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Overview
Work History
Education
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DIPA HARESH KERAI

DIPA HARESH KERAI

Sr. Accountant
Nairobi

Summary

Resourceful Accounting professional with 12 years of experience in audit preparation and reporting. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Accountant position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Accounts Payable Accountant

Tile & Carpet Centre Ltd
Nairobi
06.2022 - Current
  • Balanced accounts associated with accounts payable process.
  • Kept information in AX software platform up to date.
  • Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
  • Created, balanced and maintained prepaid, fixed assets.
  • Processed accounts payable through AX platform.
  • Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
  • Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
  • Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
  • Prepared Petty Cash for branches to update in the system.
  • Booking of imports invoice and analysing costing for products.
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Processed accounts payable through AX platform.
  • Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
  • Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.

Accounting Assistant

Mangu Auto & Hardware Ltd
Nairobi
07.2020 - 06.2022
  • Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers and statements.
  • Coordinated office supply ordering to avail materials for streamlined operations.
  • Verified items billed against items ordered and reconciled differences through follow-up with vendor.
  • Completed payroll functions to facilitate accurate and prompt staff payments.
  • Inspected account books and recorded transactions.
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Used accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
  • Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.

Assistant Accountant

Lalji Bhimji Sanghani
Nairobi
04.2014 - 07.2020
  • Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing.
  • Reviewed general ledger entries and assessed accuracy.
  • Reconciled company accounts for credit cards, employee expenses, and commissions.
  • Maintained detailed financial records of accounts receivable and payable status and bank reconciliations.
  • Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
  • Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
  • Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
  • Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
  • Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
  • Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.

Graphic Design Intern

Hari Krushna Printers Ltd
Nairobi
02.2012 - 09.2012
  • Assisted with design of print materials such as flyers by producing basic layouts, selecting colors and tracking down appropriate images.
  • Created design work for print and digital sales and marketing campaigns.
  • Edited and enhanced existing artwork and graphics.
  • Designed Invoices, Cash sales, Wedding cards using CorelDraw.

Accounts Assistant

Vimal & Co.
Mombasa
04.2011 - 12.2011
  • Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
  • Organized data into multiple spreadsheets to streamline data.
  • Performed administrative and clerical duties such as word processing, data entry, faxing and copying.
  • Communicated and resolved disputes with clients regarding outstanding invoices, payments and adjustments.
  • Prepared itemized statements, bills, or invoices and recorded amounts due for items purchased or services rendered.
  • Communicated regularly with customers regarding account questions and issues.
  • Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
  • Used accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.

Education

High School Diploma -

Coast Girls' High School , Mombasa
01.2006 - 11.2009

Diploma - Travel Operations - (Foundation & EBT)

Sairene Travel Operations College, Mombasa, Kenya
11.2009 - 05.2010

Certificate - The Computerised Accountant Using Quickbooks

Yaris Data Systems, Mombasa, Kenya
01.2011 - 02.2011

Certificate - Cake Baking & Decorating Course

Sweet Ocakesions, Nairobi, Kenya
10.2020 - 11.2020

Skills

    Bookkeeping

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Timeline

Senior Accounts Payable Accountant - Tile & Carpet Centre Ltd
06.2022 - Current
Sweet Ocakesions - Certificate, Cake Baking & Decorating Course
10.2020 - 11.2020
Accounting Assistant - Mangu Auto & Hardware Ltd
07.2020 - 06.2022
Assistant Accountant - Lalji Bhimji Sanghani
04.2014 - 07.2020
Graphic Design Intern - Hari Krushna Printers Ltd
02.2012 - 09.2012
Accounts Assistant - Vimal & Co.
04.2011 - 12.2011
Yaris Data Systems - Certificate, The Computerised Accountant Using Quickbooks
01.2011 - 02.2011
Sairene Travel Operations College - Diploma, Travel Operations - (Foundation & EBT)
11.2009 - 05.2010
Coast Girls' High School - High School Diploma,
01.2006 - 11.2009
DIPA HARESH KERAISr. Accountant