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Joshua Wandera
Project Accountant
Nairobi
Summary
Detail-oriented Accountant with 4 years effectively maintaining accurate accounting information for large-scale financial organizations. History working as part of financial team to manage diverse financial functions, tax management and reporting. Works closely with executive management on complex mergers and acquisitions and divestitures. Adept at managing budgets, payroll, invoicing and general accounting functions. Instrumental in keeping business operations fully compliant and working within budgetary guidelines. Seasoned auditing professional knowledgeable about risk aversion strategies, cost reduction options and financial processes. Decisive and persuasive communicator with proven problem-solving, leadership and planning abilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accountant
Compassion International Assisted Project-PCEA KNCDC
Nairobi
2019.12 - Current
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Itemized taxpayer expenses to identify maximum adjustments, deductions and credits.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Improved data collection, financial analysis and financial modeling to optimize practices and retain customers.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
- Initiated comprehensive account assessments to check viability, stability, and profitability of business operations.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Masinde Muliro University
Kakamega 2015.08 - 2019.12
Skills
Account reconciliation specialist
Affiliations
KASNEB
FOCUS KENYA
Interests
Certification
CPA - Certified Public Accountant
Additional Information
REFERENCES
Pst. Juliana Nzuki 0722444220
Pst. Naphtali Kere 0729810767
Timeline
Accountant
Compassion International Assisted Project-PCEA KNCDC
2019.12 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Masinde Muliro University
2015.08 - 2019.12
CPA - Certified Public Accountant
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