Beryl Amondi O. Okuku
Accountant
Nairobi
Summary
Dynamic and highly qualified Accountant, Finance professional and Administrator with extensive 13 year knowledge and experience of accounting principles, taxation policies, income tax procedures as well as payroll, debt collection, administration, electronic bank payments. Proficient in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Navision Accounting Software, Quickbooks, Incadea, Sage and Infor Sunsystems.
My objective is to provide valuable contribution in the NGO and corporate sectors, given the opportunity and to apply my acquired knowledge and gained skills in the profession.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Finance Executive
World Organization of the Scout Movement
09.2016 - Current
- Gather financial information, prepare and furnish management accounts on a monthly basis
- Handle day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Document cash, fixed asset register, accrued expenses, prepayments and line of credit transactions.
- Monthly postings and management of cash and non-cash accounts
- Support in the annual budgeting process
- Created budgets and forecasts for senior management group to meet regular accounting deadlines.
- Regular tracking of the actual budget vis-à-vis the actual expenditure
- Process payroll and payroll payments as well as statutory payments
- Preparation of audit report as per Swiss GAAP and provide all the necessary documents during the
- Supervision of the Corporate Services staff to ensure the office premises are well maintained and all insurances are up to date
- Assist with staff appraisals for other Corporate Services staff that I supervise
- Assist with short listing of youth led projects awardees
- Monitor all project accounts to ensure there is no overspending
- audit process
Head of Finance
Jenga Web Ltd
04.2015 - 08.2016
- Managed and developed the finance team through staff supervision, appraisal, coaching and monitoring
- Preparation of statutory accounts, financial statements in accordance with accounting standards, guidelines and statutes including the production of financial reports
- Vetted all purchases and ensured that all major purchases are made upon comparison of quotations
- Management of Key Accounts
- Maintained financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, and petty cash
- Established guidelines for budget and forecast preparation, and prepare the annual budget in consultation with the Managing Director
- Preparation of payroll
- Reviewed and approved all payments before submitting to General Manager
- Monitored cash balances and cash forecasts
- Verified vendor invoices match with LPO.
- Verified compliance of financial policies and accounting procedures against federal regulations.
- Assisted with recruiting, interviewing and hiring new department employees.
Head of Finance and Administration
Freeland Motors Ltd
08.2013 - 04.2015
- Payroll preparation
- Preparation of monthly management accounts
- Monitor all employees’ attendance and approve leave days
- Running of day to day office operations
- Ensure petty cash is properly receipted before reimbursement of float
- Sales ledger and purchases ledger postings
- Preparation of Statutory deductions and timely remittance
- Prepare for external audit and coordinate the audit process
- Credit recovery from debtors
- Implementing and maintaining set internal controls
- Ensure payment of suppliers are approved before payment and records duly updated
- Document and maintain complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions
Accountant
Precision Aviation Ltd
01.2011 - 07.2013
- Petty cash maintenance
- Invoice preparation and postings
- Sales ledger and purchases ledger postings
- Asset register maintenance
- Stock maintenance
- Preparation of Statutory deductions and timely remittance
- Salary payroll preparations
- Credit recovery from debtors
- Supplier payments
Accounts Assistant and Book Keeper
Beiersdorf (EA) Ltd Sacco
09.2009 - 12.2010
- Book Keeping
- Loan Processing
- Maintaining the general ledger and Journals
- Bank Reconcilliation and general running of Sacco affairs
- Cash withdrawals and cash deposit for the members
- Preparing and submitting members’ monthly payroll adjustments both to the bank and employer company.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce Degree - Finance
Kenyatta University
01.2013 - 07.2015
Certified Public Accountant Finalist (CPA K) -
Strathmore University
01.2007 - 04.2012
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Kisumu Girls’ High School
01.2001 - 12.2004
MBA - Project Management And Strategic Management
Daystar University
01.2020 - Current
Skills
Meticulous and work ethic
Timeline
MBA - Project Management And Strategic Management
Daystar University
01.2020 - Current
Finance Executive
World Organization of the Scout Movement
09.2016 - Current
Head of Finance
Jenga Web Ltd
04.2015 - 08.2016
Head of Finance and Administration
Freeland Motors Ltd
08.2013 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Commerce Degree - Finance
Kenyatta University
01.2013 - 07.2015
Accountant
Precision Aviation Ltd
01.2011 - 07.2013
Accounts Assistant and Book Keeper
Beiersdorf (EA) Ltd Sacco
09.2009 - 12.2010
Certified Public Accountant Finalist (CPA K) -
Strathmore University
01.2007 - 04.2012
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Kisumu Girls’ High School
01.2001 - 12.2004
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