Clara Lumbanga

To secure a position with a continuously growing organization/financial sector with a stable and established environment that will lead to a long-term correlation.

FEBRUARY 2012- OCTOBER 2012
Finance Expert–Schlumberger Seaco Inc, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
o Receive and verify invoices and requisitions for goods and services.
o Verify that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures.
o Maintain updated vendor files and file numbers.
o Verify coding and obtain signatures for checks and distribute checks
o Process Batch paysheets for data entry.
o Ensure the confidentiality and security of all financial/ employee files.
o Reconciliation of payments and prepare analysis of accounts.
o Review invoices for documentation and approval prior to payment.
o Set invoices up for payment and Monitor accounts to ensure payments updates.
o Prepare and maintain general ledgers and Income Statements.
JULY 2011- FEBRUARY 2012
Treasury Dealer -Diamond Trust Bank (DTB)Tanzania
o Effective management of assets and liabilities in the balance sheet.
o Accurate trading in foreign exchange and domestic Money Markets (interbank).
o Perform credit risk related Spot, Forward & Trade with local and international banks.
o Hands-on experience in squaring of daily cash position and portfolio management.
o Actively participate in T-Bonds and T-Bills auctions.
o Prepare and organize ALCO report for board meetings.
SEPTEMBER 2010 - MAY 2011
Intern at United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, Geneva Switzerland
o Actively participating and contribute effectively to the meetings of the African WTO Geneva Group to discuss development.
o Prepare reports and policy briefs for the Africa WTO Geneva Group on issues under negotiations.
o Organize and map out negotiating strategies for meetings of the various WTO Committees.
o Contribute to the preparation of training programs relevant to trade negotiating positions of African countries in collaboration with selected institutions.
o Undertake preliminary research from a variety of sources on trade and WTO related issues of interest to African countries.
o Prepare monthly reports for ECA Geneva Interregional Advisory Services following meetings taken place at different forums.
FEBRUARY– AUGUST 2010
Accountant Officer- IBM,Canada
o Assisting in division management in administration and performance.                      
o Preparing accrual accounting, payables and receivables.
o Preparing and adjusting journal entries and reviewing of Financial Statements.

2008-2009: Master of Science (MSc) Finance from Coventry University, United Kingdom.
2005-2008: Advanced Diploma Business Administration from Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology, Canada.
2003-2005: Advance-Level Secondary Certificate from Aga Khan Mzizima Secondary School, Tanzania.
 

September ’10 – May’11      Internship Certificate with ECA at United Nations: Switzerland.
March‘05-August ’05         Certificate MS Office Program Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access: Tanzania.

o Experiences with the financial principles and its implementation.
o Strong knowledge of accounting/finance procedures and practices.
o Strong Managerial and leadership skills.
o Excellent drafting and reporting skills.
o Strong ability to work under minimal supervision and meet deadlines.
o Excellent communication and planning skills.