Project Management Inventory Control
Resume:
Dennis Miriga
I am a seasoned professional with a strong background in accounting, finance, and project management, complemented by notable achievements in driving organizational success. With extensive experience in financial analysis, budget management, and project coordination, I have consistently delivered tangible results. In my previous role, I spearheaded a project to streamline financial reporting processes, resulting in a 20% reduction in reporting cycle time and a 15% increase in data accuracy. Additionally, my leadership in managing cross-functional teams led to the successful implementation of cost-saving initiatives, resulting in a 10% decrease in operational expenses. My strategic mindset and ability to make informed decisions have been instrumental in driving business growth and enhancing efficiency. I am committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and ethics while leveraging my skills to exceed organizational objectives ************@*****.***
430E Walnut Street,
Springfield, MO 65806, USA
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TECHNICAL
SKILLS
Accounting Software
SAP, Quickbooks, SAGE &
Pastel
Computer Packages
MS Excel, MS Word, MS
Access, MS PowerPoint
Accounting Skills
Reconciliation, Bookkeeping,
Financial reporting, IFRS, IAS,
GAAP
Operational Support
Supporting operations across
departments through
administration, procurement
and business support
Payroll Management
Filing and submission of
statutory payments - NSSF,
NHIF, PAYE, VAT & Income Tax
Administrative Support
Inventory control,
procurement, budgeting and
forecasting
Data Presentation Skills
Creating dashboard with
Power BI
SOFT SKILLS
Analytical
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Project Management
Missouri State University
08/2024 - Present,
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
09/2010 - 12/2014,
Certified Public Accountant - CPA
Self Study
07/2015 - 12/2023, CPA Finalist
Graduate Record Examinations - GRE Test
Educational testing Service - ETS
02/2024, Score: 290
English IELTS Test
The British Council
07/2023, Score: B7
Diploma in Project Management
Alison Graduate
01/2017 - 04/2018,
CORE AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Accounting and Cost Management
Communication and Stakeholder Management
Project Planning and Scheduling
Scope Management
Risk Management
Change Management
Procument and Supply Chain Management
Quality Assurance
Time Management
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SOFT SKILLS
Team player
Organized Efficient
Ethically upright
Ability to handle
pressure
Communication and
writing skills
Tech savvy
Innovative
Problem solving skills
Time management
Planning skills
Task prioritization
Decision making
GRE IELTS
INTERESTS
Volunteering
Updating knowledge on
trends in Accounting
and Finance
Sports and reading -
playing football and
reading self-help books
Researching on avenues
of entrepreneurship
Keeping up with latest
trends and current
affairs
WORK EXPERIENCE
Commercial Finance Analyst for Sub-Saharan Africa Markets British American Tobacco Kenya PLC
07/2023 - Present,
Designed and customized the dashboard that contributed to efficient service operations; Streamlined information dissemination, resulting in improved communication and understanding during monthly cycle review deployment meetings Adhered to company policies by ensuring trade and balance sheet open items and marketing accruals (NBE & BSE) are duly supported thus reducing the risk of financial discrepancies Orchestrated the timely and accurate preparation of monthly distribution position reports and performance, monitored and enforced compliance with service level agreements (SLAs) concerning pending invoices, maintained strong vendor relationships, and proactively identified and addressed aged invoices.
Developing and implementing comprehensive marketing controls and governance policies, covering all trade activities, pay for performance and invoice financing within the organization. Implemented a robust system to consistently track and evaluate the performance of trade activities daily and are in line with the spending effectiveness objectives. This informs activity decision-making based on the needs of each region
Oversaw collections, reconciled account balances, resolved exceptions and discrepancies and presented findings to offer valuable perspectives on revenue patterns, customer actions, and potential concerns related to cash flow.
Took a pivotal role as custodian for commercial finance records, ensuring the secure and organized management of critical financial documents and archiving business-critical emails. Supported commercial Finance Manager on the marketing budget directing by preparing a monthly marketing budget tracking.
Ensured data quality in SAP and BPC, marketing budget tracking tool, and used it as a single source of marketing budget.
Supported the planning process for trade activities and marketing budgets for SSA. Ensured the data quality in marketing budget tracking tool GLs and cost centers, and use it as a bottom-up for marketing budget planning and submission.
Tax Analyst for Sub-Saharan Africa Markets
British American Tobacco Kenya PLC
01/2020 - 06/2023,
Demonstrated proficiency in tax management by effectively extracting, analyzing, computing, and reconciliation of PAYE, VAT, Excise tax, Withholding VAT, and Withholding tax from SAP ERP System.
