Jackson Njoroge

Work History

Group Finance and Administration Manager

Ngummo Kenya Limited|Thomsons Falls Lodge

Nairobi, Kenya

07.2014 - Current

Established cost-effective solutions and maintained effective financial control which resulted to minimal financial risks 90%
Developing budgets and forecasts for capital and operational expenditure resulting to 100% financial resource optimization
Developing financial plans to ensure sufficient resources to meet financial requirements resulting to optimal capital structure 100%
Track and analyze financial statements and budgets, providing timely recommendations for improvement
Providing mentorship, guidance, and coaching to team members while Fostering collaborative and high- performance work environment
Establishing financial policy and procedures and oversee smooth implementation
Contributing to development of organization's financial and operational strategies
Participating in strategic discussions and offering insights on financial feasibility and implications
Streamlining financial and administrative workflows to improve productivity
Liaising with auditors to ensure annual audits timeliness resulting to enhanced tax compliance and avoided any chance of default 100%.
Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements
Drove profit increases through market research and strategic asset management to meet dynamic industry conditions
Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making
Partnered with other department leadership to develop financial business plans with detailed benchmarks

Chief Accountant

Ngummo Kenya Limited

Nairobi, Kenya

06.2010 - 06.2014

Prepared and analyzed financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
Ensured compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
Collaborated with management to develop annual budgets and financial forecasting.
Monitored actual financial performance against budgets and forecasts and communicated discrepancies to senior management.
Provided insights and recommendations to improve financial performance and achieve financial goals.
Oversaw payroll processing, and other staff benefits administration while aligning them with labor laws and regulation.
Established and maintained robust system of internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensured compliance, conducted periodic audits and reviews to assess effectiveness of internal controls.
Identified and mitigated financial risks and implemented risk management strategies
Ensured adequacy of general ledger through regular maintenance and reconciliation
Provided accurate and timely financial information to management, stakeholders, and external auditors
Ensured Tax and statutory compliance which minimized legal risks and costs.

Accountant Assistant

Ngummo Kenya Limited

Nairobi, Kenya

02.2009 - 05.2010

Accurately updating and maintenance of general ledger using QuickBooks accounting systems
Maintained and updated financial records, including general ledgers, accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, and expense tracking
Assisted in preparing regular financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and variance analysis, to provide accurate and timely financial information for decision-making.
Processed invoices, review supplier bills, reconcile accounts payable and receivable, and ensured timely payments and collections
Assisted in preparation of budgets and forecasts for real estate projects, monitoring actual expenses against budgeted amounts, and identifying any deviations or discrepancies
Supported lease administration activities, such as recording lease agreements, calculating rent escalations, monitoring lease expiration, and maintaining accurate lease-related documentation
Assisted with tax compliance tasks, including gathering and organizing financial documents for tax returns and calculating property taxes
Provided assistance during internal and external audits by preparing supporting documentation, reconciling accounts, and responding to audit inquiries related to company transactions
Collaborated with other departments, management and external stakeholders to ensure accurate financial reporting, resolve issues, and support overall financial operations.

Audit Assistant

Muturi Kihara & Associates CPA

Nairobi, Kenya

09.2008 - 01.2009

Assisted in planning phase of audits by gathering and reviewing relevant financial and operational information, understanding client's business processes, and identifying potential risks or areas of concern
Prepared and maintained audit working papers, which included; supporting documents, schedules, and memos, to provide clear record of audit procedures performed and conclusions reached
Assisted in performing audit tests and sampling procedures to evaluate accuracy, completeness, and validity of financial information, internal controls, and compliance with policies and regulations
Used auditing software and tools to extract and analyze data from financial systems, spreadsheets, and other sources, helping to identify anomalies, trends, or potential areas of risk
Assisted in reviewing and verifying compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards, ensuring that organization adhere to applicable guidelines and requirements
Collaborated with audit team to communicate audit findings, including both positive and negative observations, to client or relevant stakeholders in clear and concise manner
Helped in tracking and monitoring implementation of audit recommendations and corrective actions.

Accountant

St. Ann's Limited

Nairobi, Kenya

09.2007 - 09.2008

Oversaw admin staff and transport departments, implemented strong internal controls in account and administration department, Managed cash flow and school fees account receivable, prepared financial statements and presentation to school directors and provided budget recommendation on areas that needed improvement.
Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets
Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions
Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.

Account Assistant

Morris & Company Limited

Nairobi, Kenya

01.2006 - 07.2007

Responsible for salary preparation through company payroll system, distribution of daily wages, and preparation of payroll statutory returns

Summary

Overview

Education

Master of Business Administration - Finance

Bachelor of Commerce - Finance

Skills

Certification

Work Availability

Work History

Group Finance and Administration Manager

Chief Accountant

Accountant Assistant

Audit Assistant

Accountant

Account Assistant

Timeline

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