Meticulous Project Accountant with strong skillset in investigating variances, approving expenses and project cost management. Committed to allocating and monitoring cost funding to maintain budget. Strong attention to detail and excellent time management skills.
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JOSHUA GICHOGO
ACCOUNTANT
NTIMARU-LOLGORIAN ROAD ,MASHANGWA LOCATION , NAROK COUNTY TEL; 0741543868
Timeline
Project Accountant
MASHANGWA CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
08.2022 - Current
Financial Advisor
BRITAM INSURANCE COMPANY
12.2021 - 07.2022
Sales Agent for Hekima Mineral Water
ACK ST. NICHOLUS KAREN CHILDREN HOME
11.2021 - 04.2022
INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT FINANCE
MIGORI COUNTY GOVERNMENT
05.2021 - 08.2021
KASNEB
CPA from CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT SEC 4
KCA UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Commerce from FINANCE
Summary
Skills
- Budget Analysis
- Account Reconciliation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Financial Management
- Business Development
- Cash Flow analysis
- Contract Management
- Schedule Management
- Fraud identification
- Accounting oversight
- Fixed Assets Management
- Debt management
- Bank Reconciliation
- General ledger accounting
- International Accounting Standards
- Budget Preparation
- Financial Controls
- Bookkeeping
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Amortization Cost Valuation
- Risk Management
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Data Analysis
- Advanced Mathematics
- Budget forecasting expertise
- Resource Monitoring and Control
- Asset Utilization
- Balance sheets
- Payroll Management
- Audit management
- Forecasting
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Results Orientation
- Data Analysis
- Contractor Management
Work History
MASHANGWA CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTRENAROK
Project Accountant
08.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Developed and documented annual budget activities and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls by 70%.
- Confirmed accuracy of record expenses, revenues and capital expenditures to produce accurate cash flow reporting.
- Designed internal control policies to improve audit scores from 73% to 87%.
- Oversaw full accounting cycle and prepared applicable financial statements.
- Developed and oversaw project accounting systems.
- Approved supplier invoices and overhead charges related to projects.
- Conducted financial analysis and research to advise Accountability Structure Members on forecasting decisions.
- Wrote reports, authored papers and organized supporting documentation. MFR ratings improved from
- Authorized transfer of expenses into and out of project-related accounts.
- Supported efficient accounting operations with high-quality administrative support.
- Researched changes in laws to maintain adherence to financial regulations.
BRITAM INSURANCE COMPANYWESTLAND BRANCH NAIROBI
Financial Advisor
12.2021 - 07.2022
Job overview
- Consulted with clients to assess and meet short- and long-term financial goal.
- Developed and expanded financial planning relationships with customers through loyal and dedicated service.
- Developed and deepened relationships with new and existing clients to advance progress and improve business.
- Interviewed clients to determine income, expenses, financial objectives and risk tolerance in order to develop successful financial plans.
- Grew assets under management through referrals and new business opportunities.
- Evaluated earnings performance to provide clients with in-depth ratings.
- Analyzed wills, insurance policies and corporate contracts for potential financial risks and opportunities for improvement.
- Offered diversified set of solutions and full scope of investment products and services to meet clients' best interests.
- Advised customers on advantages and disadvantages of different product decisions in alignment with individual needs.
- Advised customers on financial investment options and capital expenditures.
- Provided ethical, objective and holistic financial planning advice to clients.
- Provided recommendations for education funding, estate planning and insurance gap analysis.
- Evaluated investment materials to develop financial recommendations, fulfill customer needs and predict favorable investments.
- Addressed non-compliance issues by requesting additional information from client and updating remediation records.
ACK ST. NICHOLUS KAREN CHILDREN HOMENAIROBI
Sales Agent for Hekima Mineral Water
11.2021 - 04.2022
Job overview
- Developed key customer relationships to increase sales.
- Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and promotions.
- Adhered to company initiatives and achieved established goals.
- Monitored customer order process and addressed customer issues.
- Fostered relationships with customers to expand customer base and retain business.
- Placed orders and answered customer questions in-person, through email and over phone to maximize customer service.
- Contacted new and existing customers to outline benefits of products.
- Opened and closed cash registers by counting money, separating charge slips and balancing drawers.
- Applied strategic communication strategies and interpersonal skills to develop and maintain high-value business relationships.
- Offered product and service consultations and employed upselling techniques.
- Processed orders through company system and coordinated product deliveries.
- Continuously met sales goals via strategic prospecting.
MIGORI COUNTY GOVERNMENTMIGORI
INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT FINANCE
05.2021 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Analyzed financial activities of department to share budgetary input with managers.
- Recommended solutions related to staffing issues and proposed procedural changes to managers.
- Participated in subordinates' tasks to facilitate productivity or help overcome difficulties.
- Coordinated with other supervisors, combining group efforts to achieve goals.
- Computed balances, totals or commissions to support accounting team.
- Resolved customer complaints or answered customers' questions.
- Interpreted and explained work procedures and policies to brief staff.
- Consulted with managers to resolve problems relating to employee performance, office equipment and work schedules.
- Developed work schedules according to budgets and workloads, covering priority tasks.
- Discussed job performance problems with employees, identifying causes and issues to find solutions.
- Researched and prepared reports required by management.
Education
KASNEBNAIROBI, KENYA
CPA from CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT SEC 4
12-2022
University Overview
KCA UNIVERSITYNAIROBI, KENYA
Bachelor of Commerce from FINANCE
11-2021
University Overview
Degree in Bachelor of commerce Finance Option
Second class Honors upper division
Languages
KIKURIA
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
KISWAHILI
Advanced (C1)
C1
KIKISII
Elementary (A2)
A2
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
BACHELORS DEGREEAWARD IN BCOM FINANCE OPTION
OVERVIEW OF CHILD PROTECTION PREVENTION AND RESPONSE.
OVERVIEW OF CHILD PROTECTION AND SAFEGUARDING.
BASIC MENTAL HEALTH FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS
REFEREES
REFEREES
1. ALEX SHIGURI
PATNERSHIP FACILITATOR
COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL KENYA.
AShiguri@ke.ci.org
0700038882.
3. PAUL MWITA MOHERAI
Migori County Government
Director of Finance
pmwita79@yahoo.com
0722751190
3. Martha Boke
Director CDC Mashangwa Compassion
0700729638
marthamwera@gmail.com
4. Benson Masero
Accountant Migori county referral hospital
0727993119
benmasero@gmail.com
References
References
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Overview
3
years of professional experience
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing4-day work weekQuote
Everything we see hides another thing; we always want to see what is hidden by what we see.
Interests
CPA
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