
Dependable and self-motivated accountant with experience in financial reporting, account reconciliation, budget tracking, and tax compliance. Skilled in identifying variances, processing payments, and maintaining cost controls to support informed decision-making. Proficient in QuickBooks, SAP, Microsoft Excel, and end-of-month financial reporting. Known for attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to thrive both independently and within cross-functional teams, currently pursuing a CPA to deepen expertise in management accounting.
• Prepared monthly and quarterly management reports and quarterly projected cash flow statements, updating forecasts based on actual performance.
• Managed daily cash and sales reconciliations and conducted monthly inventory stock reconciliations, investigating and resolving variances.
• Prepared and filed statutory tax returns including VAT, PAYE, and SDL, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Coordinated payroll preparation and processing, ensuring accurate salary calculations and statutory deductions.
• Developed monthly departmental budgets and forecasts, monitoring performance and analyzing deviations from budgets.
• Liaised with investors and financial institutions, supporting funding negotiations and identification of new financing sources.
• Assisting in the preparation of weekly cash summaries and management reports to support liquidity planning and cash flow forecasting
• Assist in monthly balance sheet reconciliations which includes cash and cash equivalent, Trade payables reconciliations, and others
• Fleet management and ensuring smooth operations of all company vehicles within the country. This includes providing fuel and vehicles services follow up.
• Supporting internal and external audits by retrieving financial documents, organizing audit files, and coordinating auditor logistics.
• Processing supplier invoices and preparing payment vouchers to support timely bank and M-Pesa transaction to ensure overall financial efficiency.
• Performing Monthly reconciliations for bank, vendor, customer, and petty cash accounts to support accurate month-end closing and financial reporting.
• Booking financial transactions into SAP, this includes invoices, bank transfers, and payments to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Coordinating stock-taking activities and physical inventory counts across multiple cities to support inventory accuracy and valuation.
• Application of business licenses for Engie Shops located in various places and monitoring their expiration dates.
• Preparing and submitting statutory tax payments. This includes provisional taxes, withholding tax, PAYE, SDL, and stamp duty in accordance with local regulations.
• Maintaining and organizing physical and electronic payment documentation to ensure audit readiness and compliance.
• Assisting in budget tracking and supporting the finance team in aligning actuals with forecasts.
• Helped the Tax officers to register first-time clients for Tax payment purposes
• Worked closely with clients by giving them information about all Tax matters
• Managed calculating the amount of taxes for clients and filing return
• Preparation of WHT and Stamp duties for customers