ERIC BRIAN MWANGI
ACCOUNTANT(CPA 5)
Nairobi,30
Summary
Experienced Senior Accountant successful at cultivating effective working relationships at all levels while driving improvements to budget administration, expense tracking and forecasting of future financial needs. Proven track record of performing work ethically while maintaining integrity of all financial data.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Accountant
Attic Tours And Travel Limited
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2016 - Current
- Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize effectiveness of operations.
- Developed and implemented effective accounting systems.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Partnered with auditors on annual audits and realized compliance with governmental tax guidelines.
- Evaluated and improved accuracy and completeness of financial records.
- Supported monthly general ledger closing activities, including preparing reconciliations.
- Oversaw team of 10 branch staff.
- Drafted financial documents, including variance reports, regulatory filings and related schedules.
- Tracked and documented all expenses.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Decreased invoicing and receivable cycle times by streamlining billing systems.
- Calculated tax owed, prepared and submitted returns and upheld compliance with all applicable laws.
- Completed biweekly payroll and maintained employee records.
Assistant Accountant
PowerPoint Systems (EA) limited
Nairobi, KENYA
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments and documented account updates.
- Performed administrative and clerical duties such as word processing, data entry, faxing and copying.
- Applied mathematical abilities on daily basis to calculate and check figures in all areas of accounting systems.
- Organized budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls.
- Communicated and resolved disputes with clients regarding outstanding invoices, payments and adjustments.
- Organized data into multiple spreadsheets to streamline data.
- Reviewed figures, postings and documents for correct entry, completeness and accuracy.
- Communicated regularly with customers regarding account questions and issues.
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements and statements.
- Completed weekly check runs and maintained accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions into accounting system.
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
- Prepared itemized statements, bills or invoices and recorded amounts due for items purchased or services rendered.
- Directed clients to appropriate accountants, answered phone calls and replied to office emails for excellent customer service.
- Balanced reports to submit for approval and verification.
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation for all financial department procedures.
- Assisted management with finalization of annual expense plans.
Administrative Assistant Intern
Kenyatta National Hospital
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2013 - 07.2013
- Maintained status reports for client projects.
- Received and screened incoming calls, emails and visitors and alerted the Administrative Officer to priority matters.
- Welcomed office visitors warmly and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
- Prepared meeting minutes and edited subcontractor proposals, project punch list, transmittals and memorandums for organizational support.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Composed internal memos and external correspondence for senior management and reviewed all documentation to eliminate errors.
- Arranged rapid office equipment repair and maintenance with vendors.
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report on performance.
- Monitored premises, screened visitors, updated logs and issued passes to maintain security.
- Performed general office duties, including answering multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration And Services
Moi University
Eldoret,Kenya 01.2012 - 12.2016
Certified Public Accountant - Accountancy
Strathmore University
Madaraka,Nairobi 01.2013 - 06.2013
Certified Public Accountant - Accountancy
Vision Institute of Proffessionals
Nairobi,Kenya 01.2015 - 12.2017
Skills
Financial statement review
undefinedTimeline
Senior Accountant
Attic Tours And Travel Limited
01.2016 - Current
Certified Public Accountant - Accountancy
Vision Institute of Proffessionals
01.2015 - 12.2017
Assistant Accountant
PowerPoint Systems (EA) limited
01.2014 - 12.2016
Administrative Assistant Intern
Kenyatta National Hospital
01.2013 - 07.2013
Certified Public Accountant - Accountancy
Strathmore University
01.2013 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration And Services
Moi University
01.2012 - 12.2016
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