Proactive and detail-oriented Accounting Assistant with a proven track record at VALUE MARK TRADERS LIMITED, excelling in Microsoft Excel and customer service. Achieved efficient financial statement preparation and enhanced audit readiness by 30%, leveraging expertise in account reconciliation and maintaining stringent confidentiality.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Assistant
VALUE MARK TRADERS LIMITED
12.2023 - Current
Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
Supported the accounting team with month-end closing procedures, ensuring timely completion and accurate reporting.
Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
Performed administrative and clerical duties such as word processing, data entry, faxing and copying.
Communicated and resolved disputes with clients regarding outstanding invoices, payments and adjustments.
Maintained an organized filing system for easy access to financial documents, improving overall efficiency.
Communicated regularly with customers regarding account questions and issues.
Reduced errors in data entry by implementing a system of double-checking and cross-referencing information.
Prepared itemized statements, bills, or invoices and recorded amounts due for items purchased or services rendered.
Assisted in the preparation of accurate financial reports for senior management decision making.
Improved cash flow management by monitoring accounts receivable and following up on overdue invoices.
Organized data into multiple spreadsheets to streamline data.
Processed credit card payments and reconciled credit card statements for accuracy in accounting process.
Facilitated smooth audits by maintaining accurate records and providing prompt responses to auditor requests.
Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
Inspected account books and recorded transactions.
Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
Store Manager
VALUE MARK TRADERS LIMITED
01.2022 - 12.2023
Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
Oversaw loss prevention efforts, minimizing shrinkage by implementing effective security measures and training staff on proper procedures.
Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust inventory accordingly, preventing stockouts of popular items.
Optimized checkout process to reduce wait times, improving customer satisfaction scores.
Implemented customer feedback system to address and quickly rectify any issues, thereby enhancing customer loyalty.
Invoice Clerk
VALUE MARK TRADERS LIMITED
01.2021 - 01.2022
Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial statements for timely and accurate reporting to management.
Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive financial data, protecting company integrity and privacy rights of individuals involved.
Facilitated smooth financial audits by maintaining organized records and providing necessary documentation to auditors.
Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
Entered invoice data into company's invoicing system to enable proper tracking and record keeping.
Processed invoices and payments in line with company policies and procedures.
Managed invoicing and payment processing operations.
Liaised with accounting team for seamless workflow.
Education
Diploma - Business Administration And Management
MOUNT KENYA UNIVERSITY
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya
04.2001 -
Skills
Microsoft Excel
Software
OPERATING SYSTEMS
DATABASE MANAGEMENT
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
Interests
LANGUAGE SKILLS
COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL ENGAGEMENTS
PROBLEM SOLVING AND STRATEGIC THINKING
READING AND RESEARCH
READING NOVELS AND JOURNALS
I dedicate a significant amount of my free time to reading, joining book clubs,participating in discussions and maintaining a personal library.
Timeline
Accounts Assistant
VALUE MARK TRADERS LIMITED
12.2023 - Current
Store Manager
VALUE MARK TRADERS LIMITED
01.2022 - 12.2023
Invoice Clerk
VALUE MARK TRADERS LIMITED
01.2021 - 01.2022
Diploma - Business Administration And Management
MOUNT KENYA UNIVERSITY
04.2001 -
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