CPA Beatrice Kariuki

• Achievements
• Prepared group financial statements which were compliant to IFRS and IAS
• Spearheaded and coordinated external audit and ensured smooth flow.
• Prepared timely and accurate board and management monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports
• Ensured inter company transactions are properly accounted for and the same information shared with the subsidiaries.
• Prepared business performance analysis on quarterly basis.
• Prepared and submitted different reports required by different stakeholders and regulators on time.
• Developed annual budget and monitored expenditures on monthly basis.
• Managed to monitor tax trends and advice on any changes that need to be implemented
• Involved in preparation of IFRS 16 model for the organization.
• Assisted in development of IFRS9 model and subsequent calculation of ECL
• Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
• Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
• Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
• Managed to prepare financial performance benchmark to help in decision making.

Achievements

• Ensured all statutory/ taxes are paid and returns done before due dates.
• Ensured that internal controls exist and are observed in the department as inscribed in ISO procedures and relevant policies.
• Ensured all fixed assets are tagged, register well maintained and accurate movement schedules.
• Successfully handled all customer issues relating to payment.
• Maintained account payables and always ensured accuracy.
• Did all management reports before due dates.
• Maintained imprest record and ensured accurate posting in the system
• Supervised team of accounting technicians, liaising between colleagues and management.

Achievements

• Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
• Ensured that internal controls exist and are observed in the department as inscribed in ISO procedures and relevant policies.
• Assisted in reviewing, updating, and monitoring of departmental risk registers.
• Adviced management on policy requirements in the department.
• Vetted payments originating from the department and ensured accuracy and adherence to the policies.
• Did supervision

Maintained Society cash flow and did monitoring on daily basis.

• Controlling of compound cheques to various banks.
• Maintained general ledger.
• Ensured all branch transactions are well posted in the system.
• Assisted in budget preparation and formulation of control measures.
• Prepared monthly reports as well as quarterly reports.
• Maintained Society cashflow and did monitoring on daily basis.
• Led daily general ledger entries, using double-entry accounting method .

Achievements

• Prepared periodic management reports in Quick Books, develop budgets, cash flow projections including briefing directors on the company’s financial position on monthly basis
• Maintained accurate fixed asset register
• Ensured compliance with KRA Tax regulations and requirements
• Prepared audit schedules in time
• Implemented accounting system
• Implemented internal controls measures especially in vehicle logging- in system
• Managed to lower monthly expense by 12% in the year 2008 and 20% in the year 2009
• Evaluated and negotiated contracts to procure favorable financial terms especially with insurance companies for the fleet of vehicles
• Negotiated with old debtors long outstanding disputes
• Updated Management on existing and new Tax regulations
• Ensured all finance records are kept accurately and securely
• Coordinated procurement of all supplies
• Supervised and coordinate activities of all staffs both in the field and office
• Involved in setting up credit limits for clients and making sure credit limit policies are adhered to
• Ensured adherence to company policies
• Ensured efficient revenue billing and debt collection
• Managed issuing of imprest,reconciliation for staffs in the field to make sure funds are well utilized and each payment has supporting document
• Verified data entries in the system.
• Managed expense tracking and personnel vouchers.
• Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data.

• Achievements
• Prepared and submitted statutory deductions e.g PAYE, NSSF, V.A.T
• Handled petty cash
• Did banking and bank reconciliation
• Managed invoicing and follow up for payments
• Prepared monthly reports using Quick Books
• Prepared payroll for over 50 drivers and Office staff
• Implemented Quick Books as accounting systems
• Trained staff on how to enter data in the system implemented
• Established efficient, transparent financial filing system
• Negotiated with other employee and especially drivers on better payments system i.e Retainer and commission instead of commission only
• Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data
• Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
• Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
• Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.
• Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.

• Achievements
• Submitted statutory returns on behalf of clients.
• Did bank reconciliations.
• Maintained clientʼs books of accounts using QuickBooks.
• Filed VAT returns for over 100 clients every month
• Reviewed figures, postings and paperwork for accuracy, integrity and compliance.
• Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
• Inspected account books and recorded transactions.
• Effectively communicated with clients important of bookkeeping, detailed and accurate ledgers.