Absalom Suchi
Accountant | Credit Control | Finance & Business Operations
Hire this person
Send a job offer directly to this candidate
About
Highly motivated and results-oriented professional with a track record of driving operational efficiency, improving financial performance, and enhancing process accuracy. Skilled in managing complex accounts, reducing outstanding debts, and ensuring timely financial reporting. Known for exceptional attention to detail, problem-solving, and delivering measurable business outcomes in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
Experience
Accountant and Administrator at EASYIT NETWORKING SOLUTIONS (2022-01 – 2025-03)
Conducted financial accounting, payables and receivables management, and administrative operations.
- Conducted monthly petty cash checks and reconciliations.
- Followed up with banks on payments and perform bank reconciliations.
- Managed payables and Receivables.
- Prepared Financial Statements and reports.
- Maintained filing of all transactions with relevant support documents.
- Assisted auditors in completing audit work.
- Received and dispatched ICT equipment and accessories, ensuring accuracy in documentation and timely delivery to clients and internal teams.
- Performed regular stock takes and inventory reconciliations for ICT hardware, consumables, and office supplies.
- Monitored and tracked inventory levels, supporting procurement planning and preventing stockouts or overstocking.
- Ensured company certificates, statutory returns, and tax filings were in order.
- Managed office operations and maintained an impeccable administrative environment.
Credit Controller at SEVEN-UP BOTTLING COMPANY KENYA LIMITED (2017-11 – 2021-10)
Managed over 50 customer accounts with a ledger value exceeding KES 100M, collected overdue debts, and ensured timely financial reporting.
- Planned, tracked, and reported daily sales performance, ensuring accurate financial records and timely reporting to management.
- Managed over 50 customer accounts with a ledger value exceeding KES 100M, maintaining up-to-date reconciliations and reducing outstanding debt exposure.
- Collected and recovered overdue debts, achieving improved cash flow and reducing debtor days through proactive follow-ups and negotiations.
- Provided clear guidance on credit terms and conditions, ensuring customers understood their obligations and minimizing disputes.
- Processed orders and billing accurately, reducing invoice errors and ensuring seamless sales-to-cash processes.
- Conducted credit checks and assessed customer risk profiles, preventing high-risk exposures and safeguarding company revenue.
- Negotiated flexible payment plans with delinquent clients, securing recoveries while maintaining strong customer relationships.
- Collaborated with sales teams and customers to resolve account queries promptly, enabling smoother sales operations and higher customer satisfaction.
- Prepared and maintained sales and credit control reports, supporting management with actionable insights for decision-making.
- Implemented recovery strategies for delinquent accounts, achieving significant debt resolution through structured repayment plans and legal compliance.
- Delivered exceptional customer service, addressing concerns professionally and strengthening client trust in the company's financial processes.
Accountant at CRISSAM ACRES LIMITED (2014-05 – 2017-11)
Processed financial transactions, prepared reports, managed accounts payable and receivable, and oversaw inventory for construction materials.
- Processed financial transactions and updated ledgers accurately in line with construction project expenditures.
- Posted financial data to appropriate accounts in the automated accounting system and prepared timely financial reports for management.
- Computed taxes and filed statutory returns, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Reconciled all company accounts, including supplier and subcontractor accounts, to maintain accurate financial records.
- Monitored accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payments to suppliers, subcontractors, and service providers.
- Oversaw receipt and dispatch of construction materials and supplies, maintaining proper records and ensuring accountability.
- Conducted periodic stock takes and reconciliations for materials, tools, and consumables used at construction sites.
- Tracked inventory levels and coordinated with procurement to prevent shortages or excess stock.
- Coordinated with clients, suppliers, and site teams to resolve payment issues and streamline financial workflows.
- Performed general office and administrative tasks.
Accountant Intern at KINGS COLLECTION LIMITED (2012-05 – 2012-08)
Processed transactions, updated ledgers, prepared financial reports, and reconciled accounts.
- Processed transactions and updated ledgers.
- Posted financial data to appropriate accounts in the automated accounting system.
- Prepared financial reports.
- Computed taxes and filed returns.
- Performed basic office tasks.
- Communicated and coordinated with clients.
- Reconciled all company accounts.
- Monitored accounts payable and receivable statuses, ensuring up-to-date financial records.
Merchandiser at EQUATOR BOTTLER LIMITED (2010-05 – 2010-08)
Industrial Attachment - Conducted cooler merchandising, market information systems, and brand activation.
- Cooler Merchandising, ensuring product placement and display in all Coca-Cola assets was correct and up to standard.
- Market Information system and Reports, assist in updating and preparing sales reports.
- Order Generation.
- Trolley vending program survey, conducted survey that entirely focused on vendors using trolleys.
- Research (customer relations).
- Activation of New brand, to part in the launch of new brand and product.
Education
CPA in Accounting – KENYA ACCOUNTANTS AND SECRETARIES NATIONAL EXAMINATION BOARD (2013-03)
Bachelor of Commerce in Commerce – KCA UNIVERSITY (2009-05 – 2012-11)
PC Support Engineering in Information Technology – INFOTECH TRAINING CENTRE (2009-02 – 2009-04)
Certificate in Computer Application in Computer Science – KCA UNIVERSITY (2008-06 – 2008-08)
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education in General Education – INGOTSE HIGH SCHOOL (2004-01 – 2007-11)
Digital Marketing and E-Commerce Training/Mentorship in Digital Marketing – AJIRA Digital Program (2023-10 – 2024-01)
Virtual Assistant Training in Virtual Assistance – ALX Africa (2024-09 – 2024-11)