyamsogoro, Lecturer, Mzumbe University, +255 784 327 832, nyamso@gmail.com
- Jaliwa W. Mlagha, Tax Management Officer, 255 752 887 860, jaliwamlagha@tra.tz
Hobbies and Interests
- Committed to produce quality work
- Fast learner
- Abiding to professional ethics
- Perform duties and tasks given
- Transparent
- Accountable
- Good team player
- Attention to details
- Good in processing issues
- Good documentation skill
- Making valuable contributions
- Able to perform any other task as assigned by my supervisor.
Disclaimer
I the undersigned, certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, these data correctly describe me, my qualifications and experience.
Work Availability
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Quote
Rule No. 1: Never lose money. Rule No. 2: Never forget rule No.1
Warren Buffett
Software
Tally
MUSE
QUICK BOOK
Microsoft word and excel
Interests
Writting
Reading
Creative
Singing
Additional Information
"Detail-oriented Public Sector Accountant with 2 years of experience managing financial operations within the Ministry of Health. Expert in budget formulation, fund allocation, and ensuring strict compliance with government financial regulations. Passionate about maximizing resource efficiency to support impactful public healthcare initiatives."
Experience & Achievements
Work Experience
Public Sector Accountant
Ministry of Health | from May 2025– Present
- Managed the execution and reconciliation of departmental healthcare budgets with zero discrepancies.
- Audited medical facility expenditures and procurement logs to guarantee full regulatory compliance.
- Streamlined the ministry's invoice verification system, accelerating vendor payout times by 80%.
- Prepared comprehensive monthly fiscal summaries and annual financial statements for senior leadership.
- Monitored international health grants and national funding allocations for public health programs.
- Collaborated with internal auditors to identify and mitigate financial risk factors across departments.
Core Skills Inventory
- Public Financial Management (PFM)
- Government Fund Accounting
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Financial Auditing & Compliance
- Healthcare Resource Allocation
- Statutory Reporting
- Risk Mitigation & Control
- Data Integrity & Analytics
- ERP Software Tools MUSE
🎓 Education & Credentials
- Master of Science in Finance University Of Mumbai
- Bachelor of Accounting and Finance in Public Sector | Mzumbe University
- Certification, CPA, NBAA
Government Accountant | Optimising Healthcare Fund Allocation & Compliance
The Core Mission
Unlike corporate accountants who focus on maximizing shareholder profit, a Ministry of Health accountant focuses on value maximization and stewardship. My goal is to ensure that every cent of the public healthcare budget is spent legally, transparently, and efficiently to save lives and improve public welfare.
Pillar 1: Optimising Healthcare Fund Allocation
Healthcare resources—like hospital funding, medical equipment, and emergency reserves—are always limited. Optimization means:
- Strategic Budgeting: Directing funds to high-priority areas like epidemic responses, rural healthcare clinics, or medical supply chains.
- Variance Analysis: Constantly tracking actual expenditure against budgeted amounts to prevent overspending or waste.
- Data-Driven Decisions: Providing senior ministry officials with the financial reports they need to decide where funding will do the most good.
Pillar 2: Ensuring Strict Compliance
Government funds come with heavy legal responsibilities. Compliance in this role involves:
- Statutory Regulations: Aligning all financial transactions with strict national treasury guidelines and public procurement laws.
- Audit Readiness: Maintaining flawless, transparent financial trails so that external state auditors find zero irregularities.
- Risk Mitigation: Implementing internal controls to prevent fraud, misappropriation, or unauthorized departmental spending.
Timeline
Master of Science - Finance
University Of Mumbai
06.2026 - Current
ACCOUNTANT
Ministry of Health- Sumbawanga Regional Referral Hospital
05.2025 - Current
Certified Public Accountant - Accounting And Finance
NBAA
07.2024 - 05.2025
Internship
Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA)
11.2023 - 03.2024
High School Diploma -
NANGA SECONDARY SCHOOL
07.2019 - 05.2021
GED -
ULOWA SECONDARY SCHOOL
01.2015 - 11.2018
GED -
BUGELA PRIMARY SCHOOL
01.2006 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Accounting And Finance - Public Sector in Accounting And Finance
MZUMBE UNIVERSITY