Anthony Otiato

Results-driven Finance and Accounting Professional with over 4 years of progressive experience in financial reporting, budget management, payroll administration, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to manage full-cycle accounting operations independently, support external audit processes, and deliver accurate financial insights that support strategic decision-making. Adept at working within structured corporate environments, with strong proficiency in Sage, QuickBooks, and Microsoft Excel.

Seeking to contribute high-impact financial expertise within a dynamic blue chip organisation.

Accountant at Shadel International School (2022-01 – Present)

Sole accountant managing the full finance function for a private institution — covering everything from day-to-day bookkeeping to presenting management accounts to senior leadership.

• Manage the full accounts payable cycle — receiving and verifying invoices, obtaining approvals, processing payments and maintaining an organised filing system so nothing falls through the cracks.
• Handle accounts receivable including issuing invoices, following up on outstanding balances and maintaining an up-to-date debtors ledger to keep cash flow healthy.
• Track and manage credit extended to clients and suppliers, flagging overdue accounts early and working with management to agree on appropriate follow-up actions.
• Prepare and present monthly management accounts to the school's leadership, translating the numbers into a clear picture of where the institution stands financially.
• Carry out monthly bank reconciliations and control account reconciliations, investigating and clearing any differences promptly.
• Run the monthly payroll for all staff, computing and remitting PAYE, NSSF, NHIF and pension contributions accurately and on time in line with KRA requirements.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and carry out periodic asset verification to ensure records match physical assets.
• Support the annual external audit by preparing schedules and making sure auditors have everything they need without unnecessary back-and-forth.
• Manage petty cash and ensure all cheques and cash collections are banked promptly and properly recorded.

Finance Attaché at Nairobi City County – City Hall (2021-09 – 2021-11)

• Processed and invoiced payment vouchers, imprests, and surrenders within the county treasury framework.
• Monitored departmental budget and updated the vote book to track expenditure against approved allocations.
• Performed data entry and reconciliation tasks using Microsoft Excel.
• Sorted, filed, and dispatched financial documents across departments to support audit readiness.

Administration Attaché at Nairobi City County – City Hall (2019-09 – 2019-11)

• Provided front-office administration and customer service support.
• Managed incoming and outgoing correspondence and performed data entry duties.

Bachelor of Commerce in Finance – KCA University (2021)

Diploma in Business Management – KCA University (2019)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education – St. Gabriel's Seminary (2016)