Cleophas Mliwa
Results-oriented Accountant with over 4 years of progressive experience in financial accounting, bookkeeping, treasury management, tax compliance, payroll administration, and finan
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Results-oriented Accountant with over 4 years of progressive experience in financial accounting, bookkeeping, treasury management, tax compliance, payroll administration, and financial reporting. Experienced in managing accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, statutory compliance, financial statement preparation, and supporting audits across logistics, shipping, and professional services industries. Adept at using QuickBooks Desktop & Online, Sage, Microsoft Excel, and ERP systems to improve financial accuracy and operational efficiency.
A proactive professional with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering timely and accurate financial information.
Experience
Accountant - Southern Shipping Services Limited (SSSL)
(2024-12)
- Manage treasury operations, including cash flow budgeting, forecasting, and liquidity monitoring.
- Process supplier payments and maintain accurate accounts payable records.
- Manage customer receipts and maintain accounts receivable ledgers.
- Account for VAT, withholding tax, and other statutory deductions.
- Perform bank, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and disbursement reconciliations.
- Analyze import and export clearing & forwarding expenses to ensure accurate recovery of Paid-on-Behalf (POB) costs.
- Prepare weekly, monthly, and ad hoc financial and management reports.
- Manage fixed and call deposit accounting.
- Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
Business Process Outsourcing Accountant - PKF Kenya
(2022-10 - 2024-12)
- Maintained accounting records and performed monthly and annual bookkeeping for multiple clients.
- Prepared financial statements and audit working papers.
- Processed payroll and statutory deductions.
- Filed VAT, PAYE, SHIF/NHIF, NSSF, withholding tax, and income tax returns.
- Prepared monthly, semi-annual, and annual management reports.
- Coordinated with external auditors during year-end audits.
- Presented financial reports during client meetings.
- Advised clients on changes in tax legislation and financial regulations affecting their businesses.
- Assisted clients with annual tax compliance.
Accounts Officer - Medeck Logistics Limited
(2021-02 - 2022-09)
- Recorded daily income and expenditure transactions.
- Maintained accounting records in the general ledger.
- Performed accounts receivable, accounts payable, and bank reconciliations.
- Prepared monthly financial and management reports.
- Assisted in maintaining accurate financial records.
Financial Advisor - ICEA Lion Group
(2018-03 - 2020-01)
- Developed financial plans tailored to clients' financial goals.
- Advised clients on insurance, savings, investments, pensions, and retirement planning.
- Built and maintained long-term client relationships.
- Promoted financial products while ensuring high levels of customer service.
Accounts Assistant (Industrial Attachment) - Moi International Airport
(2014-07 - 2016-02)
- Prepared payment vouchers.
- Posted transactions to creditors' ledgers.
- Monitored and followed up outstanding supplier payments.
- Prepared asset movement schedules.
- Assisted in preparing weekly financial reports.
Education
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Post Advanced Level - Accounting (2025-08)
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Advanced Level - Accounting (2024-01 - 2024-12)
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Sections III & IV - Accounting (2014-01 - 2015-12)
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Sections I & II - Accounting (2013-01 - 2013-12)
