
Priscilla Mbuvi
Finance and Accounting Professional
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Results-driven Finance and Accounting Professional with over seven years of progressive experience supporting financial operations, budgeting, expenditure monitoring, financial reporting, reconciliations, accounts receivable, payment processing, financial controls, statutory compliance, audit support, and month-end financial close. Experienced in reviewing, verifying, and processing financial transactions; monitoring account balances and expenditure; reconciling bank, supplier, customer, revenue, and general ledger accounts; investigating discrepancies; and ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting. Strong ability to retrieve, analyze, validate, and reconcile financial information from accounting and ERP systems and follow up on corrective actions.
Skilled in preparing financial, management, expenditure, receivables, and variance reports to support informed decision-making. Experienced in invoice verification, supporting payment processing, maintaining accurate financial documentation, monitoring budget performance, and ensuring compliance with internal controls, financial policies, procedures, and Kenyan statutory requirements. Proficient in QuickBooks, Sage, Pastel, PeopleSoft, Scala, and advanced Microsoft Excel.
CPA Kenya Part II with strong analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder support, and financial systems skills.
Experience
Finance Officer at Aga Khan University Hospital (2022-09 – Present)
- Provide finance and accounting support in the implementation of financial procedures, internal controls, and organizational policies to ensure accurate and compliant financial operations.
- Prepare monthly financial, management, and expenditure reports to support budget monitoring, financial analysis, and informed management decision-making.
- Monitor departmental budget performance and expenditure against approved budgets and prepare variance analyses for management review.
- Review and verify financial transactions and support documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, proper authorization, and compliance with established financial procedures and internal controls.
- Process journal entries, accruals, and ledger adjustments accurately and in a timely manner while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger.
- Retrieve, analyze, reconcile, and validate financial information from accounting systems and investigate discrepancies and inaccuracies.
- Perform regular bank, supplier, revenue, and general ledger reconciliations to ensure accurate account balances and timely resolution of outstanding items.
- Monitor general ledger balances and financial transactions, identify discrepancies, and follow up on corrective actions with relevant stakeholders.
- Support the review and processing of payments by verifying invoices, supporting documentation, approvals, and compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
- Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation to facilitate efficient transaction processing, reporting, audit, and compliance requirements.
- Support the timely processing and reconciliation of payroll-related journals and accounts.
- Prepare statutory tax returns and support compliance with Kenyan tax regulations, reporting requirements, and established deadlines.
- Compile financial information and supporting schedules from multiple sources for financial reporting, auditing requirements, and management review.
- Coordinate internal and external audit activities by preparing reconciliations, schedules, supporting documentation, and responses to audit queries.
- Participate in strengthening financial controls, improving reconciliation processes, and enhancing the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.
- Collaborate with finance and operational teams across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania to resolve financial issues, address discrepancies, and improve reporting accuracy.
Debt Management Officer – Receivables at Aga Khan University Hospital (2016-09 – 2022-08)
- Managed customer receivables and monitored outstanding account balances to support timely collection and improved organizational cash flow.
- Reviewed debtor ageing reports, analyzed outstanding balances, and prioritized collection and follow-up activities.
- Investigated billing discrepancies, account variances, and outstanding receivables and coordinated with relevant internal stakeholders to ensure timely resolution.
- Performed customer account reconciliations and maintained accurate financial records in support of revenue assurance and financial reporting.
- Processed and posted customer receipts accurately and prepared receivables, collections, ageing, and outstanding balance reports for management.
- Retrieved and analyzed financial information to support monitoring of receivables performance, collection trends, and revenue recovery.
- Supported budgeting and forecasting activities through analysis of revenue collection trends and receivables data.
- Verified account information and supporting documentation to ensure accurate recording and follow-up of financial transactions.
- Strengthened billing controls and recovery procedures, contributing to improved financial accountability and reduced revenue leakage.
- Maintained accurate records and documentation to support reconciliations, reporting, account follow-up, and audit requirements.
- Worked closely with customers and internal stakeholders to resolve account queries, billing issues, discrepancies, and payment-related matters.
Credit Control Intern at Aga Khan University Hospital (2016-01 – 2016-08)
- Processed customer receipts and financial transactions while maintaining accurate accounting records.
- Assisted with customer account reconciliations and investigated discrepancies between account balances and supporting documentation.
- Supported invoice verification and review of financial documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy.
- Assisted in compiling financial information and documentation for reporting and finance operations.
- Maintained organized financial records and supporting documentation in accordance with finance procedures and internal control requirements.
- Supported compliance with established financial procedures, documentation standards, and internal controls.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce in Finance – Mount Kenya University
