Seasoned Accounting Manager with a proven track record at Company Limited, enhancing financial strategies and improving profitability by over 30%. Expert in financial reporting and bank reconciliation, coupled with exceptional analytical and presentation skills. Spearheaded audit coordination and tax preparation, demonstrating a confident approach to achieving fiscal excellence and operational efficiency
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant Manager
Telka Company Limited
10.2018 - Current
Maintained accounting controls by establishing chart of accounts and defining accounting policies and procedures.
Enforced and established proper accounting methods, policies and principles.
Applied advanced analytical techniques to identify trends in revenue generation, cost control, and profitability optimization.
Met accounting financial objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing annual budgets and scheduling expenditures.
Developed comprehensive financial forecasts to support strategic planning initiatives.
Managed accounts payable and receivable, improving cash flow and reducing outstanding debts.
Designed custom financial reports to provide actionable insights for decision-makers across departments.
Implemented tax strategies that minimized liabilities while maintaining compliance with regulations.
Achieved cost reductions with thorough expense analysis and budget management.
Audit trainee
John Daniel & Partners LLP
09.2021 - 12.2021
External audit: Carrying out external stock audit for our major client
Assistant accountant
Britam General Insurance Company
01.2014 - 08.2017
Central person in finance operation processes involving receiving calls on behalf of Finance department and connecting clients to appropriate points of address
Receipting of cheques for the various policies paid by insured or as advised by Credit control for the EFTs
Banking of the cheques
Payment of Statutory deductions including NHIF and NSSF
Preparation of bank reconciliations and analysis of accounts
Intercompany reconciliations
Raising requisitions for LPO processing
Posting of the cashbook to the general ledger in preparation for the end month processes
Payment of claims
Filling of payment vouchers and capturing supplier payments in the ERP system
Processing of bank guarantees for the tender business
Payment of mileage and staff advances especially sales managers
Reconciliation of petty cash for all britam branches
Settlement of Invoices from All suppliers and contractors in Britam General Insurance Company
This includes medical cards invoices
Computation of commissions and overrides in order to pay the Financial advisors/Brokers/and Agents maintained in the AIMS system and swiftly uploading the payments in the SUN system
Filing of KRA taxes
Withholding tax, Withholding vat, Reversed Vat
Provide budget expense reports for the company
Settlement and Reconciliation of premium Levies
Payment of facultatives inward and outward
Management of Britam M-PESA Paybill Account e.g
Reversing M-PESA transaction
Stock taking
Working closely with auditors by retrieving past documents for audit purpose
Active member in various company projects and new products such as Linda jamii between Britam, Safaricom and Changamka micro insurance
Settlement of all imported services ensuring correct exchange rate is captured on invoices paid and compliance with tax requirements
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance Option
THE UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
05.2013
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
STAREHE BOYS' CENTRE AND SCHOOL
11.2007
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
KIPKETER PRIMARY SCHOOL
11.2003
Skills
Computer skills
Presentation skills
Analytical skills
Timeliness
Accounts receivable management
Cash flow management
Auditing expertise
ERP System Knowledge
Otherresponsibilities
Employed as BOG teacher in Nyaburumbasi secondary and Nyansarasecondary schools in Gucha district. Taught Mathematics and Physics.
Hired by IEBC as a voter registration and confirmation clerk in 2013 general election in Gucha district at Nyaburumbasi polling station.
Picked Tea in Kericho. Contract employment in Tiluet Estate, Tea Research Foundation and Cheymen Estate.
Planted trees in Tiluet Estate Finlays Tea Company in Kericho county.
Volunteered in cleaning of Pumwani Maternity Hospital on Saturdays while in high school.
Skillsandcompetence
Computer skills - Familiar with all application packages (Ms Office) and other Window based programs learnt at AFRICAN INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE. Some of the systems I have used include ERP, Sun, Aims and Fortis.
Presentation skills
Analytical skills
Timeliness
Personal Information
ID Number: 27404131
Place of Birth: Kisii
Date of Birth: 09/24/88
Nationality: Kenyan
Marital Status: Single
References
Mary Mundia, Finance Micro Insurance Manager, Britam General Ins., Mmundia@britam.com, 0722 648 122
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