Senior Accountant Financial Planning

NAHASHON NG’ANG’A

P.O.BOX ***, Kiambu

Tel: +*** 723 460 111mailto:****************@*****.***

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

CAREER

PROFILE SUMMARY

I am a highly experienced professional with vast expertise in leading Financial Management in several firms. I excel at overseeing, directing, and leading the finance departments and creating and recommending corporate policies and strategies. Additionally, I have a strong track record of leading accounting teams, enforcing accountability, and implementing controls that have helped to reduce risks and save money through developing and implementing digital solutions that enable compliance with internal control systems, financial planning and management, and driving risk management. I have excelled at fostering effective stakeholder engagement, assisting in creating strategic plans and establishing good corporate governance processes and procedures, which are some of the key highlights of my experience.

I also have strong communication skills and can convey instructions and counsel on complex financial matters. I am looking to get a job as a Senior Accountant/ Internal Auditor where I can use my broad range of expertise to help the company achieve its objectives.

EDUCATION

BACKGROUND

PROFESSIONAL COURSES

Bachelor of Business Management (Finance & Banking)- Moi University; 2018 To 2022-First Class Honors

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education- Mukuyu Secondary School; 1999 To 2002

Certified Public Accountant (CPAK)- KCA University- Completed up to Section 6: 2005 to 2011

Computer packages in Computer Packages: KCA University-Ms Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Internet, Publisher, MS Windows, Sage, QuickBooks, Adobe PageMaker, and Keyboarding.

Financial management: I have successfully managed the overall operational, budgetary, and financial responsibilities countrywide and made business decisions that are financially responsible, accountable, justifiable, and defensible following organization policies and procedures.

Management and Administration: A ranked chairperson with experience in the overall management and coordination of an organization by leading, directing, planning, and ensuring continuous improvements in the quality and value of services and fostering an organizational culture.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

People Management: I excel in mentoring and training staff, managing their performance, and ensuring they align with the company's objectives.

Accounting: Experienced in handling financial transactions and reconciling accounts in accounting software to generate financial statements and deliver presentations reporting financial performance for senior leadership.

Accounting Systems: Professional accountant with excellent skills in Front Office Systems, Opera Express, Sun Accounting Systems Training, QuickBooks Training & Materials Control System Training.

Leadership & Supervision skills: A results-driven leader, passionate about developing and growing teams to deliver results while realizing personal growth. I also strive to inspire staff to actualize their potential.

Planning, Accuracy, and Organizing: Able to maintain advanced planning and organizational skills that balance work, team support, and ad-hoc responsibilities in a timely and professional manner.

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

Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Ability to communicate verbally and non-verbally by being practical and concise when presenting to audiences.

ICT Competencies: Good command in navigating M.S. Office; Introduction to computer and Windows, Ms word, M.S. Excel, QuickBooks, Ms. Access, MS PowerPoint, Internet, and Email.

WORK HISTORY

INTERNAL AUDITOR

HERITAGE HOTELS LIMITED- JUNE 2017 – TO DATE

Duties and Responsibilities

Performing risk assessments on key business activities across the group and using this

information to develop the annual audit financial plan in collaboration with the group

Financial controller.

Planning and conducting internal audits to ensure compliance with the company policies

and standards.

Developing detailed audit programs, plans, and schedules of areas reviewed.

Making recommendations on the systems and procedures being reviewed, reporting the

findings and recommendations and monitor management response.

Coordinating coverage with the external auditors and ensuring that each party is not only

aware of the other's work but well briefed on areas of concern.

Carrying out special audits or investigations and other special assignments as may

be required by management from time to time as well as providing ad-hoc advice on

control issues.

Identifying loopholes and recommending risk aversion measures and cost savings.

Assessing risks and internal controls by identifying areas of non-compliance, evaluating

manual and automated financial processes, and identifying process weaknesses,

inefficiencies and operational issues.

Ensuring that the organization is complying with relevant laws and statutes.

Providing ad-hoc advice and guidance to managers and staff at all levels, sometimes by

delivering courses and training sessions on controls.

Maintaining and cultivating a master inventory of our businesses policies, practices and

processes and recommending new policies and procedures.

Committing to continuous knowledge development regarding the sector's rules, regulations,

best practices tools, techniques, and performance.

Reviewing Financial reports every month to ensure compliance with relevant

policies and IFRS.

