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Ken Maina Muhia
Naivasha, Nakuru District
Summary
Detail-oriented accounting and finance professional with extensive experience as a Senior Accountant and Financial Analyst. Skilled in financial reporting, month-end closing, tax compliance, budgeting, and variance analysis. Demonstrates strong leadership through team training and mentorship.
Proficient in data analysis, financial modeling, and investment assessment, with excellent communication skills for stakeholder collaboration. Tech-savvy and quick to learn new systems, dedicated to implementing strategic financial solutions that enhance organizational success and ensure regulatory compliance.
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Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Senior Accountant
Maisha Meds
Kenya (Remote)
01.2024 - Current
- Managing and reporting fixed assets and handling month-end and year-end finances
- Manage all finance duties for the Tanzania and Uganda operations as the primary finance contact person for approximately 50 staff members.
- Preparing monthly journal entries, reconciliations, and accrual-based accounting
- Completing year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors
- Reviewing documents for discrepancies and resolving variances
- Assisting with system transitions through training and one-on-one support
- Reconciling accounts and preparing documents for monthly closures
- Ensuring regulatory compliance and minimizing risks in collaboration with the finance manager
- Developing financial models to analyze performance
- Using accounting software for tax returns and consolidated reporting
- Maintaining the integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts
- Overseeing accounts payable and receivable to ensure efficient cash flow
- Preparing and monitoring budgets to support strategic goals
- Analyzing financial data and providing reports for decision-making
- Monitoring grant funding, ensuring compliance, and preparing necessary reports
- Supporting audits, implementing internal controls, and liaising with auditors
Finance Associate
Maisha Meds
Kenya (Remote)
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Processing staff petty cash and ensuring timely disbursement for operational needs for more than 30 staff in Uganda and Tanzania subsidiaries.
- Managing supplier payments, verifying invoices, and ensuring compliance with payment terms
- Coordinating with external bookkeepers to provide necessary documentation and data for accurate bookkeeping
- Preparing and reviewing financial data to support bookkeeping activities handled externally
- Assisting with financial reconciliations, such as bank and supplier account reconciliations
- Maintaining accurate records of staff petty cash and tracking repayments or liquidations
- Supporting the finance team in preparing budgets and monitoring expenses against budget allocations
- Ensuring compliance with organizational policies and financial regulations for all transactions
- Assisting in the preparation of financial reports for management and program teams
- Managing relationships with suppliers and resolving payment or billing discrepancies
- Collaborating with program teams to ensure proper documentation and financial support for activities
- Facilitating internal financial audits and providing requested information to auditors
- Monitoring cash flow and ensuring adequate funds are available for payments and operations
- Keeping detailed and organized records of all financial transactions for audit and reporting purposes
- Providing administrative support to the finance team, such as filing, data entry, and correspondence
Support Electoral Trainer
Independent Electoral And Boundaries Commission IEBC
North Kinangop, Nyandarua District, Kenya
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisting in the training of about 100 Presiding Officers, 100 Deputy Presiding Officers, and over 400 Clerks, covering polling, counting, and tallying processes
- Preparing training venues and ensuring all necessary materials are ready for use
- Performing duties as a Presiding Officer or Deputy Presiding Officer when assigned by the Returning Officer
- Supervising individuals involved in training clerks and other election officials at lower-level clusters
- Assisting the Returning Officer in organizing and executing electoral training activities
- Compiling and submitting electoral training reports as instructed by the Returning Officer
- Implementing electoral training plans set by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission
- Collecting and securing all election training materials to maintain their integrity
- Distributing electoral training materials efficiently across cascaded levels
- Coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure the smooth execution of electoral processes, including logistics and communication between polling stations and the electoral commission
- Monitoring and reporting on the progress of the electoral process to ensure adherence to established timelines and guidelines
- Addressing and resolving any issues or challenges that arise during the electoral process, ensuring minimal disruption and effective problem-solving
Business Owner
Empire Hub Entertainment
Naivasha, Nakuru District, Kenya
04.2017 - 08.2020
- Assisting customers with the use of computers, applications, and Internet navigation
- Responding to customer issues, such as error messages while accessing websites, emailing, or downloading content. On average, serving more than 20 clients a day
- Providing customer support for completing e-government forms and returns, such as KRA, NTSA, and NHIF
