IRENE JULIA KARIUKI

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Experienced Senior Accountant with a demonstrated history of working in the hospitality industry. Skilled in Financial reporting, Cash Flow, Taxation, General ledger, Account Reconciliation and Management. Strong accounting professional with a CPA focused in Accounting and Finance from Pinnacle Business School. SKILLS AND COMPETENCE

• Highly detail-oriented and organized

• Ability to meet a constant stream of deadlines

• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with different levels of employees

• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills

• Familiarity with accounting software and programs

• Strong written and oral communication.

• Organization and attention to detail.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Time management.

• Systems analysis.

• Mathematical and deductive reasoning.

• Critical thinking.

• Active learning

EDUCATION

Certified Public Accountant Part 1-3 (Section 1- 6) Finalist Pinnacle Business School Nairobi, Kenya 2012 – 2015 Diploma in Information Technology

Computer ways Training Institute Nairobi, Kenya 2003 – 2004 EXPERIENCE

Accountant

Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Nairobi – Nairobi, Kenya March 2023 – July 2023

• Conducted trainings to keep the team's skills and knowledge up to date

• Prepare and assisted with the Pre-opening procedures

• Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.

• Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.

• Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.

• Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.

• Assist with procurement procedures and implementation of the same

• Maintaining accounts by routinely entering new transactions, reconciling statements, and resolving discrepancies

• Prepare and reconcile all taxes WHT, VAT and ensure that they are Remitted appropriately and on Time to Avoid Penalties and Interests

• Keeping the organization current with responsibilities by preparing accurate and compliant tax returns

• Protecting company financial data with strict use of internal and regulatory information protection protocols

• Maintaining and reconciliation of creditors accounts, including processing invoices and payments

• Assisting the general cashier with reconciliations of cash collected and how to identify discrepancies.

Head Accountant

Aero Club of East Africa Nairobi Wilson – Nairobi, Kenya June 2022 – Nov 2022

• Verified, allocated, posted, and reconciled accounts payable and receivable

• Raised rental invoices to the tenants on a timely manner and ensuring they are paid as per the set rates.

• Monitored expenditures, analyzed revenues and determine budget variances and report the same to management

• Ensured that the monthly reports are accurately prepared and on and on a timely manner

• Processed And reconciled the payroll as well as Managed statutory accounts PAYE, HELB, NSSF & NHIF

• Reviewed, recommended and modified the accounting systems and procedures

• Assisted with tax audits and all tax returns

• Analyzed financial variances and performed the relevant reconciliation.

• Performed month-end accounting activities such as reconciliations and journal entries Senior Accountant

DoubleTree by Hilton Nairobi Hurlingham – Nairobi, Kenya February 2018 – March 2021

• Preparation of Monthly financial reports (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) and ensured that they are accurate and presented on time.

• Protected company financial data with strict use of internal and regulatory information protection protocols.

• Reviewed the daily revenues journals, deposits and monitor float circulation.

• Implement and administer the hotel credit policy to ensure speedy processing and collection of receivables.

• Review the credit journals in the accounts payable

• Assisted with sound and effective budgeting procedures by completing monthly variance analyses online-item spending.

• Processing of end month journals.

• Analyzing and reconciling the debtors both in house(staff) and external

• Perform surprise audits on petty cash and floats are as per the records

• Maintained accounts by routinely entering new transactions, reconciling statements, and resolving discrepancies.

• Processing and reconciling the company payroll, including managing the statutory accounts

• Received, deposited, and applied reimbursements smoothly to maintain current accounting files.

• Ensuring that all taxes are properly reconciled, and relevant taxes filed VAT, WHT, E-levy.

• Coordinated successful month-end closings with accurate and timely reviews and postings of journal entries and reconciliations in line with the set standards.

• Supported and helped coordinate interim and year-end audits for accounts and control systems.

• Overseeing Purchases and ensuring stock levels are set

• Maintained and reconciled accounts, including processing invoices and payments.

• Increased accuracy through frequent account review and reconciliation.

• Kept organization current with responsibilities by preparing accurate and compliant tax returns.

• Coordinated updates to financial reporting and tracking systems for optimal accounting management.

Accounts Receivable & Credit Controller

Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport – Nairobi, Kenya June 2017 - January 2018

• Identify and resolve outstanding balances on monthly basis

• Recommended strategies to increase revenue from sources such as sales channels

• Present account reconciliation summary to management on regular basis

• Oversaw accurate preparation of financial statements, business activity reports and regulatory submissions

• Worked effectively with diverse team to accomplish daily objectives and meet long-term goals

• Updated office files daily and kept records organized

• Served customers by going above-and-beyond to offer exceptional support for all needs.

• Resolved customer disputes and disagreements through professional, calm communication to find mutually beneficial solutions.

• Collected on delinquent accounts to reduce overdue balances.

• Identified and contacted customers with overdue accounts to address payment status.

• Contacted customers to discuss past-due accounts and negotiated payment plans.

• Responded to customer inquiries and provided detailed account information. Payable Accountant

Weston Hotel Nairobi – Nairobi, Kenya July 2014 - February 2016

• Minimized aging accounts by monitoring open balances and pursuing payments

• Maintained positive supplier relationships, deftly handling any payment issues and tracking communications

• Checked figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes

• Delivered timely payments to vendors based on internal schedules and established payment agreements

• Achieved accuracy targets by verifying invoices against contracts, checking all transactions, and resolving discrepancies

• Completed payments by working with multiple systems and payment methods

• Supported accurate inventory management by reconciling merchandise invoices, purchase orders, and physical inventory numbers

• Streamlined processes to make it easy to enter and process financial transactions such as invoices and payroll.

Assistant Storekeeper & Revolving Accountant

Samco Holdings Ltd, Eka Hotel – Nairobi, Kenya March 2012 - June 2014

• Assisted with sound and effective budgeting procedures by completing monthly variance analyses online-item spending

• Maintained and reconciled accounts, including processing invoices and payments

• Received, deposited, and applied reimbursements smoothly to maintain current accounting files

• Prepared accurate and timely reports for senior business leaders

• Increased accuracy through frequent account review and reconciliation

• Evaluated operational and financial data and made actionable recommendations for cost-control improvements

• Developed and maintained budgets and reported on variances between projections and actual expenditures

• Kept organization current with responsibilities by preparing accurate and compliant tax returns

• Tracked inventory with high accuracy, documenting and investigating discrepancies

• Handled special requests, using strong store operations and product knowledge to solve problems

• Satisfied customers with quick assistance, helping individuals locate products and check out

• Maintained clean, organized store by collecting and disposing of trash, washing windows, and cleaning up spills

• Covered multiple store areas by cross-training in different roles

• Satisfied customers with quick and comprehensive support for all needs

• Prevented losses by watching for suspicious behavior both physically and in the system.

• Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.

• Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.

• Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.

• Improved data collection, financial analysis and financial modeling to optimize practices and retain customers.

• Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.

• Diminished outstanding debts by analyzing accounts for issues. REFEREES

Isabella Mbatha Munyao

Chief Accountant;

Double tree by Hilton Hurlingham.

Mobile: 072*-***-***

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Tobiko Nkuraiyia

Human Capital & Development Manager;

Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Nairobi.

Mobile: 072*-***-***

Email: adzev5@r.postjobfree.com

Paul Njuguna Kuria

Group Financial Controller;

Meridian Holdings Ltd.

Mobile: 072*-***-***

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