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Accountant

Location:
Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya
Posted:
September 14, 2023

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PERSONAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: *nd May ****

Gender: Male

CAREER SUMMARY

I am a highly competent, motivated and enthusiastic finance and accounts professional with experience in accounts and administration in a busy office environment. I am a well organized and proactive in providing timely, efficient and accurate administrative support to office managers and colleagues. I am also well-presented and able to establish good working relationship with a range of different people. Possessing the ability to generate innovative ideas and solutions to problems possess excellent mathematical skills.

EDUCATION BACKGROUND

Diploma in Business Management July 2014-July 2015

The Kenya Institute of Management

Qualification: Upper Credit

Advanced Certificate in Business Management Jan 2014-June 2014

The Kenya Institute of Management

Qualifications: Upper Credit

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education 2009-2012

Oasis of Hope Secondary School

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Corporate Finance Institute Oct 2019 – April 2021

Certificate in

Accounting Fundamental

Excel Crash Course

Reading Financial Statements

Fundamental of Credit

Certified Public Accountant. Sep 2019

KCA University

Certificate in Management Oct 2013-2014

The Kenya Institute of Management

Certificate in Computer proficiency Dec 2012-Mar 2013

Magnum Cybercafé

SKILLS

Accounting: Skilled in handling general accounting principles such as reconciliations, cashbook management, the general ledgers among other accounting processes. .

Administration/ Human Resource-Capable of handling administration and human resource duties including; Performance management ensuring the proper maintenance, storage and retrieval of documents, answering emails and making calls and ensuring the smooth running of office operations.

Financial skills: Competent in verifying and preparing financial statements and reports and recording all financial transactions and analyzing financial budgets, handling budgetary preparations and preparing cash flow reports.

Compliance Reporting: Skilled in developing financial policies, systems and procedures and communicate these to affected parties to monitor and ensure compliance with all statutory requirements i.e., VAT, PAYE, NHIF, NSSF.

Documentation: Skilled in keeping updated financial records; maintaining the integrity involved and reporting on the same to senior management.

Detail oriented: I value accuracy and ensure every duty I undertake pays close attention to details and captures all the valuable data

Integrity and Discipline: High levels of integrity demonstrated in my ability to follow instructions without question and handling financial information with confidentiality

Teamwork: Experienced in working with team members to ensure we deliver the required customer experience, quality of service and personal targets

ICT/Computer Skills: Proficient in using the Microsoft suite, Microsoft Dynamics Navigation and navigating Accounting Software such Quick Book, and sage

WORK HISTORY

Feb 2021 – Dec 2021 Intelli - Wealth Limited - Accounts Assistant

Key Responsibilities

Managing staff records (payroll, leave, NSSF, NHIF)

Bank Entries & Reconciliation and Handling of Petty Cash

Ensuring timely submission of the returns to the various tax departments

Bookkeeping and management accounting

Ensuring compliance with corporate policies, regulations & laws.

Invoicing clients and managing accounts payable

Oct 2016 – March 2020

St Johns Manor by Le Savanna Country Lodge Hotel Kisumu Limited Accountant

Key Responsibilities

Preparing and checking Day-to-day procedures of all Accounting including Purchases & Sales.

Bank Entries & Reconciliation and Handling of Petty Cash

Ensuring timely submission of the returns to the various tax departments

Reviewing, investigating, and correcting errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports.

Ensuring compliance with corporate policies, regulations & laws.

Compiling and analysing financial information to prepare entries to general ledger accounts, cost centres and document business transactions,

Ensuring integrity of all financial information.

Preparing financial statements and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected company financial position.

Maintaining system of accounts; keep records on all company transactions & assets and ensuring timely follow up on debts and credit facilities.

Supporting budget and forecasting activities. Collaborates with the other department managers to support overall departmental goals and objectives

June 2015 –Oct 2016

Le Savanna Country Lodge Hotel Kisumu Limited Accounts Assistant

Key Responsibilities

Bookkeeping and management accounting

Compiling reports on monthly basis.

Invoicing clients and managing accounts payable

Petty cash management

Managing staff records (payroll, leave, NSSF, NHIF)

Setting up and implementing systems and procedures as required

Reconciliation of accounts

Assist in Performing periodic financial analysis to detect and resolving problems

Preparing balance sheets and invoices

Maintaining records and receipts for daily transactions

Creating and maintaining financial policies to guarantee operational efficiency

Jan 2015-March 2015

Le Savanna Country Lodge Hotel Kisumu Limited Industrial attachment

Key Responsibilities

Human Resource Management.

Accounts.

Procurement (Stores & Control)

Administration (Front office

Performing cash and bank reconciliations

Assist in Maintaining financial records

Processing of invoices

Processing of payments.

Assist in Preparation of payment vouchers.

Reconciliation of accounts

Providing general support to visitors

Providing information by answering questions and requests

Oct 2013-May 2014

Integrity our and travel Administration Assistant / Accounts clerk

Key Responsibilities

Filing of Creditors invoices, raising their payment vouchers and preparing their Cheques as per the invoices.

Maintaining both the Creditors and Debtors Accounts and following up on outstanding debts to ensure they are settled.

Maintaining the Cash book.

Posting of journals entries.

Filing accounting documents

Planning meetings and taking detailed minutes.

Writing and distributing email, correspondence memos, letters and forms

Assisting in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports

Material requisitions and sourcing at discounted prices

Maintaining and updating records

Developing and maintaining a filing system.

Updating and maintaining office policies and procedures

Ordering office supplies and researching new deals and suppliers

Maintaining contact lists

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Language

Proficiency Level

English

Excellent

Kiswahili

Excellent

INTERESTS

Team Building

Community service

REFEREES

Mr. Joshua Otieno

General Manager

Le Savanna Country Lodge Hotel Kisumu Limited

P.O Box 3050-40100

Kisumu

Mobile no; 071*******

Mr. Cyprian Ateng’

Chief Accountant

Le Savanna Country Lodge Hotel Kisumu Limited

Box 3050-40100

Kisumu.

Mobile no: 072*******

Mr. David Odeyo.

Project Coordinator Financial and Agribusiness Development

Intelli-wealth Limited

Box 192**-*****

Nairobi.

Mobile no: 071*******

WYCLIFF ONYANGO

P.O.BOX 7838-40100 Kisumu

Tel: +254-***-***-***/ +254-***-***-***

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