Benson Mutuku
Nairobi
Summary
A results-oriented individual with over 10 years of experience in Accounting and Operations Management related settings. Quick and eager learner with acute attention to detail and consistent track record of identifying process improvements to drive quality, accuracy and efficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Management Accountant- Group Financial Planning and Reporting
NCBA Bank Kenya PLC
Nairobi
02.2022 - Current
- Preparation of the monthly business performance financial reports, budgeting and forecasting
- Preparation of daily balance sheet substantiation
- Creating Interim and Annual Financial statements
- Review the monthly bank reconciliation statements and bank transactions for NCBA Subsidiaries and ensure all the entries are posted in the books of accounts
- General ledger reconciliation
- Manage Accounts Receivables
- Project Accounting
- Maintain Fixed Assets Register.
Accounts Payable Officer
NCBA Bank Kenya PLC
Nairobi
10.2019 - 01.2022
- Accounts payables management and accounting
- Manage expense controls and budget variance analysis
- Cost control and driving cost management culture
- Review and approve write-offs and reversals
- To ensure prevention of exposure to and impact of risks inherent in accounting and accounts payable management process
- Support Business Strategic Thrust.
Finance Officer
Commercial Bank of Africa
Nairobi
06.2019 - 09.2019
- To manage expense controls and budget variance analysis
- Accounts payables management
- To ensure quality of maintenance of General Ledger and ERP workflows
- To ensure prevention of exposure to and impact of risks inherent in accounting and accounts payable management process.
Branch Operations Officer
Commercial Bank of Africa
Mombasa
04.2018 - 06.2019
- Ensure high quality service of branch service delivery
- Quality leadership of branch operations translating into conducive work environment and employee satisfaction
- Application of established policies, processes, procedures and tools in achieving compliance requirements, optimal efficiency, resource utilization and cost containment
- Minimization of exposures to and impact of operational risks inherent in branch operations.
Cash Officer
Commercial Bank of Africa
Mombasa
11.2014 - 04.2018
- Directly supervise tellers and provide them with the support needed to carry out teller functions
- Confirm and authorize cash payments, callback and confirm outward clearing cheques
- Co-ordinate counters activities to ensure fast and efficient service is provided to all customers
- Manage cash in transit activities and other cash movements
- Ensure safe custody of all vault inventory.
Customer Experience Representative
Commercial Bank of Africa
Mombasa
08.2013 - 10.2014
- Monitor and supervise account opening & maintenance for the branch
- Resolving of customer queries
- Ensure proper processing of chequebooks, local & FX drafts, PAYE, VAT payments, VISA card cash advance, stop payments, adhoc-statement requests and closure of accounts
- Order cheque books, debit cards and other customer account tools
- Ensure adequate provision of stationery for the branch
- Peer audit champion.
Teller
Commercial Bank of Africa
Mombasa
07.2012 - 08.2013
- Cash payment and deposit receipts
- Funds transfers and cheque processing
- Petty cash bookkeeping
- Account opening and closure
- Microfilming and filing of vouchers.
Education
Masters in Business Administration- Finance -
University of Nairobi
Bachelor of Arts- Economics, 2nd Class Upper -
University of Nairobi
K.C.S.E., B+ -
Kerugoya Boys High School
Skills
- Financial Planning and Reporting
- Budget Management
- Accounts Payable and Receivable management
- Accounts GL maintenance
- Fixed Assets Book management and Reporting
- Leadership
- Data Analysis
- SAP ERP
- MS Office
Personal Information
- ID Number: 25361700
- Date of Birth: 24/01/1988
- Gender: Male
- Marital Status: Married
Attributes And Skills
- Strong leadership planning and organizational skills
- Hands-on team player with strong interpersonal skills
- Goal-oriented doer with excellent attention to detail
References
- Benedict Munyagia, NCBA Bank Kenya, +254-725 321228, benedict.munyagia@ncbagroup.com
- Samuel Muthini, AIC Kenya, +254-722 728883, s.muthini@yahoo.co.uk
- Kennedy Nthiga, Orifon Ltd, +254-724 321216, kknthiga@gmail.com
Extracurricular Activities
Travelling, Research, Mentoring and Volunteer work
Accomplishments
- Finance Legend- NCBA Bank Kenya Yr 2023
- Culture Role Model- NCBA Bank Kenya Yr 2021
- Operational Excellence- Commercial Bank of Africa Yr 2019
Timeline
Management Accountant- Group Financial Planning and Reporting
NCBA Bank Kenya PLC
02.2022 - Current
Accounts Payable Officer
NCBA Bank Kenya PLC
10.2019 - 01.2022
Finance Officer
Commercial Bank of Africa
06.2019 - 09.2019
Branch Operations Officer
Commercial Bank of Africa
04.2018 - 06.2019
Cash Officer
Commercial Bank of Africa
11.2014 - 04.2018
Customer Experience Representative
Commercial Bank of Africa
08.2013 - 10.2014
Teller
Commercial Bank of Africa
07.2012 - 08.2013
Masters in Business Administration- Finance -
University of Nairobi
Bachelor of Arts- Economics, 2nd Class Upper -
University of Nairobi
K.C.S.E., B+ -
Kerugoya Boys High School
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