Esther Mwangi
ACCOUNTANT
Nairobi
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
International Committee of the Red Cross
Nairobi
09.2011 - 10.2012
- Prepared, recorded and submitted applications for tax exemption with the relevant government authorities (Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) & Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)) within stipulated timelines.
- Maintained and administered an up to date database of all applications ensuring that all tax exemptions were well documented and easily accessible.
- Provided routine reports on a monthly basis of the statuses of the different applications.
- Maintained the filing and archiving system for tax exemption financial records in accordance with the Financial Rules and Regulations.
- Verified & processed supplier invoices for payment ensuring their accuracy, validity, legitimacy, completeness of supporting documents, proper coding and approval.
- Involved in the preparation of the budget for the year 2013.
- Coordinated monthly the submission of accounting reports to the auditors.
- Ensured that any audit queries were responded to adequately and in a timely manner.
- Responsible for ordering and managing the office stationery for the department.
Accountant
Central Depository & Settlement Corp.
Nairobi
06.2011 - 08.2011
- Ensured proper and correct recording of accounting transactions using Oracle Financials.
- Ensured that supplier invoices were paid promptly and their accounts reconciled monthly.
- Performed bank reconciliations weekly.
Temporary Strategy Analyst
Coca-Cola East & Central Africa Ltd.
11.2008 - 10.2009
- Prepared a bi-monthly Management Business Report for submission to the Business Unit’s leadership team within very strict deadlines.
- Remodeled the Opportunity Sizing Model to make the output more relevant to the needs of the users.
- Analyzed continuously the macroeconomic environment and prepared a report on the same.
- Worked closely with the Strategy team in the preparation of the Business Unit’s three-year Strategic Plan.
- Assisted in the preparation of executive-level PowerPoint presentations that were presented to the Business Unit’s Leadership Team.
- Performed all the data analysis for the department.
Accountant
Economic Housing Group Ltd.
01.2000 - 02.2008
- Prepared and presented to the Board management accounts monthly.
- Developed and monitored the company’s budgets and cash flows.
- Ensured full compliance with all the tax regulations.
- Maintained the fixed assets register, ensuring that it was up to date and accurate.
- Managed relationship with the bankers, Insurers, suppliers, and tax authorities.
- Coordinated the activities of the Provident Fund Scheme as the Secretary.
- Administered the payroll & managed the senior management personnel files.
- Involved in the recruitment of new employees and performed staff appraisals.
Assistant Accountant
Economic Housing Group Ltd.
04.1997 - 12.1999
- Assisted the accountant in the management of the department.
Timeline
Accountant
International Committee of the Red Cross
09.2011 - 10.2012
Accountant
Central Depository & Settlement Corp.
06.2011 - 08.2011
Temporary Strategy Analyst
Coca-Cola East & Central Africa Ltd.
11.2008 - 10.2009
Accountant
Economic Housing Group Ltd.
01.2000 - 02.2008
Assistant Accountant
Economic Housing Group Ltd.
04.1997 - 12.1999
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