Financial Reporting Assistant Accountant

PETER MULI WAMBUA

Kilifi, Kenya +254-***-***-*** ******************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Detail-oriented Accounts and Administration professional with hands-on experience in bookkeeping, financial reporting, payroll management, and budget preparation. Skilled in reconciliation, invoicing, and use of accounting software including Quick Books, Zoho Books and Microsoft Office packages. Recognized for strong teamwork, effective communication, and leadership abilities.

KEY SKILLS

• Financial reporting & analysis

• Bookkeeping & account reconciliation

• Payroll processing (NHIF – National Hospital Insurance Fund, NSSF – National Social Security Fund, Housing Levy, PAYE)

• Budget preparation & management

• Invoicing & receipting

• VAT returns & compliance

• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Zoho Books, Quick Books, Confluence, Asana, Canva

• Team leadership & time management

• Effective written and verbal communication

WORK EXPERIENCE

Accounts Assistant – Bright Beginnings Kilifi

Jul 2025 – Nov

2025

• Invoice processing and revenue management

• Bank reconciliations and ledger updates

• Credit control and debt follow-up

• Support with VAT returns filing

• Assist in month-end financial duties

• Filing, documentation, and administrative support Assistant Administrator – The Kenneth Academy

Jan 2025 – Jun 2025

• Supported school administration in daily operations

• Managed school stores and inventory

• Prepared payroll and filed statutory deductions (NHIF, NSSF, Housing Levy, PAYE)

• Handled calls, emails, and parent communication

• Reconciled accounts and prepared financial reports (income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements)

• Managed budgeting and recorded transactions using Zoho Books and Quick Books Finance Intern – Lightup Impact – NGO

Aug 2023 – Aug 2024

• Bookkeeping and monthly reconciliations

• Onboarding of new staff and HR support

• Scheduled meetings and prepared minutes

• Preparation of payment runs and processing invoices

• Budget phasing and forecasting

• Assisted Director in recruitment activities

Accounts Attaché – Kenya Medical Training College

Mar 2023 – May 2023

• Processed student invoices and payments

• Revenue recognition and ledger posting

• Prepared payment vouchers

• Collated financial estimates for departmental budgets EDUCATION

CPA 1 &2 – Kilifi College of Accountancy-Oct 2025- Present Diploma in Accountancy – The Eldoret National Polytechnic 2022 – 2023

Certificate in Accountancy – The Eldoret National Polytechnic 2019 – 2022

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) – Mully Children’s Family Home 2014 – 2017

LANGUAGES

• English

• Swahili

• Kamba

REFERENCES

Martha Kemunto – Senior Accountant, KMTC Eldoret

Phone: 072*******

Dr. Valeria Santoro – CEO, Lightup Impact

Phone: 071*******

Emma Buyanzi – Administrator, The Kenneth Academy

Phone: 011*******

Rebecca Mbugua – Administrator- Bright Beginnings

Phone: 070*******

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