Accountant (CPA-K)

GATHUMBI LILIAN WANGARI

P.O.BOX 115**-*****, Nyahururu, Kenya

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

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

CAREER

PROFILE SUMMARY

As a keen-to-detail and productive accounting and finance professional, I am conversant with all accounting and finance roles that involve thorough scrutiny and efficient service delivery. Most importantly, I always ensure excellence in all roles designated to me. I have had the privilege of working with diverse organizations where I have contributed to an increase in company revenue. Highlights of my experience include; performing period-end accounts closure procedures including bank reconciliations, assisting in the preparation and dispatch of monthly accounts, posting financial transactions, preparation of financial reports and administering petty cash. Aside from this, being a great communicator who values work ethic and integrity, I am an invaluable asset to any institution or organization. Equipped with analytical skills and an impressive commitment to excellence, my focus is to work in an organization that requires creative thinking, problem-solving and efficiency in the finance and accounting department.

EDUCATION

BACKGROUND

PROFESSIONAL

COURSES

• Bachelor of Economics- Kenyatta University; 2009 to 2013.

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education- Loreto High School, Limuru; 2004 to 2009.

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• CPA Level: Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K)

KASNEB- RCM College; 2022 to 2024

KEY SKILLS AND

COMPETENCIES

• Accounting: An expert in handling general accounting principles such as reconciliations, petty cash management, and the general ledgers and balancing of accounts, accounts payables and receivables and ensuring proper bookkeeping.

• Accounts Payables and Receivables: I have excelled in handling accounts payables and receivables including invoicing, accounts, maintaining debtors and creditors records and reconciliation of supplier statements as received.

• Auditing; Effective in handling the statutory audit; verifying the reliability, authenticity and integrity of payment vouchers, schedules and financial data and providing independent assurance to the management on the implementation and effectiveness of the internal control system.

• Financial skills: I have gained expertise in financial matters such as financial accounting, financial reporting, monitoring expenditures, budget preparation and planning and performing cash flow forecasting.

• Financial reports: Capable of preparing Statement of Financial Position, Cash flow Statements, Financial Statements and other financial reports.

• Payroll and statutory deductions: Well-versed in various taxes (VAT, income tax and withholding) with the ability to prepare statutory payments i.e. PAYE, NSSF, NHIF and payroll.

• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Able to visualize and solve complicated problems in the best way possible and making accurate and informed decisions.

• ICT Competencies; Proficient in handling Microsoft Office and Quick Books Accounting, Sage Evolution, ERP Systems and Navision Dynamics. WORK HISTORY Finance Assistant

CIHEB Kenya; May 2022 to date

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Processing of payments and reconciling of all vendors’ accounts as well as maintain and update the commitment database weekly.

• Assisted in issuing program activity, travel advances to staff, and follow-up on the retirement of the same after the conclusion of activities and/or travel.

• Handle banking activities for the organization and attached payment references from the bank to all payment vouchers.

• Maintaining an accurate and effective filing system for payment vouchers journal vouchers and other financial documents.

• Preparation of various financial reports, monthly analysis, of general ledger accounts and bank statement reconciliation.

• Timely payment of program activities and ensuring completeness, accuracy and approvals as per Ciheb Kenya policies.

• Application of effective internal controls and bank policies

• Audit of travel vouchers and reconcile travel advances.

• Manage verification and liquidation of project advances and reviewing travel expense reports.

• Recording of all financial transactions and ensuring monthly transactions are entered into the general ledger accurately and on a timely basis.

Accountant

Rama Homes Ltd; January 2017 to April 2022

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reconciled banks, creditors and debtor accounts and handled stock monitoring and control.

• Handled payment to suppliers and other service providers and handled petty disbursement, processing and reconciliation.

• Filed financial records and receipting of money collected from clients and budget preparation and controlling of expenditure.

• Carried out an analysis of project income and expenditure and the preparation of financial statements- Income statement, Balance sheet & Cash flow statement.

• Participated in financial audits and filed statutory returns- NHIF, VAT, PAYE, NSSF, ERP System Implementation & development.

• Complied with all company, local, state, and federal accounting and financial regulations, analyzed, and reported financial data.

• Created periodic reports, such as balance sheets, profit & loss statements, etc. and also presented data to managers, investors, and other entities.

• Maintained accurate financial records, performed audits and resolved discrepancies.

• Assisted in the decision-making process by preparing budgets and financial forecasts. Audit Assistant

Thika Motor Dealers; December 2014 to December 2016 Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provided significant help and supported the co-internal auditor in the review of the organization's internal controls and procedures.

• Analyzed individual supplier or customer accounts and established the accuracy of the balance in the statements.

• Vouched petty cash vouchers were once posted before they were filed by the accounts department.

• Participated in company stock takes and data analysis and ensured compliance with the internal control procedure of the company.

• Prepared audit paperwork following IAS standards and requirements and also prepared reports to highlight key issues and give a recommendation.

• Executed audit assistant functions to check the accuracy of accounting systems and procedures.

• Verified and inspected accounts receivable and payable ledgers and general ledgers for their accuracy.

• Studied, inspected and assessed, budgets, balance sheets and other related financial statements and records.

OTHER PAST

EXPERIENCES

• Finance Intern; National Environment Management Authority (N.E.MA.), March to October 2014- Carried out receipting of revenue, bank reconciliations and processed revenue receipts.

REFEREES Winnie Wanjiru

Human Resource Manager; Kenyatta Hospital

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

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

Aphonce Omollo,

Accounts Revenue; National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Tel: +254-***-******

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

Lilian Maranga

Financial Consultant; Reza Consult

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

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

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