Accountant
Resume:
CHARLES NJUGUNA
Cell: 419- 304 -6162. E-MAIL: u8e6ho@r.postjobfree.com
ACCOUNTANT
Achievement-oriented Master of Business Administration graduate with diversified experience in accounting, advisory services, financial analysis, taxation procedures, strategic planning, business risks identification and performance reporting. Strong PC/spreadsheet. Excellent multitasking and organizational aptitude. Effective communicator and problem-solver. Solid Credentials: M.B.A (Finance), Bachelor of Business Management Accounting Honors.
SKILLS SUMMARY
Financial accounting
Auditing
Testing organization controls
Strategic planning and analysis
Business risk identification
Staff training
Report writing
Team work
Problem solving
Professional judgment
Analytical and proactive thinking
Leadership
Effective communication
Task management
Building constructive work relationships
MS Excel
Ms Word
Ms Access
MS Power Point & Outlook
Windows 2000, XP & Vista
Quick books
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Accountant: Trans-Japan motors Ltd.
July 2003 to September 2006
My major responsibilities included managing the daily financial operations for the company with about $500 million annual revenue. Coordinated preparation and reporting of financial statements, cash management, reviewed reconciliations (bank statement reconciliations and sub-ledger to ledger reconciliations), performed accounts payable and receivable functions and supervised four staffs.
Participated in the company’s research and recommended for a new computer accounting software package which improved efficiency while costs reduced by 15%;
Introduced and installed QuickBooks accounting software that significantly reduced data entry, minimized human error in processing and conversion of financial data from different sources
Reorganized the financial reporting process converting numerous manual processes into computerized Excel systems that increased efficiency, accuracy and reduced staff time and increased motivation
Developed a periodical inventory process including physical counting of thousands items with checklists, procedures and financial computing. Results provided easier process, dramatic improved accuracy on actual inventory;
Performing monthly balance sheet, income statement, cash flow and changes in financial position/budget variance analysis
Collected funds from debtors and deposited to banks and maintained company’s ledger accounts;
Assessment of internal controls, including risk assessments and reviews of risk areas.
Assisting with audit field work for financial audits, as well as, full responsibility for coordinating the preparation of audit schedules for the annual audit;
Oversee completeness and accuracy of all balance sheet and income statement reconciliations with personal responsibility for: Maintaining and reconciling fixed asset schedules, preparing the bank and cash accounts reconciliations, preparing the balance sheet and income statement reconciliation, researching and correcting account discrepancies and monitoring accounts payable and accounts receivable accounts to ensure that entries are booked correctly.
Supervision and on the job training of three junior accountants.
Audit Assistant (Intern): K.W.S.
May 2003 to October 2004
I worked as an intern in the corporate office’s internal audit department reporting to a Team Lead. My responsibilities included undertaking financial, compliance and operational audits as follows;
Undertook strategic analysis and the identification of strategic business risks;
Analyzed various key processes in the organization, identifying business process improvement areas;
Tested financial systems controls that mitigate process level business risks and ensured proper identification of significant classes of transactions
Performed remaining audit procedures to obtain sufficient and appropriate audit evidence on management assertions on the various financial statement balances;
Prepared draft audit reports and discussing issues arising from the assignment with Audit Lead
Participated with audit partner and peers in planning the audit, determining the audit scope and developing audit guides for fraud and special projects audit;
Undertook tax compliance work and filing of tax returns.
As an accountant in-charge of various assignment, the core skills I acquired and utilized include; communication, planning, professional judgment, analytical and proactive thinking, task management, team work, report writing, relationship building and problem solving.
Currently working as a Team member at RDC 990.
EDUCATION
The University of Findlay, Findlay, OH
Master of Business Administration
Graduated in May 2008
Cumulative GPA: 3.76/4.0
Egerton University
Bachelor of Business Management (B.B.M), Banking and Finance - 1999: 2003
Graduated with honors - Cumulative GPA: 3.5/4.0
College of Accountancy
CPA - June 2004
COMPUTER SKILLS
Computer Applications: Quick Books and MS office products
Operating Systems: Windows 2000/NT, Windows XP
Internet Navigation and Advanced Research Skills.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Member, Institute of Certified Public Accountant, Kenya (ICPAK)
Excellent references provided upon request.
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