Alvis Langat

My name is Alvis Langat and I see myself as a relentless problem-solver, and I’m always looking for a new challenge. I have a rich background in finance and accounting.

• Processing payments and invoices accurately and within expected time periods.
• Paying vendors by scheduling pay checks and ensuring payment is received for outstanding credit; generally responding to all vendor enquiries regarding finance.
• Verifying financial statements, ledgers and accounts and making corrections where appropriate.
• Undertake monthly reconciliation and monitoring of accounts payable monthly and prepare reports for management action.
• Making sure that accurate and timely financial reporting of all stock data is updated correctly.
• Preparing and Filing of Statutory and Regulatory Payments and Returns (NSSF, NHIF, PAYE and VAT) of the company.
• Verify and calculate all extensions and totals on invoices (calculating and taking discounts when applicable).
• Keeping track of all payments and expenditures, including payroll, purchase orders, invoices, statements, etc.
• Facilitate timely reimbursement of petty cash through cheque writing and processing/authorization of the data in the accounting system.
• Clarify any questionable invoice items, prices or receiving signatures.
• Calculate, post business transactions, process invoices, verify financial data for use in maintaining accounts payable records, and provide other clerical support necessary to pay the obligations of the organization.
• Nurture positive relationships with suppliers and provide customer service as needed.
• Reconciliation of Supplier accounts and responding to issues arising thereof.
• Filing and ensuring all accounting records are properly kept and that the records can be easily retrieved when necessary.
• Create, monitor, and report on dead stocks, damaged items, and the resale policies of such items.

Achievements:

• Verified invoice accuracy of incoming invoices and double taxations which saved an average of 5% annual overpayments.
• Introduce new 1 on 1 system and innovative 360-degree annual reviews for AP teams resulting in 50% reduction in staff turnover.
• Introduce an audited invoice processing for compliance with three step process reducing overpayments by 15%.

• Degree in Economics and Finance, Kenyatta University, April 2016, 2nd class Honors. 
• Lesirwo day secondary school’ Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, 2011, 
• CPA Section 2, KASNEB.