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BRIAN NYAWIRE

NAIROBI,NAIROBI

Summary

Organized and dependable professional with an extensive expertise in financial data analysis, Administration expertise, account reconciliation, and bank reconciliation. Proficient in using accounting software such as SAP, QuickBooks, and Travlogix to streamline administrative reports and manage accounts payable and receivable (AP/AR). Demonstrated ability in credit control, cash book maintenance, and strategic planning. Adept at leading teams to achieve organisational goals. Career objective includes leveraging skills in financial management to drive efficiency and accuracy within a dynamic organisation.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

BLUE QUADRANT TRAVELS LIMITED
NAIROBI, NAIROBI
04.2024 - Current
  • Provides administrative support to the finance team for seamless operations.
  • Facilitate internal audits through organised documentation management.
  • Ensured compliance with accounting standards through diligent record keeping.
  • Prepared detailed financial reports for improved decision making.
  • Managed client accounts to ensure timely payments.
  • Managed petty cash transactions, safeguarded company resources.
  • Liaised with clients regarding overdue payments, facilitated swift resolution of issues
  • Coordinated with various departments regarding invoicing matters, resolved queries efficiently.
  • Conducted bank reconciliations regularly to maintain accurate records.
  • Verified invoices against purchase orders to support smooth execution of month-end processes.
  • Monitored accounts payable and receivable statuses, keeping financial records up-to-date.
  • Calculated bills owed by customers, prepared invoices and distributed statements.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST

ABYSSINIA GROUP OF INDUSTRIES
NAIROBI, NAIROBI
06.2021 - 04.2024


  • Liaised with suppliers for dispute resolution, fostering effective communication.
  • Scheduled payments on time by monitoring due dates and amounts owed.
  • Resolved discrepancies in financial reports, ensuring accuracy.
  • Ensured accurate payment of invoices by preparing and processing transactions.
  • Regularly interacted with company departments regarding invoicing issues leading to better inter-departmental cooperation.
  • Reviewed and verified invoices, maintaining accuracy and reliability of financial data.
  • Verified vendor accounts by comparing system reports against balance statements, keeping books up-to-date and accurate.
  • Reconciled supplier statements to achieve accounts accuracy.
  • Smoothened day-to-day operations by clearly communicating with stakeholders and delivering on team targets.
  • Contributed to achieving zero audit findings in financial audits by maintaining accurate documents.

Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT - MANAGEMENT

JOMOKENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE &TECHNOLOGY
NAIROBI
09.2017 - 06.2022

ACCA - ACCOUNTING

STRATHMORE UNIVERSTY
NAIROBI
01.2024 -

Skills

  • Knowledge of accounting software such as SAP, QuickBooks & Travlogix
  • Expense report administration
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Account reconciliation
  • Financial data analysis
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable (AP/AR)
  • Credit control
  • Cash book maintenance
  • Team Leadership
  • Strategic planning

Accomplishments

1. At Blue Quadrant Travels, I performed regular credit checks, and developed a robust credit control system decreasing overdue accounts by about 60% there by minimising exposure to high-risk customers and achieving high collection rates.

2. I maintained accurate, up-to-date financial records, resulting in clean internal and external audit reports.

3. I identified and eliminated unnecessary expenditures, reducing operating cost by 20%.

4. I maintained 100% compliance with payment deadlines, avoiding late payment penalties and also negotiated better payment terms with key suppliers improving cash flow by around 30-50 %

5. I built a strong client relationships that encouraged timely payments and repeat business.


Certification

I am a current student of ACCA, completed knowledge level (part 1) aiming to begin on skills level (part 2)

Timeline

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

BLUE QUADRANT TRAVELS LIMITED
04.2024 - Current

ACCA - ACCOUNTING

STRATHMORE UNIVERSTY
01.2024 -

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST

ABYSSINIA GROUP OF INDUSTRIES
06.2021 - 04.2024

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT - MANAGEMENT

JOMOKENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE &TECHNOLOGY
09.2017 - 06.2022
BRIAN NYAWIRE