Offering advice on complex financial decisions.

Achievements

Successfully managed to design and document audit procedures for the group.

Developed an auditing program to address risks and internal control issues.

Identified control gaps in processes, procedures, and systems through in-depth research

and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.

Designed and documented the Standard Operating procedure manual for all the hotel

departments.

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

HERITAGE HOTELS LTD: July 2007 to May 2017

Duties and Responsibilities

Reviewed budgets against the actuals on a monthly and yearly basis and provided reasons for the variances

Worked with the account team for financial planning, analysis, and reporting activities.

Determined monthly revenue forecast and performed monthly revenue analysis and revenue audits.

Oversaw financial transactions and processing of invoices promptly.

Provided financial expertise based on company financial commitments and forecasts

Performed reconciliations of account receivables and payables. This included extraction of aging listing from sun systems through vision.

Assisted in financial audits and implemented audit recommendations.

Supervised Beverage Controls and cost controls across all the department

Chaired the budget committee and assisted in the end-of-the-year budgeting process.

Presented accounts reconciliation summary to management regularly.

Supervised the revenue department and ensured all reports required by other departments were presented on time and as needed.

Supervised the end-of-day closure (Night audit process).

Advised on Tax configurations for all revenue Centres and filing taxes every month with the relevant authorities

Supervised daily and monthly bank reconciliations and handled the treasury departments and all bank reconciliations with the assistance of junior accountants.

Cash flow management for the group to ensure we collected monies for the group in due

time and pay our vendors when they fall due.

Supervised Credit control department, which involved working closely with the credit control team to ensure collections were done efficiently

Generated monthly revenue and expenditure reports to management.

Prepared and submitted group management accounts with commentary on the company performance, which includes the Income statement, statement of financial position, and cash flow.

Coordinated a Group external audit and team management to ensure stability and optimal productivity

Other duties as advised by the Finance Manager.

Achievements

Successfully implemented a new financial accounting system (SUN SYSTEM AND OPERA), which proved to be 90% more efficient than the one already followed.

Partnered with relevant managers and department heads within the organization, resulting in increased comprehension of the financial system

Met with the senior managers of all departments to discuss their budgets and was able to reduce overall business expenditure for the group.

Built lasting relationships with all my clients and ensured there were systems and resources in place to deal with any of their queries

Facilitated centralization of Account Receivables for all hotels under Heritage. This improved collections by great Magnitude, and bad debts were reduced since all accounts were managed from a central point.

Implemented and streamlined cutting-edge data management procedures, improving the company's operational efficiency.

Produced year-end summary report before January 10 for three consecutive years.

Mentored new team members, teaching company policies and work practices that increased productivity.

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

SILVER GATE ACADEMY- June 2006 to July 2007

Duties and Responsibilities

Prepared and submitted school management accounts with commentary on the company's performance, which included the income statement, statement of financial position, and cash flow.

Handled cash flow management for the school to ensure we collected monies for the group in due time and paid our vendors when they fell due.

Reviewed the school Trial balance and working file every month while ensuring the coordination of the school's external audit

School accounting team management to ensure stability and optimal productivity.

Prepared and analyzed Key Performance Indicators that enabled timely and optimal decisions.

Chaired the budget committee and assisted in the end-of-the-year budgeting process.

Performed any other duty as advised by the Managing Director

Achievements

Facilitated change from manual accounting to computerized accounting using quick books.

Other Roles

CASHIER/STORE CLERK; OLIVE FARM LIMITED- Jan 2004 to Dec 2004

Duties and Responsibilities

Received all payments for the company and did the banking for the same, and issued receipts for all payments made.

Maintained and updated petty cash book while controlling operations of the company store

Performed any other duty as advised by the accountant.

Stores and inventory management

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

Attained Chairman position; Heritage Hotels Prestige Sacco Ltd: 2007-to date

TRAINING AND WORKSHOP

REFEREES

Trained on Front Office Systems, Opera Express, Sun Accounting Systems Training, & Materials Control System Training: FIDELIO (Novacom Systems); 2007- To date

Farida Abdalla

Finance Manager,

Heritage Hotels Ltd

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

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

Peter Kamau Wanyoike

Risk and Credit Analyst

Equity Bank Limited

Cell phone: +254-***-***-***;

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

David Makimei

Bishop, Jesus New Life Ministries

Cell phone: +254-***-***-***

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