Betty Kawira Mwiti
Nairobi
Summary
Detail-oriented finance and Accounts professional with 4 plus years of effectively maintaining accurate accounting information for large-scale financial organizations. I have demonstrated a track record of streamlining financial procedures, general accounting, financial reporting, management, compliance, and keeping accurate financial records. My dedication to financial accuracy and efficiency has driven success within the organizations I've served.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accountant
Better Globe Forestry
07.2020 - 08.2024
- Led month end processes and reconciliation of banks, accruals, prepayments, receivables, payables,inventory, petty cash, and fixed assets.
- Prepared and submitted tax returns and statutory deductions, ensuring timely submissions and regulatory adherence.
- Managed multimillion-shilling yearly budgets, implementing effective tracking to monitor expenses and identify variances across all departments.
- Established and maintained chart of accounts, finance manual, and accounting controls; physical audits, standard documentation, and periodic reconciliations. Aligning our accounting with Reporting Standards.
- Provided structured audit schedules and collaborated with external auditors during the yearly audit.
- Successfully led year-end procedures for smooth audits and regulatory deadlines.
- Prepared and reviewed payments against procurement and finance policies/requirements, ensuring accuracy, cost efficiency and good stakeholder relationship is met.
- Managed cashflow and ensured forecasting was always accurate and effective and that the company was always able to support its operational needs.
- Prepared and submitted monthly reports and financial statements for financial insights and providing actionable insights.
- Reduced accounting errors by 95% through improved transaction recording and streamlined procedures.
- Compiled data from reports and tables to analyze transactions and identify trends.
- Led the team in implementing a new ERP system that improved client processes and reporting capabilities.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
Accounts Assistant
Better Globe Forestry
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Maintained books of accounts by keeping up-to-date records.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices, reducing discrepancies and processing time by 25%.
- Ensured timely payments to Accounts payables according to ageing periods, improving cash flow management, and enhancing financial reliability.
- Generated invoices and upon payment receipt, recorded cash, cheque, and credit card payments received from Accounts receivables, managing incoming funds effectively.
- Prepared entries for detailed month-end financial reporting and record maintenance.
- Organized and filed financial documents systematically for easy retrieval and efficient departmental operations, according to the standards.
- Conducted reconciliations and financial reporting, promptly resolving discrepancies.
- Monitored expenses relating to assets, safeguarding company assets and ensured compliance with internal controls.
- Produced accurate financial statements for internal use, customer reviews and regulatory submissions.
- Prepared and filed tax returns as required within assigned deadlines.
- Maintained petty cash for ad-hoc business expenses.
Education
Master of Science - Finance
University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Economics And Finance
Machakos University
Machakos,Kenya11.2018
Skills
- Accounting & bookkeeping
- Financial management, reporting & analysis
- Auditing & Assurance
- Taxation and statutory requirements
- Treasury management
- Receivables management
- Payables management
- Reconciliations and Analysis
- Control systems& compliance
- Budgeting and monitoring
- Fixed Assets management
- Payroll
- Cash Flow Management
- Risk Management
- Quality Assurance
- Project Management
- Depreciation and Reporting
- Microsoft 365, spreadsheet, QuickBooks, Sage, SAP
- Strong attention to detail
- Organization & planning skills
- Communication & Leadership skills
- Problem solving
- Critical & Analytical skills
Certification
- CPA - Certified Public Accountant (k)- Finalist and an associate member of ICPAK
- Corporate Staffing Services- Certificate of Training in Strategic Leadership and Management Skills -2023
- Star College of Management Studies - Certificate in Computerized Accounting- Covering; Quickbooks & Sage -2019
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Swahili
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Accountant
Better Globe Forestry
07.2020 - 08.2024
Accounts Assistant
Better Globe Forestry
01.2020 - 06.2020
Master of Science - Finance
University of Nairobi
Bachelor of Science - Economics And Finance
Machakos University
- CPA - Certified Public Accountant (k)- Finalist and an associate member of ICPAK
- Corporate Staffing Services- Certificate of Training in Strategic Leadership and Management Skills -2023
- Star College of Management Studies - Certificate in Computerized Accounting- Covering; Quickbooks & Sage -2019
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