BRENDA RUGA
ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT
Nairobi, Nairobi Province,30
Summary
Driven Assistant Accountant with a proven track record at PACIFIC INSURANCE BROKERS E.A LTD, enhancing financial accuracy through expert bank reconciliations and diligent accounts management. Excelled in streamlining processes, improving cash flow by 30% through efficient invoicing and collections. Skilled in MS Office and fostering strong client relationships, demonstrating exceptional documentation and reporting capabilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Accountant
PACIFIC INSURANCE BROKERS E.A LTD
08.2022 - Current
- Maintained detailed financial records of accounts receivable and payable status and bank reconciliations.
- Reviewed general ledger entries and assessed accuracy.
- Checked general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors and identify adjustments.
- Reconciled company accounts for credit cards, employee expenses, and commissions.
- Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing.
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Provided excellent customer service to both internal departments and external clients while addressing inquiries related to invoices or payments promptly.
- Calculated taxes owed and prepared tax returns to deliver prompt payments in adherence with tax laws and governance.
Account Officer
GARTH DAY YEAR AUCTIONEERS
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring prompt payment and accurate recordkeeping.
- Developed strong relationships with clients by promptly addressing inquiries or concerns related to their accounts.
- Responded to requests for information and resolved issues quickly.
- Effectively communicated complex financial information to non-financial personnel within the organization, fostering improved understanding of key performance indicators and overall company health.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
Accounts Intern
MENTOR SACCO SOCIETY LIMITED
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Enhanced overall financial accuracy by diligently maintaining organized records of all transactions and supporting documents.
- Supported the accounts receivable team with timely invoicing and diligent follow-up on outstanding balances, resulting in improved cash flow.
- Streamlined account reconciliation processes by identifying and correcting discrepancies in financial statements.
- Assisted in preparing accurate and timely financial reports for management review, contributing to informed decisionmaking.
- Assisted with tax preparation tasks, including gathering required information and completing necessary forms accurately and on time.
Education
CPA - Accounting
KCA UNIVERSITY
NAIROBI 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
MT.KENYA UNIVERSITY
NAIROBI 04.2001 -
Skills
Data Entry
Accounts Payable and Receivable
MS Office
Month-end reports
Invoicing and collections
Payment Processing
Bank Reconciliation
Invoice Processing
Journal Entries
Invoice Generation
Documentation And Reporting
Languages
English
Native language
Swahili
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Assistant Accountant
PACIFIC INSURANCE BROKERS E.A LTD
08.2022 - Current
Account Officer
GARTH DAY YEAR AUCTIONEERS
09.2021 - 06.2022
Accounts Intern
MENTOR SACCO SOCIETY LIMITED
09.2020 - 02.2021
CPA - Accounting
KCA UNIVERSITY
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
MT.KENYA UNIVERSITY
04.2001 -