PATRICIA KOMEN KEITANY

Tel: 072*-******

P.O BOX 3492-20100, NAKURU.

Email: ad2mf2@r.postjobfree.com

Profile Summary Motivated result driven accounting and financial management professional with over 5 years progressive experience in finance, accounting and operations with ability to add value to the organizations corporate values. I have exceptional analytical and problem solving skills and able to provide financial information to all areas of the business whilst ensuring that all management information is accurate. KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

o Extreme trustworthiness and keen eye for detail

o Proficient in Navision ERP system, Sap software and QuickBooks. o Good knowledge of International Financial standards o Excellent communication skills and good leadership ability and enthusiastic team leader

o Able to establish priorities, plan, organize, coordinate and implement one’s own work plan

o Excellent interpersonal skills, able to establish and maintain effective working relationship in multi cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for gender and diversity

CAREER SUMMARY

Accountant Hotel Cathay Limited Nov 2019-Present Reporting: General Manager

Key Achievements

o Implementation for revenue system to capture GYM revenue from manual system o Oversaw renovation of new rooms project

o Acted as the Chairperson of the unit procurement committee which streamlined procurement processes.

Key responsibilities

o Filled VAT, PAYE, NSSF and NHIF for the company

o Monthly Bank reconciliation for the company.

o Perform day to day financial transactions, including computing, posting and Recording accounts

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o Preparation of periodic and financial reports and specific reports to Shareholders on a daily basis.

o Verification and processing of all Payments through Navision ERP system and ensuring that all payments are accurately recorded in the system o Compiling of departmental budget proposals and input and coordinating all the activities in Company’s budgeting process and monitoring and evaluation. o Maintenance, reconciliation and analysis of General Ledger through Navision ERP system.

o Preparation of Organizational external audit

o Ensuring that internal controls are adhered to and ensuring safeguarding of the assets.

o Providing the supervisory role to the finance and admin departments. o Reviewing all payroll activities and ensuring all statutory deductions are remitted on timely basis every month.

Accountant Afripipes Systems Kenya Limited Desbro Engineering December 2017-November 2019

Reporting: Finance Controller

Key Achievements

Being involve in Implementation of Microsoft Navision dynamics ERP system Key Responsibilities

o Processing of all staff payroll in accordance with labor regulations and standard accounting principles.

o Filled VAT, PAYE, NSSF and NHIF for the company. o Processing, verifying, and posting receipts for goods sold or services rendered. o Obtaining information from other departments to ensure records are accurate and complete and that accounts receivable ledgers and journals are up-to-date. o Working with the collections department to review accounts, client payments, credit history, and develop new or better repayment terms. o Performing administrative and clerical tasks, such as data entry, preparing invoices, sending bill reminders, filing paperwork, and contacting clients to discuss their accounts.

o Maintaining records regarding payments and account statuses. 3

o Bank reconciliation for the company.

o Posting of creditors invoices and processing payment once the credit period is over. o Handling import documentations and liaising with clearing agent Accountant Weston Hotel September 2014-November 2017 Reporting: Chief Financial Officer

Key Achievements

o Being Involved in the implementation of Navision ERP system o Being able to streamline debt collection unit and recognized as the best employee Key responsibilities

o Ensures timely processing of all staff payroll in accordance with labour regulations and standard accounting principles.

o Work with Information Technology, Human Resource Manager and other departmental heads to ensure security protocols are in place for all pay system. o Keeps record of current payroll tax requirements and relevant laws associated with processing of employee wage data, including payroll taxes, NHIF, NSSF and other required deductions.

o Process end- year reports and reconciles all information for accuracy. Reports errors in payroll accounting to the proper management representatives. Documents any discrepancies in payroll processing to maintain a clear record of reconciliation and adjustments.

o Assists staff with general questions related to payroll, leave accruals, wage deductions and fringe bene.

o Conducts regular payroll reporting as required and assists with financial audits related to pay records and associated general ledger. o Performs filing and upkeep of employee payroll records. o Generates computer report of payroll activities for the Chief Financial Officer and Human Resource Manager.

o Dealing with internal queries about payments, ensuring customers pay on time and negotiating re-payment plans.

o Ensure that all transactions are compliance with Company's policies and regulations. o Provide accurate advice on billing queries and respond promptly and completely to both client and internal enquiries.

o Undertake account reconciliations as required by ensuring monthly processing deadlines are met as required.

o Send out monthly client statements/letters as may be agreed from time to time. o Develop the credit management capability within the practice and other duties as delegated from time to time by the Chief Financial Officer. 4

o If any customers stop paying or pay late then it's my responsibility to stop the providing services, start legal action to collect the money owed. o Assist with annual audit by reviewing reports and invoices with auditors as requested.

o Processing supplier’s invoices and employees as per agreed service levels and recording to the appropriate GL accounts and review invoices for applicability of taxes.

o Processing payment as per standard operating procedures, policies and controls including purchase orders, goods receive notes and compliance to expense policies. o Performs reconciliations of supplier accounts, statements and credit card payments against invoices, and ensure appropriate posting.

o Support end of month procedures including sub- ledger close and provide reports and documentation as necessary.

o Working closely with procurement, stores and suppliers to get timely resolution in case there are any issues with the invoices charges or rates. o Filing of VAT,NSSF,NHIF,PAYE, Withholding/VAT and Withholding/TAX for the organization

o Perform any other duties assigned by Financial Controller General Cashier Merica Hotel September 2013-August 2014 Reporting: Accountant

Key responsibilities

o General Cashiers work in the hotel and handling payments from guests. o Balancing cash, processing payments, counting money, recording expenses for each customer.

o Responsible for foreign currency exchange for the guests. o Addressing concerns of the customers on matters charges on their bills. o Receiving payment by cash, cheques and credit cards. o Issuing receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers. o Processing the daily cash/check drops from team members and creating daily deposits to be sent to the bank.

o Prepare the daily General Cashier Report and daily bank deposits on timely and accurate basis

o Count money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change.

o Establishing or identify prices of goods, services and tabulating of bills. Internship Merica Group of Hotels Nakuru May 2013-September 2013 Key responsibilities

o Maintaining clean and orderly checkout areas.

o Welcoming customers visiting the establishments. o Establishing or identify prices of goods, services and tabulating of bills. 5

Education Academic & Professional Qualification

Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting Option Second Class Lower Egerton University, 2013

CPA II Bright star Ongoing,

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.) St Joseph’s Girls High School, Chepterit, B Minus, 2009

REFEREES

Lucas Ng’eno

Finance controller,

Weston Hotel Ltd

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Telephone no: +254-*********

Peter Mutai

Financial Controller,

Nairobi Club

P.O Box 301**-*****

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Telephone no: +254-***-***-***

Judith Mumo

Human Resource Manager

Four Point by Sheraton Nairobi

Hurlingham.

P.O Box 1939-00606

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Telephone no: 072*******

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