Financial Accountant

Resume posted by Jacob Kamula in Administrative.
Desired salary: $3,500.00
Desired position type: Full-Time

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Summary

I am a Financial accountant of 8 years in experience which are inclusive 2 years in auditing field.

I hold a Certified Public Accountant in professional line and currently in my third year pursuing degree in Bachelor of Business Management.

Am good in research, analysis and presentation with hands on experience in book keeping, credit control, financial controls and monthly financial reports

Education

University Education – KCA University

May 2016 – Dec 2017                          Bachelor of Commerce (Finance Option)

College Education – KASNEB

2015               Certified Public Accountant Level III – Pass

2010               Certified Public Accountant Level II – Pass

2007               Certified Public Accountant Level I – Pass

Secondary Education – Nanyuki Boys High School  (2002 – 2005)

K.C.S.E (B-)

Subjects sat for were English (B), Mathematics (C+), Kiswahili

(B-), Biology (B-), Chemistry (C), C.R.E (B-), History (B-),

Commerce (B-)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Experience

Senior Accountant | Miran Insurance Brokers Limited | www.miranbrokers.co.ke

Nairobi | May 2011 to Date

  • ISO 9001: 2015 leader and MR
  • Managing and mentoring junior accountants.
  • Preparing of company books of accounts and ensuring proper standards are adhered to as per IAS 17
  • Preparing financial reports including report on relevant accounting standards, disclosures and cost management.
  • Preparing end of month accounts including balance sheet and bank reconciliations, cash flow statements and analysis of profit & loss statements.
  • Budgets preparation and discussing with the board.
  • Team leader in credit control
  • Handle and advice on taxation and financial legislation including liaison with all statutory bodies
  • Assist in administrative roles of custodian to staff files, assigning of duties and in charge of disciplinary matters in the staff force and reporting to the board.

 

Achievements:

  • Introduced investment diversification where the company ventured into real estate to increase its asset base.
  • Was instrumental the acquisition of ISO 9001: 2015 and hold its leadership

 Part- time Accountant     December 2014 – To date

Phoenix Air & Freight Logistics Ltd 

  • Preparing month accounts including balance sheet, cash flow and profit & loss statements
  • Reconciliation of debtors, creditors and bank

Nafisa Alibhai & Company, Nairobi

Auditor and Field Accountant         September 2009 – March 2011

  • Preparation of financial reports and income tax returns
  • Performed annual audit processes including gathering supporting audit evidence
  • General book keeping including completing entries and reconciliations
  • Payroll preparation and statutory submissions
  • Liaised with external bodies of Kenya Revenue Authority for Income tax,PAYE and VAT, NSSF, NHIF and catering Tourism and Development Trust Levy for compliances.
  • Training junior auditors in the office and clients’ accountants in sites

Skills

  • TECHNICAL SKILLS
  • • Microsoft Word, excel and outlook – 8 years
  • • Quick Books – 8 years
  • • Visual Transact – 5 years
  • • Birthmark Systems – 7 years
  • • Tally Software – 2 years
  • OTHER SKILLS
  • • Strong research, analytical and presentation skills
  • • Supervisory and leadership skills
  • • Planning and organization skills

Specialties

    Book Keeping, Credit control, Payroll processing, Report analysis, Tax computation

Groups & Associations

    Book Keeping, Credit control, Payroll processing, Report analysis, Tax computation

Spoken Languages

    English, Swahili