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Education
Skills
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Marital Status
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James Kiguongo

Ruiru

Summary

I am a highly dedicated, with utmost integrity, self-driven and motivated professional with over 12 years of experience in the field of accounting and Co-operative management. Skilled at planning, designing and implementing strategies, developing and executing targeted business initiatives that drive growth and achieve organization objectives. I desire to obtain a meaningful and challenging position that will enable me to learn and gain practical knowledge and skills for the benefit of the organization and me.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Accountant

OCULUS CONSULTANTS
04.2023 - Current
  • Processing tax payments and returns for clients.
  • Maintain records of accounting transactions and evaluate results efficiently.
  • Prepare final financial statements for clients, Payroll management for clients.
  • Ensuring legal compliance, Testing and developing various internal control programs for clients and maintaining program for the same.
  • Analyze accounting process.
  • identify issues and perfume research on all solutions to ensure efficient workflows.
  • Managing accounts receivables and account payables for clients.

CEO / Accountant

P.C.E.A RUIRU (REGULATED NON-WDT) SACCO
01.2014 - 04.2023
  • Prepare tax returns, file and ensure that the Sacco complied with all tax regulations.
  • Prepare Society interim & final accounts and assist external auditors in completing audits within the specified deadlines.
  • Liaise with internal / external auditors on audit queries and act on management letters
  • Record and maintain accurate and up to date books of accounts in accordance with IFRSs.
  • Ensure the Society assets and liabilities are recorded correctly and safeguarded.
  • Regularly reconcile and manage account payables and account receivables.
  • Ensure Bank and cash reconciliation are done within the set timelines as per the Sacco's policies.
  • Safeguarding Sacco physical assets by maintaining an updated asset register in liaison with the procurement office.
  • Analyze general ledger processes, identify and adjust for errors and mis postings.
  • Ensure proper maintenance and reconciliation of control accounts and review of journal entries.
  • Oversaw proper filing of finance documents and expenses vouchers.
  • Providing branch support in all accounting related queries.
  • Timely Preparation and submission of SASRA monthly Returns.
  • Preparation of payroll.
  • Oversaw preparation and timely payment of all statutory deductions.
  • Preparation of budget variance analysis on a monthly basis and make recommendations. Oversee processing and verification of invoices and payments within set timelines.
  • Prepare and process interest on deposit and dividends schedule upon approval by the AGM.
  • Prepared monthly cash flow projections on a monthly basis.
  • Keep safe custody of the Sacco cheques books.
  • Oversee management and reconciliation of Sacco imprest system.
  • Verification of suppliers

Audit assistant

KOGI KIBURI AUDITORS
06.2008 - 12.2013
  • Reviewing company accounts and financial control systems.
  • Compiling, checking and analysing financial data from records, receipts and other documents to determine company assets and liabilities.
  • Measuring an organisation's exposure to financial risk.
  • Developing and implementing new internal control systems to improve operations.
  • Identifying, researching and analysing problems with company policies and procedures and recommending strategies to solve challenges.
  • Identifying company strengths and weaknesses and recommending strategies to optimise efficiency.
  • Enforcing compliance with procedures, policies, regulations and legislation.
  • Preparing financial statements, reports and commentaries to guide the organisation's internal processes

Education

O Levels - O Levels

Muhoho High School
Kiambu, Kenya

Certified Public Accountant - Accountant

Kenya College of Accountancy
Nairobi, Kenya
12.2013

Skills

  • Relationship Management: I am a proven relationship builder with excellent interpersonal skills and I am able to nurture and retain strong relationships with existing and new customers
  • Analytical Skills: Recognizes areas of weaknesses requiring improvements and makes recommendations to the management for consideration, approval and implementation
  • Communication Skills: I am an excellent communicator who effectively conveys information both verbally and in writing I am also a keen listener and gives prompt feedback
  • Flexibility and Adaptability: I am a flexible team player who thrives in environments that require ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent tasks I am also very positive, resilient and open to new ideas
  • Time Management: Ability to prioritize work and manage time effectively
  • Organization and Planning: A highly organized individual who approaches all his work in a methodical and professional manner
  • Leadership skills: I am a strategic thinker and am able to solve issues amicably by analyzing the risk and cost benefit analysis
  • I well equipped to handle all areas of communication and public relations

Accomplishments

  • Successful Audit engagement within the specified deadlines.
  • Streamlining accounting processes by working within financial standards.

Marital Status

Married

Personal Information

  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Kenyan

References

  • Benard Miano Maina, Chairman, P.C.E.A Ruiru Sacco, mianomaina40@gmail.com, 0724911900
  • Joseph Kimani, County Business Development Officer, Kenya Power, jkimani3@gmail.com, 0722560438
  • Winnie Njambi Ndung'u, Credit Chairperson, P.C.E.A Ruiru Sacco, winniendungu12@gmail.com, 0721356699

Timeline

Accountant

OCULUS CONSULTANTS
04.2023 - Current

CEO / Accountant

P.C.E.A RUIRU (REGULATED NON-WDT) SACCO
01.2014 - 04.2023

Audit assistant

KOGI KIBURI AUDITORS
06.2008 - 12.2013

O Levels - O Levels

Muhoho High School

Certified Public Accountant - Accountant

Kenya College of Accountancy

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