Dawood Ebrahim Sheikh
Financial Accountant
Mombasa,COAST
Summary
Focused Accounting professional with 25 years of experience maintaining financial records and reviewing account activity. Proven track record of developing accurate spreadsheets and delivering organized reports with Pastel Partner and Fabit softwares . Accomplished in taking on tasks within strict deadlines while prioritizing urgent needs. Meticulous Financial accountant with advanced accounting, mathematical and software experience. Successful at keeping accounts current and accurate for compliant financial recordkeeping. Well-organized, diligent and focused professional. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Financial Accountant position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Accountant
Fusion Foods Ltd/Brighton Ltd
Mombasa, Mombasa District
08.2021 - Current
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
- Used double-entry accounting methods and check backs to manage daily entries to general ledgers.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Led daily general ledger entries, using double-entry accounting method and check backs.
- Managed tax compliance tasks, filing accurate returns on time to avoid penalties or interest charges.
- Assessed data and information to verify entry, calculation, and billing code accuracy.
- Minimized losses and checked compliance with internal protocols by analyzing and preparing effective annual budgets.
- Assisted in annual audit preparations, ensuring a smooth process with no major discrepancies found.
- Increased financial accuracy by streamlining the accounts receivable and payable processes.
- Analyzed and prepared annual budgets to contain costs, minimize losses and assure compliance with internal controls.
- Streamlined payroll processing through automation improvements resulting in reduced errors and increased efficiency.
- Identified cost-saving opportunities through thorough budget analysis and expense tracking.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Improved cash flow management with timely invoicing and efficient collections practices.
- Managed relationships with external auditors effectively ensuring positive outcomes during annual audits.
- Input financial data and produced reports using Paste Partner.
Bank Office Officer/Accountant
PENGUIN FOREX BUREAU LTD
Mombasa, Mombasa District
1 2007 - 08.2021
- Passing month end entries i.e
- Depreciation, Expenditure e.g
- Daily writing & posting of vouchers and generating relevant reports
- Balancing on Daily basis and making all statements related to the department
- Preparing of weekly, daily & quarterly Central Bank Reports
- Balancing day to day cash for all the cashiers
- Preparing of all staff salaries & end of month payments i.e
- PAYE, Nssf & Nhif
- Purchasing and Selling of Foreign Currencies/Drafts & Telegraphic Transfer
- Remitting local and foreign Telegraphic Transfers
- Handle the renewal of CBK License and inspection of the Bureau every year
- Collate all financial transactions done in the daily operations of a business and record them in their respective accounts
- Inform customers about foreign currency regulations, and compute transaction fees for currency exchanges
- Managing day to day trading of the forex bureau and ensure its profitability
- Customer’s relationship management ensuring customers get good services from bureau.
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers.
- Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.
- Improved department efficiency by streamlining and implementing policies and processes.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows, reducing redundancies and increasing operational efficiency.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to address complex issues, leading to more efficient problem-solving processes.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
Accountant
KITCHEN PRIDE LTD-NAIROBI
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Responsible for overall accounts department in planning, management and control as per laid down in company policies and regulations
- Oversee the writing and maintenance of accounts records, including the books of accounts, documentation, statutory deductions and bank accounts
- Oversee bills payable processing and payment processing
- Preparation of management accounts suitable for day to day management, produce daily, weekly and monthly accounts and communicate the same to managers of the other departments
- Preparation of Annual statutory accounts, trail balance, tradimg profit & loss account, balance sheet and cash flow
- Any other duties that the General Manager and Directors may delegate.
- Managed relationships with external auditors effectively ensuring positive outcomes during annual audits.
- Improved cash flow management with timely invoicing and efficient collections practices.
- Used double-entry accounting methods and check backs to manage daily entries to general ledgers.
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Led daily general ledger entries, using double-entry accounting method and check backs.
- Managed tax compliance tasks, filing accurate returns on time to avoid penalties or interest charges.
- Reduced month-end closing time by optimizing the reconciliation process for bank and credit card accounts.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
Back Office Officer
FORT JESUS FOREX BUREAU
Mombasa, Mombasa District
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Passing end month entries i.e
- Depreciation, Expenditure e.g
- Daily writing & posting of vouchers and generating relevant reports
- Balancing on Daily basis and making all statements related to the department
- Checking Daily extracts and its reconciliation
- Preparing of weekly, daily & quarterly Central Bank Reports
- Balancing day to day cash for all the cashiers
- Preparing of all staff salaries & end of month payments i.e
- PAYE, Nssf & Nhif
- Purchasing and Selling of Foreign Currencies/Drafts & Telegraphic Transfer
- Remitting local and foreign Telegraphic Transfers.
