Florence Mwangi

I am a results-oriented planner and versatile professional with over 4years of dedicated experience in accounting and financial administration. I bring a proven track record of efficiently resolving financial discrepancies, managing clients within established service level agreements (SLAs), nurturing customer relationships, and adeptly analyzing data to discern meaningful patterns and produce insightful reports. My professional profile is enhanced by my capacity as an effective team player, with strong analytical and exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

I exhibit a keen eye for detail, coupled with adept planning and organizational abilities and proficiency in a range of software applications, including ERP Oracle E-Business, QuickBooks, Zoho Books, and Microsoft tools. My career objective is to add value to my community and to the global accounting and finance profession through platforms such as organizations which provide their employees with the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Accountant January 2023 –Present

Kibos Sugar and Allied Industries Group – Kibos Distillers Ltd.

Key responsibilities:

• Accounts Payable: Daily posting of invoices 
• Accounts Receivable: Daily posting of receipts, Processing of Inter-company e-Tims invoices
• Reconciliation: Handled multi-currency bank reconciliations 
• Supplier and Customer account analysis for resolution of invoice and revenue discrepancies
• Timely Filing of tax returns (VAT and Excise Duty) & ensuring all the statutory deductions (PAYE, HousingLevy, NITA, NHIF & NSSF)
• Cash management: Processing of payment vouchers after document approval for cash, M-Pesa payment and other expense reimbursements
• Audit participation by maintaining organized financial documentation (physical & virtual) to align with audit standards.

Achievements

Assisted in the implementation of Zoho Books in accounting which has allowed streamlined processes, improved accuracy and discrepancy resolution, hence enhancing organizational financial performance.

Accounts and Administration Assistant July 2021-December 2022

 Kevidah Ventures 

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists with the set-up of the procurement process from requisition to purchase order
• Assessment of Discount Requests: Reviewed and approved discount requests submitted by sales and account management teams.
• Deliver meaningful financial analysis to support strategic and operational decision making
• Business Engagement: Engage with your team and stakeholders regarding their business strategy and objectives for automating and optimizing financial processes.

Achievements

Implemented corrective measures that decreased major accounting discrepancies by 30% and optimized financial processes.

Accounts Assistant March 2020 – June 2021

Jimkam Electricals Key Responsibilities:

• Daily Bookkeeping, and maintaining accounting databases
• Regular business evaluation to determine performance and stability of projects and the business
• Customer Engagement: Provide accurate and comprehensive information to customers regarding our products and resolves any issues on outstanding invoices

Achievements

Created a position of customer care professional to constantly handle the inquiries and complaints of the customers. This helped improve customers’ loyalty which translated to increased sales from 5M-7M per month

Finance & Accounts intern April – September 2018

Bamburi Wananchi Sacco

 Key Responsibilities:

• Reconciliation of the Bank statements as well as accounts payable and receivable records
• Organization and sequential filing of all payments and petty cash vouchers
• Timely and accurate preparation of weekly, monthly, and quarterly data reports

2019: Bachelor of Commerce (Finance), The Cooperative University of Kenya (Second class-upper division)

2014: Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, St. Mary’s Mumias Girls’ High School (B+)

Additional Training:

In Progress: Certified Public Accounts (Intermediate Level).

2015: Certificate in Computer Studies, Muhito Parish Computer school