Jane Waithera

Accountant with 5+ years of experience in full-cycle accounting management, budgeting, and tax preparation. Proven track record of developing and implementing accounting and financial systems, processes, and controls that enhance business profitability. Skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams in the delivery of complex projects on time within budget and identifying cost-saving opportunities. Excels at building relationships with stakeholders and driving consensus.

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

Bachelors of Commerce - Finance - Mount Kenya University (2016-01 - 2019-08)

Certified Public Accounting (CPA, Section V) - KASNEB courses - KCA University/ Kenyatta University (2006-01 - 2010-04)

Intermediate Computer Package Certificate - Computer Studies - Acc&S Computer College (2005-01 - 2005-07)

High School Diploma - Naaro Secondary School (2001-02 - 2004-11)