Experience:
FINANCE ASSISTANT
AFRICAN COUNCIL OF RELIGIOUS LEADERS-RELIGIONS FOR PEACE (ACRL-RFP): January 2016 – December 2020
Nairobi, Kenya
• Assisting the Finance Director in enhancing timely reporting
• Preparation and filing of grant support documents
• Preparation of payment requests in alignment with approved budgets
• Development of budgets for activities and, in close collaboration with the various program departments, carrying out all logistical work of planned activities under the relevant program
• Developing strategies and program plans as called upon in other programs within the organization
• Assisting the program officers in the preparation of program-related reports in accordance with the organization and donor requirements
• Keeping and maintaining records of all program activities in a systematic manner
• Filing of statutory returns
• Preparation of payroll
• Booking flights and hotel conferences
• Generating donors’ monthly reports.
• Handling petty cash
• Monthly bank reconciliation
• Writing payment vouchers and cheques
• Performing other duties as assigned
ACCOUNT CLERK
PONDERS LIMITED: January 2013 - December 2015
Nairobi, Kenya
• Invoicing using Tally System
• Making credit notes
• Reconciliation of sales
• Handling debtors account
• Receiving cash and cheques from sales
• Preparation of sales statements
• Monthly bank reconciliation
• Filing of statutory returns
• Preparation of payroll
• Daily and monthly cash reconciliation
• Monthly stock-take
• Maintaining a proper filing system
• Supervising, organizing, and stock-taking during container off-loading
• Performing other duties as assigned
ACCOUNTANT
HAMAMATSU TRADING CO. (Cars and Spare Parts Dealer): January 2011 - December 2012
Nairobi, Kenya
• Consistently inputting daily financial transactions and accounts receivable data to finalize the posting process
• Performing bookkeeping duties, including maintaining data on financial statements, reviewing bank reconciliations, and more
• Confirming that books are reconciled with bank statements and preparing all month-end dealership accounting reports
• Making sure accounts receivable and accounts payable are processed promptly and properly
• Overseeing automotive group payroll so employees receive prompt payment
• Ensuring auto dealership transactions are accurately recorded in all general ledgers
• Receiving cash and cheques from customers
• Maintaining a proper filing system for all business documents
• Reporting to the Managing Director on all issues regarding finance and administration
• Filing of statutory returns.
• Performing other duties as assigned
FINANCE ASSISTANT
OUTREACH TRAVEL CO. LTD: April 2008 - November 2010
Nairobi, Kenya
• Receiving money from members and issuing receipts
• Handling petty cash
• Preparation of members’ monthly statements
• Maintaining accurate and updated financial books
• Maintaining a proper filing system for all business documents
• Reporting to the managing director on all issues pertaining to finance and administration
• Preparation of monthly reports
• Monthly and annual bank and cash reconciliation
• Filing of statutory returns
• Banking of daily cash from the members’ collections
• Preparation of audit files
• Performing other duties as assigned
ACCOUNT ASSISTANT
THE POLO PUB AND RESTAURANT: June 2005 - December 2007
Nairobi, Kenya
• Assisting in writing cheques to suppliers
• Making daily cash reconciliation
• Banking and making monthly and annual bank and cash reconciliation
• Handling petty cash
• Maintaining accurate and updated financial books
• Maintaining a proper filing system for all business documents
• Assisting in payroll preparation
• Reporting to the managing director on all issues about finance and administration
• Preparation of monthly reports
• Filing of statutory returns
• Performing other duties as assigned
CASHIER
THE POLO PUB AND RESTAURANT: January 2004 - May 2005
Nairobi, Kenya
• Receiving money from customers
• Making daily cash reconciliation
Performing daily and weekly stock takes
• Providing training and assistance to newly joined cashiers
• Maintaining monthly, weekly, and daily reports of transactions
• Guiding and solving queries from customer
Education:
Vision Institute of Professionals
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
CPA (Part 3 section 6) 2014
• Advanced Taxation
• Advanced Auditing and Assurance
• Advanced Financial Reporting
CPA (Part 3 section 5) 2009
• Financial Accounting 4
• Management Accounting
• Principles and Practices of Management
CPA (part 2 section 4) 2008
• Financial Accounting 3
• Quantitative Techniques
• Law 2
CPA (Part 2 section 3) 2007
• Financial Accounting 2
• Business Finance
• Systems Theory
CPA (part 1 section 2) 2004
• Financial Accounting 1
• Law 1
• Economics
Excel Institute of Professionals Studies
Kenya Accounting Technicians Certificate (KATC)
KATC (final level) 2003
• Financial Accounting
• Auditing
• Cost Accounting
• Taxation
• Introduction to Information Technology
KATC (intermediate level) 2002
• Foundation of Accounting
• Business Studies
• Business Statistics
• Office Administration
• Elements of Law
Skills:
• Preparation, interpretation, and reporting of financial statements of an organization or company for easier understanding by top-level management
• Effective skills in financial information systems
• Effective skills in strategic business management and ethics to enhance innovation and creativity in an organization
• Analytical and systematic thinking and planning
• Strong verbal and personal communication skills
• Accuracy and attention to details
• Organization and prioritization skills
• Problem analysis, use of judgment, and ability to solve problems efficiently
Additionally:
To pursue a career in Finance where I can utilize the knowledge and skills that I have gained to my utmost ability to help an organization achieve its goals and objectives.