Significantly contributed to maintaining financial integrity and safeguarding the organization's reputation by preventing costly penalties for late tax filing Supported the review and update of transfer pricing documentation in line with the group guidelines within East African laws
Effectively managed Revenue Authority comprehensive audits from initiation to completion, showcasing the ability to navigate complex tax reviews and ensure compliance; Managed the financial reporting process, minimizing the risk of discrepancies and non-compliance. Actively managed tax system implementations and monitored their performance to ensure they aligned with regulatory requirements and internal guidelines. Provided essential support to the organization in addressing a wide range of tax challenges when needed, showcasing a deep understanding of tax matters. Facilitated credit postings for both Withholding VAT and Withholding Tax, guaranteeing compliance with tax regulations and financial accuracy. Tasks
Tasks
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ACHIEVEMENTS
Tax Compliance
Recognition
(01/2020 - 06/2023)
Won Gold and Diamond Awards
for exceptional delivery of the
KRA rolled-out Electronic Tax
Invoice requiring VAT-registered
persons to comply with the
requirements of the Value Added
Tax (Electronic Tax Invoice).
Supporting Kenyan distributors to
acquire upgraded electronic tax
register devices and meet the KRA
compliance by the set deadline of
30th November 2022, at the same
time ensuring standardization and
compatibility with the RCS8 sales
system saving the company KES 1
million penalty.
Company and Regulatory
Compliance
(01/2020 - 06/2023)
Actively participated in
supporting the 2016-2020 KRA
comprehensive audit of KES 9
billion by providing the relevant
documents and information
reducing the amount to KES 5
million.
Timely Submission of
Financial Reports,
Statutory Deductions and
Taxes (02/2018 - 12/2019)
Prepared timely and accurate
financial reports by the 10th date
of every month. Introduced
accounting control procedures
and compliance with set policies
that increased the company
profits by Ksh. 500,000 in 7
months.
Inventory Stock
Management
Improvement
(12/2016 - 01/2018)
Reorganized the company’s store
arrangement for ease of stock
counting and ensured minimal
variance between the actual stock
at hand and the stock in the
system.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Accountant
Top Image Cleaning Services Limited
02/2018 - 12/2019,
Managed payroll and statutory deductions for over 500 employees; ensured salaries were paid accurately and on time; provided salaries report and dealt with staff issues about their social contributions
Preparation and review of financial statements by IFRS, supporting financial audits and presenting the reports to the General manager and directors Bookkeeping, general ledger reconciliation, cash reconciliation, and bank reconciliation; Collected customer debts, maintained customer accounts, client documentation, credit limits, and followed up in case of any customer complaint to the end. Filed and submitted Value Added Tax (VAT), income tax, NHIF, NSSF, HELB, and PAYE to the relevant authority before cut-off dates.
Posted suppliers' invoices, authorizing, calculating and ascertaining payments and amounts accuracy before making payments using Quick Books and under GAAP and IFRS Coordinated with the finance team to prepare for the financial year accounts and statements; Prepared financial analysis, accounting for all expenses, posted accruals, reviewed all general accounts, and ensured prepayments, accruals, and provisions were accurate. Store Assistant
Top Image Cleaning Services Limited
12/2016 - 01/2018,
Maintained proper suppliers’ statements, and schedules and issued monthly statements. Vetting suppliers together with the procurement team for quality goods and services Managed monthly stock at the store and provided the necessary stores issuing and receiving reports daily
Monitored and reviewed inventory losses explained and documented any variance during stock take.
Accounts Officer
Royal Tulip Canaan Hotel Nairobi
07/2015 - 11/2016,
Banking of cheques and cash
Writing Cheques for signature by Firm signatories
Maintained updated cash book and filled and kept records and documents. Payroll assistance in preparation of statutory deductions and administration. Data entry of bills, preparation and processing of invoices for payment via Quickbooks Bookkeeping, general ledger and bank reconciliation via Quickbooks Timely filing and submission of statutory payments - VAT, NSSF, NHIF, PAYE and Income Tax REFERENCES
Pauline Kimani
“Assistant Finance Manager at British American Tobacco Kenya PLC” Contact : **************@***.*** - +254-***-***-*** Mary Munene
“Chief Accountant at Top Image Cleaning Services Limited” Contact : ***********@*****.*** - +254-***-***-*** Phyllis Kaara
“Assistant Finance Manager at Royal Tulip Canaan Hotel Nairobi” Contact : ***********@*****.*** - +254-***-***-*** Tasks
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