James Asumbo

Trustworthy young accountant with strengths in analyzing receipts and payments, details of creditors and debtors, bank reconciliations and control accounts. Dedicated young man with experience in achieving tangible results and cross-team collaboration. Proactive and excited to partner with like-minded individuals to achieve goals.

Trustworthy young man with three years of practical experience and dedicated work ethic. Self-motivated to consistently provide first-class results in line with stringent targets and deadlines.

General Manager at My Rustic Place Limited (2025-02 – 2025-06)

• Developing and implementing business strategies to achieve company goals.
• Setting performance targets and ensure the company meets its objectives.
• Overseeing daily business operations to ensure efficiency and productivity.
• Monitoring operational performance and make improvements as needed.
• Creating and managing budgets to ensure financial stability.
• Monitoring revenue, expenses, and profitability.
• Fostering a positive work culture and ensure employee satisfaction.
• Evaluating employee performance and provide feedback.
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients, customers, and stakeholders.
• Addressing customer concerns and improve service delivery.
• Collaborating with marketing and sales teams to drive business growth.
• Ensuring the business adheres to legal and regulatory requirements.
• Make informed decisions based on market trends, performance metrics, and company goals.

Graduate Assistant at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (2023-10 – 2025-01)

• Liaised between lecturers and students to provide information and maximize learning.
• Oversaw students in group settings and offered academic guidance.
• Supported department faculty with administrative duties, as well as curriculum and research needs.
• Assessed and catered to student needs by providing one-to-one support and guidance.
• Established positive relationships with students, leading by example and responding appropriately to classroom needs.
• Gave tests, invigilated exams and marked students work.

Accountant at Isico Holding Limited (2023-04 – 2023-10)

• Balancing daily, weekly and monthly sales.
• Maintaining petty cash.
• Preparing monthly payroll.
• Maintaining assets accounts.
• Assisting in internal auditing.
• Maintaining vendors and debtors accounts.
• Filing company’s VAT tax.
• Using Tally Prime to update daily transactions.

Graduate Assistant at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (2021-05 – 2023-03)

• Liaised between lecturers and students to provide information and maximize learning.
• Oversaw students in group settings and offered academic guidance.
• Supported department faculty with administrative duties, as well as curriculum and research needs.
• Assessed and catered to student needs by providing one-to-one support and guidance.
• Established positive relationships with students, leading by example and responding appropriately to classroom needs.
• Gave tests, invigilated exams and marked students work.

Accounting Intern at Kenya Forest Services (2019-12 – 2021-04)

• Tracked and monitored fixed assets, enhancing accurate reporting processes and company records.
• Used exceptional organization and planning skills to correctly manage accounting inventories.
• Efficiently prepared and processed invoices, ensuring accuracy ahead of payment.
• Worked in payroll department processing pay for 30 employees.
• Participated in month end accounts receivable, payable and bank statement reconciliations.
• Assisted accountant teams in reviewing expenses and payroll records.

Industrial Trainee at Kenya Postal Corporation (2019-01 – 2019-03)

• Worked with finance staff to review processes and eliminate opportunities for fraudulent activities.
• Aided financial coordinator with running of day-to-day operations in finance unit.
• Prepared data and audit files for external audit.
• Monitored accounts payable and receivable statuses and delegated related tasks.
• Vouching and confirmation of the receipts Reconciliation.

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education – Nyamninia Secondary School (2012 – 2015)

Certificate: Accounting packages in Accounting packages – Rware college of Accounts (2021-03 – 2021-03)

Certificate: Forensic and Investigative Accounting in Forensic and Investigative Accounting – Osullivan Consultancies and Forensic Solutions (2020 – 2020)

Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting option – Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (2016-08 – 2019-12)

Master of Science in Business Analytics – Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (2021-05)