Accounts Payable Financial Reporting

Location:

Kenya

Posted:

February 20, 2025

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JUDY WANJUGU KABUYA

Email: *********@*****.*** / ****.******@*******.*** Tel: +254-***-***-***

Profile Summary

Results-driven Finance Officer with 14 years of experience in Finance and accounting. Skilled in financial analysis, budgeting, reporting, and data analysis using SPSS and excel. Currently pursuing CPA advanced level. Proven track record in streamlining processes, reducing costs. Proficient in QuickBooks, Advanced Excel, ERP systems like Microsoft dynamics. Committed to improving financial efficiency and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

Areas of Expertise

Financial Statement Preparation

Budgeting & Forecasting

Management Accounting

Financial Analysis & Reporting

Tax Compliance

Contract Negotiation & Management

Supply Chain Management & Logistics

Inventory Management

Data Analysis & Visualization

Risk Management

Data-Driven Decision Making

Project Risk Management

AuditingStrategic Sourcing & Procurement

Work Experience

THE KENYA CHIA SEEDS COMPANY LIMITED

FINANCE OFFICER JAN 2023 – PRESENT

Accurate and timely recording of financial transactions.

Preparation of monthly financial reports.

Cash and bank reconciliations.

Year-end procedures and audit support.

Petty cash management.

Maintaining financial records and documentation.

Compliance with financial policies and procedures.

Proficiency in using accounting software and MS Office.

Providing support to the Finance and Procurement departments.

OPENCASTLABS CONSULTING LIMITED

FINANCE OFFICER JAN 2017 – 2022

Manage accounts payable/receivable, invoice processing, and reconciliations.

Financial reporting, analysis, and budgeting.

Financial statement preparation and analysis.

Budget development and forecasting.

Implement and maintain financial controls.

Ensure compliance with accounting principles and tax laws.

Lead audits and implement financial process improvements.

Conduct financial analysis to increase revenue and reduce costs.

Collaborate with management on business plans and financial strategies.

Provide financial guidance and support to management.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

In 2022 I Implemented a new cost saving strategy that resulted in 10% reduction in expenses.

I met and exceeded revenue targets for 2021 and 2022.

I Streamlined the reporting process reducing the time it takes to generate reports by 50%.

FAMILY BANK LTD (Operations & Clearing Department)

Clearing /Reconcilliation Officer September 2012- November 2016

Accurate processing of EFT, RTGS, and cheque transactions.

Reconciliation of clearing GL accounts.

Participation in the piloting and rollout of the Cheque Truncation System.

Preparation of excel batches for debit/credit transactions.

Responding to clearing and operational queries from branches and other banks.

Ensuring compliance with internal and external regulatory requirements.

Attendance at clearing house sessions, including minute-taking and follow-up actions.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Successfully assisted the team to recover amounts that had been long outstanding in the clearing GL accounts and had been marked as bad debts and absorbed as a loss to the bank. These amounts were debits and had been outstanding for almost a year.

Was part of the team that took part in piloting a new automated clearing system and worked with IT to enable branch roll out.

FAMILY BANK LTD (Mombasa Kenyatta Avenue Branch)

Operations Officer March 2011 – September 2012

Supported the front office staff by availing vouchers to resolve customer service duties (Back office). While directly liaising with customers in relation to account opening and maintenance queries

Timely processing of account opening instructions, amendments on customer account, account closures as well as all other maintenances received in Account opening desk.

Identified Cross-selling opportunities of products and services and pass leads on to relevant areas timeously.

Ensured that all the required controls are in place to minimize the risks associated with processes performed in the service consulting area.

FAMILY BANK LTD

Business Development Officer (Marketing Department) January - March 2011

Worked with executives to implement marketing strategies and new opportunities to achieve pre-targeted and measurable business results.

Developed and sustained solid relationships with company stakeholders and customers as well as presenting company offerings and negotiate business deals.

Additional Work Experience

Direct Sales Representative (Marketing Department); Family Bank Ltd; 2010 - 2011

Marketed various bank products, creating awareness, opening of accounts, mobilizing of deposits, customer service and enquiries, preparation of road shows, selling of various loan products and research and development for more products and brands.

Finance and Accounting Department; The Kenya Power and Lighting Co. Ltd; 2009

Revenue Section- dealt with petty cash and doing casual payments, handling of staff accounts and claims, dealing with customer deposit refunds, writing demand letters and depositing refund forms for customers.

The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics; 2009

Charged with the collection of census data on people livestock and property.

Academic Background & Credentials

Bachelor of Business Management, Second Class Honors; Moi University 2006 - 2010

Certificate in Statistical Programming and Social Sciences (SPSS); New Dimension College 2019

Certificate in CPA INTERMEDIATE LEVEL, CURRENTLY UNDERTAKING ADVANCED LEVEL

Relevant Training

World class customer service and culture change workshop training delivered at family bank training school.

First Aid training

United nations BSAFE training-for personal, professional safety.

References

CPA, EPHANTUS CHENGECHA