John Murigi Waithira
Nairobi, Nairobi Province,30
Summary
Results-driven Finance professional with 6 years experience in financial statement review, auditing and reporting. Well-versed in producing reports, evaluating department operations and handling month- and year-end closings. Meticulous, conscientious and methodical in approach.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Officer
Anjarwalla & Khanna LLP
03.2018 - Current
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of 8 bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Optimized cash flow management, ensuring timely payment of invoices and reducing outstanding debts.
- Improved budget planning and forecasting with thorough analysis of historical data and market trends.
- Streamlined financial processes for increased efficiency and accuracy in reporting.
- Collaborated with team leaders to define standards, policies and procedures to meet company revenue goals.
- Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
- Established strong relationships with key vendors, negotiating favorable terms to benefit the organization''s bottom line.
- Reduced financial risk by implementing robust internal controls and regular audits.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve shared financial goals and objectives.
- Verified compliance of financial policies and accounting procedures against statutory regulations.
- Boosted stakeholder confidence with transparent communication of financial performance and projections.
- Managed a high-performing finance team, providing mentorship and professional development opportunities to improve overall performance.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
KCA University
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya11.2023
Certified Public Accountant -
Summit Institute of Professional
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya05.2021
Skills
- Bank Reconciliation
- Financial Administration
- Accounts Payable
- Cash Flow Management
- Accounts Receivable
- Internal Controls
- Financial Statements
- Financial Planning
- Tax Compliance
- Account Reconciliation
- Financial Forecasting
- Attention to Detail
- Financial Reporting
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of one staff member.
- Mentored and coached junior team members, improving performance through tailored training and ongoing guidance, fostering a culture of growth within the team.
- Negotiated favorable payment terms with vendors, resulting in improved cash flow management and reduced costs.
- Streamlined intercompany billing processes, resulting in faster reconciliation and improved accuracy in reports.
Timeline
Finance Officer
Anjarwalla & Khanna LLP
03.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
KCA University
Certified Public Accountant -
Summit Institute of Professional
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