Edith Ketemi
Accountant | CPA (Intermediate Level, ongoing) | KASNEB-Certified Accounting Technician
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About
Detail-oriented and trustworthy accounting professional with over three years of hands-on experience in bookkeeping, financial reporting, bank reconciliation, budgeting, payroll support, and cash management across the NGO and education sectors. KASNEB-certified Accounting Technician currently pursuing CPA (Intermediate Level) and a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) at KCA University. Proficient in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel, with a proven record of maintaining accurate, audit-ready financial records and safeguarding organizational funds.
Available immediately and ready to add value from day one.
Experience
Accountant - Heart to Heart Orphans Children Centre - Nairobi
(2023-01)
- Maintain complete and accurate financial records, posting daily transactions and keeping the general ledger up to date.
- Prepare monthly financial reports and bank reconciliations for management review and decision-making.
- Manage daily petty cash and office expenses with full supporting documentation and zero unexplained variances.
- Support annual budget preparation and internal and external audits by providing organized, audit-ready records.
- Process cheque payments for payroll and sponsored children's school fees, and verify fee payments against records.
- Monitor microfinance loans issued to businesswomen and facilitate borrower financial-literacy training programs.
Finance Assistant - Gatina Prince of Peace Academy - Nairobi
(2023-01)
- Maintain organized financial records, including receipts and payment documentation, for reliable reporting.
- Perform regular bank reconciliations to confirm the accuracy and completeness of school financial records.
- Verify and confirm school fee payments and keep student payment records current.
- Track loans issued through the SACCO, maintaining accurate loan records and repayment schedules.
Education
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Intermediate Level - KCA University
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance - KCA University (2023-01)
Accounting Technician Diploma (ATD) - Accounting - KCA University (2021-01 - 2023-12)
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) - Madira Girls High School (2017-01 - 2021-12)
