Computer Literacy
Betty Nyambane
Nairobi
Summary
Detail-oriented Accounts Payable skilled in handling diverse range of accounts payable functions with accuracy, efficiency and sound judgment. Adept at organizing and prioritizing requirements to maintain tight deadlines and strict financial controls. Accustomed to delivering superior performance in autonomous or team-focused environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Accounts Payable Specialist
Lakewood Premier School
Nairobi
01.2022 - Current
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Produced month-end closing reports and provided actionable suggestions on remittance for quick resolution.
- Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Oversaw bookkeeping and accounting systems and entered data into systems accurately.
- Streamlined productivity by decreasing time-wasting tasks and helping supervisors.
- Reorganized accounts payable processes, decreasing supplier payment delays from 60 to [30] days.
- Managed invoices for new materials and parts.
- Handled trade payable documentation by reviewing month-end accruals.
- Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
- Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
- Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
- Registered transactions and data on accounting database to track history and safeguard information.
- Aided manager in examining company finances to develop strategies in reducing costs and maximizing revenues.
- Stored office and client records on secured server to prevent data losses, conducting regular backups.
- Assisted manager in conducting internal audits to analyze findings.
Store Associate
Lakewood Premier School
Nairobi
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Coordinated restocking of sales floor with current merchandise and accurate signage for current promotions.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
- Identified and resolved complex issues by applying advanced analytical and troubleshooting strategies.
- Logged reports, expenses, receipts, and sales in company database.
- Evaluated prices and conducted audits to detect and correct price discrepancies.
- Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.
- Maintained tidy and organized store to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
- Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
Front Desk Receptionist
Lakewood Premier School
Nairobi
04.2019 - 12.2019
- Answered multi-line phone system and transferred callers to appropriate department or staff member.
- Resolved customer issues quickly and notified supervisor immediately when problems escalated.
- Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
- Maintained files and records by implementing effective filing systems that boosted efficiency and organization.
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Maintained organized and clean front office area to create professional and welcoming environment for visitors and employees.
- Completed data entry and filing to keep records updated for easy retrieval.
- Completed all tasks in compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive data to protect customer and business information.
- Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments and meetings.
- Sorted and delivered mail and packages upon arrival to correct staff members and departments.
- Answered questions and addressed, resolved, or escalated issues to management personnel to satisfy customers.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Handled assignments independently with good judgement and critical thinking skills.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
- Resolved customer problems and complaints.
- Collected and distributed messages to team members and managers to support open communication and high customer service.
Education
BBA - Business Management
Moi University
Nairobi. 04.2012 - 12.2015
Skills
Expense tracking
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Accomplishments
Nominated as a project manager on numerous occasions and was awarded an outstanding employee of the year 2022.
Timeline
Accounts Payable Specialist
Lakewood Premier School
01.2022 - Current
Store Associate
Lakewood Premier School
01.2020 - 12.2021
Front Desk Receptionist
Lakewood Premier School
04.2019 - 12.2019
BBA - Business Management
Moi University
04.2012 - 12.2015
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