Otieno Nam

Internal auditor at Kfred And Associates (2024-06 – Present)

Conduct comprehensive audits of financial and operational processes to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Evaluate internal controls and risk management processes to identify weaknesses and recommend improvements.
Prepare detailed audit reports, highlighting discrepancies, control deficiencies, and areas for process enhancements.
Collaborate with management to develop and implement corrective action plans to address audit findings.
Monitor and assess the effectiveness of implemented controls and provide continuous feedback for improvement.
Conduct periodic reviews of financial records to identify potential fraud or discrepancies.
Identified and corrected documentation discrepancies, resulting in improved transparency and regulatory compliance, which minimized risk across all entities managed under the core company.
Conducted proactive risk management assessments that identified key risk areas in various business units, enabling the core company to implement mitigations before external audits, thus safeguarding compliance across all entities.

Accountant at Kfred And Associates (2024-01 – 2024-05)

Prepared and maintained accurate financial statements, including profit and loss accounts, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
Reconciled bank statements and maintained the integrity of general ledger accounts.
Managed accounts payable and receivable processes to ensure timely payments and collections.
Prepared tax computations and ensured compliance with statutory obligations such as VAT, PAYE, and corporate tax.
Assisted in budget preparation, financial forecasting, and cost analysis for client engagements.
Provided financial advice and insights to clients to improve profitability and cost efficiency.

Financial Assistant at Jeilo Collections Limited (2023-01 – 2023-11)

Maintained up-to-date and accurate financial records, improving data integrity and reducing errors by 20% through diligent classification and record management.
Effectively managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payments and collections, resulting in a 15% reduction in overdue invoices and an improvement in cash flow.
Reconciled bank statements with accounting records efficiently, resolving discrepancies 30% faster and ensuring alignment between financial accounts and bank transactions.
Assisted in preparing budgets and financial forecasts, identifying variances, and contributing to a 10% improvement in budget accuracy and financial planning.
Supported payroll preparation and ensured timely, accurate employee payments, achieving a 100% on-time payroll delivery without discrepancies.
Assisted in the preparation of month-end and year-end financial reports, ensuring the timely submission of accurate financial summaries and contributing to more informed decision-making by management.
Ensured adherence to financial regulations and internal policies, supporting successful internal and external audits with no compliance issues reported.
Resolved customer and vendor inquiries regarding invoices and payments, improving vendor relationships and customer satisfaction by promptly addressing financial concerns.

Finance Intern at Jeilo Collections Limited (2022-06 – 2022-12)

Utilized advanced Excel functions for data analysis, financial modeling, and report generation, improving reporting efficiency by 25% and streamlining data presentation for management.
Successfully analyzed financial data to identify key trends, providing actionable insights that contributed to more accurate financial forecasting and decision-making.
Achieved 100% accuracy in financial reports and calculations by meticulously reviewing data, preventing costly errors and ensuring the integrity of financial information.
Gained hands-on experience with QuickBooks and SAP, enhancing data entry accuracy and streamlining financial reporting processes, contributing to improved operational workflows.
Managed multiple financial tasks and met all deadlines in a fast-paced environment, consistently ensuring timely submission of reports and financial statements.
Assisted in interpreting balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, contributing to accurate financial reporting and better financial analysis.
Demonstrated strong mathematical skills in managing complex financial data, performing quantitative analysis, and supporting month-end closing processes without discrepancies.

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