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Joy Ogada
Accountant
KISUMU,40
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Summary
Detail-oriented Accountant with 15 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.
Overview
17
years of professional experience
15
years of post-secondary education
3
Certifications
Work History
YWCA KenyaKisumu, Kenya
Branch Accountant
Jul.2018 - Current (7 education.years_Label & 11 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- In-charge of the accounts department in the Branch
- Timely reporting including project financial reports as well as management reports
- Preparation of the payroll on a monthly basis
- Create project accounts in the accounting system
- Review cashbooks and cashbook reconciliations weekly
- Maintain project-related records, including contracts and change orders
- Report on project profitability to management
- Report to management regarding the remaining funding available for projects
- Close out project accounts upon project completion
- Preparation of year-end schedules for corporate income tax returns and annual audit
- Compile information for internal and external auditors, as required
- Preparation and processing of various journal entries related to general accounting
- Compile and review subsidiary ledgers and financial statements
- Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of accounting systems and controls.
- Preparation of annual budgets
St. Gabriel's SeminaryKisumu, Kenya
Accountant, Bursar
Jan.2014 - Jun.2018 (4 education.years_Label & 5 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Created budgets and forecasts for BOD to meet regular accounting deadlines.
- Conducted detailed technical and analytical review of corporation tax returns.
- Modified comprehensive financial reporting package to reflect growing organizational complexity.
- Handled direct payments, reconciled Bank receipts and prepared deposits.
- Reviewed accounting structures and procedures on regular basis to identify areas in need of improvement.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth and assets.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
- Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet organization's needs and maximize operational success.
- Partnered with auditors on annual audits and realized compliance with governmental tax guidelines.
- Prepared documents, reports and presentations for executives and board members using advanced software proficiencies.
- Identified and investigated variances to financial plans and forecasts.
St. Joseph's Technical InstituteBondo, Kenya
Accountant
Jan.2013 - Jan.2014 (1 education.year_Label)
Job overview
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Created budgets and forecasts for BOM to meet regular accounting deadlines.
- Improved efficiency of data collection, analysis and modeling to enhance practices and increase customer retention.
- Prepared documents, reports and presentations for executives and board members using advanced software proficiencies.
- Supported monthly reporting analysis to achieve validation of internal reports and to reconcile production operations and general ledger.
Catholic Arch Diocese of KisumuKisumu, Kenya
Accounts Clerk, St. Gabriel's Seminary
Jan.2006 - Jan.2013 (7 education.years_Label)
Job overview
- Processed Payroll and Staff salaries.
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements and statements.
- Communicated with suppliers to reconcile invoice payments.
- Reviewed figures, postings and documents for correct entry, completeness and accuracy.
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
- Assisted management with finalization of annual expense plans.
- Completed financial reports to inform managers and stakeholders.
- Stayed on top of applicable Statutory deductions and government requirements to minimize legal and financial risks.
- Supervised daily bookkeeping operations with attention to accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation and disbursements.
St. Georges Sianda Secondary SchoolKisumu, Kenya
Storekeeper
Jan.2005 - Dec.2005 (11 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Assisted Staff by answering questions and suggesting merchandise.
- Received and arranged all School items for visual display.
- Tagged goods and neatly stocked on shelves and display areas.
- Ordered goods from various vendors to maintain store reorder levels.
- Documented shipping and receiving records to confirm receipt of orders.
Education
Maseno UniversityMaseno
BBA from Business Administration And IT
Sep.2012 - Dec.2015 (3 education.years_Label & 3 education.months_Label)
Grail Community CollegeKisumu
Certificate in Computer Application from Computer And Information
Jan.2004 - Nov.2004 (10 education.months_Label)
Kisumu Girls High SchoolKisumu
High School Diploma
Feb.1996 - Nov.1999 (3 education.years_Label & 9 education.months_Label)
Chemelil Factory Primary SchoolMuhoroni.
KCPE from Primary School Certificate
Jan.1995 - Nov.1995 (10 education.months_Label)
KASNEB
CPA Finalist from Certified Public Accountant
Jan.2012 - Dec.2017 (5 education.years_Label & 11 education.months_Label)
Skills
Tax accounting specialization
Intuit QuickBooks specialist
Account reconciliation processes
Account Reconciliation
Statutory Reporting
Superior attention to detail
Tax law understanding
Administrative support
Financial statements expertise
MS Office Suite
Sage Pastel Specialist
Certification
FLUENT
Affiliations
- ICPAK- Institute of Certified Public Accountants- Kenya
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Timeline
Branch Accountant
YWCA Kenya
Jul.2018 - Current (7 education.years_Label & 11 education.months_Label)
Accountant, Bursar
St. Gabriel's Seminary
Jan.2014 - Jun.2018 (4 education.years_Label & 5 education.months_Label)
Accountant
St. Joseph's Technical Institute
Jan.2013 - Jan.2014 (1 education.year_Label)
Maseno University
BBA from Business Administration And IT
Sep.2012 - Dec.2015 (3 education.years_Label & 3 education.months_Label)
KASNEB
CPA Finalist from Certified Public Accountant
Jan.2012 - Dec.2017 (5 education.years_Label & 11 education.months_Label)
Accounts Clerk, St. Gabriel's Seminary
Catholic Arch Diocese of Kisumu
Jan.2006 - Jan.2013 (7 education.years_Label)
Storekeeper
St. Georges Sianda Secondary School
Jan.2005 - Dec.2005 (11 education.months_Label)
Grail Community College
Certificate in Computer Application from Computer And Information
Jan.2004 - Nov.2004 (10 education.months_Label)
Kisumu Girls High School
High School Diploma
Feb.1996 - Nov.1999 (3 education.years_Label & 9 education.months_Label)
Chemelil Factory Primary School
KCPE from Primary School Certificate
Jan.1995 - Nov.1995 (10 education.months_Label)