Accountant Second Class

Location:

Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya

Salary:

95000

Posted:

January 19, 2022

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JOSEPH W. KIHARA

P.O Box ****-*****, Nairobi, Kenya

Tel: +254-***-***-*** or +254-***-***-***

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

BIO DATA

Gender: Male

Date of Birth 03/11/1987

Marital Status Married

CAREER PROFILE SUMMARY

An accounting professional passionate about pursuing my skills and experience in finance and auditing. My strength lies in skills such as accounting, auditing, financial management, and risk assessment. Some of the key highlights of my experience includes; developing and managing a flexible annual audit plan, undertaking financial, operational, administrative and information technology audits, following up on the implementation of external audit recommendation, finalizing accounts, preparing payroll as well as monitoring, controlling and save custody of petty cash. I am now looking for a position where my expertise will contribute to the smooth running of operations, cost-saving, and accountability in the finance/ accounting department.

EDUCATION BACKGROUND

Bachelors in Business Information Technology: Jomo Kenyatta University of Science and Technology; 2014 – Second Class Upper Division

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education: St. Joseph High School Githunguri; 2007 – B Plain

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education: Gikambura Primary School; 2003. – C+ Plus PROFESSIONAL COURSES

Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (C.P.A. K): Kenya College of Accountancy and Royal Business School; 2014

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES ACQUIRED

Accounting: Skilled in handling general accounting principles such as reconciliations, petty cash management, general ledgers, and balancing of accounts, accounts payables, and receivables, and ensuring proper bookkeeping.

Financial skills: I have gained substantial knowledge on matters of finance such as financial accounting, financial reporting, monitoring expenditures, budget preparation and planning, and performing cash flow forecasting.

Risk Assessment: Successfully assessed the existing audit risks and came up with an audit plan to mitigate risks faced by the company especially around revenue and inventory in the auditing process.

Auditing: I am experienced in executing audit assignments, audit planning, risk assessment, and preparing and validating month-end close schedules and analysis.

Tax and Statutory: Well-versed in various taxes (VAT, income tax, and withholding) with knowledge in the preparation of statutory payments i.e. PAYE, NSSF, and NHIF this is to ensure adherence to set standards.

Problem-solving skills: Ability to jolt into action especially in emergency cases that need quick action and expert attention.

ICT Competency: Working knowledge in performing roles using Quick Books, Excel, Ms. Suite point of sales system, IT support and also capable of navigating e-mail and the internet. WORK HISTORY

Hotel Accountant

Rift Valley Hills Resort Limited (Lake Bogoria Spa Resort Group); June 2017 to May 2021 Duties and Responsibilities

Performed finalization of accounts.

Presented financial report to the board of directors.

Monitored debtors and creditors.

Dealt with bank reconciliation and taxations.

Coordinated with external auditors.

Controlled and arranged finances that is cash flow.

Prepared payroll, filing of NHIF, NSSF, PAYE, NITA, Catering Levy and other statutory deductions.

Monitored, controlled, and saved custody of petty cash.

Prepared and presented annual budget to board of directors for approval.

Managed company ledgers using QuickBooks.

Initiated transactions in I banking for payment purposes.

Reviewed, design and ensured implementation of internal control systems.

Ensured safe custody of cheques and cheque books

Maintained computer hardware and software up-gradation.

Managed information system monitoring and controlling. Audit assistant

Wachira Irungu & Associate; 2016 to 2017 May

Duties and Responsibilities

Supporting the accounting and auditing team in their daily functions.

Assist in preparing and managing audit budgets.

Assist in verifying company financial information.

Assist in planning and performing company financial audits.

Assist in creating and managing internal auditing systems.

Assist in preparing audit reports and statements for company managers.

Resolving client audit queries efficiently.

Ensuring client compliance with state and company best practices.

Training and mentoring Audit Interns.

Performed other duties assigned by senior auditor and audit manager. Storekeeper

Core Construction Limited; December 2014 to December 2015 Duties and Responsibilities

Maintaining and keeping track of receipts, records, and withdrawals of the stocks.

Receiving, unloading, and shelving supplies.

Examining and reviewing deliveries for discrepancies and damages and reporting to site. manager for reimbursements and record keeping.

Cleaning construction equipment and testing them to ensure functionality.

Overseeing general control over all the tools and activities of the store.

Inspecting the construction site and ensuring that all tools and/or equipment are complete and in good shape.

Answering questions regarding procedures and resolving issues that may arise on receipts, deliveries, warranties, repairs, and surplus supply.

Managed and trained store staff.

OTHER PAST EXPERIENCE

IT support staff: Kenya Power and Lighting Company; 2013 Installed and configured computer hardware operating systems and applications, monitored and maintained computer systems and networks, troubleshot system and network problems, diagnosed and solved hardware or software faults.

Deputy Presiding Officer: Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission; 2013 Collected and ensured the security of all By-Election training materials, ensured good conduct of elections in the polling station or tallying center as assigned by the RO, and counted, tallied, and announced provisional results at the polling station, and delivered the same to the RO. REFEREES

Lydia Dentewo Yator

General Manager,

Rift Valley Hills Resort Limited/Lake Bogoria Spa Resort Group, P.o Box 58 – 30403,

Marigat.

Contact: +254-***-***-***

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

Oliver Okuku

Unit Manager,

Rift Valley Hills Resort Limited,

P.O Box 642-30400,

Kabarnet.

Contact: +254-***-***-***