Accounting Professional with Experience in Debtors and Reconciliation

Location:

Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya

Posted:

February 02, 2026

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LAVYN OTIENO ODUOR

ADDRESS P.O BOX 787**-*****

TELEPHONE +254*********/+254*********

EMAIL;***********@*****.***

NATIONALITY KENYAN

GENDER MALE

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To professionally, creatively and innovatively utilize my talent skills and experience through formal and informal training to serve with the best in me as a team player in terms of managerial leadership, excellence and career progression. WORK EXPERIENCE

APRIL 2019 TO DATE: KIAMBAA DAIRY FARMERS CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY LIMITED POSITION ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

Duties and responsibilities

Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payables and receivables

Preparations of monthly statutory deductions information including payments receipts i.e. NHIF, NSSF, HELB, NITA and ensure they are submitted before deadline dates.

Maintaining proper books of accounts and files.

Prepare check and cash payment vouchers and allocate expenses to proper accounting codes.

Prepare cash books and monthly bank reconciliation statements.

Fostering public relations i.e. the link between the customers and the company.

Lead and negotiate with customers on settlement plans and payment proposals, evaluate and track their commitments to settle debts.

Conducting monthly stock takes.

NOVEMBER 2016 - APRIL 2018: SPHINX PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED Position Accounts Assistant

Preparation of banking and maintaining accounting ledgers by verifying and posting accounting transactions.

Compiling data for preparation of accounting reports.

Debt recovery –collection from debtors within credit terms and ensures statements and other documents are sent on time.

Maintaining debtor’s book including allocations of receipts, remittances, statements and credit notes.

Conducting appropriate written and telephonic correspondence and follow- ups with customers regarding queries, dispute resolutions, remittances and preparation of the monthly age analysis.

Reconciliation of bank, customer and supplier statements.

Preparation of payment vouchers and drawing cheques to respective payee.

Cash management – maintain petty cash at set limits and ensure that all petty cash payments are properly supported and duly authorized also devise a cash replenishment schedule to minimize weekly bank visits and ensure all cash received is duly receipted.

Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting policy.

Ensure statutory deductions are remitted on time i.e. PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, HELB, and NITA.

Conducting random stock take at finished goods store.

Perform any other duty that maybe assigned from time to time. December 2015-OCTOBER 2016 : ICEA LION GROUP

Position: Sales and Marketing

Duties and Responsibilities

Handling policy renewals.

Interviewing prospective clients to get data about their financial resources and discus existing coverage.

Explaining the features of various investment vehicles.

Documentation of files.

January 2014-MAY 2015 : CONSOLATA PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED Position Accounts Clerk

Duties and Responsibilities

Book keeping.

Working on cashbook i.e. posting of receipts and balancing on daily basis.

Data entry and verification in the accounting system.

Issuing of petty cash reimbursements.

Filling of invoices in accordance with company policy.

Preparation, examination and verification of documents for payments.

Preparation of weekly and monthly reports.

Preparation of banking’s and recording to general ledger system. JANUARY 2013 –DECEMBER 2013: Dynamic Petroleum investment (shell north view station)

Position: Cashier

Checking daily cash counts.

Maintaining monthly, weekly, and daily transactions and reports.

Receiving payments by cash, checks, credit card etc.

Monitor checkout stations to ensure that they have adequate cash available and that they are staffed properly.

Paying company bills by cash voucher or checks.

Keep periodic balance sheets of amounts and number of transactions

Calculate total payments received during shifts and reconcile with total sales.

ACADAMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

AUGUST 2015-DECEMBER 2016: ROYAL BUSINESS SCHOOL

Certified Public Accountant part 2

JANUARY 2015-MAY 2015 : VISION INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES Certified Public Accountant part 1

MAY 2010-DECEMBER 2012: VISION INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES Accounting Technician Certificate Level 1 & 2

JANUARY 2010-APRIL 2010 : KIAMBU INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Certificate in computer applications

2006-2009 : JERA SECONDARY SCHOOL

Kenya Certificate of Secondary School

KEY SKILLS AND PERSONAL ATRIBUTES

Good understanding of ERP system (sage evolution), quick books and other Microsoft office applications.

Highly organized individual and confident in handling challenging areas and issues as well as all assigned tasks in a methodological and timely manner.

Interpersonal-relates very well with people from different cultures and backgrounds .Able to work in a multi-cultural and multi-lingual environment.

Detail oriented with ability to effectively manage time, prioritizing workload to meet changing demands.

Ability to work use good judgment in making decisions independently. OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

I am self –motivated and team player with willingness to learn and explore continuously .I aspires to apply my intellectual skills to the highest possible level of precision for the benefit of humanitarian. The education installed in me fundamental skills and knowledge that enable me to work in diverse fields expeditiously.

Attended team building and soft skills training at triple O conducted by Sphinx pharmaceuticals limited.

HOBBIES

Reading business journals and current affairs.

Volunteering for charity work and community service.

Playing badminton.

REFERENCES

1. MRS JOAN WANJIKU

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

KIAMBAA DAIRY FARMERS CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY

TEL; +254*********

2. MRS PHYLIS KEMBOI

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER