Certified Public Accountant
Resume:
JULIUS KIPNGENO YEGON
TEL. 071*******
E-MAIL:***********@*****.***
CAREER PROFILE
A dedicated and enthusiastic accountant with 15 years experience in accounting and auditing in fast paced working environments .I possess ability to diligently compile and analyze financial statements and timely interpret them to management to assist in making decisions. I can also effectively process payments, file statutory returns and institute strong internal controls. I am seeking for an accounting or auditing position in an organization where I can bring an immediate value and attain overall company goals.
PERSONAL DETAILS
NAME: JULIUS KIPNGENO YEGON
ICPAK MEMBERSHIP NO: 17176
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Proficiency in Microsoft office, computerized accounting packages (quick books & sage) and banking softwares (FINE XTREME, ASMAS & BANKERS REALM).
Self-starter with proven leadership skills and ability to work independently, even under pressure
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to interpret long term plans, programs and budgets.
Confidential and responds positively to feedback
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
JAN 2014-TO DATE: Bcom -Finance Option at Mt. Kenya University
Jan 2012- Dec 2012: CPA Part III Section V and VI (Privately)
April 2005-June 2005: Certificate in Computer Applications and Computerized
Accounting packages-Quick Books and Sage
July 1999-June 2004: Strathmore University CPA Section 1, 2, 3 &4
Feb 1994- Nov 1997: Narok High School (K.C.S.E Grade B-)
Jan 1996- Nov 1993 : Lelechonik Primary School (K.C.P.E Marks 549 out of
700 )
WORK EXPERIENCE
JAN 2016 TODATE: STEGRO SACCO – SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Duties and responsibilities
-Performing bank reconciliations
-Preparing, examining and analyzing accounting records
-Preparing and managing payroll, including issuing of pay slips and ensuring accurate computation and timely payment of statutory deduction e.g. PAYE, NSSF, NHIF.
-Preparing and filing of statutory returns to relevant statutory bodies e.g. SASRA.
-Timely preparation of management reports and budgets on monthly and quarterly basis
-Analyzing business operations, trends, costs, revenues and financial obligations to project future revenues and expenses in order to advise board of directors.
-Assisting Internal Auditor and External Auditor during end year audits
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Reconciled a complex financial statement within three days, which had stuck for a year.
Decreased overhead costs by 55% by implementing cost cutting measures aimed at curtailing sacco costs.
Devised a core forecasting system replacing the old one within 3 months of joining the organization.
JAN 2006-DEC 2015 – STEGRO SACCO – INTERNAL AUDITOR
Duties and responsibilities
Performing audit tests on internal controls in accounting, administrative and operational procedures
Assisting in preparation of specific audit assignment plans and programs
Ensuring audit findings are properly documented
Examining books of accounts and accounting systems to ascertain their accuracy, efficiency and effectiveness
Examining and evaluating financial and information systems, recommending controls to ensure system reliability
Assisting the internal audit manager to meet the audit plan objectives in an accurate and timely manner. This includes reviewing, evaluating and verifying the soundness, adequacy, and application of controls and procedures.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Improved reconciliation of financial statements by identifying errors and incomplete records.
Increased efficiency and enhanced operations by recommending for upgrade of sacco banking system.
Improved internal control efficiency and risk reduction by presenting audit findings.
JAN 2003 TO DEC 2005 - SENIOR AUDIT ASSISTANT AT JACKSON WETOSI AND ASSOCIATES (CPA K)
Duties and responsibilities
Conduct assigned audit engagements successfully from beginning to end
Identify and communicate issues raised and offer recommended solutions relevant to risk and test objectives
Supervise audit assistants assigned to various engagements
Develop audit programs and testing procedures relevant to risk and test objectives
Obtain and review evidence, ensuring audit conclusions are well documented
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Properly documented audit evidence and findings.
Effectively supervised and led a team of 6 audit assistants.
PERSONAL INTERESTS
reading business journals
playing football
Participating in charity work.
REFEREES
1.MR. ALFRED KIRUI
CHIEF EXCECUTIVE OFFICER
STEGRO SACCO LIMITED
P.O BOX 251-20400
BOMET
TEL: 071*******
Email: ************@*****.***
2. MR. OLTELE LEMEK
KCB OPERATIONS MANAGER,
P.O. BOX 184
NANDI HILLS
TEL: 072*-***-***
Email:*******@***.**.**
3.MR .DOMINIC LANGAT
DIRECTOR
SYNEVATE LTD,
P.O. BOX 70 SILIBWET.
TEL: 072*-***-***
Email: ************@*****.***
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