Assistant Accountant Accounts Receivable

February **** CV - Margaret Wangui Macharia Page * of 3

MARGARET MACHARIA

P. O. Box 102110, 00100 - Jamia, Nairobi

(M) 079******* (E) *.********@*****.***

Summary:

Dedicated and results-oriented Kenyan national with a strong background in accounting and administration. Highly motivated, creative, and enthusiastic with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Committed to integrity, teamwork, and continuous learning. Known for a quick learning curve, the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Values excellence and consistently strives to exceed expectations in all professional endeavors.

Work Experience:

Finley International Limited

Assistant Accountant

February 2023 - Present

At Finley International Limited, I have honed my accounting skills by managing various financial responsibilities. My role involves:

Handling Petty Cash: Request and manage petty cash by presenting a detailed report on the usage of previous funds. Track and reconcile petty cash transactions to ensure proper allocation of resources and maintain accurate records.

Tender Preparation: Successfully prepared and submitted a tender for the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), leading to the company's successful award of the tender. This involved meticulous research, compliance with all necessary regulations, and ensuring timely submission.

VAT Preparation: Preparing and filing VAT returns, ensuring timely and accurate submission to avoid any penalties.

Payroll Preparation: Assisting in the preparation of payroll, ensuring accurate calculation of employee salaries, deductions, and benefits.

Maintaining & Posting Transactions into QuickBooks: Using QuickBooks to record financial transactions, maintaining accuracy and completeness of financial data.

Preparing Invoices for Clients: Generate and send invoices to clients, following up on outstanding payments. Additionally, used the ETR machine to produce fiscal copies of receipts for invoiced amounts, ensuring compliance with tax regulations.

Budget Preparation and Monitoring: Assisting in the preparation and management of annual budgets, ensuring departmental and company-wide budgetary goals are met. This involves analyzing financial data, forecasting income and expenditures, and providing budget reports for senior management

Cost Control: Managed cost control by assessing the necessity of purchases, prioritizing urgent items while deferring non-essential purchases to the next budget cycle, ensuring optimal allocation of resources..

Revenue, Supplier, and Consumption Tracking: Developed and maintained comprehensive trackers to monitor revenue, supplier expenses, and the consumption of milk and sugar across departments, ensuring accurate tracking of financial activities and inventory management for improved decision-making. February 2024 CV - Margaret Wangui Macharia Page 2 of 3 Trash Connections Limited

Administrator

January 2021 - January 2023

In my role as an Administrator at Trash Connections Limited, I was responsible for a variety of administrative tasks that ensured the smooth operation of the company. My duties included:

Setting up New Files and Assigning Tracking Numbers: Creating and maintaining an organized filing system for company documents and records.

Completing Daily Billing: Managing the billing process, ensuring invoices were accurate and sent out in a timely manner.

Following Up on Collections: Contacting clients regarding overdue payments, negotiating payment plans, and ensuring accounts were up-to-date.

Serving as the Main Point of Contact for Outside Vendors: Managing vendor relationships, addressing any issues that arose, and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.

Liaising Directly with Customers: Addressing customer inquiries and concerns, providing excellent customer service, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Colnet Limited

Accounts Receivable

December 2018 - July 2019

During my tenure at Colnet Limited, I was integral in managing the company's accounts receivable processes. My responsibilities included:

Reviewing and Processing Adjustments to Accounts: Ensuring all adjustments were accurately recorded and reflected in the financial statements.

Posting Incoming Payments and Advance Deposits: Recording all incoming payments, maintaining the daily cash receipts journal, and ensuring accuracy in financial records.

Researching Invoices and Customer Database: Resolving customer concerns and billing issues through detailed research and analysis.

Answering Questions from Vendors, Employees, and Customers: Providing information and resolving queries related to bills, paychecks, and invoices.

Utilizing QuickBooks: Creating and maintaining meticulous accounting records for the company using QuickBooks.

Performing General Office Duties: Handling routine correspondence, filing, and answering telephones to support overall office operations.

Preparing Month-End Reports: Compiling and analyzing financial data to prepare accurate month-end reports.

February 2024 CV - Margaret Wangui Macharia Page 3 of 3 Skills:

Accounts Payable Management: Expertise in managing and processing accounts payable transactions.

Accounts Receivable Management: Skilled in overseeing accounts receivable processes and ensuring timely collection of payments.

Data Entry: Proficient in entering and managing data with a high degree of accuracy.

Proficient Use of Microsoft Office Applications: Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Word, capable of creating detailed spreadsheets, reports, and documents.

QuickBooks Proficiency: Extensive experience using QuickBooks for financial record- keeping and reporting.

Problem-Solving & Decision Making: Ability to assess situations, evaluate options, and make informed decisions for optimal outcomes.

Attention to Detail: Meticulous in tracking financial data, maintaining accuracy in records, and ensuring all transactions are properly documented.

ETR Machine Usage: Experienced in using the ETR machine for generating fiscal receipts and ensuring compliance with tax regulations. Education:

Kenya College of Accountancy (KCA), Muthaiga

Certified Public Accountants (CPA): Advanced Level August 2022 - December 2022

Certified Public Accountants (CPA): Intermediate Level January 2022 - June 2022

Accounting Technician Diploma (ATD)

June 2019 - November 2021

Loreto Kiambu High School, Kiambu

January 2015 - November 2018

Agha Khan Primary School, Parklands

January 2006 - November 2014

Referees:

Mr. Chege Kariuki

Director, Colnet Limited

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

Mobile: +254-***-******

Mrs. Elizabeth Gachamiu

Director, Trash Connections Limited

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

Mobile: +254-***-******

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