- Monitoring the use of computers and equipment to ensure compliance with café policies and regulations
- Selling computer accessories, stationery, and other related goods, and advising customers on product care and usage
- Troubleshooting hardware, software, terminal, and connectivity problems
- Promoting computer and internet-related products and services to customers
- Performing basic record-keeping and bookkeeping tasks
- Operating various printing machinery, including heat press and screen printers
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
Accounts Clerk
Murungaru Secondary School
North Kinangop, Nyandarua District, Kenya
02.2016 - 04.2017
- Overseeing daily cash management operations
- Managing accounts payable and receivable efficiently
- Maintaining organized records of tuition fees and filing receipts properly for a school with a population of over 400 students
- Preparing and presenting regular expense reports
- Assisting in the management and monitoring of the annual budget
- Conducting cost and productivity analyses to improve financial performance
- Reviewing employment contracts and terms of service for accuracy and compliance
- Designing and updating financial procedures to ensure efficiency and compliance
- Liaising with local authorities and school governors to address financial matters
- Reporting to the school administration on financial performance and exploring investment or funding opportunities
Accounts Assistant
Interfarm Kenya Limited
Nyeri, Nyeri District, Kenya
02.2013 - 11.2014
- Listening to client requirements and presenting solutions to achieve sales
- Maintaining and developing relationships with existing customers through in-person visits, calls, and emails. Managed approximately 30 incoming calls, emails, and faxes per day from customers
- Reconciling orders and receipts to ensure accuracy in transactions
- Responding to incoming emails and phone queries promptly
- Managing accounts receivables and payables
- Acting as a liaison between the company and its current and potential markets
- Negotiating terms of agreements and successfully closing sales deals
- Gathering and analyzing market and customer information
- Representing the organization at trade exhibitions, events, and demonstrations
- Negotiating prices, costs, delivery schedules, and specifications with buyers and managers
- Liaising with suppliers to monitor the progress of ongoing orders
- Checking stock quantities of goods on display
- Recording sales and order details, and updating the sales office or system as needed
- Reviewing sales performance and striving to meet or surpass targets
- Making cost calculations quickly and accurately, and providing customers with quotations
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
Education
Professional Certification - Financial Modelling And Valuation Analyst
Corporate Finance Institute
Online09-2024
Post-Degree Certificate - Practical Accounting Skills & QuickBooks
Corporate Staffing Services Kenya
Online09.2023
Certificate of Achievement - Planning For Monitoring And Evaluation
Philanthropy University
Online01-2023
Professional Certification - Certified Investment And Financial Analyst
Kenya Accountancy And Secretarial National Examina
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya02-2016
Bachelor of Science - Actuarial Science
Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
Nyeri, Nyeri District, Kenya12-2015
High School Diploma -
Nyahururu High School
Nyahururu, Laikipia, Kenya12-2008
Skills
- Financial modeling, Budgeting and Forecasting
- Communication Skills
- Excel Proficiency
- Strategic Thinking
- Performance Metrics
- Financial Reporting
- Month-End Closing
- Tax Compliance
- Internal Controls
- General Ledger Management
- Audit Support
- Cash Flow Management
Accomplishments
- Employee of the Year 2023: Awarded for outstanding performance and contributions to the organization's financial success.
- Recognized by the Returning Officer as one of the best Support Electoral Trainers for excellence in training and support during electoral processes.
Certification
- FMVA - Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst
- CIFA - Certified Investment Financial Analyst
Software
AccountsIQ
Advance Microsoft Excel
Hubspot
Google Workspace
Power Bi
Xero
Looker
Tableau
MS Office Suite
SAP
Interests
- Mentorship: Passionate about mentoring young individuals and contributing to their personal and professional development
- Technology: Keen interest in exploring new technologies and their applications in finance and accounting
- Community Service: Committed to community engagement and supporting local initiatives aimed at youth empowerment
- Sports: Active participant in chess, table tennis, and bike riding
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Maisha Meds
01.2024 - Current
Finance Associate
Maisha Meds
10.2022 - 12.2023
Support Electoral Trainer
Independent Electoral And Boundaries Commission IEBC
07.2022 - 08.2022
Business Owner
Empire Hub Entertainment
04.2017 - 08.2020
Accounts Clerk
Murungaru Secondary School
02.2016 - 04.2017
Accounts Assistant
Interfarm Kenya Limited
02.2013 - 11.2014
Professional Certification - Financial Modelling And Valuation Analyst
Corporate Finance Institute
Post-Degree Certificate - Practical Accounting Skills & QuickBooks
Corporate Staffing Services Kenya
Certificate of Achievement - Planning For Monitoring And Evaluation
Philanthropy University
Professional Certification - Certified Investment And Financial Analyst
Kenya Accountancy And Secretarial National Examina
Bachelor of Science - Actuarial Science
Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
High School Diploma -
Nyahururu High School