CHARLES WERE OWITI
Accountant And Internal Auditor
Ndori,30
Summary
Goal-focused Accountant and Internal Auditor with record of accurate reporting and budget management. Offering over three years of experience handling accounting, finances and audit for both privates organizations and government agencies. Processed payroll, budgets, reports, audits, risk management, journals entries, expenditures and payments. Diligently maintains latest training on tax regulations and legal issues impacting financial operations.
Skilled in data processing and analysis with strong attention to detail and methodical approach. Brings motivation to learn and excel combined with skills developed from CPA training and previous experience. Versed in accounting software, spreadsheet tracking and GAAP.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
2
2
Languages
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT
INSTITUTE OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Nairobi, 30
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Assist in examining for completeness, accuracy and validity of financial records in compliance with Institute's policies and procedures.
- Assist in managing Institute's financial filing system (both paper and electronic) in preparation for annual audit e.g., correcting misclassification.
- Assist in implementation of audit management letter recommendations as highlighted in various audit reports.
- Assist in verification and vouching of expenses and accounts payables, in line with approved budgets as well as addressing various audit queries.
- Assist in verification and vouching of revenue and accounts receivable, in line with approved budgets as well as addressing various audit queries.
- Review annual income and expenditure statements with department teams to monitor budget performances, feedback and budget adherence.
- Assist in preparing for annual audits by reviewing financial statements for accuracy and providing support to auditors during audits.
- Assist with reconciliation of ledgers and schedules and ensuring same are tied to trial balances as supporting documents for financial statements preparation.
- Assist with planning and execution of fixed assets and inventory verifications at close of financial year.
- Assist in assessment of existing internal controls in place and improvements to ensure assets are safeguarded, adherence to regulations and best practices.
- Posting receipts and updating cashbook for revenues received through cheque and direct bank deposit, EFT and RTGS.
- Generating ERT invoices for different training events.
- Preparing bank reconciliation reports.
- Attending to customer queries and reconciliation of their statement.
ACCOUNTANT
FORBES SECURITY LIMITED
Nairobi, 30
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Posting financial transactions into accounting system, QuickBooks.
- Conducting stock spot checks and stocktaking.
- Verifying and checking accuracy and correctness of invoices and payment documents ensuring proper support.
- Issuance of payment receipts for cheque that have passed through bank and cash payments.
- Processing payroll and filing statutory returns.
- Generating invoices and reconciling them upon payment under client's ledger accounts.
- Maintaining accounting records and filing documents into their respective files e.g., assets acquisition.
- Preparing monthly bank reconciliation statements.
- Forwarding payment documents to director for verification and payment.
ACCOUNTANT
NATIONAL QUALITY CONTROL LABORATORY
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Obtaining vendor statements and monthly reconciling vendor accounts
- Engaging customers and suppliers on reconciliations for sorting differences and general feedback
- Preparing and maintaining monthly bank reconciliation statements
- Establishing, maintaining, and keeping track of customer's running balances
- Receiving and examining invoices, supporting documents, and processing payments of invoices within required time frame
- Computing and preparing withholding VAT payable filing returns on KRA portal and processing payment.
- Assisting in addressing customer issues about accounts and finance-related matters.
- Redesigning and automating accounting templates.
- Assisting in processing and verification of payroll and attending to employee queries in payroll.
- Preparing, filing and payment of statutory deductions.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy through meticulous data analysis and reconciliation efforts.
- Increased efficiency by streamlining accounting processes and implementing new financial software.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
ACCOUNTS TRAINEE
TAMARIND MANAGEMENT LIMITED (TML)
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Posting of journal entries and payment allocation (reconciling sales and payment for month)
- Preparation of daily banking analysis reports and monthly bank reconciliation
- Preparing bank reconciliation statements, tender reconciliation reports and processing refunds and reversals
- Maintaining accounting records for audit purposes and future references e.g., cash spot-check reconciliations.
- Assisting in preparation of cash flow statements and processing of bank transfers and online payments
- Ensuring compliance with standard procedures and ensuring effectiveness and efficiency of internal control systems
- Implementation of systems and control to monitor financial processes and procedures
- Responding to staff and customer complaints and questions concerning monetary transactions
- Conducting monthly cash count and stock taking.
- Streamlined account management processes for increased efficiency and reduced errors through accurate data entry
- Improved expense tracking with meticulous categorization of transactions in the accounting software
- Used accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
INTERN INTERNAL AUDIT
KENYA NATIONAL BUREAU OF STATISTICS (KNBS)
Nairobi, 30
11.2018 - 10.2019
- Assisting in preparation and conducting departmental quality assessment review.
- Assisting in conducting internal audits and follow-up audit work.
- Assisting in implementation programme and activities of Directorate e.g., introduction of ACL management system.
- Assisting in preparing for planned events and activities by developing and assembling information and necessary materials.
- Seeking information relating to history, purpose and mission of Bureau to gain knowledge for enhancement of production and services.
- Participating in meetings and training.
- Participating role during annual stock-taking process.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to enhance skill set, contributing to overall intern growth and potential future employment prospects.
- Prepared written summaries of meeting discussions to ensure clear communication throughout the team while promoting accountability for action items.
- Maintained accurate records of financial transactions for ease of reference in budget analysis or audits.
- Collaborated effectively with team members across departments, fostering a cohesive work environment conducive to accomplishing shared objectives.
ATTACHEE
HAZINA SACCO SOCIETY LIMITED
Nairobi, 30
04.2018 - 06.2018
- Assisting in loan processing e.g., computing amount qualified.
