Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Skillsacquired
Attributes
Career Aspirations
Membership
Awardsandprizes
Personal Information
Languages
Extracurricular Activities
Hobbies and Interests
Training
Languages
Certification
Timeline
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JACKSON KARIUKI

Nairobi

Summary

A Highly motivated accounting professional with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Demonstrated success entering POs in accounting software with accuracy and precision. Proven history of top-level performance and integrity. Well-versed in updating and standardizing controls and streamlining procedures to increase productivity and reduce errors in accounting files.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Revenue Accountant

Eka Hotel
04.2016 - 01.2020

Night Auditor

The Panari Hotel Nairobi
01.2014 - 03.2016

Night Auditor

The Boma Nairobi and Boma inn Nairobi
- 01.2014

Trained at Utalii Hotel

05.2009 - 03.2010

Recipe Consultant

Mill Bakers Limited
Nairobi
01.2008 - 09.2008

Freelancer

01.2020

Night Auditor

RedCourt Hotel

Front Office Cashier/Receptionist

Redcoat Hotel

Front Office agent

Ole Dume Apartment Hotel

Trained at Safari Park Hotel & Casino Front Office Department

Education

CPA Section II -

Certificate in Front Office -

Kenya Utalii College

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -

Kenyatta Boys High School (Mahiga)

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -

Kihuri Primary School

Skills

  • Telephone Etiquette
  • Guest Relations
  • Customer Care
  • Handling guest complaints
  • Sales and Marketing(Reservations)
  • Detailed in Fidelio system (V714/V8)
  • Good in Opera system
  • Familiar with Sun and Vision systems as accounting systems
  • Internal Controls
  • Invoice Processing
  • Auditing procedures
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Month-end close
  • Collections Management
  • Sales tax reporting
  • Tax Return Filing
  • Bookkeeping
  • Auditing
  • Payroll Management
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • General Ledger Entries
  • Account reconciliation expert
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable

Skillsacquired

  • Telephone Etiquette
  • Guest Relations
  • Customer Care
  • Handling guest complaints
  • Sales and Marketing(Reservations)
  • Detailed in Fidelio system (V7.14/V8)
  • Good in Opera system
  • Familiar with Sun and Vision systems as accounting systems.

Attributes

  • Knowledge in Hospitality and Tourism industry.
  • High level of integrity and self initiative.
  • Ability to work for long hours with minimal supervision.
  • Proven leadership skills involving managing, developing, advising, and motivating a team to achieve objectives.
  • Good Communication skill not only in English but also in Kiswahili and Italian.
  • Team player, flexible and a versatile performer.
  • Self driven and results oriented.

Career Aspirations

To experience and apply my professionalism towards the growth and Development of the global industries.

Membership

  • Catholic Action Treasurer at Utalii College
  • Member of Wildlife Club at Utalii College
  • Member of Public Presidential Music Commission Mass Choir

Awardsandprizes

  • June 2004 - Awarded Certificate of merit at Kenyatta High School (Mahiga) by Othaya Mathematics/Science Association for participating in Mathematics and Science Contest.
  • June 22nd 2010 – Awarded Certificate of Merit By the Italian Cultural Institute for exemplary performance in B1 level.
  • Awarded a Certificate of leadership (Treasurer) by Kenya Utalii College Catholic Association.
  • 30th July, 2010 participated in East Africa Food Fair held at Utalii College as a Cashier.
  • Awarded a Certificate on Hotel and Tourism Sports Organization (HOTOSO) for participating on Utalii Volleyball Team.

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 02/02/84
  • Marital Status: Single

Languages

  • English, Good, Good
  • Kiswahili, Good, Good
  • Italian, Good, Fairly good

Extracurricular Activities

Involvement in Community Development Participating in church activities Participating in co-curriculum activities

Hobbies and Interests

  • Praying
  • Freelancing
  • Socializing
  • Expeditions and Excursions
  • Encouraging others
  • Making new friend

Training

  • CPA Sec II, KCA University
  • Front Office Operations Course, Kenya Utalii College

Languages

English
Professional
Italian
Elementary

Certification

  • Front Office Certificate
  • CPA Certificates

Timeline

Freelancer

01.2020

Revenue Accountant

Eka Hotel
04.2016 - 01.2020

Night Auditor

The Panari Hotel Nairobi
01.2014 - 03.2016

Trained at Utalii Hotel

05.2009 - 03.2010

Recipe Consultant

Mill Bakers Limited
01.2008 - 09.2008

Night Auditor

The Boma Nairobi and Boma inn Nairobi
- 01.2014

Night Auditor

RedCourt Hotel

Front Office Cashier/Receptionist

Redcoat Hotel

Front Office agent

Ole Dume Apartment Hotel

Trained at Safari Park Hotel & Casino Front Office Department

CPA Section II -

Certificate in Front Office -

Kenya Utalii College

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -

Kenyatta Boys High School (Mahiga)

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -

Kihuri Primary School
JACKSON KARIUKI