Open To Work
MARTIN MUYA GAKUU
Nairobi
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in financial management and data analysis, delivering high-level support to executives. Proven track record in analyzing payroll and financial data to inform strategic decisions, ensuring tax compliance and enhancing operational efficiencies. Seeking to apply expertise in a senior executive assistant role to contribute to organizational success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accountant & Executive Support
Linkage Africa
09.2024 - Current
- Analyze payroll and financial data, presenting actionable insights to the Managing Director for strategic decisions.
- Coordinate tax advisory and filing processes, ensuring compliance and timely submission.
- Assisted in financial reporting and expense control for regional activities
- Tracked and monitored special projects, overseeing costing for imported products and developing debt collection strategies to enhance financial performance.
- Supported financial coordination for a sister company in Tanzania, including oversight of operational funds and expense tracking
- Oversaw petty cash distribution for cross-border operations
- Coordinated with teams to ensure accountability and proper financial documentation
- Managed stakeholder communications, liaising between executives and departments to ensure alignment and efficient information flow.
- Provided high-level administrative support to senior management, managing calendars, coordinating travel, and preparing executive reports to facilitate decision-making.
Bookkeeper
Krystal Limited (contract)
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Managed day-to-day bookkeeping tasks, recording financial transactions and maintaining accurate ledgers to support financial integrity.
- Handled accounts payable and receivable processes to ensure timely payments and collections, contributing to positive cash flow.
- Prepared financial statements and reports for management review using Excel and QuickBooks.
- Managed month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries and accounts.
- Conducted regular bank reconciliations to ensure accurate financial records.
- Reconciled bank statements with company records monthly.
- Processed payroll for employees, ensuring compliance with payroll regulations.
- Coordinated with external auditors during annual audits to facilitate thorough review of financial records.
Audit Assistant
GLA Associates LLP
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted in conducting internal audits for compliance and accuracy.
- Reviewed financial statements for discrepancies and reporting errors.
- Processed invoices, purchase orders, and payroll to ensure timely and accurate financial transactions.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance audit processes and methodologies.
- Evaluated internal controls to identify areas for improvement and risk mitigation.
- Identified discrepancies and reporting errors in financial statements to enhance accuracy and compliance.
- Assisted with the preparation of audit working papers, including gathering supporting documentation for testing purposes.
- Maintained organized records of audit activities and relevant documentation.
- Reviewed internal audit controls.
- Participated in meetings with clients to discuss audit results and recommendations for improvement.
- Analyzed complex financial statements using specialized software programs such as Microsoft Excel.
- Evaluated effectiveness of internal audit controls to ensure compliance.
- Prepared workpapers documenting all research performed during the course of the audit process.
- Prepared detailed schedules for auditing purposes, such as revenue and expense accounts or inventory items.
- Maintained accurate financial records and performed daily bookkeeping tasks.
- Reconciled bank statements and managed accounts payable and receivable.
- Prepared and processed invoices, purchase orders, and payroll.
- Utilized Excel and QuickBooks for financial tracking and reporting.
- Drafted summary memos outlining audit findings and recommendations to inform management decisions.
- Conducted risk assessments of financial operations to identify areas for audit focus.
- Reviewed client's general ledger accounts and reconciled account balances on a monthly basis.
- Ensured all audit work is conducted in accordance with established professional standards and guidelines.
Data Collection & Entry
Daproim Africa
02.2020 - 06.2021
- Entered, updated, and maintained large volumes of financial and operational data in company databases, enhancing data integrity and completeness.
- Streamlined data entry processes using advanced Excel functions, QuickBooks, and Power BI, improving quality of data analysis.
- Organized databases to ensure records were up-to-date, properly categorized, and easily retrievable, while performing data cleaning to remove duplicates and correct errors.
- Analyzed data sets to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies, providing actionable insights to support business decisions. Utilized Excel and Power BI to create detailed reports and visualizations.
Education
CPA -
RCM College of Management
NAIROBI01-2020
Bachelor - Economics and Statistics
Kenyatta University
Nairobi01-2019
KCPE -
Ndima kanini academy-karatina
Karatina01-2009
KCSE -
Dagorretti High School
kiambuSkills
- Financial reporting
- Tax compliance
- Budget management
- Accounts reconciliation
- Statement preparation
- Budget forecasting
- Accounts payable
- Bookkeeping practices
- IFRS expertise
- Cloud accounting
- Data analysis
- Process optimization
- Project coordination
- Stakeholder management
- Internal controls
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
Certification
2017, Certificate in leadership and career development.
Accomplishments
- Operational Efficiency: Automated financial reporting processes using Excel, reducing preparation time by 40% at Green Go International.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Acted as a key liaison for executive-level clients at Krystal Limited, ensuring timely delivery of financial reports and payroll.
- Cost Optimization: Achieved a 15% reduction in operational expenses through meticulous variance analysis.
- Innovative Solutions: Designed a new sales commission model at Linkage Africa, enhancing team performance and morale.
- Data Integrity: Improved bookkeeping accuracy by 25% at Krystal Limited, streamlining executive decision-making.
- Streamlined the petty cash control system for Linkage Africa for better efficiency and fraud minimization.
Workshops And Trainings
- Participated in growing leaders program in Kenyatta University on leadership development and mentorship in 2017 and attained a credit 1.
- Participated in Kenya housing and population census exercise under Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS).
Personal Competence
- Good communication skills both verbal and written in English.
- A team builder with the ability to help others.
- Ability to work under no supervision.
- Adapts easily to different and diverse working environments.
- Effective time management.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 08/22/94
- Marital Status: Single
- Religion: Christian
References
- Jane Karimi Makena, Admin and HR, +254 724 938 18
- Urbanus Malonza, Cost Accountant, Rapid Ace Company, +254 752 465 600
- Simon Githutha, Auditor, GLA Associates, +254 711 883 037
Technical Skills
2018, Certificate in SPSS and advanced Excel data analysis accredited by NITA.
Area Of Expertise
Financial management, Bookkeeping tasks, Budget variance analysis, Bank reconciliations, Stock taking, Analyzing financial data for decision-making, Cost optimization, Proficient in Excel, QuickBooks, Power BI, Preparing accurate financial reports, Ledger maintenance, Account management, Advanced Excel, QuickBooks, Power BI, Other accounting software, Evaluating AI-generated content, Reviewing the work of other writers, Producing original writing
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig WorkLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridSalary Range
Sh45000/yr - Sh200000/yrTimeline
Accountant & Executive Support
Linkage Africa
09.2024 - Current
Bookkeeper
Krystal Limited (contract)
01.2024 - 07.2024
Audit Assistant
GLA Associates LLP
01.2023 - 12.2023
Data Collection & Entry
Daproim Africa
02.2020 - 06.2021
CPA -
RCM College of Management
Bachelor - Economics and Statistics
Kenyatta University
KCPE -
Ndima kanini academy-karatina
KCSE -
Dagorretti High School