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BENARD MAYAKA ONDIMU

Nairobi, Nairobi Province

Summary

Results-driven accountant, experienced in financial statement review, auditing and reporting. Well-versed in producing reports, evaluating department operations and handling month- and year-end closings. Meticulous, conscientious and methodical in approach.

Overview

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Work History

Audit Manager

J.Memba & associates
11.2021
  • Managed and delivered complex audit services to Donor fund projects, Saccos, Investment management firms, credit financing organizations, and service firms
  • Developed a detailed audit program, carried out detailed audit tests, enhanced audit efficiency, led a team of auditors, reduced financial discrepancies, implemented risk-based auditing strategies, collaborated with management, conducted regular training sessions, improved client relations, consistently met deadlines, used accounting software.

Head of Finance

Gstone Africa ltd
04.2017
  • Developed internal financial control systems, managed liquidity and cash flows, reduced overhead costs, reported to the finance director, improved financial operations, reviewed hourly rates, conducted monthly inventory reviews, developed and maintained an accounting system, provided strategic financial insights, managed budgeting process, ensured compliance, implemented risk management practices, strengthened communication, enhanced internal control systems, supported operations management.

Head of Finance

Retriever ltd
03.2016
  • Managed a team of accountants in credit control, implemented standard costing report, led a cost-saving initiative, reduced overhead costs, reported to the head office, implemented strategic plan, attended board meetings, improved financial operations, managed budgeting process, ensured compliance, implemented risk management practices, strengthened communication, enhanced internal control systems, supported operations management.

Accountant

Sunda Kenya Construction and engineering co. Ltd
06.2014
  • Supported a multi-year budget, managed a team of accountants, implemented standard cost reduction reports, led the finance team in implementing an accounting software, represented the company in tax matters, implemented internal inventory control system, increased efficiency, provided financial insights, managed budgeting process, oversaw preparations of working papers.

Audit Senior

Omanwa & Associates
07.2012
  • Managed the preparation and revision of external audit plans and procedures, reduced financial discrepancies, ensured compliance, collaborated with cross-functional teams, advised management and the board, managed multiple engagements, increased reliability of financial statements, provided guidance to junior auditors, developed relationships with clients, assisted in developing and implementing new audit methodologies, completed audit papers, identified control gaps.

Audit Assistant

Omanwa & Associates
01.2009
  • Monitored and followed up on management regarding pending audit recommendations, assisted in ensuring proper checks are implemented, examined and evaluated risk management processes, prepared audit reports, enhanced audit efficiency, assisted in identifying potential fraud risks.

Education

Bachelor's Business Management (Finance and Banking option) -

Moi University
01.2015

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) -

Nyamagwa Boys High School
01.2002

Skills

  • Strategic & Financial planning expert
  • Business performance improvement
  • Process Implementation
  • Polished Communication skills
  • Staff Leadership & Development
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Financial Reporting
  • Risk Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Internal control
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Internal controls implementation
  • Audit management
  • Management Consulting

Certification

  • Certified Public accountant, Part 3, Pass, KCA University, 2011
  • Certified Public Accountant, part 2, pass, KCA University, 2008
  • Certified Public Accountant, Part1, pass, KCA University, 2007
  • MEMBER OF ICPAK, 2021

Accomplishments

  • Documented and resolved our accounting system report inefficiencies which led to 19% improvement.
  • Achieved 7.5% operating cost reduction by completing our new budgeting process with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Supervised a team of 8 accountants and 6 Credit controllers.
  • Achieved 40% improved reports efficiency after introducing quick books as an accounting software instead of manual for our accounting tasks.
  • Managed Company cash-flows that lead to reduction of our overall parables by 22% and our receivables period from 120days to 55days within one year
  • Achieved 6.5% audit efficiency after implementing a new audit methodology.
  • Collaborated with team of 4 accountants in the development of new budgeting process that led to 5.2% cost reduction and 2.05% revenue increment
  • Managed Company audits that led to 100% compliance without any penalties
  • Risk management: implemented internal control framework that reduced audit findings by 44%
  • Leadership: Managed a team of 6-8 Accountants in credit control and over 20 Auditors that increased credit reporting by 40% and audit time saving by 5%
  • Forecasting and Budgeting: was able to re-assign the budget balances within the year that lead to overall saving cost by 1.35%

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 10/20/84
  • Nationality: KENYAN

Timeline

Audit Manager

J.Memba & associates
11.2021

Head of Finance

Gstone Africa ltd
04.2017

Head of Finance

Retriever ltd
03.2016

Accountant

Sunda Kenya Construction and engineering co. Ltd
06.2014

Audit Senior

Omanwa & Associates
07.2012

Audit Assistant

Omanwa & Associates
01.2009

Bachelor's Business Management (Finance and Banking option) -

Moi University

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) -

Nyamagwa Boys High School
BENARD MAYAKA ONDIMU