- Assisting in reconciling member personal accounts.
- Assisting in members' refund processing.
- Attending to members' queries in loans section.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through development of innovative solutions.
ATTACHEE INTERNAL AUDIT
KENYA NATIONAL BUREAU OF STATISTICS (KNBS)
Nairobi, 30
09.2016 - 12.2016
- Assisting in analyzing Financial Statements to ascertain their correctness.
- Examining bank statements and bank reconciliation statements
- Carrying out cash surveys and participating in stocktaking exercise
- Examining cashbooks, receipts books, and ledgers.
- Assisting in analyzing various quotations made by various bidders to ensure that are credible.
- Assisting in analyzing procurement process payment vouchers e.g., LPO, award letter, etc.
- Performed detailed testing of account balances, transactions, and reconciliations to ensure reliability of financial information.
- Increased accuracy in financial reporting, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements through meticulous audits.
- Developed strong working relationships with clients, fostering trust and open communication channels throughout auditing process.
- Assisted in identifying areas of improvement by reviewing financial statements and operational procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce Accounting Option - Accounting And Finance
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Techno
Juja, Kenya 09.2014 - 06.2018
Certified Public Accountant (Advanced Level) - Accounting And Finance
Kenya Accountants And Secretaries National Exam
Nairobi, Kenya 05.2018 - 12.2022
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - Secondary Education
Sawagongo High School
Siaya, Kenya 03.2010 - 11.2013
Skills
Accounts Payable and Receivable
Certification
CPA - Certified Public Accountant (Advanced level)
Timeline
ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT
INSTITUTE OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
05.2023 - 11.2023
CPA - Certified Public Accountant (Advanced level)
12-2022
ACCOUNTANT
FORBES SECURITY LIMITED
05.2022 - 05.2023
ACCOUNTANT
NATIONAL QUALITY CONTROL LABORATORY
05.2021 - 05.2022
ACCOUNTS TRAINEE
TAMARIND MANAGEMENT LIMITED (TML)
11.2019 - 03.2020
INTERN INTERNAL AUDIT
KENYA NATIONAL BUREAU OF STATISTICS (KNBS)
11.2018 - 10.2019
Certified Public Accountant (Advanced Level) - Accounting And Finance
Kenya Accountants And Secretaries National Exam
05.2018 - 12.2022
ATTACHEE
HAZINA SACCO SOCIETY LIMITED
04.2018 - 06.2018
ATTACHEE INTERNAL AUDIT
KENYA NATIONAL BUREAU OF STATISTICS (KNBS)
09.2016 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Commerce Accounting Option - Accounting And Finance
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Techno
09.2014 - 06.2018
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - Secondary Education
Sawagongo High School
03.2010 - 11.2013
Contact Phone
+254 725 404029/ +254 101 049421
Key Competencies And Skills
- Analytical skills and organized
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Interpersonal communication and writing skills
- Adaptability and attention to detail
- Time management
- Industrial knowledge: GAAPs, IASs and ISAs
- Spreadsheet proficiency
- Team collaboration
Attributes
- Confident
- Proactive
- Resilient
- Adaptable
- Positive
Personal Interest And Other Engagements
- Content supervisor for the 2019 Kenya Population and Housing Census (KPHC) under the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics
- Reading journals and news articles related to finance, accounting and auditing
- Practising application of Microsoft Excel in data analysis, accounting and auditing and use of software such as Navision 365, Sage and QuickBooks
- Socializing and making fun with friends, playing volleyball, cycling and travelling
Sporting activities e.g. bike riding, playing volleyball
Participate in bike riding and playing volleyball during free time.
References
- Mr. Job Akuno, Manager Finance, Institute of Human Resource Management, P. O. Box 6132 - 00300, Nairobi, +254 723 841313, job.akuno@ihrm.or.ke
- Mr. Kazali Abdirizak Bule, Director Operations, Forbes Security Limited, P. O. Box 16210 - 00610, Nairobi, +254 721 688888, zalizack@gmail.com
- Mr. George Albert Owino, Manager Internal Audit, Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, P. O. Box 30266 - 00100, Nairobi GPO, +254 721 744068, gowino@knbs.or.ke
Contact Phone
+254 725 404029/ +254 101 049421
Key Competencies And Skills
- Analytical skills and organized
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Interpersonal communication and writing skills
- Adaptability and attention to detail
- Time management
- Industrial knowledge: GAAPs, IASs and ISAs
- Spreadsheet proficiency
- Team collaboration
Attributes
- Confident
- Proactive
- Resilient
- Adaptable
- Positive
Personal Interest And Other Engagements
- Content supervisor for the 2019 Kenya Population and Housing Census (KPHC) under the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics
- Reading journals and news articles related to finance, accounting and auditing
- Practising application of Microsoft Excel in data analysis, accounting and auditing and use of software such as Navision 365, Sage and QuickBooks
- Socializing and making fun with friends, playing volleyball, cycling and travelling
Sporting activities e.g. bike riding, playing volleyball
Participate in bike riding and playing volleyball during free time.
References
- Mr. Job Akuno, Manager Finance, Institute of Human Resource Management, P. O. Box 6132 - 00300, Nairobi, +254 723 841313, job.akuno@ihrm.or.ke
- Mr. Kazali Abdirizak Bule, Director Operations, Forbes Security Limited, P. O. Box 16210 - 00610, Nairobi, +254 721 688888, zalizack@gmail.com
- Mr. George Albert Owino, Manager Internal Audit, Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, P. O. Box 30266 - 00100, Nairobi GPO, +254 721 744068, gowino@knbs.or.ke
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