JOSPHAT KARAGU KAMAU
Senior Accountant
Nairobi
Summary
To develop my skills and abilities in a challenging Finance/Accounting position with an organization that demands continuous improvement, total dedication, creativity and hard work where I will be able to continually increase my work experience.
I am a performance-driven Accountant/Internal Auditor with experience in monitoring and reconciling a company's accounts. I am proficient in Tax Matters, data entry, accounts payable and receivable as well as being exceptional in managing and auditing accounting and financial reports. I'm also a strong communicator with excellent inter-personal skills and can assist in the production of monthly management accounts and overall increased accounting performance of accompany.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accounts Consultant/Internal Auditor
Summation Consultants Ltd
10.2014 - Current
- The company provides Accounting, Internal audit, finance, managerial and tax consultancy services to its clients
- As a skilled, trained and experienced accountant, I have been assigned more than 10 clients with different accounting approaches
- Below are the duties and responsibilities assigned to me:
- Key Duties:
- Preparation of monthly and annual budgets and constant review of the same to mitigate against any deviations for our clients
- Carry out Internal Audits
- Preparation of annual financial Statements for audit purposes.
- Preparation of Monthly management accounts and review with the directors.
- NGO-Ensure proper accounting and management of grants and donations.
- Processing payrolls and ensuring timely submission of all statutory deductions.
- Handling clients tax matters and KRA audits once they arise.
- Preparation and submission of VAT returns
- Filing of clients annual returns
- Cash flow management
- Setting, implementation and evaluation of clients internal control programs.
- Overview of the accountant's duties based at the client.
- Key achievement: I have been able to manage the finance and accounting duties of more than 10 clients assigned to me in a professional and efficient manner
- I spearhead the formulation, implementation and evaluation of the internal control systems which have focused on maximizing profits, minimizing operations cost and enhancing effective management.
Professionalskillsandcompetencies
- Extensive Knowledge in Tax, Accounts & Preparation of accurate financial reports.
- Extensive knowledge on Internal Audit procedures
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience in preparation of Audit drafts for audit exercise.
- Innovative, flexible, organized, self-motivated and ready to take responsibility Open minded, honest, fast learner, hardworking, team Player and motivating others for excellence.
- Ambitious, result oriented and a high achiever, competitive and able to work well under pressure with minimum supervision and to meet deadlines
- Proficiency in various computerized accounting softwares including Quick Books,Sun system. Micro fidelios.Sage,Microsoft Dynamics
Communityserviceseminarsandotherachievements
- Attended holistic training at Reward Institute of Professionals
- Assisted in conducting free health checkups to patients at Kiambu District Hospital
- Awarded certificate for being a high school captain.
- Visited a number of children homes organized by both formal and informal groups
Educationandprofessionalqualification
- KCA University, Bachelors in Commerce-Finance, 2nd Class Upper Division, 2020
- Reward Institute Of Professionals, CPA Part I-III (Section 6), 2012
- Kenya College of Accountancy-University, ATC Level I&II, 2010
- Chania Boys High School, Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, 2008
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 1991
- Nationality: Kenyan
- Marital Status: Married
References
- Roseline Githinji, Administrator, Summation Consultants Ltd, 0719 258 590, roseline@summationconsultants.com
- Patrick Mbugua, Administrator, Oryx Hotels Ltd, 0723 413 051
- Ian Mwangi, Director, Emerge Limited, 0700 249 349, iankamau09@gmail.com
Timeline
Senior Accounts Consultant/Internal Auditor
Summation Consultants Ltd
10.2014 - Current
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