Sharon Muhiu

I have a passion for accounting and financial analysis and have been eager to continue building my career. I have been growing my skills over the years in different organizations.

I have 7 years’ experience as an accountant. During the course of my career, I have gained extensive knowledge on accounting procedures, laws and regulations. I believe I shall make a valuable addition to any company.

Professional Experience

July 2020 to Date: Outlook Associates

Finance and Audit Officer

My duties include

• Reviewing client paperwork for inconsistencies, errors, or non-compliance.
• Supporting the accounting and auditing team in their daily functions.
• Identifying audit issues and researching on how to resolve them.
• Planning and directing company financial audits.
• Verifying company financial information.
• Ensuring the organization is compliant with current legislation and best practices.
• Knowledgeably answering client audit queries in good time.

January 2018 to June 2020: Tala.co

Collections and Accounting Officer

My duties included

• Administering accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Maintaining petty cash to ensure proper utilization of funds.
• Reconciling and maintaining balance sheet accounts.

July 2016 to December 2017: Co-operative Bank of Kenya

Operations Analyst

My duties included

• Customer service and advising customers on bank procedures.
• Supervising receiving and payment of cash and daily reconciliation of till.
• Preparation of monthly financial reports and expense reports.
• Assisting with preparation and coordination of the audit process while adhering strictly to bank policies and procedures.
• Assisting with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures.
• Being vigilant for fraudulent or suspicious activities and reporting all concerns to the team leader.
• Capturing all transactions on the bank system and ensuring that all transactions are properly authorized.
• Carefully counting all cash received or dispensed to ensure that errors of shortages or surpluses are avoided.

July 2014 to June 2016: KCB Bank

Analyst, Card Operations

My duties included

• Reconciliation of various card suspense and control accounts.
• Daily preparation of the card business general ledger (Financial reporting).
• Cash flow analysis and monitoring the movement of cash within the card business.
• Assisting in the monthly preparation of card business financial statements including income statements and cash flow statements.
• Assisting with preparation and coordination of the audit process.

January 2013 to January 2014: Equity Bank Limited

Relationship Officer, Contact Center

My duties included

• Administering accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Preparation of monthly reports on customer deposit mobilization and product sales reports.
• Handling customer queries via both inbound and outbound calls.
• Documenting and organizing customer feedback.

EDUCATION BACKGROUND

Professional Education

2012 January to 2012 December: KASNEB

CPA Sections 3 and 4

2013 July to 2015 July: KASNEB

Completed CPAK

Academic Education

2008 May-2011 June: Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology:

Bachelor of Commerce and Business Administration Degree

Finance Option, Second Class Honors, Upper Division

2002 to 2005: Loreto High School, Limuru:

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (Grade B plain)