Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
SEMINAR, WORKSHOP AND CIVIC DUTY
MEMBERSHIP
REFEREES
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JOSHUA NDUNG'U NJUGUNA

JOSHUA NDUNG'U NJUGUNA

Accountant

Summary

Results-driven Accounts and Administration professional with over 10 years of experience in Kenya, specializing in financial analysis and reporting. Expertise includes preparing comprehensive financial statements, maintaining accurate records of assets and liabilities, and ensuring compliance with reporting standards. Recognized for a strong ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a positive attitude and commitment to organizational goals. Eager to leverage skills and experience in a challenging role that contributes to organizational success.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
1
1
Language

Work History

Accountant /Administrator

ACK St Stephen's Cathedral
08.2013 - Current
  • Prepare accurate monthly and Annual financial statements and management reports, including the income statements, Statement of Financial Position, cashflow, monthly and annual projections among others.
  • Monitor bank accounts and prepare accurate bank reconciliations
  • Proper book keeping, budget preparation and monitoring and implementing relevant controls
  • Managing account Receivables and payables as well as making and receiving payments via cheques, cash or Paybill.
  • Maintaining investments and fixed asset register
  • Preparation of annual budget and Monthly variance analyses
  • Preparation and management of payroll and ensure remittance of statutory deductions
  • Online filing of HELB, NSSF, NHIF and PAYE via I-tax system
  • Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plan and forecasts
  • Track the firm's financial status and performance and advise the management on the areas of potential improvement.
  • Collaborating extensively with auditors during year end audit process.
  • Presentation of financials to the Finance & General-Purpose committee.
  • Handling bank and M-Pesa Paybill online programs and services-EFTs, RTGs etc.
  • Coordinating, planning, and executing events.
  • Managing daily operations and maintaining office supplies and records.
  • Supervision of employees.
  • Overseeing day to day operations.
  • Overseeing facility maintenance and security operations.
  • Performing income & expenditure analysis and revenue recognition as well as budgeting and forecasting which help to improve reporting system
  • Managed human resources functions, including hiring, onboarding, and employee evaluations for optimal team performance leave days, staff welfare and recruitment and contract preparation.

Key Achievements

  • Computerizing the accounting system
  • Proving to be one of the top employees who is able to prepare reports accurately and timely
  • Acting as a very trusted person in the internal cash management
  • Accurately and timely preparation of payroll, pay slips and compliance with statutory deduction deadline
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
  • Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
  • Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
  • Played key role in financial planning and analysis, contributing to company's long-term financial strategy.
  • Assisted in successful negotiation of terms with vendors and suppliers, improving company's cost-efficiency.
  • Streamlined monthly financial reporting processes, significantly reducing time required for report generation and analysis.


Accountant

Pema Scientifics Limited
06.2019 - 03.2024
  • Maintain all books of account
  • Preparation of final statements of accounts
  • Computation and filing of VAT through I-tax system
  • Collaboration with external Auditor during audit process
  • Filing of monthly and annual returns.
  • Account receivable and Payables management.
  • Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
  • Managed cash flow effectively, ensuring all company liabilities were met in a timely manner and surplus funds were invested wisely.
  • Reduced expenses by negotiating with vendors for better pricing and terms on services and supplies.
  • Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.

Accounting Services

Genesis Self Help Group, Marafigue SHG, Treasurer & Board Member of Marafigue Investment Limited
01.2016 - 12.2022
  • Bank and Monthly Contributions Reconciliation.
  • Auditing several types of loans issued to members.
  • Financial advices and calculation of dividend and interest rebate
  • Preparation of annual financial Reports.
  • Filing of Returns and reports presentation to the AGM.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

Accounts Associate

Takaful Insurance of Africa Limited
01.2013 - 03.2013
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Facilitating general accounting transaction
  • Debtor's management and reconciliation

Accountant

Pena Traders Ltd
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Banking transaction. i.e., regularly cash and cheques banking
  • Facilitating daily accounting
  • Collecting and feeding data into the system
  • Writing and preparation of office documents i.e., L.P.O, delivery notes, invoices and payment vouchers
  • Reviewing accounts documents for accuracy and completeness before posting and payment.
  • Handling and overseeing rental collection and recording for over 500 rental houses.
  • Preparation of annual budget.
  • Giving financial advice to the organization.
  • Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
  • Assisted in reducing outstanding accounts receivable balances by diligently following up on overdue invoices.
  • Prepared and filed tax forms to meet needs of customers.
  • Reduced outstanding accounts receivable by developing and enforcing stricter credit control policies.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.

