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Alifya Hussein

@alifyahussein

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I lead financial strategy, reporting, tax compliance, treasury, and cost optimization for growing businesses.

Tanzania

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead financial strategy and operations, strengthen compliance and controls, optimize cash flow, and support sustainable business growth.

At Bulk Distributors Ltd, I lead the full finance function as CFO, guiding financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, treasury, tax compliance, and strategic decision-making.

I've progressed from accounts payable accountant to senior accountant and CFO, strengthening controls, managing audits and IFRS reporting, optimizing costs, and supporting expansion, investment, and operational efficiency.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Chief Financial Officer

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Bulk Distributors Ltd

May 2024 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Overseeing the entire finance function, including financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making. Preparing and presenting monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to the Board of Directors and executive management.

Financial Planning Budgeting Forecasting Financial Reporting IFRS Tax Compliance TRA Cash Flow Management Treasury Operations Working Capital Management Forex Trading Hedging Leadership Mentorship

Senior Accountant

Bulk Distributors Ltd

Nov 2021 - Apr 2024 (2 years 5 months)

Prepared monthly Management Accounts and Final Accounts in compliance with IFRS, submitting timely returns through the TRA portal. Strengthened internal controls and managed year-end closing processes.

Management Accounts IFRS TRA Internal Controls Bank Reconciliation Forex Trading Year End Close Tax Filings Audit Support

Accounts Payable Accountant

Bulk Distributors Ltd

Mar 2016 - Oct 2021 (5 years 7 months)

Processed monthly Withholding Tax submissions and conducted supplier reconciliations. Managed importations, provided costings, and reconciled daily sales against ETR Z-reports.

Withholding Tax Supplier Reconciliation Importation Costing Petty Cash ETR Systems Tally SAP Business One Data Entry

Bookkeeper

Sunny Safaris Ltd

Jan 2014 - Aug 2015 (1 year 7 months)

Managed daily cash handling and expenditure tracking, performed data entries into QuickBooks, and conducted bank reconciliations. Prepared payroll with statutory payments and provided tax documentation.

Cash Handling Quickbooks Bank Reconciliation Payroll Statutory Payments Tax Documentation Invoicing Cost Analysis