Benard Kipkurui Too
Financial Accountant | Finance Officer | Auditor | Tax Consultant | Cost accountant
Kericho
Summary
Detail-oriented Financial Accountant and Finance Officer with over 10 years of hands-on experience in financial accounting, claims processing support, statutory compliance, and internal controls. Proven ability to manage end-to-end accounting functions, reconcile high-volume transactions, review claims and supporting documentation, and ensure compliance with financial and regulatory requirements. Experienced across healthcare, media, retail, and SACCO environments, with strong proficiency in Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, Pastel, and Advanced Excel. Recognized for accuracy, integrity, and meeting strict reporting deadlines.
Experienced with financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance. Utilizes analytical skills to provide clear financial insights and support decision-making. Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices, ensuring accuracy and consistency in financial records.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Financial Accountant
Play Zuri Health Ltd
06.2024 - Current
- Prepare and post accurate accounting entries in Xero and QuickBooks, ensuring completeness of the general ledger.
- Review, reconcile, and validate claims-related payments, supplier invoices, and supporting documentation prior to processing.
- Perform daily and monthly bank, M-Pesa wallet, and open float reconciliations.
- Reconcile receivables against sales schedules, consultation reports, and claims summaries.
- Process concierge and healthcare-related payments while ensuring compliance with internal policies.
- Maintain fixed asset registers and calculate depreciation.
- Ensure timely filing and payment of PAYE, VAT, WHT, NSSF, NHIF, and Housing Levy.
- Support audits, due diligence reviews, and regulatory inspections by providing schedules and explanations.
- Prepare grant reconciliations, donor reports, and financial models
Accountant / Finance Officer
Bethany Investment Trust Ltd
06.2016 - 05.2024
- Managed full-cycle accounting functions including accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and general ledger.
- Prepared monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses.
- Reviewed and verified payment requests, invoices, and claims before approval and disbursement.
- Maintained accurate cash flow records, daily banking, and reconciliations.
- Processed payroll and ensured statutory deductions complied with tax laws.
- Prepared and submitted statutory returns (PAYE, VAT, WHT, NSSF).
- Maintained accounting records, asset registers, and audit trails.
- Supported internal and external audits through preparation of reconciliations and documentation.
Stock Control Accountant
Bethany Bookshop
06.2014 - 04.2016
- Supervised inventory and stock control operations.
- Conducted stock takes and reconciled physical inventory to financial records.
- Reviewed supplier invoices and ensured accurate pricing and quantities.
- Prepared inventory valuation and variance reports for management.
- Strengthened stock control procedures to reduce losses.
Education
Certified Public Accountant – CPA (K) -
Destiny Institute of Professionals
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Kisii University
12-2016
Accounting Technician Certificate - ATC – Final
Destiny Institute of Professionals
01.2010
Skills
Financial Accounting & IFRS Reporting
Claims Review, Verification & Reconciliation
Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
Bank and Multi-Currency Reconciliations
Payroll & Statutory Compliance (PAYE, VAT, WHT, NSSF, NHIF)
Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Flow Management
Bank reconciliation
Accounts receivable management
Audit coordination
General ledger management
Cash flow management
Income statement analysis
Payroll processing
Tax compliance
Accomplishments
- Achieved completeness by completing reconciliation with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved audit timelines through effectively helping with audit response and documentation.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Documented and resolved stock out issues which led to increased sales volume.
- Supervised team of inventory and sales staff members.
Affiliations
Member, Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) MN 31979
Certification
Certificate Fellowship in Project Management – 2024
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Provided bookkeeping, VAT filing, and financial reporting services to SMEs.
- Assisted organizations with tax compliance and KRA filings.
- Supported development and implementation of internal control procedures.
KEY STRENGTHS AND ABILITIES
- High accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong analytical and reconciliation skills
- Excellent understanding of financial controls and compliance
- Ability to work with confidential financial and claims data
- Consistent delivery under tight deadlines
Timeline
Financial Accountant
Play Zuri Health Ltd
06.2024 - Current
Accountant / Finance Officer
Bethany Investment Trust Ltd
06.2016 - 05.2024
Stock Control Accountant
Bethany Bookshop
06.2014 - 04.2016
Accounting Technician Certificate - ATC – Final
Destiny Institute of Professionals
Certified Public Accountant – CPA (K) -
Destiny Institute of Professionals
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Kisii University