February 2018 - Date
Financial controller/Accountant
Njoro Canning Factory Kenya Limited
(Manufacturing, processing and distribution of Canned Foods, Spices, Sauces and Relishes, Drinking Water, Biofuel(briquettes), Frozen Chips and Vegetables, Dehydrated vegetables)
August 2021 – Date (Financial Controller/Accountant – HQ Njoro)
February 2021 – August 2021 (Accountant)
- Coordinate timely and accurate preparation of budgets, ensure budgetary controls, constantly monitor expenditure and report on variances
- Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and reports in an accurate and timely manner and prepare all the documents that are required to support the periodical auditing exercise.
- Prepare cash flows statements and bank reconciliations; Ensure that all accounting transactions comply with set financialsystems and controlsand initiate remedial action where this is not the case.
- Prepare and continually review aged (debtor/creditor) analysis report and advice management accordingly.
- Compile tax reports/statutory returns, ensuring that these are submitted in a timely manner to the relevant authorities and consult with tax advisors as and when necessary.
- Liaise with the external auditors during interim and annual audit and follow-up including the government.
- Develop and maintain internal control and effective accounting system and policies for the business
- Establish and maintain systems for cost-sensitivity analysis and early-warning of cost- overruns, Work consultatively with the respective departments on cost reduction initiatives
- Manage relationships with key stakeholders including banks, suppliers, and key customers.
- Confirm financial status by monitoring revenue and expenses
- Coordinating the collection, consolidation, and evaluation of financial data; Maintain accounting controls by establishing a chart of accounts; defining accounting policies; Enforce current accounting regulations and recommend new procedures for proposed legislation
February 2018 – January2021 (Warehouse Manager - Kikuyu Depot)
- Supervise the stocks movements and maintain warehouse operational standards, implementing products repackaging, quality assurance and customer service standards, resolving problems and identifying warehouse system improvements
- Coordinating with the headquarters with regards to all management issues emerging at the depot
- Maintain storage area by organizing floor space ,adhering to storage space design principles recommending improvements
- Coordinating vehicle logistics, receiving and processing of client orders and ensuring timely deliveries.
- Secure warehouse by ensuring the security systems in place are functional
- Ensuring proper documentation of stock movements, record keeping and reporting.
- Maintain inventory by conducting monthly physical counts: reconciling variances
December 2015 – January 2018
Accountant
Omra Meat Processing EPZ Limited
(Leading Slaughterhouse, processer and exporter of Fish, Goat, Lamb, Chicken and Cow Meat)
- Record daily financial transactions, including expenses, revenue, and bank deposits.
- Assist in the preparation and management of budgets to ensure efficient financial planning and control.
- Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost savings or revenue generation.
- Prepare and file tax returns, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations (including EPZ regulations).
- Assist in financial audits by providing relevant documentation and explanations to auditors.
- Prepare regular financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, for management and stakeholders.
- Investigate and explain discrepancies between budgeted and actual financial performance.
- Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information
- Secure financial information by completing database backups
- Support month-end and year-end close process
- Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
- Utilize accounting software and tools to streamline financial processes and maintain data accuracy.
- Handle payroll activities, including calculating salaries, deductions, and tax withholdings.
- Monitor and control expenses to ensure they align with the budget and company policies.
- Use historical data and financial trends to forecast future financial performance.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, laws, and regulations in financial reporting and transactions.
November 2011 – December 2015
Accountant
Greenergia (K) Limited
(Manufacturing Biofuel (briquette) Using Harvested hyacinth from L.Victoria, Bagasse from Sugarcane, Coffee and Rice husk and sawdust)
- Preparing monthly financial statements, which include preparing of tax returns, firm’s payroll, stock control, credit controls, cash books and bank reconciliations, (A/P and A/R) Prepares and approves Journal Entries and Inter-company transactions, monthly Accruals and deferrals
- Ensuring that these financial statements are complete and accurate in nature and presented to the management for decision making on a monthly basis with written commentaries supporting significant fluctuation in amounts versus prior periods and budgets
- Dealing with corporate auditor, external auditors and government auditors.
- Making sure that inputs and outputs of inventory were accurate and timely,
- Preparing and updating journal entries for sales cost, labor cost and inter-company transfers.
- Reviewing Customer invoicing based on individual contract rates and requirements.
- Coordinates the use of temporary labor as needed, communicating temporary needs as well as acquiring the contract and obtaining relevant approvals.
- Responsible for talent management, selection, retention strategies, and conducting orientation programs. Resulting in recruiting valuable employees without the use of outside sources, designing and creating training manuals and presentations in the accounts department
- Counseling and guiding the employees and management concerning financial policies, procedures, and best practices. Identifying risks and creating effective solutions for both the employees and the organization.
- Performance evaluations, salary increases, compensation benefits including the monitoring of all third-party sick pay and short-term disability.
January 2011 to august 2011
Internship (finance and audit department)
Kisumu water and Sewerage Company limited
(Leading water and sewerage service provider in Kisumu and its environs)
