Accounting Manager

Priscilla W. Karanja *

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Priscillah Wangui Karanja

P.O Box 1235-01000, Thika

Mobile: 071*-***-***; 070*-******

Email: **************@*****.***

CAREER PROFILE SUMMARY

With five years in finance and accounting, I have excelled in leading the management of accounting activities. I possess a proven ability to constantly challenge and improve existing processes and systems. Some of the skills that I have been able to acquire include; financial management, account management, cost management, investment, auditing, fiscal management and leadership. Additionally, I also have excellent communication skills and have the ability to communicate advice on detailed financial issues. I am now looking to obtain a position where my wide array of skills will be utilized in realizing the organizations goals.

EDUCATION BACKGROUND

2019 to 2020 Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) KCA University 2012-2018: Certified Public Accounts of Kenya (CPA-K) KASNEB 2011: Accounting Technician Certificate (ATC) KASNEB 2013: Accounting Packages (QuickBooks, Sage, and

Pastel)

Horizon Training Centre

2010-2011: Computer applications Rescue Dada Centre 2010: Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Kamahuha High School 2006: Kenya Certificate of Primary Education Munoru Highland Schools PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

A Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accounts of Kenya (ICPAK) WORKING EXPERIENCE

2019: Accounts Assistant, Azali Certified Public Secretaries

Facilitating the preparation of Salaries and wages and keeping payroll records.

Calculating and filing Statutory returns i.e. PAYE, NHIF, NSSF, Sacco contributions, Pension and HELB.

Preparing all accounting reports for audit and management review.

Handling daily bank reconciliations.

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Keeping records of payables and arranging for their payments depending cash flows.

Receiving cheques and banking into appropriate bank accounts.

Filing all accounting documents.

Advising the management on financial decisions to be made.

Preparing statements of cash flow.

Planning and conducting debt collection status meetings.

Dealing with all banking issues that may come up.

Performing all other duties as assigned by seniors.

Maintained an up to date debtors account that ensured payments were made on time.

2016: Accountant, Jitegemea Credit Scheme

Loans processing.

Preparation of financial statements.

Maintenance and updating Asset register.

Managing office stationery and equipments.

Daily posting on the cashbook.

Preparation of NSSF and NHIF for the staff and submit on time.

Mpesa reconciliation with client’s statements.

Post all transactions to QuickBooks accounting software.

Handled salaries and wages calculations and filed payment vouchers.

Maintained an up to date debtors account that ensured payments were made on time.

Accounted for all the expenses and posted the same.

Facilitated the proper filing of all accounting documents for future reference.

Carried out petty cash management and posted the transactions.

Handled bank reconciliations every month and prepared financial reports.

Carried out management accounting, cash flow forecasting and budgeting. 2014: Accountant, Opus Properties limited

Handling petty.

Prepare cheques.

Prepare financial reports.

Maintenance and updating of Asset register

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Payroll preparation.

Preparing monthly bank reconciliations.

Daily posting of receipts and payments to the cashbook.

Post all transactions to QuickBooks accounting software.

Prepared NSSF and NHIF documents for each staff and submit on time.

Invoicing tenants on a quarterly basis for rent, service charge, water, and internet use and generator diesel consumption.

SKILLS

Accounting and Computer skills

Planning and organizational abilities

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Multitasking and interpersonal skills

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To build a career based on integrity and highest professional standards for achievement of organizational strategies and self-actualization. HOBBIES

Swimming and Travelling

Reading motivational books

REFEREES

Mr. Paul Njihia Karuta

Branch Manager

Progressive Credit Ruaka

Branch

Email:

****.******@*************.***

Tel: 072*******, 077*******

Mr. Manuel Muingi

Business Support Manager

Jitegemea credit scheme

Email:

**********@*********.**.**

Tel: 073*******

Mrs. Mary Bachia

Senior Accountant

Azali Certified

Public Secretaries

Email:

ma.bachiah@gmail.

com

Tel:072*******

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