Acquaint Accountant with IFRS and Tax Compliance
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Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
BONFACE NYAMBANE
Professional Summary
Detail-oriented accounting and finance professional with over 5 years of experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and cash flow management across corporate finance, manufacturing, and tech industries. Expert in GAAP compliance, accounts payable/receivable, and audit coordination, consistently reducing reporting errors by 15%, and achieving annual cost savings of
$50,000 through process improvements. Skilled in financial modeling, variance analysis, ERP systems (SAP, QuickBooks, Oracle), and advanced Excel, driving data-driven decision-making, and optimizing liquidity planning. Proven track record of mentoring teams, enhancing operational efficiency, and supporting strategic financial planning for sustainable growth. Core Skills & Expertise
Professional Experience
Accountant
Hychem Hygiene & Healthcare Solutions Ltd
Accountant
Private Collections (Bodo Holdings Ltd, Brick Court Ltd, Knoll Court Ltd, Siddai Ltd, Wileli Ltd, Naivasha Kongoni Ltd & Poa Place Ltd)
Academic Qualifications
Diploma in Financial Accounting
Alison UK
Diploma in Project Management
Kenya Institute of Management
CPA II
Pinnacle Business School
Professional Certifications
Nairobi Kenya +254-***-***-*** ***************@*****.***
• Process Improvement & Automation
• Liquidity Planning
• Team Mentoring & Training
• Accounts Payable
• GAAP & Regulatory Compliance
• ERP & Accounting Software
• Cash Flow Management
• Risk Management
• Tax Preparation & Filing
• Cost Control
• Receivable Management
• Internal Controls
• Financial Reporting & Analysis
Supported internal and external audits by compiling schedules, reconciling supporting documents, and explaining accounting treatments, contributing to a 20% faster audit completion and zero major audit findings.
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Developed structured expense-monitoring procedures, ensuring every transaction aligned with internal financial policies and reducing unapproved or miscoded expenses by 18%.
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Managed the full accounts payable and receivable cycle, from invoice verification to payment scheduling and receipt tracking, improving workflow efficiency and shortening processing time by 15%.
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Reconciled bank accounts, general ledger entries, vendor balances, and intercompany transactions, identifying recurring discrepancies, and implementing corrective steps that reduced month-end closing variances by 25%.
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Prepared, reviewed, and interpreted monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, applying IFRS/GAAP standards to maintain 98% reporting accuracy, which strengthened management's ability to make data-driven decisions.
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Managed monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and account reconciliations for multiple departments, ensuring 100% accuracy and compliance with GAAP, IFRS, and regulatory standards, reducing reporting errors by 15% and providing reliable financial insights for strategic planning.
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Monitored cash flow, prepared forecasts, and analyzed financial trends using advanced Excel functions, ERP software (SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks), and financial modeling, improving liquidity planning, budgeting accuracy, and capital allocation decisions.
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Trained, coached, and mentored junior accounting staff on reconciliations, reporting standards, internal controls, and ERP usage, resulting in a 30% increase in team efficiency and consistently error-free reporting.
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Implemented cost-control initiatives by auditing supplier contracts, analyzing expenditure, and streamlining procurement processes, achieving annual savings of $50,000 and improving operational efficiency.
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Collaborated with internal and external auditors to provide supporting documentation and respond to inquiries, ensuring smooth audit completion with zero non-compliance findings.
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• Accounting Technician (KATC), Pinnacle Business School, 2013
• Bookkeeping Basics, Intuit, 2023
• Financial Accounting, LinkedIn Learning, 2021
• Accounting Fundamentals, Corporate Finance Institute, 2019
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