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ELIZABETH NYOKABI
Senior Accountant
Nairobi
Summary
Senior consultant with over 20 years experience in financial accounting and reporting with a track record of dependability and a reputation for integrity; providing visionary leadership.
Goal oriented and proficient in implementation of company strategy and budgeting and adaptation of best practices.
Problem solver,talented in multitasking in finance,operations, HR Admin.,staffing and delegation creating a positive workplace.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Consultant Manager
Operations,Financial Accounting And Reporting
Nairobi/Limuru
10.2021 - Current
- Formulated the strategy and introduced new systems of organization to streamline company changes
- Designed of the accounting system and maintenance of the integrity of the general ledger
- Human resource staffing (hiring ) and management to ensure adherence to regulations and best benefit staff.
- Payroll structuring and management( including regulators ie KRA, NHIF, NSSF)
- Managing business partners and stakeholders: regulators, creditors, shareholders
Consultant
Financial Statement Compilation And Reporting
Johannesburg
01.2011 - 08.2019
- Supported clients with financial system set-up
- Facilitated financial statement generation, analysis and reporting
- Facilitated account closing procedures each month
- Filed individual and company tax returns, prepared governmental reports in compliance with strict standards
- Maintained integrity of general ledger, including the chart of accounts
- Human resource and payroll management including contracts,pension,workmen's liability.
- Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain relationships
Regional Accountant
SITA - Société Internationale de Telecommunications Aeronautiques
Nairobi
01.1999 - 01.2008
- Compiled financial data for SITA's operations in Kenya, Burundi, Comoros, Madagascar, Mayotte, Rwanda
- Treasury function to ensure current and projected cashflows were adequate to fund country operations
- Maintained integrity of general ledger, including the chart of accounts
- Assisted in the preparation of annual budgets and monthly budget analysis.
- Managed company documents and assisted with internal & external audits.
- Assisted transition to SUN accounting for SITA's operations in the region
Audit Senior
SCI Koimburi Tucker & Co(presently Mazars Kenya)
Nairobi
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Overseeing an entire audit, including planning, preparation of working papers and supervision of audit assistants,.
- Identified control gaps in processes,procedures and systems and made recommendations for their improvement
- Provision of accounting and payroll services to clients
- Preparation of tax returns.
Audit Trainee/Auditor
Deloitte
Nairobi
07.1992 - 07.1997
- Overseeing an entire audit, including planning, supervising audit assistants, and making recommendations for the improvement of our clients accounting and internal controls
- Developed understanding of company's audit methodology, approach and tools while working and training under licensed auditors.
- Evaluating clients' systems of internal control and accounting procedures and making recommendations for their improvement to management
- Assisting in the audit of financial statements
Education
Programme in Forensic And Investigative Auditing -
UNISA
Pretoria, South Africa 07.2010 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Commerce (HONS) - Accounting
Kenyatta University
Nairobi,Kenya 07.1988 - 08.1991
Skills
Excellent attention to details, organised and accurateundefined
Certification
CPA(K) Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK).
Accomplishments
Resolved VAT tax issue between SARs and client for over R1m and ensured amount credited to client.
Resolved Dept of Labour and terminated employees demands by raising irregularities. Client paid nil amount.
Achieved organizational change after company operations were ceased and re-opened.
Affiliations
Member ICPAK(Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya)
Software
QuickBooks
Interests
Mental Wellness
Physical fitness
Hiking
Timeline
Consultant Manager
Operations,Financial Accounting And Reporting
10.2021 - Current
Consultant
Financial Statement Compilation And Reporting
01.2011 - 08.2019
Programme in Forensic And Investigative Auditing -
UNISA
07.2010 - 07.2011
Regional Accountant
SITA - Société Internationale de Telecommunications Aeronautiques
01.1999 - 01.2008
Audit Senior
SCI Koimburi Tucker & Co(presently Mazars Kenya)
01.1998 - 01.1999
Audit Trainee/Auditor
Deloitte
07.1992 - 07.1997
Bachelor of Commerce (HONS) - Accounting
Kenyatta University
07.1988 - 08.1991
CPA(K) Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK).
QuickBooks Online Certification.
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