CPA Denis Mwenda
Finance, Accounting, Taxation & Auditing
Nairobi
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
The Maa Trust
Maasai Mara
09.2019 - Current
- Developed and implemented effective accounting systems.
- Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize effectiveness of operations.
- Enhanced budget administration by reviewing reports, leveraging knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Calculated tax owed, prepared and submitted returns and upheld compliance with all applicable laws.
- Prepared accounts for industry audits and supported audit process.
- Wrote footnotes for various filing projects and annual reports.
- Decreased invoicing and receivable cycle times by streamlining billing systems.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Supported monthly general ledger closing activities, including preparing journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Partnered with auditors on annual audits and realized compliance with governmental tax guidelines.
- Assisted team members in transitioning from [Software] to [Software] through extensive training and one-on-one support.
- Evaluated and improved accuracy and completeness of financial records.
- Performed advanced reviews of business operational trends and expected obligations to prepare accurate forecasts.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Drafted financial documents, including variance reports, regulatory filings and related schedules.
- Oversaw team of [Number] accounting staff.
- Tracked and documented all expenses.
- Reviewed budgets, including capital appropriations and operating budgets, and communicated findings to senior management.
- Analyzed financial audit information and made recommendations to improve efficiencies.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Collaborated with bank representatives to negotiate capital requirements.
Finance and Administration Officer
Hillside Green Growers Ltd
Nairobi
03.2019 - 08.2019
- Devised strategies to reduce expenses, modernize operations and revamp procedures to improve institution operations.
- Consulted with government regulatory and licensing agencies to verify institutional conformance with applicable standards.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Delivered [product or service] to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Handled [number] calls per [timeframe] to address customer inquiries and concerns.
- Determined course schedules and coordinated teaching assignments and room assignments to optimize use of buildings and equipment.
- Eliminated downtime and maximized revenue by providing top project quality control.
- Strengthened [Type] operations by aligning processes to capitalize on new educational trends.
- Assisted faculty and staff in duties such as teaching classes, conducting orientation programs and issuing transcripts.
Executive Accountant
NMC Fertility Kenya Ltd
Nairobi
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Created budgets and forecasts for management group to meet regular accounting deadlines.
- Managed entire accounting cycle, including gathering information, preparing documents, finalizing reports and closing books.
- Prepared documents, reports and presentations for executives and board members using advanced software proficiencies.
- Conducted detailed technical and analytical review of federal/state corporate, partnership and S corporation tax returns, FAS 109 provisions, and quarterly estimates prepared by associates.
- Monitored [Number]-employee team while handling day-to-day accounting processes and financial accuracy.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating and all types of cash and banking reconciliations.
- Prepared and filed state and federal tax forms for commercial and individual clients.
- Followed up with customers to collect specific financial information and verify details for preparation of annual 1095 forms.
- Drove client satisfaction by identifying maximum adjustments, deductions and credits.
- Enhanced budget administration by reviewing reports, leveraging knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Supported monthly reporting analysis to achieve validation of internal reports and to reconcile production operations and general ledger.
- Improved efficiency of operations, including data collection, analysis and modeling, to enhance practices and increase customer retention.
- Modified comprehensive financial reporting package to reflect growing organizational complexity.
- Partnered with auditors on annual audits and realized compliance with governmental tax guidelines.
- Brought errors to near-zero in reporting, payroll administration and general bookkeeping.
- Identified and investigated variances to financial plans and forecasts.
- Evaluated and improved accuracy and completeness of financial records.
- Reviewed accounting structures and procedures on regular basis to identify areas in need of improvement.
- Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
- Performed advanced reviews of business operational trends and expected obligations to prepare accurate forecasts.
- Proactively researched technical tax issues related to consulting projects.
- Gathered important tax-related information, including taxable income, deductibles and allowance information.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed all materials, including surplus, income, expense data, net worth and assets.
- Helped clients navigate interactions with tax authorities and legal concerns related to financial matters.
- Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize effectiveness of operations.
- Documented all cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on permits, certificates and documents mandatory for government departments.
Auditor Executive
MakeniMutua & Associates - Certified Public Accountant
Nairobi
09.2016 - 08.2018
- Established internal control systems by updating audit programs.
- Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Handled [number] calls per [timeframe] to address customer inquiries and concerns.
- Eliminated downtime and maximized revenue by providing top project quality control.
- Completed [task] to ensure compliance with relevant [type] regulations.
- Facilitated financial and operational audits, working with internal and external managers to communicate recommendations or issues surrounding audits.
- Identified audit risks, prepared budgets and coordinated with management and audit team in preparing related reports.
- Evaluated design and operating effectiveness of audit areas using [Technique].
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Identified management control weaknesses and provided value added suggestions for remediation.
- Maintained professional knowledge by attending [Number] [Type] and [Type] workshops annually.
- Determined financial and operational audit areas, providing most economical and efficient use of audit resources.
- Interviewed business owners, explained audit scope and conducted exit interviews of audit findings.
- Developed and enforced audit policies and administrative and technical functions.
- Achieved $[Amount] cost savings by discovering opportunities to amend contract agreement.
- Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings.
Timeline
Finance Manager
The Maa Trust
09.2019 - Current
Finance and Administration Officer
Hillside Green Growers Ltd
03.2019 - 08.2019
Executive Accountant
NMC Fertility Kenya Ltd
08.2018 - 03.2019
Auditor Executive
MakeniMutua & Associates - Certified Public Accountant
09.2016 - 08.2018