Joachim Njeru
Accountant
Nairobi
Summary
Talented financial leader well-versed in accounting principles and regulations. Motivated to keep company financial operations compliant, accurate, and cost-effective. Ready to bring 3+ years of experience and take on challenging new role.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Attaché
Kenya Revenue Authority
- Duties and Responsibilities: Data analysis - comparison of the declared versus the actual imported goods via excel
- Generating reports as per the data analyzed with reference to documents provided
- Following up on the tax debts owed by the importing institutions
- Administrative functions; filing reposts, compiling files for assessment and audit
- Field audits: Data collection from specific auditee organizations as per guidelines provided
- Implementation of work plans for the corporate initiatives.
Accounting Attaché
Kirinyaga County Government
- Duties and Responsibilities: Bi-weekly bank and cash account reconciliations
- Generating invoices as per the approved Tenders
- Preparing and approving financial reports
- Accounting for special funds and project funds
- Monitoring expenditures based on approved
- Administrative duties i.e
- Filing reports.
Accounts Volunteer
Fair Acres boutique Hotel
- Duties and Responsibilities: Receiving and checking in guests
- Clarifying on clients concerns about charges and posting charges to respective client accounts
- Following up on all bills on hold
- Maintaining adequate supply of stationery for employees
- Bank and cash account reconciliations
- Receiving and checking inventory delivery
- Ensuring stocks are stored in correct manner
- Carrying out bi-weekly stock takes.
Lodge Controller
Masai Mara Sopa Lodge Limited
7 2024 - Current
- Oversee Financial Statement Preparation: Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
- Reporting Compliance: Maintain adherence to relevant accounting standards, regulations, and company policies for all financial reporting
- Budget Development: Collaborate with executive leadership to create and refine annual budgets that align with the lodge's strategic goals
- Performance Analysis: Conduct variance analysis by comparing actual financial performance with budgeted figures and identifying areas for improvement
- Establish Internal Controls: Develop and implement internal control procedures to safeguard the lodge's assets and ensure financial accuracy and transparency
- Risk Management: Identify financial risks and implement control measures to mitigate potential financial threats
- External Audits: Act as the primary liaison during external audits, providing necessary documentation, records, and financial explanations to auditors
- Internal Audits: Conduct internal audits to assess and strengthen the effectiveness of internal controls within the lodge's financial operations
- Cash Flow Analysis: Monitor and manage the lodge's cash flow, ensuring there is sufficient liquidity to meet operational and strategic needs
- Working Capital Optimization: Develop and implement strategies to optimize working capital, improving the lodge's financial efficiency and sustainability
- Data Analysis: Analyze financial data to provide insights into trends, performance metrics, and opportunities for cost savings or revenue generation
- Supervision and Training: Lead and mentor the finance team, ensuring that financial processes are completed accurately and on time
- Professional Development: Encourage continuous learning and professional development for finance team members, promoting growth and skill enhancement
- System Implementation: Oversee the implementation and management of financial systems (ERP) to improve efficiency and accuracy in financial processes
- System Integration: Ensure the seamless integration of financial systems with other lodge operations, such as inventory management, reservations, and procurement
- Executive Reporting: Present detailed and summarized financial information to executive leadership and the board of directors, facilitating informed decision-making
- Financial Guidance: Provide financial guidance and support to the lodge's leadership team to help shape the lodge's strategic direction and initiatives.
- Ensured compliance with tax regulations by managing the timely preparation and filing of all required returns.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
- Implemented cost-saving measures, identifying inefficiencies and reallocating resources to achieve optimal results.
- Prepared detailed variance analyses on a monthly basis, enabling more effective tracking of actuals versus forecasted figures.
- Streamlined annual audit process, working closely with external auditors to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
- Managed budgeting process, aligning departmental budgets with organizational goals and monitoring performance against targets.
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by streamlining accounting processes and implementing internal controls.
- Ensured timely financial statement preparation, allowing for better decision-making and strategic planning.
- Implemented controls to safeguard against financial misstatement and fraud, enhancing reliability of financial reporting.
- Improved cash flow management with rigorous monitoring and analysis of receivables and payables.
- Facilitated successful external audits, meticulously preparing all necessary documents and reports.
Accounts Clerk
Masai Mara Sopa Lodge Limited
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Assisted management in making informed decisions by providing clear financial analysis on performance metrics and trends.
- Ensured prompt payment of invoices, negotiating with vendors to secure favorable terms and discounts.
- Streamlined accounts payable processes by implementing an efficient digital filing system.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of accounting regulations, ensuring compliance in all financial reporting tasks.
- Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial statements to provide insight into company performance.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Organized budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls.
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
- Enhanced financial accuracy, maintaining detailed records of all transactions.
- Optimized cash flow management, tracking incoming payments, and coordinating collections efforts when necessary.
- Improved invoice processing times with the utilization of accounting software for accurate data entry.
- Boosted productivity levels, developing standardized procedures for daily accounting tasks and responsibilities.
- Reduced discrepancies in financial reports by conducting thorough account reconciliations and adjustments.
- Safeguarded company assets through regular inventory checks, reconciliation, and effective asset management practices.
- Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
Accountant Intern
Tunit Car Centre
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Duties And Responsibilities: Weekly bank and cash account reconciliations
- Creations of estimates, invoicing and payments follow up
- Daily petty cash update
- Supplier and customer accounts management and reconciliation
- Booking in client's vehicles for repair
- Monthly general journal entries reconciliations
- Timely bank banking of cheques
- Writing cheques and maintaining the check delivery book.
Education
Bachelors in Accountancy and Financial Management -
Africa International University
Karen, Nairobi Province, Kenya11.2022
Computerized Accounting - Information And Communication Technologies
Achievers College
Embu, Embu District, Kenya04.2018
Computer Packages - Information And Communication Strategies
Embu College
Embu, Embu District, Kenya02.2018
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
St Thomas Moore Nguviu Boys
11.2017
Skills
Internal Controls
Staff Management
Pricing and costing
Internal controls development
Financial Forecasting
Account Reconciliation
General ledger accounting
Statement Reconciliation
Teamwork and Collaboration
Attention to Detail
Problem-Solving
References
- Kennedy Wambua, Supervisor, Kenya Revenue Authority, 0709555555
- James Kibuka, General Manager, Nakuru Sopa Lodges, 0720743401
Timeline
Accounts Clerk
Masai Mara Sopa Lodge Limited
07.2022 - 07.2024
Accountant Intern
Tunit Car Centre
02.2022 - 07.2022
Accounting Attaché
Kenya Revenue Authority
Accounting Attaché
Kirinyaga County Government
Accounts Volunteer
Fair Acres boutique Hotel
Lodge Controller
Masai Mara Sopa Lodge Limited
7 2024 - Current
Bachelors in Accountancy and Financial Management -
Africa International University
Computerized Accounting - Information And Communication Technologies
Achievers College
Computer Packages - Information And Communication Strategies
Embu College
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
St Thomas Moore Nguviu Boys