- Managed sensitive client information by adhering to strict confidentiality rules and data protection policies.
Accountant
CHOICE BAKERIES LTD (CHOICE GROUP OF COMPANIES)
Mombasa, Mombasa District
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Checking daily production sales and stock sheets
- Checking daily wages against production
- Checking physical stock of all items once every week
- Checking daily cash collection for sales, banking & expenses
- Preparing production and sales report every month
- Calculation of commission for vendors
- Checking store records i.e
- Incoming & outgoing goods to various branches.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
Accountant/Assistant to Financial Controller
BAWAZIR/MILLY GLASS WORKS LTD
Mombasa, Mombasa District
01.1998 - 01.2002
- Preparation of daily bank reports, creditors and debtors list for the management
- Maintaining of all accounting books for the company
- Preparation of trial balance, Profit & loss and Balance sheet every month and corresponding schedules including debtors and creditors, bank reconciliation, fixed assets schedule
- Checking and preparing of payments to creditor
- Handling Cash & banking
- Submitting VAT claims for the company
- Preparation of invoices and statements.
- Helped prepare month-end, quarterly and year-end closings.
- Documented business expenses and sales.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by assisting with the preparation of monthly financial statements and reports.
- Prepared detailed journal entries as needed, supporting accurate record-keeping initiatives.
- Produced and distributed invoices and financial documents.
- Supported tax preparation efforts, gathering necessary documents and information for accurate filing.
- Processed payroll accurately and on-time, ensuring employee satisfaction and adherence to labor laws.
- Provided clerical support to all accounting professionals in department.
- Managed expense reporting process ensuring timely reimbursements while maintaining adherence to company policies.
- Assisted with monthly and quarterly income statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports to inform decision-makers.
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
- Reconciled bank statements monthly, identifying discrepancies for prompt resolution.
Accountant
SPECIAL LOFTY SAFARIS LTD
Mombasa, Mombasa District
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Submission of VAT & PAYE returns
- Reservation for car hire, tours/safaris and hotel bookings
- Preparation of invoices and statements
- Maintaining of accounting books
- Debt collection
- Checking and preparation of payments to creditors
- Handling of cash & banking
- Preparation of reports and financial statement for the Management.
Accountant Trainee
SAMVIR & CO. (AUDITORS)-MOMBASA
Mombasa, Mombasa District
1 1996 - 1 1997
- Processing documents involved in the accounting function using double entry bookkeeping
- Preparing statements as a preliminary to financial controller
- Displaying information about the financial state of the business
- Preparing control Accounts
- Checking and correcting accounting records as necessary
Education
GANJONI PRIMARY SCHOOL
Mombasa,undefined
THE AGA KHAN HIGH SCHOOL
Accounting Technology And Bookkeeping
PITMAN QUALIFICATIONS-LONDON ENGLAND
Mombasa, 05.2024 - 04.1996
ARIES DATA SYSTEMS
Mombasa,undefined
ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION -KSNEB
SAGE STERLING PLUS 11
Mombasa, 04.2001 - 04.2002
Skills
Financial Reporting
Personal Information
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Kenyan
- Marital Status: Single
Languages
English
Hindi
Kiswahili
References
Mr. Manoj Shah, Director, Reliable Electrical Engineers (M) Ltd., Mombasa, Kenya, 0722210444
Timeline
Accounting Technology And Bookkeeping
PITMAN QUALIFICATIONS-LONDON ENGLAND
05.2024 - 04.1996
Financial Accountant
Fusion Foods Ltd/Brighton Ltd
08.2021 - Current
Accountant
KITCHEN PRIDE LTD-NAIROBI
01.2006 - 01.2007
Back Office Officer
FORT JESUS FOREX BUREAU
01.2003 - 01.2006
Accountant
CHOICE BAKERIES LTD (CHOICE GROUP OF COMPANIES)
01.2002 - 01.2003
SAGE STERLING PLUS 11
04.2001 - 04.2002
Accountant/Assistant to Financial Controller
BAWAZIR/MILLY GLASS WORKS LTD
01.1998 - 01.2002
Accountant
SPECIAL LOFTY SAFARIS LTD
01.1997 - 01.1998
Bank Office Officer/Accountant
PENGUIN FOREX BUREAU LTD
1 2007 - 08.2021
Accountant Trainee
SAMVIR & CO. (AUDITORS)-MOMBASA
1 1996 - 1 1997
GANJONI PRIMARY SCHOOL
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THE AGA KHAN HIGH SCHOOL
ARIES DATA SYSTEMS
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ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION -KSNEB
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