DOMINIC WABWILE WESAKANIA
Accountant
Mombasa
Summary
CAREER PROFILE SUMMARY
I am a highly motivated and results-driven professional with a diverse background and a proven track
record of Success. My passion for Finance and Accounting industry has driven me to continuously seek
opportunities for growth and development making me a versatile candidate for a wide range of job roles.
I have a track record of achievement which I will replicate in this position. In my last role, I was praised
by my manager for my flexibility with my job description and how I contributed new ideas to help the
company grow.
I am known for my exceptional communication skills which are both written and verbal, which enable
me to collaborate effectively with cross functional teams and convey complex ideas in a clear and
concise manner. I am proficient in ERP software i.e. SAP, Focus 9, Quick books and Tally.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Financial Controller
Transtrailers Ltd
09.2021 - Current
- Preparation of Budget, Business Plans, Financial Projections, and Working
- Capital Requirements
- Forecasting of Financial needs and arranging funds on time
- Key Achievements
- Monitor internal controls
- This includes gathering feedback from audit personnel, working with managers on designing proper control functions, and gathering data on the effectiveness of the internal control
- Trailer Costing
- With constant monitoring the material cost and production cost, we review the costing monthly
- Ensure financial compliance
- This includes understanding external reporting requirements, ensuring proper resources are on hand to meet those requirements and overseeing the final product being delivered to external parties
- Identify cost savings
- This includes understanding where operational efficiencies lie, how staff can be best utilized, what reporting functions are being duplicated, and what resources the finance department really needs
- Compile financial reporting
- This includes being aware of recent changes to financial reporting practices, overseeing a staff that directly contributes to the financial statement preparation process, and sometimes certifying that the financial statements have been accurately prepared to the best of their knowledge
- Bank Correspondents: I act as an agent between the Bank and the Company
- Stock Management in the system
- To avoid overstocking, I make sure the maximum and minimum order levels is adhered to
- SAP System administrator
- I make sure the postings in the system are done correctly by reviewing time to time
- Achievements
- Planned and implemented SAP Business 1 in 3 Months, this improved efficiency and cost saving in inventory Management
- Reduced finance cost by 30% by restructuring supplier repayment terms.
Senior Accountant
Southern Shipping Services Ltd, S.S.S.L
01.2015 - 08.2021
- Duties and Responsibilities
- Preparing all financial accounts ready for Auditors
- Filling company taxes i.e
- PAYE, VAT, Withholding Tax
- Reviewing internal control and financial policies and procedures recommendations for further improvement
- Preparing vouchers, invoices, and other payment documents and ensuring that all transactions are fully supported with appropriate back-up documentation
- Developing periodic reports for management
- Key Achievements
- Accomplished assisting in the operation department to prepare budgets and the operation plan
- This has reduced the cost of detention by more than 40%.
Accountant
VEGPRO Kenya LTD
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Carried out creditor’s processing and documents filling
- Prepared profit and loss schedules
- Processed petty cash for farms
- Facilitated payroll processing
- Assisted in leading accounts assistants in stock take at the farms (done quarterly)
- Prepared the management reports
- Key Achievements
- Successfully provided an excellent service to all farms and the farm managers recognized me as the best and efficient accountant in a team.
Accountant
Khetia Garments Ltd
11.2010 - 12.2012
- And Responsibilities
- Carried out Filling
- Handled the filling of statutory (PAYE, VAT, NSSF and NHIF)
- Facilitated bank reconciliation and creditor’s reconciliation
- Carried out debtor’s reconciliation, payment of creditors and payroll preparation
- OTHER PAST EXPERIENCES creditors and debtor’s analysis, costing collection of data and NHIF processing, supplier payment and billing of patients.
Intern
Moi Teaching
07.2010 - 10.2010
- Handled budget control, 4
Education
MBA - Finance
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture AndTechnology
Nairobi 09.2022 - Current
BBA - Finance
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Technology
09.2016 - 11.2019
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Mbakalo Friend’s Secondary School
01.2003 - 11.2006
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Skills
- AND COMPETENCIES
- Financial Management: Adept with managing matters of finance such as financial accounting
- Financial reporting, monitoring expenditures, writing financial reports, analyzing revenues
- Determining budget variances, budget preparation and planning and performing cash flow
- Forecasting
- Budget Preparation: I have been actively engaged in handling budget preparations and
- Management which entailed; receiving the budget estimates from all the departments
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- Financial Reporting: Adept with generating monthly reports: Profit and Loss Account, Balance
- Sheet, Trial Balance and supporting ledgers
- Risk Assessment: An expert in ensuring business risks are analyzed, mitigated and a remarkable
- Decrease in customer complaints and business losses within my scope of work
- Leadership and Supervision: Experienced in overseeing operations and guiding staff
- Accordingly
- Tax and statutory deductions: Well versed with various taxes (VAT, income tax and
- Withholding) with knowledge in the preparation of statutory payments ie PAYE, NSSF, NHIF
- And payroll management
- ICT/Computer Skills: Proficient in use of SAP Business 1, Quick Books, Focus 9 and Tally
Internal controls
Cash flow management
Accounts payable and receivable
Tax compliance
Fixed asset management
Strategic planning
Management accounting
General ledger management
Financial management
Variance analysis
Intercompany transactions
Revenue recognition
ERP systems expertise
Affiliations
Certified Public Accountant (CPA K)- Kenya College of Accountancy(KCA); 2012 to 2015.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeTimeline
MBA - Finance
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture AndTechnology
09.2022 - Current
Financial Controller
Transtrailers Ltd
09.2021 - Current
BBA - Finance
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Technology
09.2016 - 11.2019
Senior Accountant
Southern Shipping Services Ltd, S.S.S.L
01.2015 - 08.2021
Accountant
VEGPRO Kenya LTD
01.2013 - 12.2014
Accountant
Khetia Garments Ltd
11.2010 - 12.2012
Intern
Moi Teaching
07.2010 - 10.2010
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Mbakalo Friend’s Secondary School
01.2003 - 11.2006
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