Stephen Maina

I am committed to ensuring the financial health of organizations through accurate reporting, attention to detail and problem solving. Possessing a solid foundation in accounting principles, financial analysis, and compliance, I have a proven track record of delivering accurate financial statements and reports while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.

Assistant Accountant at Savanna Flowers Plc. (2023-10 – Present)

• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records including transactions, ledgers and accounts.
• Handle day-to-day financial transactions including booking invoices, expense claims and payments, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to finance policies.
• Creating and processing witholding
• Contribute to preparation of financial reports and supporting the Finance Manager in providing actionable insight into performance of Savanna Flowers PLC.
• Collaborating in budgeting process by collecting and analyzing financial data and providing input in the development and monitoring of budget.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant financial regulations, policies and procedures especially with regards to TAXATION.
• Collaborate with different departments, sharing financial information and providing support in financial matters.
• Reconciling discrepancies with petty cash, bank statements of all currencies, company payslip and witholding accounts.

Accounts Payables at Happy Cow Limited (2023-01 – 2023-06)

• Paying invoices by verifying transaction information, scheduling, preparing disbursements, and obtaining authorization of payment by manual checks, wires and ACH payments.
• Handling the petty cash fund, including small cash disbursements as business expensereimbursement.
• Preparing payment vouchers listing invoice number, date, vendor address, item description, amounts and coding per accounting policies and procedures.
• Accounts reconciliations by verifying entries, comparing system reports against supplier statements of accounts.
• Preparing timely and accurate cash flows, finance budgeting and projection reports.
• Printing and banking cheques.
• Reconciliation of bank statements and posting payments on respective cashbook batches on SAGE.
• Systematic filling of financial documents for future reference.

Accounts Receivables at Happy Cow Limited (2021-08 – 2022-12)

• Work in close collaboration with cross-functional teams to initiate cash collection strategies and accounts reconciliation.
• Generate and share reports with management on pending payments, accounting and statements involving weekly aging reports and month-end closing reports.
• Analyze and audit cash receipts and update customers' accounts accordingly by posting cash receipts, checks and bank deposits in SAGE.
• Achieve accounts receivable monthly targets and contributed to company's profitability insecuring revenues by verifying and posting accurate receipts.
• Draft financial reports to aid senior staff in budget processes and support accurate decision-making.
• Accounts reconciliations, variance identification and solving any discrepancies thereof.

Data Analysis Intern at Happy Cow Limited (2021-05 – 2023-07)

• Assist in collecting, cleaning, and organizing raw data for analysis.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis (EDA) to uncover patterns, trends, and insights.
• Collaborate with team members to develop and execute data analysis plans.
• Utilize statistical techniques and machine learning algorithms to derive actionable insights.
• Create visualizations and reports to communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Support the development and maintenance of data pipelines and databases.
• Assist in the implementation of data-driven solutions and experiments.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for improving data analysis processes.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in data analysis.

Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Sociology – University of Nairobi (2022-12)

CPA in Professional Course – Achievers School of Professionals (2017-12)

Computer Studies – Egerton University

Kenya Secondary School Education – Elburgon Secondary School