Education

No Degree - Human Resources Training

Alison Online Courses
Online
04.2001 -

Bachelors of Business Management - Finance & Banking

Moi University
Nairobi
01.2015

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - KCSE

Jomo Kenyatta High School
Nakuru
01.2007

Skills

  • Extensive knowledge in accounting and bookkeeping procedures- Accounts payable/ receivable, Final Accounts and reporting
  • Sound knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Practice, statutory requirements and effective internal controls
  • Experience in preparation of management accounts, balance sheet, fixed assets register, cash flow statement and finance reports within agreed timescales
  • Well versed in Accounts payable/ receivable, Final Accounts, general accounting principles, credit management, audit and cash management
  • Skilled in preparing financial statements, bank reconciliation, monitoring daily cash transactions, and recording all financial activity
  • Skilled in maintaining, reconciling and analyzing all the financial accounts
  • Good managerial skills and leadership quality with Complete knowledge of corporate accounting

Certification

Certified public Accountants (CPA), Vision Institute of Professionals,2009-2011

SEMINAR, WORKSHOP AND CIVIC DUTY

  • Attended KRA I-tax training at KICC and A.C.K St. Marks Westland respectively
  • Attended holistic training at Vision Institute of Professionals in practical accounting and covered the following:
  • Preparation of payroll and pay slip
  • Preparation of office documents E.g., Requisition note, LPO, Delivery note/Invoices and enquiry notes
  • Preparation of Cheques
  • Preparation of bank reconciliation statements


Presiding Officer & Polling Clerks Trainer in 2022 General Elections.


  • Training of polling clerks.
  • Controls the admission into the polling station;
  • Assists voters who require assistance;
  • Controls the flow of voters in the polling stations;
  • Supervises polling officials;
  • Ensures the security of election materials;
  • Administers the oath of secrecy to voter assistants;
  • Briefs the agents on their roles and responsibilities at the polling station before polling starts;
  • Provide information on the number of registered voters and voter turnout at the polling station;
  • Regularly updates the Returning Officer on the voter turnout and any other emergencies;
  • Counts and tallies votes cast;
  • Announces election results in a designated polling station;
  • Signs the official results declaration forms in a polling station;
  • Transmit result electronically to the national and constituency tallying centres;
  • Hands over the official results to the Returning Officer at the constituency tallying centre;

MEMBERSHIP

Active member of ICPAK in Good Standing Member number 34,147.

REFEREES

Very Rev Canon Paul Kariuki Mwangi

Provost St. Stephen's Cathedral

P.O Box 17056-00510, Nairobi

Tel:0721559717

George Kariuki

Operations Manager

Pena Traders Ltd

P.O Box 179-00200, Nairobi

Tel:0720457178

Jack Onyango Otieno

Director Pema Scientifics Ltd

P.O Box 6821-00100, Nairobi

Tel:0720121358

Timeline

Accountant

Pema Scientifics Limited
06.2019 - 03.2024

Accounting Services

Genesis Self Help Group, Marafigue SHG, Treasurer & Board Member of Marafigue Investment Limited
01.2016 - 12.2022

Accountant /Administrator

ACK St Stephen's Cathedral
08.2013 - Current

Accounts Associate

Takaful Insurance of Africa Limited
01.2013 - 03.2013

Accountant

Pena Traders Ltd
01.2011 - 01.2012

No Degree - Human Resources Training

Alison Online Courses
04.2001 -

Bachelors of Business Management - Finance & Banking

Moi University

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - KCSE

Jomo Kenyatta High School
JOSHUA NDUNG'U NJUGUNAAccountant