Accountant - Ngummo Kenya Limited Parent Co. To Trio Investors Ltd, Swahili Beach Apts, Agro-tropical Estates Ltd - Nairobi
(2014-07)
- Implemented a new accounts payable system, reducing processing time by 50% and improving vendor relationships by 25%
- Prepared and filed tax returns, resulting in a 100% compliance rate and saving the company in penalties
- Automated internal accounting processes, cutting the total time for bookkeeping and general ledger reconciliations by 20%
- Trained and supervised 5+ junior accountants improving productivity and departmental performance by 50%
- Addressed technical tax issues to define tax effect or impact of certain tax positions
- Developed and implemented accounting systems within the financial department that significantly enhanced adequacy and efficiency in financial reporting
Management Accountant - Face Savers Enterprises - Nairobi
(2012-11 - 2014-04)
- Producing Weekly, Monthly, quarterly & Annual Management Accounts Including cash flow projections
- Preparing Daily, weekly and Monthly Debt collection report
- Reconciling all nominal ledger accounts and Bank Accounts
- Worked with both internal and external auditor during financial and operational audits
- Maintained customer database
- Customer care services
- Managed the reconciliation of balance sheet accounts for a portfolio of 50 clients, resulting in a 98% accuracy rate and a 20% increase in client retention
- Controlling an entire work force of about 30 workers
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring adherence to company standards regarding quality control/quality assurance (QC/QA)
- Maintained accurate income, expenses, signed leases, complaints, maintenance, and records related to capital expenditures by tracking invoices through the payment process until receipt into the general ledger system
- Prepared reports on the financial performance of properties and presented them to the top management for decision-making
- Successfully attracted new tenants through adverts, property viewings, and referrals; interviewed tenants and ran credit checks; oversaw the signing of agreements; terminated leases and initiated eviction process
- Collected rent, Service charge and followed up with late payments, and handled operating expenses and maintenance
Accounts Trainee - Municipal Council Of Ruiru
(2009-01 - 2009-06)
- Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing
- Checked general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors and identify adjustments
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions
- Coordinated office supply ordering to avail materials for streamlined operations
- Verified items billed against items ordered and reconciled differences through follow-up with vendor
Accounts clerk - Excel Institute Of Professionals - Nairobi
(2008-01 - 2008-08)
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable
- Set up and updated Excel spreadsheets to track financial data
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy
- Maintained student data base
