Accounting / Finance
Resume:
Jan **** to date New Era Kings Ltd (Trading & Manufacturing)
Felix Mathei Maithya
Telephone no: +254-***-***-***
Email: *************@*****.***
Personal Profile
I am a detail-oriented, efficient, and organized professional having over 8 year’s diverse experience. I have worked in various organizations as an accountant. I am capable of ensuring timely processing of payments, reconciling daily collection, appropriate judgment, and consistency in delivering accounting services that will enhance the company’s purpose and profitability. I have expertise in substantiating financial transactions through auditing documents and maintaining accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures. Exceptionally well-versed in documenting financial transactions and recommending financial actions by analyzing accounting options. I am a fast learner and a team player. I aim to obtain a position in a driven and collaborative environment where I can add value by bringing my strong dedication and responsibility, all while applying my skills to broaden my experience. Skills
Communication Skills: Communicates very well both orally and in writing. Possess good presentation skills and people handling techniques.
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.
ICT Skills: Proficient in navigating the MS office suites and using accounting software including Tally, SAP, Odoo, QuickBooks, Focus Softnet and MS excel.
Planning and Organizing: Refined planning and organizational skills that balance work, team support, and ad-hoc responsibilities in a timely and professional manner.
Decision Making and Problem-Solving Skills: I can make timely, well-considered, and logical decisions on problem situations that may arise to find appropriate and workable solutions.
Analytical Skills: Recognizes areas of weaknesses requiring improvements and makes recommendations to the management for consideration, approval, and implementation.
Flexibility: Capacity to fit into most environments, maintain calm under pressure, and can adapt well to changes in the workplace.
Team player: Works as a competent member of the team, willingly providing back-up support for coworkers when appropriate and actively supporting group goals. Work Experience
Position: Accountant
Key Achievements:
Streamlined tax filings: Ensured accurate and timely tax filings, avoiding late fees and penalties while maximizing the company’s eligible deductions.
Enhanced cash flow forecasting: Developed reliable cash flow forecasts, helping the company manage liquidity more effectively and avoid shortfalls.
Improved inventory management: Collaborated with the operations team to streamline inventory tracking, reducing stock discrepancies and improving turnover rates. Responsibilities:
Conduct daily account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance.
Preparing financial documents such as invoices, Bills, and accounts payables and receivables. Apr 2020 to Dec 2021 Snow Desert (EA) Ltd (Service & Maintenance)
Filling of statutory returns VAT, Withholding Vat & Standard Levy and statutory deductions such as PAYE, NSSF, NITA and NHIF
Verifying bank deposits while managing day to day transactions.
Managing company ledgers by posting Receipts and payments.
Customer & supplier account reconciliation and solving any discrepancies.
Verifying balances in accounts books and rectifying discrepancies.
Keeping track of all payments and expenditure, including payroll.
Reporting on debtors and creditors and handling accruals and prepayment Position: Accountant
Key Achievements:
Introduced and implemented credit facility forms (KYC) to both clients and suppliers, which is a binding agreement creating good customer relationships.
Implemented an electronic mode of payments to suppliers using online banking portals, which increased accuracy and accountability by 60%.
Introduced an ERP accounting system that increased efficiency and reduced manpower by 80% in handling accounting controls.
Responsibilities:
Prepared accounts and tax returns.
Administered payrolls and controlled income and expenditure.
Audited financial information.
Compiled and presented reports, budgets, business plans, commentaries, and financial statements.
Analyzed accounts and business plans.
Petty Cash Management.
Managed company ledgers by posted receipts and Payments.
Handled Accounts Payables and account Receivables. Jan 2016 - Mar 2020 King’s Developers Ltd ((Manufacturing, Hardware & Real Estate) Mar 2015 - Jun 2015 New Kenya Cooperative Creameries (Manufacturing) Other Positions Held
Position: Accountant
Key Achievements:
Introduced and implemented an advanced payroll system that improved effectiveness and accuracy.
Implemented an internal control system to monitor stock movement which reduced loss/theft by 50%.
Introduced a system of dealing suppliers by implementing new terms and conditions favorable to both the company and our supplier.
Responsibilities:
Managed all accounting transactions.
Prepared budget forecasts.
Published financial statements in time.
Reconciled accounts payable and receivable.
Ensured timely bank payments.
Computed taxes and prepare tax returns.
Managed balance sheets and profit/loss statements.
Reported on the company’s financial health and liquidity.
Audited financial transactions and documents.
Position: Assistant Accountant
Responsibilities:
Posted invoices, parking outgoing credit notes for customers
Reconciled bank accounts, managing of the cashbook, and petty cash.
Receiving bank cheques and making payments to customers.
Retrieving and inputting data in SAP as a system.
Followed and filled for ISO certification.
Filled and properly maintained financial records and reporting.
Dispatched and sorted credit notes.
Jan - Dec 2011: Cashier at Adonai shop and Hardware Additional Information
Education
Professional Qualifications
Referees
Participations
Jun 2014: Participated in the Operation Management Student Association Themed Innovation the Next Economic Frontier held at the University of Nairobi
Oct 2013: Participated in the 1
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Annual Young Accountants Intervarsity Business Forum themed Roles of accountants in achieving vision 2030 held at KCA University. Hobbies and Interests
Socializing, Reading, Traveling, Community Work
Certified Public Accountant (CPA -K)
Vision Institute of Professionals
Accounting Technician Certificate I, II
Vision Institute of Professionals
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
Kalawa Boy’s High school
Aug - Dec 2014: QuickBooks Accounting System Certificate; Royal Business School
Jan - May 2011: MS Office Suite; Nairobi Baptist Centre Duncan Mwakodi
Technical Manager, Snow Desert (EA) Ltd
Telephone no: +254-*********
Email: **********@*****.***
Sharon Wakio
Human Resource Manager, Kings Developers
Ltd Telephone no: +254-***-***-***
Email: **********@*****.***
Kyalo A. Waita
Auditor, Office of Auditor General
Telephone no: +254-***-***-*** / +254-***-***-***
Email: ********@*****.***
Jun 2013 - Dec 2015
Jan 2012 - May 2013
Feb 2007 - Nov 2010
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