Austine Owili Odago
Financial Accountant
Summary
Experienced accounting professional with 10 years of expertise in financial management, reconciliation, and reporting. Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing the latest finance software to enhance daily operations and ensure accuracy in financial processes. Adept at collaborating with diverse teams to achieve organizational goals and improve financial controls.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts receivable-Credit Officer
The Mater Misericordiae Hospital
3 2019 - Current
- Reconciled individual debtors' accounts achieving monthly collection targets and 100% reconciliation sign-offs.
- Evaluating creditworthiness of potential new business using thorough research and analysis techniques, minimizing default risks.
- Implemented robust monitoring systems to track performance metrics of existing Debtors, identifying areas requiring attention or intervention.
- Managed a diverse portfolio Insurance companies, maintaining strong client relationships while mitigating risk exposure for the organization.
- Optimized credit approval and collection processes, improving operational efficiencies by over 90%.
- Reduced past due balances and bad debt by coordinating collection efforts with customer service, and billing departments.
- Collaborated with management to evaluate credit strategies and develop improvements.
- Developed key relationships with clients, providing exceptional service and fostering long-term partnerships.
Billing and Dispatch Officer
The Mater Misericordiae Hospital
07.2018 - 02.2019
- Managed customer accounts, ensuring accurate and up-to-date billing and payment information.
- Assisted with medical billing and coding, improving customer satisfaction and retention.
- Researched and resolved billing disputes, leading to enhanced customer relations
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure the accuracy of information shared between dispatchers and Insurance firms.
- Improved dispatch efficiency by implementing advanced scheduling techniques and optimizing resource allocation.
- Generated reports to track deliveries and maintain proper records and documentation.
Finance - Cash Management (Deputy Chief Cashier)
The Mater Misericordiae Hospital
05.2015 - 06.2018
- Prepared and analyzed cash flow statements and banking diaries to improve working capital management.
- Supported budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management, reducing risk and enhancing liquidity.
- Implemented a cash management system, achieving 95% reduction in cash receipt adjustments and 100% payment reconciliation.
- Maintained and controlled the Hospital petty cash and conducted impromptu cash counts achieving 100% accountability among team members.
Finance - Accounts Assistant Payables-Suppliers
The Mater Misericordiae Hospital
09.2014 - 04.2015
- Supported the accounting team with month-end closing procedures, ensuring timely completion and accurate reporting.
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
- Communicated and resolved disputes with clients regarding outstanding invoices, payments and adjustments.
- Assisted in the preparation of accurate financial reports for senior management decision making.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by reconciling accounts, verifying transaction details, and resolving discrepancies.
- Streamlined invoice processing for improved efficiency and timely payments to vendors.
- Developed proficiency in multiple accounting software applications, increasing efficiency in daily tasks and overall productivity.
- Contributed to budget planning processes by providing detailed expense analysis and forecasting information.
- Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
Financial Accounting- Locum
The Mater Misericordiae Hospital
11.2013 - 08.2014
- Assisted in the preparation of accurate financial statements, ensuring timely reporting to management and stakeholders.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable efficiently, ensuring timely payments to vendors and prompt collections from clients.
- Prepared journal entries accurately, facilitating a smooth month-end close process.
- Participated in annual audit activities by providing requested information to auditors promptly and accurately.
- Contributed to cash flow management efforts through diligent monitoring of account balances and proactively addressing potential issues.
- Reduced accounting discrepancies by meticulously reconciling bank statements and credit card transactions on a monthly basis.
- Increased financial accuracy by implementing efficient bookkeeping procedures and preparing detailed financial reports.
- Supported budget planning through thorough analysis of historical data and accurate forecasting of future expenses.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
Kenyatta University
Nairobi 04.2001 -
Certified Public Accountant(CPA PART 2) - Accounting
Strathmore University
Nairobi 04.2001 -
Skills
Attention to detail
References
- John Mburu, Chief Accountant, The Mater Misericordiae Hospital, jmburu@materkenya.com, 0722872946
- Sospeter Kariuki, Snr. Human resource Partner, The Misericordiae Hospital, sgichege@materkenya.com, 0729401783
- Elizabeth Onyango, Billing and Dispatch Supervisor, The Mater Misericordiae Hospital, eonyango@materkenya.com, 0720924215
Timeline
Billing and Dispatch Officer
The Mater Misericordiae Hospital
07.2018 - 02.2019
Finance - Cash Management (Deputy Chief Cashier)
The Mater Misericordiae Hospital
05.2015 - 06.2018
Finance - Accounts Assistant Payables-Suppliers
The Mater Misericordiae Hospital
09.2014 - 04.2015
Financial Accounting- Locum
The Mater Misericordiae Hospital
11.2013 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
Kenyatta University
04.2001 -
Certified Public Accountant(CPA PART 2) - Accounting
Strathmore University
04.2001 -
Accounts receivable-Credit Officer
The Mater Misericordiae Hospital
3 2019 - Current
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