GOLDA ATEMBA
Nairobi
Summary
Results-oriented Accountant with over 3 years of experience in financial administration, bookkeeping, and reporting. Specialises in maintaining accurate records, performing reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with financial procedures. Holds a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics (First Class Honours) and CPA II, with strong analytical skills. Committed to enhancing financial controls and supporting efficient resource allocation.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
NYAHURURU ELITE SCHOOLS
01.2022 - Current
- Prepared monthly financial reports, providing management with critical financial insights for informed decision-making.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely settlement of invoices and maximising cash flow.
- Oversaw management of financial accounts to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance., reconciling bank statements and monitoring cash flow to maintain accurate records.
- Coordinated month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Assisted with month-end accounting procedures, reconciliations and preparation of financial statements.
- Prepared and reviewed bank reconciliations, investigated discrepancies and ensured timely resolution of reconciling items.
- Reconciled monthly bank statements and resolved discrepancies.
- Processed payment documentation and ensured transactions were supported by appropriate invoices, receipts and authorisation documents.
- Maintained accounting records, cashbooks, ledgers and supporting financial documentation.
- Maintained and monitored stock and asset records, including documentation of purchases, issues and balances.
- Prepared financial schedules and supporting documents required during internal and external audits.
- Posted journal and ledger entries, prepared financial statements and reports and closed books.
- Managed day-to-day accounting and financial administration activities, ensuring accurate recording and classification of financial transactions.
- Maintained records relating to imprest, staff advances and other financial obligations.
- Worked closely with management and departmental teams to ensure timely submission of financial documentation.
- Monitored expenditures against approved budgets, identifying variances to support financial accountability.
- Assisted in maintaining effective internal controls and ensuring compliance with organisational financial procedures.
- Produced monthly and year-end closing statements, financial documents and invoices.
- Supported payroll preparation and ensured appropriate statutory deductions and remittances were accounted for.
- Oversaw payroll operations, ensuring timely and accurate salary payments to all employees.
- Reported on operating income, expenses against budgets and forecasted trends.
- Key Achievement: Improved financial record-keeping and supporting documentation processes, strengthening accountability and making financial information easier to review during reporting and audit exercises.
- Updated general, sales and purchasing ledgers on schedule and verified information against documentation.
- Reported on operating income, expenses against budgets and forecasted trends.
Accountant
TOP STEEL COMPANY
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Prepared and reviewed financial reports for management use.
- Assisted with month-end closing procedures and prepared balance sheet schedules to support timely financial reporting.
- Prepared and maintained general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy through thorough account reconciliations.
- Managed day-to-day general accounting operations and maintained accurate financial records.
- Performed bank and ledger reconciliations and investigated discrepancies.
- Reviewed accounts payable transactions and supporting documentation, verifying completeness and accuracy to uphold financial integrity.
- Assisted with cash management and monitoring of company expenditures.
- Maintained proper accounting documentation and filing systems.
- Supported audit processes by preparing schedules, reconciliations and supporting documentation.
- Assisted management with financial analysis and reporting.
- Key Achievement: Strengthened reconciliation and month-end reporting processes, improving the accuracy and timeliness of financial information presented to management.
Voter Registration Assistant
IEBC
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Ensured accuracy and integrity of collected data, contributing to reliable voter registration outcomes.
- Verified and processed documentation, ensuring adherence to standards and accuracy of information.
- Maintained accurate, confidential records to support compliance with established procedures.
- Managed tasks to meet strict deadlines while maintaining confidentiality and compliance.
Data Analyst
BARIKIWA SUPERMARKET
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Used SQL, Python and Tableau to analyse large datasets and develop management reports.
- Developed data-driven reports and dashboards to communicate key performance indicators.
- Conducted variance and trend analysis, identifying key business performance opportunities.
- Prepared and analysed financial and operational data, enabling informed management decision-making.
- Developed Excel-based analytical tools and reports for monitoring business performance.
- Maintained data accuracy and integrity through systematic data preparation and validation, ensuring reliable insights.
- Supported management with quantitative analysis for planning and resource allocation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics
MOI UNIVERSITY
Kenya01-2019
CPA - II
CPA – KENYA
KenyaSkills
- Financial Reporting
- Budget management
- Accounts Payable & Receivables
- Bank & Account Reconciliations
- Payroll management
- Tax compliance
- Financial analysis
- Data reporting
- Internal controls
- Payroll processing
- Audit support
- Closing procedures
- General ledger management
- Bookkeeping & Cashbook Management
- Ledger management
- Payment documentation
- Bank reconciliations
- Imprests & Staff Advances
- Fund accountability
- Asset management
- Data reporting
- Microsoft Excel — Advanced
- QuickBooks / Accounting Systems
- Project accounting
- Payroll processing
- Accounts payable expertise
- Account reconciliation expert
- Internal compliance
- Cash flow analysis
- Payroll processing
- Account reconciliation expert
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Swahili
Proficient
C2
Custom
- www.linkedin.com/in/goldaatemba
- https://github.com/goldaatemba
References
BETH MUGAMBI ,
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER,
ELITE SCHOOLS
0708628322
bethmugambi1@gmail.com
JAMES ANDAKO
MANAGER,
BARIKIWA SUPERMARKET
0720018106
jamesandako@gmail.com
Certification
- [Area of certification] certified
Hobbies and interests
- TRAVELLING
- SOCIALIZING
- SWIMMING
Timeline
Accountant
NYAHURURU ELITE SCHOOLS
01.2022 - Current
Accountant
TOP STEEL COMPANY
11.2021 - 08.2022
Voter Registration Assistant
IEBC
10.2021 - 11.2021
Data Analyst
BARIKIWA SUPERMARKET
01.2020 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics
MOI UNIVERSITY
CPA - II
CPA – KENYA