Margaret Waweru
Junior Accountant
Nairobi,30
Summary
A result driven, self-motivated and resourceful economics and finance graduate seeking an opportunity to deepen my understanding within my area of specialty while contributing valuably within a new team, project, or organization. I am proficient in financial management, accounting, invoicing, and payments as well as finance reporting and administration. I have good presentation skills, clarity of communication and outstanding interpersonal skills. As a quick learner, agile and adaptable, I consider myself not only effective on my own but also as part of a team. Dedicated Junior Accountant accustomed to working with all types of personalities in busy office settings. Knowledgeable in All accounting aspects. Offering successful career history comprising more than 3 years. Motivated Junior Accountant fluent in English and offering background in Accounting. Eager to provide top notch accounting assistance and promote affirmative experiences. Skilled reconciling bank statements, credit card reports and vendor invoices. Highly skilled in Excel and QuickBooks.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Accountant
Grainconnect Ltd
Nairobi, 30
04.2022 - Current
- Petty cash management
- Preparation of Etims Tax invoices for customers
- Assist the senior accountant in preparation of documents and schedules for internal and external audits.
- Assisted in budget preparation and monitoring for increased cost control and profitability
- Increased efficiency in accounts payable processing by verifying vendor invoices against purchase orders and contracts
- Enhanced internal controls through the implementation of policies designed to safeguard company assets from potential fraud or theft risks
- Developed strong relationships with vendors through effective communication, leading to better payment terms negotiation opportunities
- Improved tax compliance by accurately preparing and filing local tax returns as per the deadline-NITA,WHT,NSSF,NHIF,HELB
- Managed client billing process to ensure prompt payment, improving cash flow management
- Prepared bank reconciliations on a monthly basis to identify potential discrepancies between company records and bank statements
- Developed comprehensive understanding of company''s financial software package, becoming a valuable resource for troubleshooting-Quick books dna Business Central ERP.
- Supported inventory control measures by performing periodic physical counts and reconciling discrepancies with system data
- Generated and submitted invoices based upon established accounts receivable schedules and terms
- Managed supplier accounts and built lasting relationships with suppliers
- Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level
- Managed complex finance projects under direction of senior management to meet deadlines and budget limitations
- Prepared journal entries and entered into system using Business Central ERP
- Compiled and analyzed financial information to prepare entries for general ledger accounts
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports-Etims Invoices
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts
Accounting Clerk and Office Admin Assistant
Notify Logistics Ltd
Nairobi, 30
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Assist in developing and maintaining an effective accounting filing, archiving and record keeping system
- Manage client and utility payments and forward records to accounts head of department to finalize payments
- Assist staff on creating barcodes and distinguishing them on different products
- Communicating regularly with clients regarding buy to rent questions and issues
- Preparation of contracts and sending to clients
- Creation of certificates for the contracts
- Responding to emails with inquiries regarding Buy to Rent.
- Assisted in payroll processing tasks such as timesheet validation, overtime calculation, benefits administration, and tax deductions
Data clerk
Samasource Kenya Limited
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Maintaining data work requirements by following data programs techniques
- Verify entered data by reviewing, correcting, deleting, or re-entering data
- Purging files to eliminate duplication of data
- Secures information by completing data base backups
- Maintaining operations by following policies and procedures
- Protects operations by keeping information confidential.
Finance Attachment
Postal Corporation of Kenya
Nairobi, 30
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Verification and billing of contracts received
- Recording contract transactions in excel sheets
- Filing of relevant documents and submitting them for invoicing
- Filing of taxes
- Reviewed figures, postings and documents for correct entry, completeness, and accuracy.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring timely completion of tasks and adherence to standard operating procedures
Data Clerk
Coseke Limited
Nairobi
09.2015 - 12.2015
- Keep track of received data and source document
- Prepare and sort document, identify and interpret data to be entered
- Compare data entered with source documents, re-enter data in verification to detect errors
- Maintain confidentiality of information
- Filling back hard copies documents in order they were received.
- Used computer software to store and retrieve data
- Checked for accuracy by verifying data and records
- Assisted with developing data entry processes
- Analyzed current data records to provide detailed reports
Education
Bachelor of Economics & Finance - Finance
Kenyatta University
Nairobi 12.2019 - 12.2019
High School Diploma -
Kawethei Secondary School
Nairobi 12.2014 - 01.2015
Skills
Financial Reportingundefined
References
- Michael Maina, Senior Accountant, Grainconnect Limited, +254722662670, Marikiomaina@gmail.com
- Charles Moi, Finance Assistant, Posta Corporation of Kenya, +254 724 920453, ndoloc1@gmail.com
- Clara Wambui, Data Manager, Notify Logistics, +254 720731370, Clachiwam@gmail.com
- Anne Adhiambo, Supervisor, Coseke Limited, +254 717 137428, annaonguka@gmail.com
- Nehemiah Muthoni, Quality Analyst, Samasource Kenya, +254726506674, nehemiah.muthoni@nbo.samadc.org
Training
- 2020, Certification on Digital Literacy and Image Annotation, SamaSource Training School
- 2018, SAGE, KCA University
- 2017, QuickBooks, KCA University
- 2015, International Computer Driving License, NIBS College
Timeline
Junior Accountant
Grainconnect Ltd
04.2022 - Current
Accounting Clerk and Office Admin Assistant
Notify Logistics Ltd
06.2021 - 03.2022
Data clerk
Samasource Kenya Limited
09.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Economics & Finance - Finance
Kenyatta University
12.2019 - 12.2019
Finance Attachment
Postal Corporation of Kenya
05.2019 - 08.2019
Data Clerk
Coseke Limited
09.2015 - 12.2015
High School Diploma -
Kawethei Secondary School
12.2014 - 01.2015
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