Juliet Maxine Njeri Mwai
Summary
Dedicated and Systematic Finance Professional familiar with managing multimillion-dollar business operations. A motivated individual promoting more than 10 years of proficiency in identifying and analyzing trends and partnering with other departmental leaders. Successfully optimizes frameworks and cultivates cohesive teams to meet and exceed financial goals. Excellent reporting, record-keeping, and relationship-building abilities. An action-oriented individual with experience tracking actual business results against plans. Offering exceptional issue resolution and staff training skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Finance
City Coffee Ltd (Neumann Kaffee Gruppe)
2023.05 - Current
- Improved financial operations by streamlining processes and implementing new accounting systems.
- Reduced overhead costs by identifying inefficiencies and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy through the development of comprehensive internal controls.
- Provided senior management with strategic financial insights for informed decisionmaking.
- Managed budgeting process, ensuring accurate forecasting and timely adjustments to meet business needs.
- Developed finance team talent through targeted training programs and regular performance evaluations.
- Ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements by staying abreast of industry changes and updating policies accordingly.
- Optimized cash flow management through efficient working capital strategies and investment decisions.
- Managed debt financing activities, negotiating favorable terms to minimize borrowing costs.
- Oversaw annual audit process, ensuring accurate representation of financial position in accordance with GAAP standards.
- Strengthened communication between finance department and other business units, fostering an environment of collaboration across the organization.
- Enhanced internal control systems and procedures to mitigate risk and support opportunities.
- Assisted with recruiting, interviewing and hiring new department employees.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
Assistant Chief Accountant
NKG Coffee Mills Limited (Neumann Kaffee Gruppe)
2015.10 - 2023.04
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by streamlining accounting processes and procedures.
- Reduced discrepancies in the general ledger through thorough account reconciliations and analysis.
- Assisted in the preparation of accurate financial statements for improved decision-making at executive levels.
- Streamlined month-end closing procedures, reducing time spent on manual tasks by implementing automation tools.
- Supported budgeting process with detailed variance analysis and forecasting, ensuring efficient resource allocation.
- Collaborated with external auditors during annual audits, ensuring timely completion and compliance with regulations.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable functions, optimizing cash flow management for the organization.
- Mentored junior accounting staff members, fostering professional development and growth within the team.
- Contributed to tax planning strategies by assisting in the preparation of tax returns and supporting documentation.
- Maintained an organized fixed asset system, facilitating accurate depreciation calculations for financial statement purposes.
- Participated in software implementation projects to enhance accounting systems efficiency.
- Maintained detailed financial records of accounts receivable and payable status and bank reconciliations.
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.
- Assisted with monthly and quarterly income statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports to inform decision-makers.
- Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing.
- Facilitated month-end and year-end closing processed to support accuracy and completeness of financial reports.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings.
Accountant
Tropical Farm Mgt K Ltd (Neumann Kaffee Gruppe)
2013.06 - 2015.09
- Sun systems data entry for all bank transactions.
- Preparing payments for coffee farmers after selling coffee in sale auctions.
- Data entry through SUN systems of coffee sales.
- Training and mentoring of interns in finance departments,
- Internal audit assignments of Tropical Farm Managed Estates
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
Accounts Assistant
Ibero Kenya Ltd (Neumann Kaffee Gruppe)
2013.06 - 2015.09
- Data entry into the SUN systems for Ibero Kenya transactions
- Stocks take - Coffee and agrochemicals warehouses.
- Suppliers accounts reconciliations.
- Debtor account reconciliation and debt collections
- Ibero agrochemical stores sales invoicing
- Maintained an organized filing system for easy access to financial documents, improving overall efficiency.
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Inspected account books and recorded transactions.
Accounts Intern
Tropical Farm Mgt K Ltd (Neumann Kaffee Gruppe)
2012.05 - 2012.08
- Prepared bank reconciliation & account reconciliations.
- Input financial data and produced reports using the SUN system.
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
- Gained a comprehensive understanding of accounting software systems through hands-on experience, increasing proficiency in data entry and report generation tasks.
- Participating in stock take of coffee and agrochemicals
Education
Master of Science - Finance And Accounting
KCA University
Nairobi-Kenya05.2019
Advanced Excel
Excel Pro Consulting Ltd
Nairobi-Kenya11.2016
Bachelor of Purchasing & Supplies Management - Purchasing, Procurement, And Contracts Management
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture&Technology
Juja-Kenya01.2013
Certified Public Accountants, CPAK - Accounting And Finance
KASNEB
Nairobi -Kenya12.2011
High School Education
Kahuhia Girls High School
Murang'a-Kenya11.2007
Skills
- Licensed Public Accountant
- Strategic financial planning
- Financial Operations Streamlining
- Project Finance Management
- Accounting Principles Familiarity
- Tax Planning and Compliance
- Financial Systems Integration
- General ledger entry and accounting
- Financial reporting mastery
- Internal controls implementation
- Financial Data Interpretation
- Account Reconciliation
- Financial Reporting
- Continuous learning mindset
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Decision-Making
- Work Planning
- Willing to Learn
Accomplishments
- In charge of supervising a team of 8 staff members.
- Trained a team of 12 members on the use of Sun accounting system.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets and fixed assets registers.
- Achieved a seamless payment system by introducing online banking for all payments made by the company.
- Collaborated with a team of 5 in the implementation of inventory receiving, processing, and dispatch system.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 01/14/90
- Nationality: Kenyan
References
- Mr. Yogesh Modhwadhia, General Manager, City Coffee Ltd, P.O Box 2576 Mbeya-Tanzania, +255 754 470 680, yogesh.modhwadhia@nkg.coffee
- Mrs. Lucy Muthikwa Maundu, Chief Accountant, NKG Coffee Mills K Ltd, P.O Box 18170-00100, Nairobi, 00100, +254 721 660 466, lucy.maundu@nkg.coffee
- Mr. Stephen Karanja, Chief Accountant, Tropical Farm Management (K) Limited, P.0 Box 18131- 00100, Nairobi, 00100, +254 721 212 209, stephen.karanja@nkg.coffee
Languages
English, Swahili
Native language
Timeline
Head of Finance
City Coffee Ltd (Neumann Kaffee Gruppe)
2023.05 - Current
Assistant Chief Accountant
NKG Coffee Mills Limited (Neumann Kaffee Gruppe)
2015.10 - 2023.04
Accountant
Tropical Farm Mgt K Ltd (Neumann Kaffee Gruppe)
2013.06 - 2015.09
Accounts Assistant
Ibero Kenya Ltd (Neumann Kaffee Gruppe)
2013.06 - 2015.09
Accounts Intern
Tropical Farm Mgt K Ltd (Neumann Kaffee Gruppe)
2012.05 - 2012.08
Master of Science - Finance And Accounting
KCA University
Advanced Excel
Excel Pro Consulting Ltd
Bachelor of Purchasing & Supplies Management - Purchasing, Procurement, And Contracts Management
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture&Technology
Certified Public Accountants, CPAK - Accounting And Finance
KASNEB
High School Education
Kahuhia Girls High School
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