Marvin Kihonge

Detail-oriented and highly organized finance professional with a Bachelor's Degree in Economics and Finance and hands-on experience in accounting, financial reporting, and cost control. Skilled in budget management, accounts reconciliation, payroll processing, and tax compliance. Adept at working under pressure, managing multiple financial processes, and ensuring accuracy in financial transactions.

Finance Officer at Sanivation (2022-06 – Present)

Manage comprehensive financial operations including budgets, payments, payroll, tax compliance, and financial reporting.

• Consolidation, checking, and updating of budgets
• Managing bill payments via bank, Mpesa, and cheque issuance
• Entry of expenditure receipts into the cash book and NetSuite
• Following up on unaccounted cash from budget holders
• Execution of Mpesa transactions and accounts payable management
• Preparation of Local Purchase Orders and handling bank correspondence
• VAT returns preparation, KRA filing, and maintaining compliance records
• PAYE and NSSF filing and payments
• Payroll journal entries and clearing accounts in NetSuite
• Processing staff salary advances and managing debt repayments
• Preparation and submission of internal and external financial reports
• Fixed assets register management, insurance handling, and asset disposal
• Ensuring all expenses are within assigned project budgets and following up on approvals for non-budgeted items
• Creating quarterly rolling estimate budgets and tracking financial performance
• Ensuring data accuracy and integrity in all financial reports
• Performing monthly bank reconciliations and cashbook updates
• Participating in annual external audits and resolving management letter issues
• Executing month-end close processes and ensuring accurate journal entries

Accountant at Kilo Maize Millers (2020-11 – 2021-12)

Managed accounting operations including revenue reporting, reconciliations, invoicing, and financial compliance.

• Prepared and analyzed daily revenue reports to ensure accuracy
• Reconciled debtors and creditors on a monthly basis
• Processed client invoices and payments, ensuring timely collection
• Managed petty cash and monitored expenses in line with company policies
• Conducted grains and flour loss analysis, identifying cost-saving opportunities
• Maintained and updated financial records for audit and compliance

Assistant Accountant | Night Auditor | Cost Controller at Lake Naivasha Resort (2018-11 – 2019-07)

Handled accounting, night operations oversight, and cost control in hospitality environment.

• Prepared daily revenue and cash reports, ensuring financial accuracy
• Reconciled petty cash balances and processed payments
• Conducted cost control audits to minimize wastage and fraud in the hospitality sector
• Verified and approved POS transactions, including discounts and voided sales
• Oversaw night hotel operations, ensuring accurate financial documentation

Clerk (Temporary Role) at IEBC (2017-08 – 2017-11)

Facilitated electoral operations during temporary role.

• Facilitated voter registration and verification during the electoral period

Assistant Accountant Intern at Yellow Green Tree Hotel (2017-01 – 2017-08)

Supported accounting operations and inventory management in internship role.

• Assisted in payroll preparation and master roll processing
• Managed stock control and reconciliation, ensuring proper inventory tracking
• Prepared purchase registers and financial reports

Bachelor's Degree in Economics & Finance – Kenyatta University (2017-01)

Certificate in Computer Packages – Laikipia University (2013-01)