Accounts Receivable Financial Reporting

Michael Nyapola

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

Professional Summary

Detail-oriented Bookkeeping and Finance Assistant with hands-on experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and financial reporting. Skilled in QuickBooks, Sage ERP, MS Office Suite, and Google Workplace, with a proven track record of maintaining accurate records, processing transactions efficiently, and supporting month-end close. Recognized for precision, organization, and confidentiality in managing sensitive financial data. Adept at collaborating with accountants and controllers to ensure timely reporting and compliance.

Professional Experience

Express Shipping & Logistics (EA) Ltd – Mombasa, Kenya Accounts Intern Jan 2025 – Jul 2025

• Recorded daily transactions and maintained accurate expense classifications in accounting systems.

• Processed 100+ payment vouchers monthly, ensuring proper coding and 98% accuracy.

• Reconciled accounts receivable balances worth KES 2 million, reducing overdue invoices by 15%.

• Managed vendor documentation and VAT/Withholding Tax compliance, reducing tax discrepancies by 30%.

• Performed monthly bank and credit card reconciliations with 100% on-time completion.

• Supported payroll preparation for 50+ employees, ensuring accurate statutory remittances.

• Digitized and organized financial records, improving audit readiness and retrieval efficiency by 40%.

Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) – Mombasa, Kenya Finance Assistant (Attachment) Aug 2022 – Sep 2022

• Entered 50+ supplier invoices weekly and verified supporting documentation before processing.

• Conducted daily cash and bank reconciliations, achieving 99% accuracy and resolving variances promptly.

• Assisted in preparing statutory and management financial reports used for internal reviews.

• Improved audit compliance by implementing a systematic filing and document tracking system.

• Supported auditors during financial reviews, achieving zero major findings. Education

Maseno University, Kenya

Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance with IT Sep 2019 – May 2023 EduCourse Online Learning

Certificate: Data Entry Dec 2024

Skills

• Bookkeeping & Data Entry

• Accounts Payable (AP) & Accounts Receivable (AR)

• Bank & Credit Card Reconciliations

• Financial Reporting & Cash Flow Analysis

• Vendor & Expense Management

• Month-End Close Support

• Audit Preparation & Compliance

• Tax Documentation (VAT, Withholding Tax)

• QuickBooks Sage ERP Xero (familiar)

• Excel/Google Sheets (Formulas, Pivot Tables, Dashboards)

• Attention to Detail & Confidentiality

• Communication & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Achievements

• Improved vendor payment processing accuracy to 98%.

• Reduced overdue balances by 15% through consistent reconciliation and follow-up.

• Cut audit document retrieval time by 40% via digitization and organized filing systems.

• Recognized for reliability and data accuracy during financial close cycles. Referees

Firdaus Mohammed

Accounts Officer, Express Shipping & Logistics (EA) Ltd +254-***-***-*** Norah Faith

Accounts Officer, Express Shipping & Logistics (EA) Ltd +254-***-***-***

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