Abigail Kariuki

Accounts Assistant pursuing CPA Intermediate Level

Talent

NairobiMember since May 26, 2026

Bookkeeping and financial record managementPreparation and support of financial reports and statementsBank reconciliations and account reconciliationsAccounts payable and accounts receivable managementVAT, PAYE, and withholding tax filing supportInvoice posting, payment processing, and follow-up on outstanding balancesKnowledge of statutory compliance and KRA filing proceduresQuickBooksMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Office applicationsPreparation and organization of accounting documents and supporting schedulesMaintaining accurate financial records for reporting and audit supportProfessional handling of financial documentation and client communicationStrong attention to detail and accuracyCommunication and interpersonal skillsTeam collaboration and professionalismTime management and ability to meet deadlinesProblem-solving and analytical thinkingAdaptability and willingness to learn new skillsAbility to work under pressure in fast-paced environments

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About

My name is Abigail Wanjiku Kariuki, and I am writing to express my interest in the Accounting Assistant position. I currently work in an accounting environment where I have gained experience in reconciliations, VAT filing, bookkeeping, and financial reporting. I would appreciate the opportunity to contribute my skills and continue growing professionally within the organization.

Experience

Account Assistant at Ebrahimjee and Mutai Advisory (2024-05 – Present)

Assist in the preparation of financial reports and statements while ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
Perform bookkeeping tasks, including recording financial transactions and maintaining accurate accounting records using QuickBooks.
Conduct bank reconciliations to ensure company records match bank statements and to identify and resolve discrepancies.
Assist in filing statutory returns including VAT, PAYE, and withholding tax in compliance with KRA regulations and deadlines.
Post sales invoices, supplier invoices, payments, receipts, and credit notes into the accounting system.
Support accounts payable processes by reconciling supplier statements with company records and preparing monthly payable reviews.
Assist in accounts receivable management by following up on outstanding payments and maintaining updated customer records.
Prepare and process VAT and withholding tax payments through the KRA portal.
Assist in VAT reconciliations between QuickBooks records and iTax filings.
Maintain proper filing systems and organize financial documents for easy retrieval and audit support.
Communicate professionally with clients regarding financial documentation and follow-ups.
Support daily finance and administrative operations within the accounting department.