Ashaba Laika

A motivated and detail‑oriented accounting professional with strong experience in financial management, bookkeeping, payroll processing, and statutory compliance. Skilled in QuickBooks, financial reporting, and reconciliation processes with the ability to maintain accurate financial records in both corporate and institutional environments. Proven ability to work with minimal supervision, maintain accountability, and support efficient financial operations.

Seeking to contribute accounting expertise and CPA knowledge in a dynamic and growth‑oriented organization.

School Accountant - St. Patrick's Academy - Kilifi

(2024-11)

• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Prepare and manage school budgets and cost estimations.
• Process payroll and manage staff salary payments.
• Calculate and remit statutory deductions including PAYE, NSSF, SHIF, Housing Levy and NITA.
• Prepare and issue invoices and receipts for school payments.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and monitor school bank accounts.
• Manage petty cash and maintain proper supporting documentation.
• Prepare and verify payment vouchers before processing payments.
• Maintain financial records using QuickBooks accounting system.
• Process online payments and maintain transaction records.
• Prepare financial reports and maintain records for auditing purposes.

Acting Parish Accountant - St. Patrick Catholic Parish - Kilifi

(2025-10-15 - 2025-12-24)

• Maintained accurate parish financial records including offertory collections, donations and parish expenditures.
• Prepared periodic financial reports for the parish priest and parish finance committee.
• Recorded income and expenses in accounting systems and maintained proper documentation.
• Managed bank deposits and reconciled parish bank statements.
• Prepared payment vouchers and ensured proper authorization of parish expenditures.
• Monitored parish budgets and ensured funds were utilized according to approved allocations.
• Maintained proper records for parish projects, events and church activities.
• Ensured accountability and transparency in the management of church funds.

Assistant Accountant - Breeze Point Hotel

(2022-03 - 2023-11)

• Maintained accurate bookkeeping records and ensured compliance with accounting standards.
• Performed cost accounting and analyzed operational expenses.
• Processed payroll and managed employee PAYE calculations and remittances.
• Prepared VAT calculations and ensured timely tax submission.
• Managed stock control processes and monitored inventory movements.
• Organized financial documents and maintained proper filing systems.
• Prepared financial data analysis reports for management decision‑making.

CPA Intermediate Level - Accounting - Jusnet Business Institute (2022-11 - 2023-08)

CPA Foundation Level - Accounting - Jusnet Business Institute (2021-11 - 2022-08)

Certificate in Computer Operations - Computer Operations - Jusnet Business Institute (2021-06 - 2021-07)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - Ribe Girls' High School (2016 - 2019)