James G.

Mgaya
P.O.Box 2798 Arusha

+255 717 318 399 or +255 757 318 399

mgaya4@gmail.com or mgaya4@yahoo.com

PERSONAL PARTICULARS

Nationality : TANZANIAN

Age : 28 YEARS

Sex : MALE

Marital status : MARRIED

Current Occupation : ASSISTANT AUDITOR (VOLUNTEER)

Languages : SWAHILI and ENGLISH.

EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION

Duration level Institution

2009 2012 Higher learning Institute of Accountancy Arusha ( IAA).

Advanced Diploma in Accountancy.

2007 2009 High level Kigonsera High School.

Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education

Examination (A.C.S.E.E).

2003 2006 Secondary Education Victoria Secondary School

Certificate of Secondary Education

Examination (C.S.E.E).

1996- 2002 Primary Education Nyamoko Primary School

Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE)

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PRACTICAL AND EXPERIENCE

3th October, 2011 to 30th January, 2012. Conducted a field practical at the
National Audit Office - Head Quarters.(Accounts and Finance Department)
12th July, 2012 up to date. Volunteer as an Assistant Auditor at JASAM
Accountants and Auditors.
1st September, 2012 to 31st December 2012. Computer Training at
Communication Consult College (evening class)

APPLICATIONS

Through my field practical, which involved pre- audit, preparation of payment

vouchers, salary payment vouchers and salary arrears, journal vouchers, and
Local Purchasing Order (LPO), payment of vouchers on system (EPICOR),
preparation of bank reconciliation statements and cash book details, I obtained
application skills on Epicor - Integrated Financial Management System(IFMS).
This short experience has enhanced my interpersonal skills, Clients service skills
and data management skills.

In my computer training I got a good skill that gives me an ability to use Computer
assisted audit tools to extract and analyze data.

Currently working as Assistant Auditor I perform the following duties: Audit normal
income and expenditure documents of any company or organization, Assist in the
preparation of audit plan of work, review audit information and audit replies on audit
matters and any responsibility assigned by supervisors.

PERSONAL SKILLS

Basic knowledge in developing and Executing research proposal, derive

and disseminate research findings, writing a research report.
Strong organizational and leadership experience, organized conferences,
meetings, seminars, trips and various events.
Self motivated person, result oriented, strong transparent, team worker.
Creative and analytical thinker and definitive interpersonal communication
skills
Adaptive, with ability to work under minimum supervision and pressure.

ACQUIRED SKILLS

Introductory Accounting

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 Financial Accounting I, II, III and IV
Commerce and Business Management
Taxation and Public Finance I and II.
Financial Management.
International Finance.
Cost Accounting.
Management Accounting.
Auditing, Investigation and Assurance and Services.
Business Mathematics.
MIS and Computer Applications I and II.
Business Law.
Quantitative Methods I and II.
Economics.
Communication Skills I and II.
Development Studies I and II.
Corporate Strategy and Entrepreneurship.

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To obtain a challenging position in an organization that offers variety of

challenges, growth and opportunities. Desire exposure and training in
Auditing, Accounting, and Administration.
Eventual goal is to manage Auditing matters and financial analysis related
to the organization.

INTERESTS

Travelling, Reading novels, Music, Watching movies, Swimming, Following and

exploring updates.

REFEREES

1. Mr. Elias J. Kwandikwa,

Chief Accountant National Audit Office of Tanzania,
P. O. Box 9080,
3
 Dar es salaam.
E- Mail: kwandikwaej@yahoo.com
Phone :+255 755 330 412

2. Mr. Daniel Slawe,

Lecturer - Institute of Accountancy Arusha,
P.O. Box 2798,
Arusha.
E- Mail: dslawe@iaa.ac.tz
Phone: +255 784 687 223

3. Joseph William,
Senior Auditor JASAM Accountants and Auditors,
P.O.Box 1339,
Arusha.
E- Mail: josewl@yahoo.com
Phone. +255 757 432 243

Declaration

I James G. Mgaya, hereby declare that, all the information disclosed within do correctly
described me, my qualification and experience to the best of my knowledge.

J. G. Mgaya.

14th March, 2013.