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Grace  Mutuku

Grace Mutuku

Nairobi

Summary

Experienced Accounting professional with over 3 years of experience in financial reporting, analysis and accounting practices.

➢ Vast knowledge and expertise in auditing, finance, accounting and risk assessment.

➢ Up to date with applicable laws and regulations, corporate policies, industry best practises and developments.

➢ Possess the ability to analyse financial information and prepare financial reports, determine, and maintain record of assets,

liabilities, profit, and loss, among other financial activities within the financial department.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Assistant Accountant

PELICAN INSURANCE BROKERS K LTD
Nairobi, Kenya
02.2022 - 03.2024

ROLES

  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of GAAP guidelines, ensuring compliance in all financial reporting tasks.
  • Enhanced cash flow management through prompt invoicing and effective accounts receivable follow-up procedures.
  • Improved financial accuracy by conducting thorough account reconciliations and adjusting journal entries.
  • Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records and preparing financial reports.
  • Processing invoices and ensuring timely payment.
  • Maintaining petty cash float.
  • Performing bank reconciliations to ensure that all transactions are recorded accurately and discrepancies are resolved promptly.
  • Ensuring compliance with insurance regulatory bodies and accounting standards.
  • Assist with internal and external audits by providing documentation, reconciliations, and explanations of financial transactions as needed.
  • Processing of payroll and sharing of pay-slips with staff.
  • Establish and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets, prevent fraud, and ensure financial accuracy.
  • Filing and remitting taxes and other financial obligations.
  • Assist management in the decision-making process by preparing budgets and financial forecasts.
  • Analyze financial data and performance metrics to provide insights and recommendations to management.

Finance Assistant

DUKE GLOBAL INCORPORATION
Nairobi , Kenya
06.2021 - 02.2022

ROLES

  • Assist in preparing financial reports including income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements.
  • Assist with preparation of monthly financial statements and reports to inform management.
  • Reconciling bank statements and accounts and maintain accuracy.
  • Support year-end closing activities, ensuring all transactions were properly recorded before the start of the new fiscal year.
  • Streamline vendor payment processes, ensuring timely disbursements to maintain strong relationships.
  • Financial Data Entry and Record Keeping.
  • Assist in the preparation of budgets, tracking expenses against budgeted amounts, and providing analysis to support decision-making.
  • Assist in Audit and Compliance Activities.
  • Assist in processing payroll and maintaining accurate payroll records.
  • Maintain company ledgers and daily financial transactions.

Credit Controller

TENSPOT LIMITED
Nairobi , Kenya
04.2021 - 06.2021

ROLES

  • Checking customer’s credit ratings with banks and other lending apps.
  • Setting up the terms and conditions of a loan.
  • Timely and effective collection of all debts and customers payments.
  • Negotiating re-payment plans. Maintaining contact with clients to ensure invoices are clear for payment.
  • Receipting, allocation and reconciliation of payments to customer's accounts.
  • Resolving queries both internally and externally around outstanding invoices.
  • Posting and allocating daily receipts to accounting systems.

Finance Intern

Sarova Panafric
Nairobi , Kenya
05.2019 - 08.2019

ROLES

  • Assisting with Financial Reporting i.e preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports, including revenue reports, expense reports, and financial statements.
  • Assist in processing invoices, reconciling vendor statements, and tracking payments. Additionally,help with billing procedures, tracking guest accounts, and handling inquiries related to accounts receivable.
  • Inventory Management: Support the accounting team in maintaining inventory records, conducting periodic inventory counts, and reconciling inventory discrepancies
  • Bank Reconciliation: Assist in reconciling cash and credit card transactions, preparing bank deposits, and reconciling bank statements. Help with maintaining accurate cash flow records.
  • Expense Tracking and Analysis: Aid in tracking and categorizing expenses, verifying expense reports, and analyzing spending patterns to identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Payroll Assistance: Assist in processing payroll, calculating wages, and ensuring compliance with wage and hour laws. Help with maintaining employee payroll records and addressing payroll-related inquiries.
  • Support the accounting team during internal audits and external audits by providing documentation, conducting audit tests, and addressing audit findings.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments such as front office, food and beverage, and housekeeping to gather financial data, resolve discrepancies, and support departmental financial goals.

Education

Master Of Business Administration - Strategic Management

University of Nairobi
Nairobi
02.2023 - Current

Bachelor Of Commerce - Finance

Kirinyaga University
Second Class Upper Division
09.2016 - 11.2020

Certified Public Accountant - CPA LEVEL I & II

KASNEB
Pass
11.2020 - Current

Diploma In Computer Applications - Computer Applications

Nairobi Institute of Business Studies
Distinction
11.2015 - 08.2016

Skills

    Accounts Payable and Receivable

Regulatory Compliance

Bank Reconciliation

Expense Tracking

Budgets and forecasting

Month-end reports

Budget Preparation

GAAP Reporting

Financial Tracking

MS Office

Statement Reconciliation

Financial Reporting

Journal Entries

Cost accounting

Tax Compliance

Payroll Management and Disbursement

Credit Control

Financial Management

Financial Data Analysis

Accomplishments

  • Participation in IFRS 17 training carried out on the 23rd February 2023.

Skills

    Accounts Payable and Receivable

Timeline

Master Of Business Administration - Strategic Management

University of Nairobi
02.2023 - Current

Assistant Accountant

PELICAN INSURANCE BROKERS K LTD
02.2022 - 03.2024

Finance Assistant

DUKE GLOBAL INCORPORATION
06.2021 - 02.2022

Credit Controller

TENSPOT LIMITED
04.2021 - 06.2021

Certified Public Accountant - CPA LEVEL I & II

KASNEB
11.2020 - Current

Finance Intern

Sarova Panafric
05.2019 - 08.2019

Bachelor Of Commerce - Finance

Kirinyaga University
09.2016 - 11.2020

Diploma In Computer Applications - Computer Applications

Nairobi Institute of Business Studies
11.2015 - 08.2016
Grace Mutuku