MAXIMILLIAN MWASAFU
ACCOUNTANT
MOMBASA
Summary
Driven and detail-oriented finance professional with proven expertise in accounting principles and financial reporting, honed through experiences with various organization. Expert in financial reporting, tax preparation, and leveraging Quick Books for streamlined operations. Demonstrates strong analytical skills and a collaborative approach, significantly contributing to team objectives and organizational goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Intern
County Government of Mombasa
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Entering vouchers into accounts payable system.
- Processing payments.
- Filing and maintaining of suppliers and personal records.
- Checking and verifying payment vouchers.
- Preparing vouchers of payment.
- Keeping track of all payments, including payroll, LSO,LPO invoices.
- Maintaining paid records & Handling of imprest reimbursement.
- Performing other ad hoc tasks as required by supervisor.
Intern
Kenya Revenue Authority
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Maintained the station's receiving & releases register.
- Generated daily, weekly & monthly reports.
- Calculation of tax payable based on CRSP of motor vehicles.
- Used BIDM to calculate arbitrary values of containerized cargo, which is used to further determine payable tax.
- Use of CET books to ensure accurate HS code declaration, which is used to determine tax tariffs.
- Calculated extra-revenue on event of under declaration.
- Verified consignments to ensure accurate declaration was made.
- Amended entries to capture any deviations from correct nature of consignments.
- Performed any other ad hoc task as required by supervisor
Attache
Kwale County Government
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Writing of Payment vouchers.
- Writing of cheques.
- Bank reconciliation.
- Invoicing of payments & Encumbrance.
- Vote book management.
- Encumbrance of imprest.
- Reversal of imprest.
- Processing of cash & electronic payments.
- Filling of income Tax returns(PAYE&VAT).
- Processing of purchase requisition.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Eldoret, Uasin Gishu, Kenya 05.2017 - 10.2021
High School Diploma -
ST.GABRIEL'S MINOR SEMINARY
DARAJA MBILI, KISUMU 01.2013 - 11.2016
Skills
Accounting: Skilled in general accounting principles; such as reconciliations, petty cash management, general ledgers, accounts payables & receivables
Financial skills: Knowledgeable on matters of finance such as financial accounting, financial reporting, monitoring expenditures, budget preparation & justifying variances
Auditing: Knowledgeable in statutory audit; verifying the reliability, authenticity, & integrity of payment vouchers, schedules, & financial data
Financial Reporting: Effectively generated monthly reports: Profit & Loss Account, Balance Sheet, Trial Balance & supporting ledgers
Tax and statutory deductions: Well versed in various taxes (VAT, income tax & withholding) with knowledge in the preparation of statutory payments ie PAYE, NSSF, NHIF & payroll management
ICT/Computer Skills: Proficient in navigating the MS suite & internet savvy I am also proficient in the use of Quick Books
Accomplishments
Audit Success: Played a pivotal role in ensuring clean statutory audits by improving enforcement & compliance procedures in K.R.A, leading to a 100% compliance rate and zero audit discrepancies.
Financial Reporting Accuracy: Consistently delivered accurate and comprehensive financial reports, supporting senior management in decision-making.
Cost Reduction Initiatives: Identified and implemented cost-saving strategies that resulted in a 10% reduction in operational expenses.
Affiliations
MRS.MARTHA MUSAWALE
KENYA REVENUE AUTHORITY
ASSISTANT MANAGER, CUSTOMS & BORDER CONTROL. 0722911991.
MARTHA.MUSAWALE@KRA.GO.KE
MR.VICTOR ONGERI OTIENO
KENYA REVENUE AUTHORITY
SUPERVISIOR, CUSTOM & BORDER CONTROL.
0723501515.
VICTOR.ONGERI@KRA.GO.KE
RUKIYA A. ABDALLA
COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF MOMBASA
ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK.
0704316935
RUKIYAATHMAN123@GMAIL.COM
DOROTHY CHOGO KALUME
COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF MOMBASA
REVENUE CLERK
0727813306
DOROTHYKALUME@GMAIL.COM
Languages
Swahili, Taita
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Passions
Technology Advancement: I'm passionate about staying at the forefront of technology advancements, continuously exploring innovative tools and systems that can enhance efficiency and drive progress.
Community Service: Community service is a cause close to my heart. I find great fulfillment in giving back and making a positive impact in the lives of others.
Martial Arts: Practicing martial arts help[s me maintain physical fitness & discipline, through martial arts, I continually push my boundaries, striving for personal growth and mastery.
Timeline
Intern
County Government of Mombasa
06.2023 - 07.2024
Intern
Kenya Revenue Authority
01.2022 - 12.2022
Attache
Kwale County Government
01.2020 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Catholic University of Eastern Africa
05.2017 - 10.2021
High School Diploma -
ST.GABRIEL'S MINOR SEMINARY
01.2013 - 11.2016
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