Accounts Manager with Finance & Compliance Expertise

SYLVIA EVELYN MARUTI

Finance Officer & Accountant

Kisumu, Kenya • +254********* • ***********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Finance Officer with 7+ years of experience across construction, higher education, and public sector. Skilled in full-cycle accounting (QuickBooks), statutory compliance (PAYE, VAT, NSSF, NHIF), financial reporting, bank reconciliation, internal controls, and audit preparation. Holds an MSc Finance and BBA IT (Finance) from Maseno University. Consistently delivers accurate, timely reports and measurable cost savings.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Accounting & Finance: Full-Cycle Bookkeeping • Financial Statements • AP/AR • Bank Reconciliation • Budgetary Controls • Cost Accounting • Petty Cash • Loan Accounting • External Audits • Fleet Management

Compliance: PAYE • NSSF • NHIF • VAT • Withholding Tax • Tourism Fund • GAAP

Technology: QuickBooks • Advanced MS Office • MYSQL • HTML • Adobe Photoshop • CorelDraw

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

•Eliminated tax penalties by consistently filing all statutory deductions before deadlines across multiple companies.

•Reduced company tax liability through comprehensive VAT reconciliation and full input/withheld tax capture.

•Cut transport department expenditure by 50% through process efficiency improvements at Great Lakes University.

•Improved financial reporting accuracy and turnaround, satisfying regular demands from lending banks and MFIs.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Freelance Administrative & Research Consultant January 2025 – Present

•Provide freelance online writing, research, and administrative support services for various clients.

•Prepare reports, documentation, and written content while ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.

• Support monthly statutory filings and compliance-related administrative tasks for Bosses Lounge.

• Maintain records, organize documentation, and assist with routine financial and administrative processes.

• Conduct online research, data collection, and information analysis to support client projects.

• Demonstrate strong time management, self-discipline, communication, and organizational skills while working independently.

• Successfully balanced freelance assignments with family responsibilities, including parental caregiving.

Key Skills Developed: Research and Report Writing, Administrative Support, Statutory Compliance, Data Management, Time Management, Client Relations, Communication, Organization, and Problem Solving.

Accountant Officer Astronea Construction Ltd Grenstone Ltd Sunbake Enterprises Jun 2023 – Jan 2025

•Managed full-cycle QuickBooks accounting: supplier invoices, customer billing, payments, expenses, and asset purchases allocated by project and class.

•Filed all statutory deductions (PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, VAT, withholding tax) via ETR machines by set deadlines; performed tax account reconciliations.

•Prepared monthly management accounts, financial statements, and audit-ready reports for management, banks, and MFIs.

•Conducted loan accounting (Sacco & bank loans); liaised with external auditors on end-of-year financial statements.

•Identified and resolved internal control weaknesses; ensured complete and accurate general ledger posting.

Finance Assistant Great Lakes University of Kisumu Dec 2020 – Jul 2022

•Processed payments (invoices, vouchers, cheques) and posted to QuickBooks; managed bank reconciliations and audit queries.

•Maintained transport/vehicle accounts and asset registers; reconciled credit cards, expenses, and commissions.

•Delivered 50% transport cost reduction by identifying and implementing process improvements.

Administrative Assistant Office of Nominated MCA — Kisumu County Jan 2018 – Aug 2022

•Managed petty cash, office invoices, bills, receipts, and fixed assets register; oversaw public participation fund allocation.

•Coordinated MCA diary, meetings, and agendas; maintained office files, visitor records, and inventory.

IT Support Technician Soicom and General Trading Ltd Apr 2017 – Dec 2017

•Provided hardware/software end-user support; installed PAN/WLAN networks and conducted staff IT training.

•Performed Planned Preventive Maintenance and managed support ticket queue.

Field Enumerator Sagaci Research — Nairobi Jul 2016 – Feb 2017

•Conducted market research interviews via computerized questionnaires across commercial and rural regions; verified data accuracy.

Finance Intern Upper Hill Springs Restaurant — Nairobi Feb 2015 – Apr 2015

•Assisted with stock-taking, petty cash ledger posting, and preparation of Cash Flow and Receipts & Payments statements.

Casual Warehouse Assistant Siginon Group Ltd December 2013 – JKIA, Nairobi Dec 2012-April 2013

Sorted, graded, and packed fresh produce, including French beans, oranges, and other export products, according to quality and export standards.

Inspected produce for quality and removed damaged or substandard items.

Prepared products for packaging, labeling, and dispatch to meet export requirements.

Maintained cleanliness and hygiene within the packing and sorting area.

Worked collaboratively with warehouse and production teams to meet daily packing targets and delivery schedules.

Followed workplace health, safety, and quality assurance procedures.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

MSc Finance Maseno University Aug 2018 – Feb 2022

BBA — IT (Finance) Maseno University Aug 2011 – Dec 2015

KCSE Cardinal Otunga Girls High School Feb 2007 – Dec 2010

Professional Certifications:

•Certified Securities & Investment Analyst (CSIA) — KASNEB (2015)

•Basic Graphic Design — University of Dar Es Salaam Computing Center (2013)

•Computer Packages — African Institute of Development Studies (2011)

REFERENCES

Obed Situma — CFO, Sunbake Enterprise Ltd/Astronea Construction *.********@*****.*** 070*******

Seth Oluoch — Accountant, Kisumu County Assembly, Kisumu. *******@********.**.** 076*******

Ms. Valentine Engesha — Officer, Great Lakes University of Kisumu ********@*****.*** 072*******

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