Catrine Kemunto
Accountant
Nairobi
Summary
Disciplined Accountant pursuing opportunity to further studies and add to hands-on financial services experience. Accomplished at performing quantitative data and producing graphs. Excellent report drafting and monthly statement analysis talents. Flexible and hardworking eager to listen, learn and support superiors. Oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability ro handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Data Entry Clerk
Checkered technologies Private Limited (KIPI)
6 2023 - 02.2024
- Worked on several concurrent tasks and prioritized workload with minimal direction.
- Verified accuracy of data entered into system to produce error-free reports.
- Identified and applied customer-specific rules and processes.
- Met tight deadlines to satisfy client demands and project timelines.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
- Ensured accuracy of information in WIPO system and entered missing information.
- Reviewed variety of detailed document to ensure accuracy and eligibility.
- Reduced turnaround time for projects by consistently meeting or exceeding targets while maintaining high-quality work output.
- Corrected data entry errors to prevent duplication or data degradation.
- Updated and maintained customer information, documents and records.
- Compared transcribed data with source document to detect and correct errors.
- Utilized techniques for increasing data entry speed.
- Evaluated source documents to locate needed information.
- Used computer software to store and retrieve data.
- Created spreadsheets for more efficient recordkeeping.
- Checked for accuracy by verifying data and records.
- Conducted audits of existing data entry processes.
- Entered data into various computer systems accurately using Microsoft Office Suite.
- Communicated with supervisors and colleagues to process data quickly and resolve discrepancies.
Student Actress
Africa International University
05.2019 - 07.2023
- Studied and rehearsed roles from 6 scripts to interpret and memorize lines and cues.
- Attended various auditions with 68% success rate.
- Studied 4 scripts to successfully portray characters in dramas and comedies.
- Performed humorous and serious interpretations of emotional actions and situations, using body movements and gestures.
- Captured audience by channeling and exhibiting emotions, resulting in audience crying, shock and fear.
- Met with production director to discuss poses, movements and persona to portray.
- Mentored new and aspiring actors by sharing tips and tricks related to networking, auditions and landing parts.
- Stage managed in absence of directors to perfect performance.
- Studied scripts to successfully portray characters in dramas and comedies.
- Made necessary adjustments to acting, following guidance and requests from directors.
- Offered suggestions to directors regarding roles, scenes and lines to improve output.
- Managed time to arrive on set when required to not delay rehearsals and shows.
Data Entry
Judiciary
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Audited production reports, tracking data entry and processing errors.
- Transferred data from physical files to judiciary system.
- Ensured accuracy and eligibility of files in system.
- Scanned physical files for easier access when entering data in organized manner to system.
- Typed in information, created spreadsheet and verified information against source documents at different stages of process.
- Sorted documents in correct places for lawyers, judges, magistrates and any other person can find them as efficiently as possible.
- Managed and organized documents for data entry tasks.
- Corrected data entry errors to prevent duplication or data degradation.
- Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency
- Corrected data entry errors to prevent duplication or data degradation
- Collected and organized data entry documents into filing systems for easy access
Finance Intern
Kenya Ports Authority
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Accepted and processed account payments including tax deducted, medical fees deducted and balance, house allowances.
- Used Microsoft Word to create inventory documents of more than 10 items like tables, chairs, monitors, central processing units and conditions.
- Received and processed inventory from various departments like human resource, billing office, shipping office, storage room, cash reconciliation office and payments office. Advised on how conditions could be improved and taken care of to reduce depreciation rates by at least 2%.
- Actively listened to more than 35 customers, handled concerns about shipping fees and balances quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed to customers, colleagues and superiors for effective work to be done.
- Prepared and posted financial journal entries using technically relevant software.
- Verified financial journals for clarity and completion under supervisor direction.
- Drafted reports on stock and bond health for periodic client communications.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns related to their accounts or investments.
- Managed sensitive information responsibly, maintaining strict confidentiality standards.
- Performed ad-hoc financial analyses as requested by management, supporting strategic decision-making.
- Tracked financial transactions to update balance sheets with accurate, current information.
- Reviewed statements with staff accountants to inform corporate and individual financial planning.
- Reviewed expense reports for accuracy, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through effective communication, fostering trust and satisfaction.
- Reduced risk exposure by conducting thorough credit analysis on potential clients.
- Collaborated with team members on financial projects, resulting in more efficient workflows and timely completion.
Education
Bachelor - Accountancy and Financial Management
Africa International University
Nairobi 05.2019 - 07.2023
Moi Girls High School
Eldoret 01.2015 - 04.2018
Chakol Girls Boarding Primary School
Busia 01.2011 - 04.2014
Certificate - Data Protection And Privacy
Strathmore University
Nairobi, Kenya 04.2001 -
Skills
Discretion
Interpersonal Communication
Data verification
Data analysis
Team building
Teamwork and Collaboration
Decision-Making
Data accuracy
Meticulous attention to detail
Proofreading
Maintains confidentiality
Word Processing
Document Scanning
Office Administration
Spreadsheet Management
Data Integrity
Data Entry
Data Verification Expertise
Fast Typing Speed
Accuracy and Attention to Detail
Data Compilation
Time management abilities
Microsoft Excel
Document Preparation
Accounts Receivable
Accounting Principles
Financial Planning
Accounts Payable
Accounts reconciliation
Cash Management
Cost accounting
Client Confidentiality
Expense Reports
Inventory Management
Quickbooks
Financial Management
Microsoft Office
SAP
Additional Information
REFERENCES
Gonna Ruwah Gonna
Kenya Ports Authority
Telephone number: 3028
gruwah@kpa.co.ke
Thembiwe Banda
Project Manager
Checkered Technologies (PVT) LTD KIPI
Telephone number: +263 773358741
thembiwe@venture.co.zw
Margaret Njoroge
Project Supervisor
Adept, Judiciary
Telephone number: +254 740359133
maggzpaul@gmail.com
Certification
Degree certificate
Timeline
Degree certificate
07-2023
Data Entry
Judiciary
03.2023 - 05.2023
Finance Intern
Kenya Ports Authority
01.2022 - 03.2022
Student Actress
Africa International University
05.2019 - 07.2023
Bachelor - Accountancy and Financial Management
Africa International University
05.2019 - 07.2023
Moi Girls High School
01.2015 - 04.2018
Chakol Girls Boarding Primary School
01.2011 - 04.2014
Certificate - Data Protection And Privacy
Strathmore University
04.2001 -
Data Entry Clerk
Checkered technologies Private Limited (KIPI)
6 2023 - 02.2024