Accountant Control Manager

Paul Kamau Thuku

Telephone no: +254-***-***-***/+254-***-***-*** Email: ************@*****.***

Personal Profile An accomplished and dedicated professional with over 8 years of experience having worked with different organizations and currently working as an Accountant at NAS Airport Services. I am exceptionally well-versed in finance management, preparation of financial reports, account management,budgeting, bank reconciliation with the staff establishment, tax and statutory, and fixed assets register. I have excellent communication skills and can effectively communicate financial information to non-finance stakeholders. I am seeking to position myself in a thriving organization; this will allow diversifying my skills proactively and exceed organizational goals.

Education

2014 - 2017

Bachelor of Commerce in Banking and Finance

Egerton University Nairobi Campus

2005 - 2008

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examination

Ruiru Secondary School

Professional

Qualifications

2011 - 2013: CPA Finalist; NYS IBS College.

2009 - 2010: Basic Training; National Youth Service College, Gilgil. Skills Accounting Skills: Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping terminology and practices; Ability to understand and apply current accounting guidelines, system updates and revisions, and policy changes. Proficient in filling PAYE, NHIF, NSSF, HELB.

Financial Skill: I am skilled in measuring financial risks and then developing and implementing strategies to minimize that risk.

Problem Solving and Decision Making: I have the ability to analyze and define a problem, evaluate alternatives, find a solution; and understand how and when to make a choice.

Organization and Planning: A highly organized individual who handles all tasks in a methodical and timely manner. Very good at planning, reviewing, strategizing, and running operations.

Teamwork: Possess strong commitment to team dynamics with the ability to contribute expertise and follow any directives at appropriate times.

Time Management: Excellent time management skills required; demonstrated ability to prioritize work at hand and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Computer Skills: Good command in the use of QuickBooks, tally ERP 9 System, SAP, Excel, and other financial and accounting software applications. Work Experience Dec 2016 to Date NAS Airport Services Position: Accountant

Key Achievements:

Contributed to cost management

Contributed to Internal control

Contributed to debt management

Contributed to ratio analysis

Responsibilities:

Assist with maintaining and developing strong internal controls.

Prepare financial records that are in line with company policies and procedures.

Ensure all payments are authorized, supported with proper documentation, and posted in the general ledger.

Prepare and process payroll information by facilitating the Salary entry and reconciliation.

Manage the debt level of customers and call to enquire and collect overdue accounts.

Responsible for account payable and account receivable including debtors and creditors reconciliation.

Audit and analyze financial performances.

Financial forecasting and risk analysis.

Compile and present financial and budget reports.

Cost analysis and management.

Prepared and controlled the Annual Budget.

Assisted in the preparation of financial statements and accounts.

Managed and controlled fixed assets.

Maintained the construction, investment, and imprest ledgers.

Prepared weekly and monthly cash flow forecasts.

Reconciled the Ledger with the sub-ledgers; and passed Journal Entries related to the section.

Authorized stores’ issues, receipts, and transfers; and posted them to the Ledger. Jan 2014 - Jun 2016 Mada Hotels Limited (Head Office) Position: Branch Accountant

Key Achievements:

Contributed to internal control

Contributed to cost management

Responsibilities:

Ensured accurate and timely month-end closing tasks that include; account analysis and reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, and reporting.

Involved in posting accounting data in both Tally and quick book.

Ensured proper supporting documentation, and analysis of all account reconciliations.

Assisted with forecasting company cash flow.

Ensured that the receipts and invoices match the ETR receipt.

Bank reconciliation and daily sales reconciliation.

Analyzed petty cash and maintenance of petty cash.

Filed accounts documents, and reconciles records of bank transactions. Cost reported.

Created the stock-taking reporting and costing controlling analysis.

Analyzed inventory and other accuracy issues impacting inventory records.

Developed a strong understanding of business, inventory flow, and systems.

Worked cross-functionally to research and resolved various issues regarding inventory accuracy or month-end close process.

Maintained records and reconciles inventory.

Dec 2013 Kenya Medical Supplies Agency

Position: Intern - Cash Office

Responsibilities:

Provided maintenance of cash book.

Posted of bills to the Enterprise Resource Planning. Additional

Information

Awards

Leadership award

Trainings and Workshop

Leadership training

KRA I Tax Workshop

Sap Training

Seminars and Conferences

Financial Management

Disaster Management

Hobbies and Interests

Socializing, Traveling, and Community Work.

Referees Daniel owuor

Control Manager, NAS

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

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

Mary Gichohi

Financial manager, Mada Hotels

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

Michael Owuor

Priest In-Charge, St. Theresa of Child Jesus, NYS HQ Catholic Church Telephone no: +254-***-***-***

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