Lydiah Mwangi

Accounts Assistant with 10 years of progressive experience in office administration and accounting, including over 6 years in an Accounts Assistant role. CPA Part II qualified with a Diploma in Accounting and hands-on experience in bookkeeping, accounts payable and receivable, payroll processing, bank reconciliation, budgeting, financial reporting, invoicing and statutory tax compliance. Proficient in QuickBooks Desktop and Advanced Microsoft Excel, with practical experience maintaining accurate financial records and supporting day-to-day finance operations.

Well suited to remote accounting and bookkeeping roles requiring accuracy, organization, confidentiality and timely completion of tasks.

Accounts Assistant at HESHIMA FOUNDATION (2020-03 – Present)

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting transactions while maintaining accurate and well-organized financial records.
• Prepare and process payment vouchers, invoices and supplier payments, ensuring complete supporting documentation.
• Perform bank reconciliations and follow up on discrepancies to maintain accurate cash and bank records.
• Process monthly payroll for 50 employees, maintaining accurate payroll records and statutory deductions.
• Prepare and file PAYE returns and support NSSF compliance.
• Prepare and file VAT returns in line with statutory requirements.
• Prepare monthly financial reports for management review and decision-making.
• Assist with budget preparation and monitor expenditure against approved budgets.
• Manage petty cash transactions and maintain proper supporting documentation.
• Maintain supplier and customer records and support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Use QuickBooks Desktop to record and maintain financial transactions.
• Use Advanced Microsoft Excel for reconciliations, accounting schedules, analysis and financial reporting.
• Maintain financial documentation to support internal reviews and audits.

Office Assistant at HESHIMA FOUNDATION (2016 – 2020-02)

• Provided administrative and clerical support to the organization.
• Maintained and organized office records and documentation.
• Assisted with preparation, filing and retrieval of organizational documents.
• Supported day-to-day office operations and coordination.
• Assisted finance and administration functions as required.
• Progressed to Accounts Assistant in March 2020 following experience gained within the organization.

Diploma in Accounting in Accounting – RCM College (2025)

CPA Part II in Accounting (2026)

QuickBooks Certificate

Computer Packages Certificate