JAQUELINE KABUGI
ACCOUTANT/AUDITOR
NAIROBI
Summary
Collaborative Finance professional with 9 years of expertise helping clients attain financial goals. History of delivering tailored client service while responsibly driving business development.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Finance Officer
NACHU TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL COLLEGE
NAIROBI
06.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with team leaders to define standards, policies and procedures to meet company revenue goals.
- Established and enforced controls on revenue and expenses to protect company assets.
- Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.
- Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Evaluated project applications and verified with outline specifications to approve, reject and recommend adjustments.
- Spearheaded expansion strategies to increase business market share.
Accounts Assistant
Tata Africa Holdings K ltd
Nairobi
01.2014 - 05.2018
- Organized data into multiple spreadsheets to streamline data.
- Reviewed figures, postings and documents for correct entry, completeness and accuracy.
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements and statements.
- Used accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments and documented account updates.
- Completed weekly check runs and maintained accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions into accounting system.
Audit Assistant
Kariru and Associates(Certified Public Accountants
Nairobi
02.2011 - 12.2013
- Worked audit engagements for industries in engineering, manufacturing, non-profit and human resources.
- Performed auditing work in accordance with rigorous auditing standards and principles.
- Followed up to assess and report corrective action completion or progress.
- Consulted decision-makers to gather information and, resolve audit-related problems.
- Developed strategic recommendations for improving processes and reviewed suitability of internal control designs.
- Reviewed and assessed accounting systems and business controls.
- Completed audits in accordance with regulations and procedures.
- Performed extensive assessments of assets, liabilities and equity to verify accuracy in financial reports.
- Reviewed general ledger transactions to identify errors or irregular entries.
- Provided feedback to corporate management concerning findings and recommendations resulting from assessments or projects.
- Assessed financial statements and records.
- Analyzed trends in financial data to investigate fluctuations.
- Participated in corporate assessments, examining policies and procedures for inconsistencies.
- Identified various risks and errors to propose corrective action to decision makers.
- Recommended changes in internal audit controls.
- Handled planning and budgeting for audit engagements.
- Participated in workshops and educational opportunities to build skills set and add value to department.
- Reviewed accounting clients' financial data systems to determine functional compliance.
- Established audit and internal control procedures and recommended process improvements to address issues.
Manager of Operations
Destiny park hostels
Nairobi
11.2009 - 01.2011
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics And Business Studies
Kenyatta University
Nairobi, Kenya 09.2003 - 12.2007
High School Diploma -
Kabare Girls High School
Kirinyaga, Kenya 02.1998 - 11.2001
Skills
GAAP
Financial administration
Account Reconciliation
Budget forecasting
Human resources knowledge
Reporting familiarity
Revenue Generation
Staff Management
Strategic and financial planning
Business Development
Cash handling expertise
Process implementation
Financial analysis and reporting
Internal auditing
Relationship building and management
Affiliations
ICPAK (Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya)
Membership no. 29964
Hobbies
I love travelling both on personal capacity and work related travels.
I listen to motivational podcasts
I love exercising
Certification
CPA - Certified Public Accountant
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Post Financial Reporting Award Conference
05-2022
CPA - Certified Public Accountant
11-2018
Certificate of Achievement on Public sector financial management reporting], [Deloitte] - [1 year]
11-2018
Finance Officer
NACHU TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL COLLEGE
06.2018 - Current
Accounts Assistant
Tata Africa Holdings K ltd
01.2014 - 05.2018
Microsoft Navision
01-2014
Audit Assistant
Kariru and Associates(Certified Public Accountants
02.2011 - 12.2013
Manager of Operations
Destiny park hostels
11.2009 - 01.2011
Microsoft Word
07-2007
Microsoft Excel
07-2007
Microsoft power point
07-2007
Bachelor of Arts - Economics And Business Studies
Kenyatta University
09.2003 - 12.2007
High School Diploma -
Kabare Girls High School
02.1998 - 11.2001