BREDA NGUGI
MERU
Summary
With a proven track record at career path, I leveraged accounting and bookkeeping expertise alongside exceptional organizational skills to enhance financial accuracy and streamline processes. My strategic approach and effective communication facilitated successful audits and optimized team management, achieving significant improvements in financial reporting and operational efficiency.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accountant
ABIDS PAINT SHOP
Meru, Kenya
03.2023 - 02.2024
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Maintained accurate records of fixed assets, including acquisition costs, depreciation schedules, and current values for insurance purposes.
- Prepared and filed tax forms to meet needs of customers.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
Accounts Officer
EL-BORAN RESORT &SPA
Isiolo, Isiolo District, Kenya
12.2021 - 02.2023
- Conducted regular audits of financial transactions, identifying areas of improvement in accounting procedures and controls.
- Contributed to successful year-end audits through diligent documentation maintenance and collaborative communication with auditors.
- Ensured timely vendor payments by managing invoice processing and expense tracking systems.
- Streamlined cash flow management processes, ensuring optimal liquidity levels for daily operations support.
- Assisted in budget planning, forecasting, and monitoring expenses to ensure adherence to fiscal guidelines and goals.
- Prepared detailed financial reports for senior management review, highlighting key performance indicators and trends impacting business health.
- Reduced discrepancies in financial statements through meticulous data entry and record-keeping practices.
- Managed customer deliveries and assisted with carrying out orders to promote maximum satisfaction.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
Accounting Clerk
ABIDS PAINT SHOP
MERU
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Managed accounts payable and receivables and payroll.
- Maintained organized filing systems for accounting records, ensuring easy access to crucial financial information when needed.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries related to invoices, payments, or account balances.
- Input high volume of monthly invoices with consistent accuracy.
- Achieved prompt expense reimbursements for staff members by accurately verifying receipts against policy requirements before submission.
- Maintained accounting records utilizing in-house and client systems.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Supported audit preparations through meticulous documentation review and prompt response to auditor inquiries.
- Assisted in review and revision of budgets based on business needs.
- Assisted in payroll processing tasks such as timesheet validation, overtime calculation, benefits administration, and tax deductions.
- Monitored guest ledger, advance deposit ledger and related ledgers to deliver proper internal control.
- Completed biweekly payroll for company personnel.
- Collected and summarized expenses for profit and loss analysis.
Accounting Clerk
YUSUF AUTO SPARES
MERU
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Managed accounts payable and receivables and payroll.
- Maintained organized filing systems for accounting records, ensuring easy access to crucial financial information when needed.
- Input high volume of monthly invoices with consistent accuracy.
- Inspected account books and recorded transactions.
- Created detailed expense reports to facilitate reimbursement for business expenses incurred.
Audit Intern
MAZARS AUDIT FIRM KENYA
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Compiled data and insights derived from audit research to inform licensed auditors' risk assessments.
- Assisted in the preparation of high-quality audit workpapers, maintaining attention to detail and organization throughout each engagement.
- Performed analytical review of audit documents such as management letter.
- Prepared audit reports and other documentation to support licensed auditor's opinions.
- Assisted in office administration and client communication to help manage auditors' workload.
- Maintained open lines of communication with both clients and team members to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks and resolution of any concerns that arose during audits.
- Proofread audit and tax reports and year-end financial statements to verify accuracy.
- Continuously expanded industry knowledge through participation in training sessions and professional development opportunities related to auditing practices and standards.
- Provided assistance in researching complex accounting issues encountered during audits, applying relevant guidance to arrive at appropriate conclusions.
- Identified potential fraud risks within client organizations by reviewing transactional data and patterns, providing recommendations for further action as needed.
- Developed understanding of company audit methodology, approach and tools while working under supervision of licensed auditors.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITYOF AGRICULTURE& TECHNOLOGY
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya12.2020
No Degree - KCSE
KARIENE MIXED DAY SCHOOL
MERU11.2015
No Degree - KSCE
NKUENE GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL
Meru, Kenya11.2014
Skills
- Effective strategic skills
- Accounting and bookkeeping skills
- Organization skills
- Effective communication
- Team management
Accomplishments
- Increased profits by 50% without reducing customer satisfaction rates.
- Documented and resolved un documentation of expenses incurred which led to accuracy of financial reports.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- CPA - Certified Public Accountant( foundation level)
Languages
English
Native language
Swahili
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Accountant
ABIDS PAINT SHOP
03.2023 - 02.2024
Accounts Officer
EL-BORAN RESORT &SPA
12.2021 - 02.2023
Accounting Clerk
ABIDS PAINT SHOP
09.2021 - 11.2021
Accounting Clerk
YUSUF AUTO SPARES
03.2021 - 07.2021
Audit Intern
MAZARS AUDIT FIRM KENYA
01.2019 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITYOF AGRICULTURE& TECHNOLOGY
No Degree - KCSE
KARIENE MIXED DAY SCHOOL
No Degree - KSCE
NKUENE GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL