FAIZ MARETE

Accounts Receivable Management
• Managed a portfolio of over 200 client accounts, overseeing invoicing, follow-ups, and timely collection of
outstanding balances to maintain positive cash flow.
• Performed regular customer account reconciliations, resolved payment discrepancies, and reduced aged
receivables through proactive credit control and communication strategies.
• Prepared and reviewed AR aging reports, monitored Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), and ensured proper
allocation of receipts.
• Collaborated with sales and customer service teams to resolve client billing issues, process credit notes, and
enforce payment terms.
Taxation, Withholding & Statutory Compliance
• Ensured accurate computation and timely filing of statutory obligations including VAT, PAYE, NHIF, NSSF, and
withholding taxes.
• Maintained up-to-date statutory schedules and submitted monthly and annual tax returns to relevant
authorities in compliance with Kenyan tax regulations.
• Assisted with statutory audits and maintained detailed documentation for compliance and risk mitigation.
Accounts Payable & Expense Management
• Processed and reconciled invoices for over 100 suppliers, verified payment terms, and ensured timely
disbursements while avoiding duplicate or erroneous payments.
• Prepared supplier reconciliations and maintained updated creditor ledgers, ensuring strong vendor
relationships and credit reputation.
• Monitored expense claims and petty cash to ensure compliance with internal financial policies.
Financial Management & Reporting
• Supported month-end and year-end close processes, including preparation of financial statements and
reconciliations for AR, AP, and tax accounts.
• Generated and analyzed periodic financial reports to aid in management decision-making and compliance
tracking.
• Ensured timely banking of customer receipts and reconciled bank statements with accounting records.
Cash Flow Monitoring
• Tracked receivables and payables to maintain adequate liquidity and prevent cash shortfalls.
• Prepared cash flow forecasts and managed day-to-day treasury operations, including bank transactions.
Bookkeeping & General Ledger Management
• Maintained accurate financial records, journal entries, and ledgers for accounts receivable, payable, payroll, and
tax accounts in compliance with IFRS and company standards.
• Supported internal audits by providing documentation and explanations for account balances and transaction
histories

Process Improvement & Compliance Support
• Identified inefficiencies in receivables and payables workflows and implemented automation and standard
operating procedures (SOPs) to enhance accuracy and turnaround time.
• Assisted in developing internal control systems to ensure data integrity, prevent fraud, and support audit
readiness.
Customer & Supplier Relationship Management
• Acted as the primary point of contact for AR-related inquiries, billing disputes, and payment confirmations.
• Built and maintained professional relationships with suppliers to negotiate favorable payment terms and ensure
continuity of supply.

Accounts Receivable Management
• Oversaw and managed receivables for all client accounts, ensuring accurate invoicing, timely dispatch of
statements, and prompt follow-up on outstanding payments.
• Reconciled customer ledgers and resolved disputes by liaising with clients, project supervisors, and internal
teams to maintain smooth cash collection and client satisfaction.
• Monitored receivables aging reports, implemented credit control measures, and significantly improved collection
turnaround times.
• Maintained updated customer databases and ensured all collections were correctly posted and allocated.
Tax & Statutory Compliance
• Ensured proper application of VAT and withholding tax across all customer invoices in line with Kenyan tax
regulations.
• Compiled and submitted monthly statutory returns including VAT, PAYE, NHIF, NSSF, and Withholding Tax.
• Supported management in addressing KRA compliance queries and preparing documentation for external
audits.
Banking & Cash Management
• Prepared and updated daily bank and mobile money reconciliation statements.
• Monitored inflows from clients to ensure operational liquidity and prompt supplier payments.
• Maintained records of cheques, direct deposits, and EFTs received from clients for accountability.
Financial Reporting Support
• Assisted in generating monthly AR performance reports, customer balance summaries, and cash collection
projections for internal review.
• Contributed to month-end close processes through reconciliation of customer balances and supporting
schedules.
Administrative & Documentation Support
• Maintained a well-organized filing system for invoices, receipts, payment records, and statutory documents for
audit readiness.
• Provided administrative support in preparing account statements upon request.
Customer Relationship Management
• Acted as the central liaison between clients and finance, resolving account queries, sending reminders, and
following up on billing concerns.
• Supported relationship-building with key corporate clients to maintain trust and long-term business continuity.
Process Efficiency & Controls
• Recommended and helped implement streamlined receivables processes and digital tools to enhance collection
efficiency and reduce manual errors.

Accounts Receivable & Donor Fund Tracking
• Assisted in tracking incoming donor funds and ensuring correct recording and classification of receipts in the
accounting system.
• Supported reconciliation of grant income with program budgets, ensuring proper allocation of funds in line with
donor agreements.
Accounts Payable & Expense Verification
• Reviewed payment requests for accuracy, completeness, and proper authorization before processing.
• Maintained supporting documents (LPOs, invoices, receipts) and prepared payment vouchers in accordance with
internal controls and donor requirements.
• Updated the accounts payable ledger and assisted in vendor reconciliations.
Bookkeeping & Data Entry
• Entered financial transactions into accounting software (e.g. QuickBooks/Excel), ensuring correct coding of
project and departmental expenses.
• Maintained updated cash books and journals for both operational and program-related expenditures.
Bank & Petty Cash Reconciliation
• Supported preparation of monthly bank reconciliation statements and verified M-PESA transactions against
receipts and payment approvals.
• Assisted in petty cash tracking, replenishment, and reconciliation with physical balances and supporting
documents.
Financial Reporting Support
• Contributed to preparation of financial reports for internal management and donor review by compiling
expenditure summaries and backup documentation.
• Ensured timely filing and organization of financial documents to support audit readiness and donor compliance

• Supported the Finance Department in processing and reviewing payment vouchers, staff imprests, and petty
cash requests in compliance with Government of Kenya and donor financial regulations.
• Assisted in maintaining accurate general ledger entries, reconciling financial transactions, and flagging
discrepancies for timely correction.
• Prepared, organized, and filed audit documentation—including LPOs, invoices, GRNs, and payment schedules—
to support internal and external audit processes.
• Contributed to monthly and quarterly financial reporting by compiling expenditure summaries, analyzing
variances, and assisting in budget monitoring.
• Utilized Microsoft Excel and the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS) for data entry,
fund disbursement tracking, and basic report generation.
• Liaised with procurement, HR, and program departments to verify supplier documentation, contract compliance,
and invoice approvals prior to payment processing.

• Maintained strict confidentiality and demonstrated a high level of professionalism while handling sensitive
financial information related to disability support programs and government-funded initiatives.
• Gained practical exposure to public sector finance operations, internal control systems, and donor fund
accountability within a statutory government agency

Second Class Division

(Discontinued due to financial constraints)

KCSE

KCPE