GEORGINA ATIENO
KISUMU
Summary
To continue to grow in creativity and diversity, pursue both technical and non-technical advancement and excellence and enjoy opportunities to work with a wide variety of individuals on both a personal and team level. To apply knowledge and skills in adding value to an organization's products and services while sharing in its vision and mission, together with the business entity's prosperity. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Cost Accountant
Zalisafe Solutions Limited
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Maximized profitability with detailed product costing analysis, enabling data-driven decision making for pricing strategies.
- Managed month-end closing activities efficiently, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Supported annual budget preparation by providing detailed historical data analysis and projecting future trends in costs and revenues.
- Performed financial reporting, trend analysis, and process improvement support.
- Conducted in-depth variance analysis to identify root causes of discrepancies between actual results versus projections, informing corrective actions as necessary.
- Assisted procurement team in evaluating supplier contracts to ensure the best possible terms were negotiated while minimizing risk exposure.
- Assisted with month-end closing procedures, journal entry review, balance sheet analysis and monthly management report preparation.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing processes and recommending enhancements to safeguard company assets.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify areas for operational improvements, resulting in significant cost reductions.
Accountant
Bakemark Limited
07.2020 - 05.2022
- Preparation of Cash Flows, Petty Cash Management, Invoicing and Receipting, Credit Control, Receipting of Customer Payments, Debtors Account Reconciliation, General Ledger Operations, Generating reports and essential schedules for daily, weekly and monthly reports, Handling Customers Queries
- Managed diverse portfolio of clients, delivering high-quality service and fostering long-term relationships.
- Streamlined tax preparation processes for increased efficiency and accuracy.
- Managed tax submissions and made sure all information complied with regulations.
- Developed strong working relationships with key stakeholders improving communication ensuring smooth resolution issues as they arose.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Reduced expenses by negotiating with vendors for better pricing and terms on services and supplies.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy through meticulous data analysis and reconciliation efforts.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
Accounts Assistant
Kenya Walking Survivors Safaris Limited
11.2018 - 02.2020
- Payroll processing, Accounts payable(Bill Entry, Bill Payments), Accounts receivable (Invoicing, Deposits, Collection), Tax Management, Bank Reconciliation, Inventory Management(POS), Financial Statements Preparation, Other financial reporting
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Supported accounting team with month-end closing procedures, ensuring timely completion and accurate reporting.
- 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.
- Performed administrative and clerical duties such as word processing, data entry, faxing and copying.
- Communicated and resolved disputes with clients regarding outstanding invoices, payments and adjustments.
- Maintained an organized filing system for easy access to financial documents, improving overall efficiency.
- Communicated regularly with customers regarding account questions and issues.
- Reduced errors in data entry by implementing a system of double-checking and cross-referencing information.
- Provided excellent customer service while handling various billing inquiries from clients, fostering strong client relationships.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork, communication, and collaboration within the accounting department.
Accounting Intern
Richard & Associates
04.2017 - 07.2018
- Preparation of Cash Flows, Petty Cash Management, Invoicing and Receipting, Data Entry, Office Duties such as responding to emails, handling customer queries and filing.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Managed cash flow effectively, ensuring all company liabilities were met in timely manner and surplus funds were invested wisely.
- Reduced expenses by negotiating with vendors for better pricing and terms on services and supplies.
- Assisted in reducing outstanding accounts receivable balances by diligently following up on overdue invoices.
- Optimized cash flow management, ensuring adequate liquidity for operational needs without compromising investment opportunities.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce Accounts Option -
Egerton University
Nakuru, 31 01.2013 - 05.2017
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Buru-Buru Girls School
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya 02.2009 - 10.2012
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
Wonderland Primary School
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya 01.2001 - 11.2008
Skills
Computer applications: Microsoft Office Excel
I-Tax
Accounting Software:
Zoho
Quickbooks
Sage
Microsoft Dynamics
Other
Time conscious, Hardworking, Self-motivated, Honest, Principled, Travelling, Networking, Avid Reader
Languages
Able to read, write and express self fluently in both English & Swahili
Reading Self Help Books
Vital for personal improvement.
Timeline
Cost Accountant
Zalisafe Solutions Limited
06.2022 - 06.2024
Accountant
Bakemark Limited
07.2020 - 05.2022
Accounts Assistant
Kenya Walking Survivors Safaris Limited
11.2018 - 02.2020
Accounting Intern
Richard & Associates
04.2017 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Commerce Accounts Option -
Egerton University
01.2013 - 05.2017
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Buru-Buru Girls School
02.2009 - 10.2012
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
Wonderland Primary School
01.2001 - 11.2008
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