Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Accomplishments
Additional Information
Hi, I’m

Esther Maina

Kagio

Summary

Meticulous finance & accounts personnel with advanced accounting, mathematical and software experience. Successful at keeping accounts current and accurate for compliant financial recordkeeping. Well-organized, diligent and focused professional. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

5
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Myers Limited
Nairobi

Accounts Assistant
07.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Organized data into multiple spreadsheets to streamline data.
  • Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
  • Communicated and resolved disputes with clients regarding outstanding invoices, payments and adjustments.
  • Performed administrative and clerical duties such as word processing, data entry, faxing and copying.
  • Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
  • Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
  • Communicated regularly with customers regarding account questions and issues.
  • Used accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
  • Completed payroll functions to facilitate accurate and prompt staff payments.
  • Analyzed financial discrepancies and provided solutions for accurate financial records.
  • Verified items billed against items ordered and reconciled differences through follow-up with vendor.
  • Coordinated with external auditors to resolve discrepancies.

National Registration Bureau
Nairobi

Finance Intern
11.2021 - 02.2022

Job overview

  • Prepared and posted financial journal entries using technically relevant software.
  • Identified potential cost savings through focused financial analysis.
  • Implemented system for tracking payments on projects and contracts.
  • Aided constructive forecasting by assisting with financial model development.
  • Adhered to budgeting and accounting processes for cohesive records.
  • Supported organizational account management duties under direct supervision.
  • Prepared comprehensive forecasting reports for senior leadership as necessary.
  • Analyzed financial trends and provided detailed financial reports to management.
  • Assisted in preparing business plans and investment strategies.
  • Tracked budget forecasts and monitored budget performance.
  • Produced financial statements and reports to comply with regulations.

Nairobi City County
Nairobi

Accounts Intern Debt Office
05.2019 - 08.2019

Job overview

  • Used accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
  • Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
  • Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Assisted management with annual expense plans to strategically track income or revenue.
  • Verified items billed against items ordered and reconciled differences through follow-up with vendor.
  • Compiled budget figures by reviewing past budgets, evaluating estimated income, and assessing expenses.
  • Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
  • Input financial data and produced reports using quickbooks.
  • Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
  • Managed to handle 20 clients per day in regards to the county pending bills.

Education

Cooperative University
Nairobi, Kenya

Bachelor of Science from Finance
01.2020 - 12.2022

University Overview

Cooperative University of Kenya
Nairobi , Kenya

Diploma from Accounting And Finance
06.2018 - 12.2019

University Overview

Skills

    Accounting and bookkeeping

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Timeline

Accounts Assistant
Myers Limited
07.2023 - Current
Finance Intern
National Registration Bureau
11.2021 - 02.2022
Cooperative University
Bachelor of Science from Finance
01.2020 - 12.2022
Accounts Intern Debt Office
Nairobi City County
05.2019 - 08.2019
Cooperative University of Kenya
Diploma from Accounting And Finance
06.2018 - 12.2019

Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Supervised team of 15 staff members.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Additional Information

Additional Information

I am a member of a community based organization , The Voice of a Black Child where I v

Esther Maina