Japheth Mutisya

A Dedicated Finance Professional with over 7 years of accounting experience spanning the hospitality, manufacturing, education, and non-profit sectors. Proficient in QuickBooks, Sage Pastel, and Advanced Excel; skilled in financial reporting, reconciliations, tax compliance, and administration. Proven ability to prepare accurate financial statements that support audit and management decisions, and ensure strict adherence to IFRS and Kenyan tax laws.

Currently pursuing CPA certification. Committed to driving operational efficiency and financial integrity.

Accountant / Administrator at The Woodforest Schools Nanyuki (2023-01 – Present)

• Prepare bank reconciliations for multiple bank accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Prepare weekly and monthly performance reports for management review.
• Conduct variance analysis to identify discrepancies, investigate root causes, and implement corrective measures.
• Maintain receivables accounts and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Process monthly payroll, including statutory deductions (PAYE, NSSF, SHA, HELB, AFH).
• Participate in annual budgeting and monitor expenditure against budgets.
• Oversee inventory management and coordinate regular stock taking exercises.
• Code and post transactions into the financial system (QuickBooks).
• Monitor M-Pesa and bank statements daily, sharing updates with management.
• Provide logistical and administrative support to facilitate school operations.
• Support audit processes by preparing schedules and liaising with external auditors.

Assistant Accountant at East Africa Sub Saharan Africa Safe Promotions Foundation (EA-SSA SPF) (2019-09 – 2022-12)

• Maintained accurate books of accounts, including coding, posting, and petty cash reconciliations
• Processed monthly payroll and statutory deductions (PAYE, NSSF, HELB, SHA)
• Monitored budgets, reported on variances, and ensured full-proof expenditure accounting
• Oversaw inventory control, stock takes, and maintained the fixed asset register
• Assisted in preparation of financial reports and audit schedules
• Provided administrative support to the team

Accountant / Administrator at Zebra Glassworks (K) Ltd (2018-10 – 2019-06)

• Managed payroll, staff wages, and HR-related matters, ensuring smooth financial and administrative operations
• Oversaw invoicing, cash payments, credit notes, and month-end stock reconciliations for the two shops
• Coordinated daily office activities and maintained adequate stock levels
• Conducted VAT reconciliations, managed statutory filings, and prepared monthly P&L reports
• Reconciled supplier statements, monitored material wastage, and supported product costing
• Liaised with auditors and provided general administrative support

Chief Accountant at Three Shades Annex Hotel (2018-02 – 2018-09)

• Tracked daily hotel sales and conducted revenue audits, reconciling all payment channels.
• Managed inventory for food, beverages, and supplies, conducting regular stock takes and variance analysis.
• Prepared monthly financial statements, managed accounts receivable, and reconciled supplier accounts.
• Processed payroll and statutory deductions (PAYE, NSSF, SHA) with 100% compliance.
• Filed VAT and withholding tax returns, ensuring full KRA compliance.
• Assisted in budgeting, monitored expenditure, and supported external audits

Treasurer, Parish Youth Council at Africa Inland Church Kivulu (2024-01 – Present)

• Oversee collections, donations, and expenditures, ensuring accountability through monthly financial reporting
• Introduced Excel-based record-keeping and trained two committee members on financial principles and the new system
• Monitor budget adherence, implemented internal controls, and supported administrative tasks for parish youth activities.

CPA in Accounting – Success Professional Institute (2017)

Certification in Accounting packages, Quickbooks, Sage & Pastel – Success Professional Institute (2018)