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KAWTHAR HARITH
Front Office Clerk
Mombasa
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Front Office Clerk
Makupa Transit Shade Limited
MOMBASA
01.2020 - Current
- Maintain an organized system of filing important documents, so that they are easily accessible at a moment's notice while still keeping a super tidy desk.
- Responsible for generating invoices and receipts daily as well as making sure that clients' documents are in correct order before issuing gate passes.
- Create spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting to assist accounts receivables in collecting from severely delinquent accounts.
- Resolve problems, improve operations and work with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Demonstrate respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed and maintain courteous and effective working relationships.
- Perform any other work-related issues as instructed by seniors.
Accounts Trainee
Boss Freight Terminal Ltd
MOMBASA
09.2018 - 12.2019
- Performed monthly NSSF and NHIF reconciliations.
- Performed daily auditing on gate passes which show details of consignments that have been released by relevant clients.
- Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Used accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports providing insight into performance, operations and cash flow.
- Analyzed and verified employee expense reports for accuracy.
- Communicated with suppliers to reconcile invoice payments.
- Directed clients to appropriate accountants, answered phone calls and replied to office emails for excellent customer service.
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements and statements.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Supervised daily bookkeeping operations with attention to accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation and disbursements.
- Assisted management with annual expense plans to strategically track income or revenue.
- Undertook other duties as assigned by management.
Accounts Assistant
ServTel Communications Ltd
MOMBASA
05.2017 - 08.2018
- Processed bills, checks and vendor payments, mailed account statements to vendors and kept meticulous correspondence documentation.
- Prepared monthly VAT and tax returns together with Withholding VAT and taxes.
- Documented sales, customer interactions and concerns and generated update reports for senior management.
- Entered customer order details into system, accepted payments and updated accounts.
- Received and delivered incoming accounting department mail to appropriate staff members.
- Prepared documentation for travel reimbursement and corporate credit card expenses.
- Reviewed general ledger for accuracy and specific coding issues.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
- Used Quickbooks to accurately manage over 15 accounts worth $100K.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Compiled budget figures by reviewing past budgets, evaluating estimated income and assessing expenses.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Developed monthly, quarterly and annual profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
- Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
- Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
- Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
- Presented audit findings to accounting manager after reviewing results and paperwork.
- Assisted the finance department, other assistants, and Accounting Senior as needed.
Education
Certificate - Administrative Assistance And Secretarial Science
Institute For Credentialing Excellence (ICE)
United States Of America 04.2021 - 04.2022
ACCA - Accounting
Jaffery Institute of Professional Studies
Mombasa, Kenya 01.2015 - 01.2020
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
The Aga Khan High School
Mombasa, Kenya 01.2011 - 12.2014
Skills
ICT Competency
Front desk experience
Front office operations
Month-end reports
Invoicing and collections
Account Reconciliation
Office administration
Extensive vocabulary
Mail handling
AR/AP
Bookkeeping
Resourceful
Administrative support
Additional Information
- As a proactive and efficient professional, my experience has seen me effectively run end-to-end customer service roles in office set-ups. I am capable of blending into any environment and can ensure the smooth running of office operations. When ensuring the effective running of services I render, I have always established professionalism and excellent customer service. The positions I have held have seen me excel in; administrative support, guest engagement, client service, and office management. Aside from this, being a great communicator who values a good work ethic and integrity. Currently, I am transitioning from accounting to the administrative field to provide expertise as an Administrative Professional. I am an invaluable asset to any institution or organization; hence the reason why I seek the position in an administrative role at your organization. Moreover, I have invested in upgrading my professional certification in Administration hence I possess credibility and expertise to help an organization realize the set goals. I am looking to serve the company as I participate in making decisions that are key to ensuring the company's continual growth.
Interests
Travelling
Timeline
Certificate - Administrative Assistance And Secretarial Science
Institute For Credentialing Excellence (ICE)
04.2021 - 04.2022
Front Office Clerk
Makupa Transit Shade Limited
01.2020 - Current
Accounts Trainee
Boss Freight Terminal Ltd
09.2018 - 12.2019
Accounts Assistant
ServTel Communications Ltd
05.2017 - 08.2018
ACCA - Accounting
Jaffery Institute of Professional Studies
01.2015 - 01.2020
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
The Aga Khan High School
01.2011 - 12.2014