Finance & Accounting Professional with 10+ Years Experience

JAMES MUCHERU GITAGIA

Nairobi, Kenya

Phone: +254-***-***-***

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

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Detail-oriented Finance & Accounting professional with 10+ years of experience in reconciliations, cash handling, financial reporting, and compliance. Strong background in high-volume transactions, revenue controls, and guest-service environments—key requirements for shipboard Finance roles. Adept in QuickBooks, MS Excel, petty cash management, and month-end reporting, with strong discipline and readiness for shipboard life.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Cash Handling & Safe Reconciliation

• Revenue & Expense Auditing

• Daily / Monthly Financial Reporting

• Bank & Ledger Reconciliations

• Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Payroll Support & Data Entry

• Compliance with Financial SOPs

• QuickBooks, RMS Stock System, MS Excel

• Accuracy in High-Volume Transactions

• Works well in 7-day long work shifts.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Self-Employed — Personal Driver

Jan 2025 – Present Nairobi, Kenya

• Managed professional client transportation, including airport and corporate pickups.

• Completed daily pre- and post-trip inspections, reinforcing compliance and safety habits.

• Maintained high customer service standards, punctuality, and confidentiality.

Beth International Limited — Accounting Assistant

May 2012 – Dec 2024 Nairobi, Kenya

• Completed monthly bank, cash, and ledger reconciliations with high accuracy.

• Handled daily cash/cheque receipts and processed RTGS transfers.

• Managed petty cash float and prepared detailed expense reports.

• Posted validated transactions in QuickBooks and prepared monthly statutory returns (VAT, NHIF, NSSF).

• Conducted stock-taking and reconciled inventory using RMS.

• Maintained accurate accounting records according to audit standards.

Midwave Freighters — Accounts Assistant

Jul 2011 – Apr 2012 Nairobi, Kenya

• Updated petty cash records and prepared reconciliation reports.

• Assisted in payroll preparation and maintained financial ledgers.

• Handled accounts receivables, payables, and cheque payments.

• Prepared periodic financial statements and ensured compliance with financial controls.

EDUCATION

Vision Institute of Professionals — CPA Part 2, Section IV (2006–2011)

Kanunga High School — KCSE (2001–2004)

CERTIFICATIONS

• Certificate in Computerized Accounting

• Professional Driving License – Class B

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• QuickBooks

• MS Excel, Word, Outlook

• Financial Reporting

• Reconciliations & Audit Support

• RMS Stock System

LANGUAGES

• English (Fluent)

• Swahili (Fluent)

• Kikuyu (Fluent)

ATTRIBUTES FOR FINANCE ROLE

• Strong teamwork with multicultural crew.

• High integrity handling financial data.

• Adaptable, disciplined, and fast learner.

REFERENCES

Available upon request.

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