Florence

Results-driven Senior Accountant with over 28 years of progressive experience in financial accounting, treasury management, accounts payable/receivable, and tax compliance at Bata Shoe Company (Kenya) Ltd. Proven ability to deliver accurate financial reporting, manage budgets, strengthen internal controls, and provide strategic financial advice to senior management.

Financial Accountant | Commercial Accountant | Treasury Accountant | AP/AR/Tax Accountant - Bata Shoe Company (Kenya) Ltd. - Kenya

(1995-11 - 2025-08)

• Prepared departmental budgets and conducted variance analysis, providing advisory recommendations to management.
• Produced final financial reports including Profit & Loss Statements and Balance Sheets for local and Canada head office.
• Maintained Fixed Assets Schedule, ledger accounts, and ensured accuracy of all voucher postings.
• Managed daily bank statement monitoring, cash flow statements, monthly reconciliations, and liquidity reporting.
• Processed supplier invoices with authorized purchase orders, reconciled supplier statements, and managed cheque payments.
• Filed monthly VAT and Withholding Tax returns; conducted tax reconciliations for full statutory compliance.
• Oversaw debtors' circularization, maintained debtors' schedule, and ensured timely debt collection per credit policy.
• Monitored store margins and profitability; advised management on viability of proposed new store openings.

Supervisory Committee Chairperson - Kiatu SACCO

(2013-01 - 2026-01)

• Ensured SACCO operations complied with legislative requirements and the approved annual budget.
• Verified loan disbursements, monitored recoveries, maintained assets register, and advised Management Board on key decisions.

B.Com - Accounting - KCA University (2014-01)

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Accounting (1997-01 - 2010-01)

Certificate of Professional Development - Health & Safety (2007-01)

Kenya Accounting Technicians Certificate (KATC) - Accounting (1994-01)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - Ngarariga Girls Secondary School (1991-01)