ELSIE WAMBUI MUCHIRI
Accountant
Kutus
Summary
Detail-oriented Accountant with years effectively maintaining accurate accounting information for large-scale financial organizations. History working as part of financial team to manage diverse financial functions, tax management and reporting. Works closely with executive management on complex mergers and acquisitions and divestitures. Adept at managing budgets, payroll, invoicing and general accounting functions. Instrumental in keeping business operations fully compliant and working within budgetary guidelines. Knowledgeable Accountant proficient in laws and procedures governing business operations, tax filings and regulatory compliance. Handles detail-oriented work in methodical and organized fashion. Leverages field expertise, resourcefulness and diligence to make positive impact on business operations. Seeks to find and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Assistant Accountant
Limbua Ena Epz Company Limited
11.2023 - Current
- Ensuring accurate recording, verification, processing and posting of all company transactions including invoices, receipts and payments in compliance with accounting standards and company policies under Business Dynamics (B365) system.
- Preparing and generating reconciled monthly supplier and Customer statements. Addressing vendor inquiries and disputes related to payments or invoices promptly and professionally.
- Filing all statutory deductions and taxes within KRA’s and other institutional deadlines.
- Processing and verifying vendor invoices against purchase orders, approvals, budget and receipts to ensure consistency and compliance on payment to pay process.
- Running Weekly bank reconciliations and resolves discrepancies or errors identified during the reconciliation process in a timely manner.
- Ensuring timely and accurate payment to vendors while adhering to agreed payment terms.
- Supporting month& Year-end closing by ensuring all ledgers are reconciled and closing journal entries passed accurately.
- Generating and issuing customer invoices accurately and within the required timeframes.
- Maintaining precise records of all receivable transactions within the accounting system.
- Preparing periodic cash flow reports and monitor operating cash balances on a weekly basis and submitting regular reports on accounts receivable status, accounts payable report including aging reports and required financial reports.
- Supporting internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and preparing all schedules required by external auditors. Identifying areas of risk or improvement in internal controls and processes
- Overseeing the organization’s budgetary performance, ensuring expenditures align with approved budgets, prepare monthly budget utilization.
- KRA entries for all purchases both local and imports. This role ensures that the company adheres to legal, regulatory, and internal policies and standards.
- Monitoring and reporting on Key Profit & Loss, Balance sheet and Cash flow drivers in a timely manner and offer remediate suggestions. Assisting the finance manager on financial trend and market analysis
- Managing procurement projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
- Supplier contract management ensuring compliance with organizational policies, legal requirements, and industry standards in all procurement activities.
Accountant
Cleo Nature Company Limited
05.2022 - 11.2023
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Expedited payroll and invoicing by streamlining billing systems.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Drafted variance reports, regulatory filings, and related schedules.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Improved data collection, financial analysis and financial modeling to optimize practices and retain customers.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Reconciled accounts managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.
- Verified items billed against items ordered and reconciled differences through follow-up with vendor.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
- Managed complex problem-solving for upper management in order to complete projects on-time and within budget.
- Implemented new accounting processes to decrease spending and work flow downtime.
Enumerator
KNBS
08.2019 - 09.2019
- Performed field staff duties critical to completing accurate count in hard-to-reach communities.
- Met with supervisor to review procedures, report issues or concerns and receive instructions.
- Maintained and submitted records of hours worked, miles driven and expenses incurred to facilitate accurate reporting measures.
- Interviewed residents in assigned areas to explain purpose of Census, ask questions and record answers.
- Delivered information from script regarding surveys for on-demand phone project assignment.
- Coded data from participant interviews.
- Visited assigned neighborhoods and knocked on doors to encourage participation in Census.
- Communicated with Census takers via phone to answer questions and expedite process.
- Attended team meetings to develop job knowledge.
Accountant
Taifa Sacco Limited
04.2019 - 07.2019
- Composed business correspondence and official documents to assist accounting staff.
- Helped customers’ complete online banking services and assisted with user access problems such as forgotten passwords.
- Completed transactions for customers and capitalized on opportunities to cross-sell products and services.
- Alleviated call loads by educating customers about how to effectively navigate site tools and pages for future banking needs.
- Managed leads and referrals for prospects interested in specific products such as loans and credit cards.
- Developed and maintained strong knowledge of multiple products and varying levels of benefits within each product.
- Worked with clients and finance companies to find optimal solutions to account queries
- Collaborated with clients to maintain relationships and provide customers with thorough support and guidance.
Cyber Café Attendant
University cyber
08.2017 - 04.2019
- Printing and Photocopying documents for students and staff
- Implemented, developed and tested installation and update of file servers, print servers and application servers.
- Planned and implemented upgrades to system hardware and software.
- Monitored networks and network devices to resolve technical problems quickly.
- Responded to customer inquiries and provided technical assistance over phone and in person.
Education
Section 3
KASNEB
04.2001 -
Bachelor in Commerce - Commerce
Kirinyaga University
Kirinyaga12.2020
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Ngiriambu Girls High School
Kirinyaga11.2015
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - undefined
Kabare Girls Boarding Primary School
Kirinyaga11.2011
Skills
Account payable management
Supply chain management
Tax accounting specialization
Cash Flow analysis
Account reconciliation processes
Financial reporting/book keeping
References
- James, Githinji Kamara, Head of Accounts, jk@limbua-group.com, 0726557542, Limbua Group limited
- Kenneth, Waweru Nduha, Production manager, 0705156973, Farmers Choice
- Ezekiel, Kombo Nyaga, Managing director, katyafinance74@gmail.com, 0720285411, Katya Nature
Accomplishments
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Timeline
Assistant Accountant
Limbua Ena Epz Company Limited
11.2023 - Current
Accountant
Cleo Nature Company Limited
05.2022 - 11.2023
Enumerator
KNBS
08.2019 - 09.2019
Accountant
Taifa Sacco Limited
04.2019 - 07.2019
Cyber Café Attendant
University cyber
08.2017 - 04.2019
Section 3
KASNEB
04.2001 -
Bachelor in Commerce - Commerce
Kirinyaga University
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Ngiriambu Girls High School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - undefined
Kabare Girls Boarding Primary School