ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ACCOUNTANT - GILANIS DISTRIBUTORS LIMITED
(2025-05)
- Invoice processing: Receive, verify, and accurately record invoices, ensuring they match purchase orders and company policies.
- Payment processing: Prepare and execute timely payments to vendors through various methods like checks or electronic transfers.
- Reconciliation: Reconcile vendor statements and accounts payable balances to ensure accuracy and resolve any discrepancies.
- Reporting: Prepare monthly and periodic reports, including the AP aging report, for management and to support month-end closing procedures.
- Cash flow management: Monitor outstanding liabilities to manage cash flow effectively and identify opportunities for early payment discounts.
- Vendor management: Maintain and update vendor records and communicate with suppliers to resolve issues and build strong relationships.
Accountant - Stecol Corporation
(2024-04 - 2025-04)
- Processed supplier invoices by verifying against purchase orders, deliver notes, and contract terms, ensuring accurate and timely recording in the accounting system and compliance with procurement policies.
- Performed monthly and ad hoc bank reconciliations by matching bank transactions against general ledger records, investigating and resolving discrepancies to ensure cash balance accuracy.
- Tracked project expenses by monitoring and recording all project-related costs, including materials, subcontractor payments, labor, and equipment, ensuring precise allocation to specific project codes and cost centers.
- Prepared monthly financial reports and management accounts summarizing project costs, budget variances, and cash flow positions, providing management with actionable financial insights.
- Ensured timely payment to subcontractors and suppliers by managing the accounts payable cycle, prioritizing payments based on cash flow projections, and maintaining strong vendor relationships.
- Maintained up-to-date project cost records by continuously updating project ledgers and supporting budgetary control, enhancing cost monitoring and financial reporting accuracy.
- Supported the budgeting process for ongoing road construction projects by compiling historical cost data, forecasting material and labor costs, and collaborating with project teams to produce realistic budget estimates.
Accounts Assistant - East Africa Business Consultants
(2021-01 - 2024-03)
- Manage the accounts payable and receivable process by ensuring all payments and collections are processed efficiently and accurately.
- Perform regular account reconciliations for all customer and supplier accounts so as to ensure discrepancies are promptly addressed and resolved.
- Handle statutory reporting requirements by ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and deadlines, and maintaining accurate records for auditing purposes.
- Manage cash flow, ensuring optimal liquidity by monitoring inflows and outflows, forecasting future cash needs, and making necessary adjustments to maintain financial stability.
- Handling of petty cash, ensuring proper documentation, reconciliation, and adherence to company policies for all disbursements.
- Ensure the timely posting and accuracy of all transactions in the accounting system, maintaining up-to-date and accurate financial records.
Accounts Assistant - Korara Tea Factory
(2018-01 - 2020-12)
- Managing accounts payable and receivable using accounting software systems to streamline processes, ensuring accurate record-keeping, and meeting reporting deadlines.
- Handled petty cash transactions, ensuring proper documentation, reconciliation, and adherence to company policies for accurate cash flow management.
- Handle Tax and Statutory Compliance by Preparing and submitting tax returns and regulatory filings so as to ensure legal compliance and avoid penalties.
- Prepare Monthly Financial Reports and generate statements on revenue, expenses, and profitability this helps management assess financial performance.
- Support External Audits by organizing financial records and assists auditors during audits this ensures smooth audits and compliance with financial regulations.
- Perform Account Reconciliations by matching financial records with bank statements and client invoices so as to ensure accurate financial data for reporting and decision-making.
Cashier - Tuskys Supermarket
(2015-01 - 2017-12)
- Processing Customer Transactions by Scanning items, calculating totals, and collecting cash, card, or mobile money payments so as ensures accurate and efficient checkout, reducing customer wait times.
- Issuing Receipts and Handling Refunds, Provides customers with receipts and processes refunds or exchanges as per store policy this ensures transparency and maintains customer trust.
- Balancing the Cash Register, Counts cash at the beginning and end of each shift, ensuring amounts match recorded transactions this prevents discrepancies and ensures accountability in handling cash.
- Handling Customer Inquiries and Complaints, Assists customers with pricing issues, promotions, and payment-related concerns it enhances customer satisfaction and resolves problems effectively.
- Verifying Payment Methods and Preventing Fraud, Checks for counterfeit bills, verifies card transactions, and follows security measures, this reduces the risk of financial losses due to fraud.
- Maintaining a Clean and Organized Work Area, Keeps the checkout counter tidy and restocks essential supplies like paper rolls and shopping bags this ensures efficiency and professionalism in the shopping experience.
Accounts Attachment - Accounts Attachment Partners Sacco
(2015-01 - 2015-06)
- Assisting in Bookkeeping and Data Entry, Records financial transactions, including member deposits, withdrawals, and loan repayments in the accounting system, Ensures accurate financial records and supports efficient financial reporting.
- Reconciling Member Accounts, Cross-checks member savings and loan accounts to identify discrepancies and correct errors; Helps maintain transparency and ensures members' balances are accurate.
- Processing Loan Applications and Disbursements, Assists in reviewing loan application documents and updating the loan disbursement system, Ensures proper documentation and efficient loan processing for members.
- Assisting with SACCO Compliance and Audit Preparation, Helps in organizing financial documents and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, Ensures smooth audits and adherence to SACCO regulations.
- Customer Service and Member Support, Assists members in checking their account balances, updating records, and resolving inquiries, Improves customer experience and enhances SACCO-member relationships.
