Comfort Kinuu
Nairobi
Summary
Strategic and results-oriented business leader with experience in strategy, planning and operations. Skilled in developing and executing business plans to maximize profitability, streamline operations and maintain compliance with industry regulations. Proven people leader motivates and optimizes staff performance and productivity.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MANAGING DIRECTOR
VINTAGE INSIDES
01.2017 - Current
- Developing business plans and revenue growth strategies
- Overseeing the development of the company
- Successfully implementing the company policy
- Implementing daily business operations
- Supervising executives and managers.
TREASURY ACCOUNTANT
KPMG EAST AFRICA
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Petty cash management –in various currencies to a tune of 1.5 million per week
- Debtors management
- Bank accounts management to ensure sufficiency of cash for operations and investing excess cash in the money markets
- Preparation of bank guarantees, tender security, bid bonds and follow up to ensure validity periods are observed
- Preparation of bank reconciliation statements for various banks, including foreign currency bank accounts
- Preparation of various bank correspondences
- Posting expense transactions and receipts in the system
- Preparing supplier payments, observing the laid down procedures
- Attending various trainings, both internal and external to satisfy the requisite 40 CPD hours in a year per policy
- Taking part in all team building activities, drink-ups and retreats
- To act with integrity at all times in the discharge of the duties above.
CASHIER
THE NAIROBI HOSPITAL
02.2008 - 01.2013
- Receiving and accounting for funds from designated collection points with a cash turnover of about three million shillings daily
- Preparing daily reports and reconciliations on receipt and payments
- Confirming correct documentation for bona fide corporate medical scheme beneficiaries
- Daily banking with the chief cashier
- Setting up and maintaining files
- Operating a variety of office equipment
- Handling cross-cultural clients’ queries and facilitating their admission and discharge
- Bank reconciliation of credit card transactions
- Ensuring that administrative practices are consistent with applicable rules and procedures.
GROUP ACCOUNTANT
MAGS INSURANCE AGENCIES LTD & MAGANLAL STORES LTD
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Preparing final accounts for audit purposes
- Handling accounting, budget and financial queries
- Handling clients’ queries on matters touching on insurance or otherwise
- Extraction and input of data from various sources in financial and accounting documents
- Preparation of monthly bank reconciliation statements
- Petty cash administration.
ACCOUNTANT
SORRISO CONSTRUCTION CO. LTD
01.2006 - 12.2006
- Preparation of reconciliation reports
- Routine drafting of correspondence
- Verification of staff medical claims and other reimbursements for accuracy and authenticity
- Computation and payment of salaries, out-of-station allowances and benefits.
04.2005 - 01.2006
- Took a break from work to go to school.
SCHOOL BURSAR
DAYSPRING JUNIOR SCHOOL
07.1998 - 03.2005
- To take responsibility for effective distribution of clients’ letters, circulars and financial statements
- To handle all financial and administrative queries from the clients and other interested parties
- To take responsibility of staff in terms of payroll, personnel records, benefits, training, leave
- Ensuring proper accounting records are kept
- Monthly financial report preparation and presentation at board meetings
- Preparation of bank reconciliation statements
- Assist in preparation of budgets
- Reconciliation of vendor statements with invoices received and payments made
- Preparation of financial statements and handling all queries for audit purposes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ikuu Girls’ High School
Meru, Kenya11.1994
Skills
- Operations Management
- Staff Management
- Quality Assurance
- Team Collaboration
Professionalbackground
K.A.T.C.E Intermediate Level, K.A.T.C.E Final Level, C.P.A. Part One – Section 1 and 2, C.P.A. Part Two – Section 3 and 4, C.P.A. Part Three - Section 5 and 6, MS-DOS, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Quick Books Pro, Microsoft PowerPoint, CARE 2000 Healthcare MIS
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/18/75
- Nationality: Kenyan
References
- John Ngunju, Chief Accountant, The Nairobi Hospital, 0722495174, johnngunju@nbihosp.org
- Gerald Gakima, Senior Finance Manager, KPMG, 0726600024, ggakima@kpmg.co.ke
- Catherine Maina, Executive Secretary, Equity Bank, 0720849926, catherine.maina@equitybank.co.ke
Hobbies and Interests
- Skating
- Aerobics
- Music and Song
Certification
- Certified Certified Public Accountant, KASNEB - 3 Years
Timeline
MANAGING DIRECTOR
VINTAGE INSIDES
01.2017 - Current
TREASURY ACCOUNTANT
KPMG EAST AFRICA
01.2014 - 01.2016
CASHIER
THE NAIROBI HOSPITAL
02.2008 - 01.2013
GROUP ACCOUNTANT
MAGS INSURANCE AGENCIES LTD & MAGANLAL STORES LTD
01.2007 - 01.2008
ACCOUNTANT
SORRISO CONSTRUCTION CO. LTD
01.2006 - 12.2006
04.2005 - 01.2006
SCHOOL BURSAR
DAYSPRING JUNIOR SCHOOL
07.1998 - 03.2005
High School Diploma -
Ikuu Girls’ High School
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