Rugby
Joshua Matasi
Finance, Supply Chain And Operations Professional
Nairobi
Summary
Dynamic Finance, Supply chain and Operations professional with diverse hands-on experience, adept at effectively completing tasks in fast-paced environments. Smart and talented with proficiency in Quickbooks,Sage, Xero, SAP and supportive attitude. Proven history of efficiency, accuracy and detail-oriented work. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Proven team player, planner, leader and problem solver.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certificates
Work History
In-Charge Logistics & Operations
Down To Earth Technologies Limited
03.2021 - Current
- Negotiated agreements with and onboarded various logistics partners resulting in competitive pricing for freight and customs clearance operations.
- Created an inventory and documentation database ensuring 100% digital back-up of records and documents.
- Ensure compliance on imports and exports.
- Work to ensure safe and timely deliveries and collection with a TAT of 24hrs.
- Created budgets and estimates for all operations and projects, and ensuring efficiency.
- Secured discounts and negotiated partnerships with service providers.
- Directed activities of staff performing repairs and maintenance to equipment, vehicles and facilities.
- .Assist in project planning and project management of small-medium sized projects.
- Generated and ensured proper documentation and information required for customer shipments, import and export compliance.
- Weekly status reports detailing logistic operations and problems.
- Provide support to Finance department in relation to accounts receivables, operational ledgers and reconciliations
Accountant
Modern Space Building Contracting L.L.C
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Accounts reconciliation and reporting.
- VAT filing, payroll processing and monitoring of Salik payments.
- Invoice preparation and follow up.
- Follow up on accounts receivables.
- Assisted in successful negotiation of terms with vendors and suppliers, improving company's cost efficiency.
- Reduced and handled 3 backlog in tax filing through EMARATAX and ensured tax compliance was up to date.
- Reviewed profitability through collaboration with sales managers to ensure alignment in compliance with agreed internal margins on projects.
- Ensured accurate financial reporting that was up to date as we migrated from Quickbooks to Xero.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
Finance and Operations Associate
Cibus Investments
04.2020 - 02.2024
- Provided support in budget preparation and contract development.
- Created and verified invoices.
- Evaluated office processes, making suggestions to improve efficiency to our clients.
- Assisted clients to come up with a business plan and guidance on internal control implementations.
- Followed up to assess and report corrective action completion or progress.
- Preparation of audit notes and guidelines.
- Interviewed business owners to understand needs and explain audit scope.
- Developed and implemented corrective actions to bring business areas in line with standards.
- Managing some of our client's financial portfolios.
- Conducted financial, compliance and operational audits..
- Communicated with and assisted our clients regarding filing tax declarations, audits process, audit findings, explaining application of tax laws and regulations.
- Processed tax payments, set up payment plans and negotiated with KRA to resolve issues.
Logistics Officer
Down to Earth Technologies Limited
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Developed logistical checklists to guide activities support.
- Managed functional areas of logistics.
- Developed an inventory management and shipment tracking system.
- Provided constant updates to clients with regard to their shipment deliveries.
- Coordinated with vendors and freight forwarders to ensure seamless collections and shipments.
- Assisted in creation of operational budgets for projects, transportation, customs clearances and administration.
- Ensured proper documentation across the supply chain processes to assist in proper invoicing and accurate customs declarations.
Accounts Assistant
Down to Earth Technologies Ltd
07.2019 - 10.2020
- Invoice preparation and follow up.
- Daily bill postings and accounts reconciliation on Quickbooks.
- Processing and monitoring of payment schedules and cheques due.
- Support payroll and monthly expense reimbursement in co-ordination with HR.
- Helped ensure accurate tax filing.
Audit Intern
Karimi Bundi Associates
02.2019 - 06.2019
- Supported senior auditors in developing detailed audit plans and check-lists.
- Assisted in VAT filing when assigned.
- Ensured meticulous documentation of audit procedures and findings, aiding in transparency and accountability.
- Used Excel to create and manage budgets, balance sheets and other related financial statements.
- Exemplified strong teamwork skills by proactively seeking opportunities to assist colleagues in completing audit tasks.
Accounts Intern
Herufi Technologies
08.2018 - 01.2019
- 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.
- Completed weekly check runs and maintained accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions into accounting system.
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, vouchers and weekly employee reimbursements.
- Reviewed figures, postings and documents for correct entry, completeness and accuracy.
- Input financial data and produced reports using Quickbooks.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
University of Nairobi
Nairobi 01.2017 - 12.2023
Kenya Certificate For Secondary Education -
Maseno School
Kenya 01.2012 - 11.2015
Skills
Financial analysis, management and reporting
Certification
Operations Management (Short Course) - OHSC
Timeline
Operations Management (Short Course) - OHSC
07-2024
Accountant
Modern Space Building Contracting L.L.C
02.2024 - 08.2024
In-Charge Logistics & Operations
Down To Earth Technologies Limited
03.2021 - Current
Logistics Officer
Down to Earth Technologies Limited
10.2020 - 03.2021
Finance and Operations Associate
Cibus Investments
04.2020 - 02.2024
Accounts Assistant
Down to Earth Technologies Ltd
07.2019 - 10.2020
Audit Intern
Karimi Bundi Associates
02.2019 - 06.2019
Accounts Intern
Herufi Technologies
08.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
University of Nairobi
01.2017 - 12.2023
Counseling and Leadership - AGAPE Leadership and Training Center Kisumu
08-2014
Kenya Certificate For Secondary Education -
Maseno School
01.2012 - 11.2015
Interests
Mental Health
Software
Power BI
SQL
SPSS
Sage
Quickbooks
Xero
SAP
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