Ruth Ayako

I am an enthusiastic, detail-oriented professional.

Certified Public

Accountant (CPA-K) with hands-on experience of around 6 years in financial management, auditing, taxation, and financial reporting. Having an in-depth understanding of Kenyan accounting standards and an apt understanding of tax laws and regulations which enables me to prepare precise financial statements, conduct auditing, and guide the clientele in financial strategies with all due integrity and professionalism complying with all the regulatory requirements and optimizing financial operations. Hands-on in advanced accounting software and data analysis tools with strong problem-solving skills and an initiative for improved decision-making; ready to apply knowledge and drive financial success with actionable insights.

SALES SUPERVISOR - SHREERAM INVESTMENTS LTD - Kenya

(2022-01 - 2025-01)

• Receiving and overseeing inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels and maintaining proper stock records regularly.
• Addressing customer inquiries, resolving issues, and building long-term customer relationships.
• Operate the ETR system, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and meeting tax regulations.
• Submitting stock requisitions, coordinating with suppliers, and adhering to stock management policies.
• Balancing cash registers daily, ensuring cash matches receipts and resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Checking and recording incoming inventory, ensuring it matches purchase orders and is undamaged.
• Reconciling customer payments with sales records, resolving discrepancies and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Securing of cheques and financial documents, ensuring only authorized personnel access them.
• Uploading payment details into the financial system after confirming accuracy and maintaining secure backups.
• Maintaining accurate, updated records of all financial transactions and ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Receive customer payments, issue receipts, and ensure accurate recording in the accounting system.
• Tracking financial variances, investigating discrepancies, and ensuring accurate financial reporting and record-keeping.

PRODUCT PROMOTER - DAIMA AND ARIEL PRODUCTS - Kenya

(2019-01 - 2021-01)

• Engaged clients to understand their needs and provided tailored recommendations
• Promoted products and software solutions to businesses and retail clients
• Conducted product demonstrations to show benefits and usage of the products
• Built client trust and strengthened brand reputation
• Achieved daily and weekly sales targets consistently

ACCOUNTANT - VIMBA 68 - Kenya

(2017-10 - 2018-11)

• Ensuring all financial transactions, including sales, purchases, and expenses, are accurately recorded.
• Overseeing daily cash flow, ensuring all payments are processed and resolving any register discrepancies.
• Calculating and processing employee salaries, including tips, taxes, and deductions, on time.
• Managing inventory levels, ensuring stock is tracked and making requests for replenishment as needed.
• Handling tax obligations, ensuring timely submission of VAT and sales tax returns in compliance.
• Preparing and monitoring budgets, predicting future sales, and setting financial targets to control costs.
• Generating regular financial statements, such as profit and loss reports, balance sheets, and cash flow.
• Accessing food and beverage costs and suggest strategies to reduce waste and enhance profitability.
• Reconciliations between bank statements and financial records to ensure accuracy.
• Ensuring the business adheres to local laws and regulations, including health, safety, and licensing requirements.
• Ensuring timely and accurate payment to vendors and suppliers for goods and services received.
• Providing detailed financial insights and reports to help management make informed business decisions.
• Preparing financial documents for audits by keeping them organized and accessible for review.

ACCOUNTS INTERNSHIP - BANK OF BARODA - Kenya

(2016-01 - 2017-09)

• Help maintain accurate records of transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, and other banking activities.
• Assist with reconciling bank statements with internal records to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Input financial data into the bank's accounting software and generate basic financial reports for review.
• Help in the preparation of financial statements like balance sheets and profit and loss reports under supervision.
• Organize and maintain financial documents, ensuring they are properly stored and accessible for audits or references.
• Assist in tracking and processing accounts payable and receivable, ensuring all payments are made and received on time.
• Support the accounting team in budget preparation, assisting in tracking income and expenses against forecasts.
• Help review transactions to ensure they comply with bank policies and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in preparing documentation needed for tax filing, ensuring proper records are kept for tax compliance.
• Help prepare for internal and external audits by organizing financial documents and providing necessary reports.
• Perform research on financial data and assist with basic analysis to identify trends or discrepancies.

CPA (K) - Accounting - Kenya Collage of Accountancy (KCA) (2017-01)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - Keveye Girls High School (2009-01)

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - Ebulako Primary School (2005-01)