Martha Sweke
Finance Assistant
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About
Finance Assistant with 12 months' experience in invoice processing, reconciliations, expenditure tracking, and financial administration. Experienced in processing invoices, maintaining accurate financial records, investigating discrepancies, and supporting compliance activities.
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Excel user with experience developing financial tracking systems and Power BI dashboards. Detail-oriented and proactive, with a strong commitment to accuracy and developing a long-term career in Finance.
Experience
Finance Assistant at G-PES Company Ltd (2023-10 – 2024-09)
- Processed 150+ invoices and reimbursement requests through accounts payable using an Excel-based tracking system, verifying documentation and payment details with a 99% accuracy rate and a 2-day average turnaround.
- Built an Excel reconciliation tracker with a Power BI dashboard for management visibility, completing 10 reconciliations weekly and resolving 5 discrepancies (over $1,500 combined) before they affected reporting.
- Tracked expenditure across 3 projects worth $50,000+ monthly, monitoring spend against allocated budgets and maintaining supporting financial records, contributing to a 10% reduction in budget variances.
- Managed monthly statutory compliance filings across 4 government portals (TRA, WCF, HESLB, NSSF), maintaining contribution records and ensuring on-time submissions, achieving a 100% on-time compliance record with zero penalties.
Bank Teller and Customer Service at Azania Bank Plc (2022-07 – 2022-10)
- Processed 40+ customer deposit, withdrawal and cheque transactions daily with 99% accuracy, following banking procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Onboarded 15+ new-client accounts and savings registrations by explaining available services, contributing to customer acquisition and financial-service uptake.
Volunteer Sales Associate at British Heart Foundation (2025-08 – 2025-12)
- Managed shop floor operations including stock replenishment, customer service, and till operations to support fundraising for medical research.
- Handled cash transactions accurately in line with charity retail procedures.
Education
MA in Economics – University of Surrey (2024 – 2025)
BA in Economics – University of Dodoma (2021 – 2023)