Mirriam Shimule
Accountant
Makongeni
Summary
Talented Accountant offering Nine-year record of achievement in accounting industry. Driven to lead from front and maintain scalable, agile systems ready for changing market conditions. Diplomatic and progressive leader with sophisticated approach to building consensus and achieving targets.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Realty Plus
Nairobi
10.2021 - Current
- Ensuring that all financial transactions are carried out and recorded in accordance with Realty Plus procedures and policies and posted on the QuickBooks accounting system
- Preparing payment vouchers, cheque and on-line payments for review by the finance Manager in compliance with Realty plus regulations, with correct supporting documentation
- Preparation and prompt settlement of statutory and other payroll deductions i.e
- PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, Withholding tax, HELB, Co-operative contributions and Pension
- Cash flow management and bank and supplier accounts reconciliations
- Reviewing Expense Reports for accuracy before approval by line managers
- Maintain the overall VAT report which has status of all submissions, approved DA1 forms and status of refund
- Ensuring proper book of accounts are kept and maintaining a sound archiving (filing and retrieval) system
- Preparing and submit to Finance Manager interim and final financial reports for review at least one week before the due date
- Preparing and circulate monthly monitoring (expense vs
- Budget) report to managers as per the set deadlines
- Receiving petty cash requests for review, disbursements and reconciliation
- Monthly invoicing of clients, receive payments updating of the clients' accounts.
Project Accountant
WE Charity
03.2018 - 09.2021
- Timely submission of Donor report
- Accurate decision making from monthly budget tracker
- Timely filling of statutory deductions (NHIF, KRA & NSSF) Management of donor funded projects to completion
- Prepare and submit timely and accurate financial monthly reports on usage of project funds in compliance with USAID guidelines
- Provide support for procurement process in a manner that's transparent, fair and in accordance with policy
- Provide logistic and operations support to the study activities
- Ensure that project cash flows are managed in a timely and accurate manner in compliance with USAID guidelines
- Prepare cheque vouchers and cheques to ensure proper and sufficient corresponding paperwork is attached
- Ensure all approvals/authorization are received before cheques are written or any other financial transaction taking place in the study
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliation and ensure the filling, Journal entries files and payment voucher files are safely stored
- Ensure that all the organization's financial transactions are promptly recorded in SAP Business1/Quickbooks accounting system; Preparation of study financial reports; this includes monthly expenditure summaries, monthly budget vs Expenditure reports
- Develop and implement a monthly work-plan system to determine activities and targets for the period
- Implement any corrective actions subsequent to the audits, both Internal and External
- Reviewing monthly donor report with the relevant managers to improve on areas of financial risk and adopt a proactive corrective action.
Accountant/Office administrator
Danid Care Services
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Oversee the petty cash disbursement and ensure proper reconciliation and replenishment
- Administer proper coding and manage invoices and document all processes and systems
- Monitor all account payable checks, prepare invoices for all and prepare updates on all accounts
- Maintain files on all account receivables and update records as required
- Implementation of any accounting and financial audit recommendations
- Manage monthly Journals, update entries and maintain sub ledger for fixed assets
- Compile and prepare the monthly expenditure report in line with USAID guidelines
- Ensure quarterly accruals reporting and other financial reports to donor are prepared and submitted on time
- Ensure efficient client services and provide support to administration staff
- Evaluate all physical contracts with product and billing plans
- Maintain project general Ledger account, payroll, account payable and month-end close procedures
- Prepare reports of payrolls on a monthly and fortnightly basis.
Education
BACHELOR OF COMERCE -
KCA University - Nairobi
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RCM College - Nairobi
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Skills
Risk management
Improve policies
Regulatory compliance
Account management
Client relationship building
Financial management
Financial leadership
Budgeting and cost control
Policies and Procedures
Process improvements
Forecasting and budgeting
Client engagement
Accomplishments
- Developing of study procurement template and Monthly budget template...Submission of quarterly donor invoices for funding
- Timely reimbursement of office petty cash float to ensure continuity of services Timely procurement of supplies
- Training staff on use of data for decision making and requisition of supplies Developed Petty cash SOP and travel and logistic SOP
- Timely filling of statutory deductions (NHIF, KRA & NSSF) Management of the donor funded project to completion.
- Timely and accurate weekly payroll prepared and submitted for payment. Constant budget variance analysis to inform decision making and adequate utilization of funds.
- Proper reconciliation of bank statements and program reports.
References
- Emma Gikombo, HR Manager - Realty Plus, +254718113629, emmagikombo@gmail.com
- Cathrine Muchemi, Head of People And Culture - Free The Children, +254725805311, cathrinemuchemi@gmail.com
- Wilson Oywer, Director - Danid Care Services, +254734838064, wilsonoywer@gmail.com
Timeline
Accountant
Realty Plus
10.2021 - Current
Project Accountant
WE Charity
03.2018 - 09.2021
Accountant/Office administrator
Danid Care Services
01.2014 - 01.2018
BACHELOR OF COMERCE -
KCA University - Nairobi
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RCM College - Nairobi