Mercy Kamande
Senior Accountant
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
Summary
Goal-focused Accountant with record of accurate reporting and budget management. Offering seven years of experience handling finances for two locations. Processed budgets, reports, audits, journals, expenditures and payments. Diligently maintains latest training on tax regulations and legal issues impacting financial operations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Accountant
Fairview Hotel Ltd
04.2018 - Current
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reduced errors in financial statements through stringent review procedures and regular reconciliation of accounts.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Managed quarterly and annual tax filings for the company, ensuring timely submissions and compliance with regulations.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Established strong relationships with vendors to negotiate favorable payment terms that improved working capital management.
- Analyzed financial statement discrepancies, identifying issues, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Accounts Receivables Coordinator
Fairview Hotel Ltd
07.2016 - 03.2018
- Enhanced cash flow by diligently managing customer credit limits and payment terms.
- Reduced outstanding debts through consistent follow-up on overdue invoices and negotiating payment plans.
- Reconciled daily AR ledger and verified proper posting.
- Prepared bills receivable, invoices, and bank deposits.
- Improved invoice accuracy by thoroughly reviewing billing data before issuing final statements.
- Facilitated timely account updates by promptly processing adjustments for credits, discounts, and writeoffs.
- Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits, and recordkeeping.
- Updated aging reports based on daily audits.
- Posted customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions.
- Collaborated with sales teams to address customer disputes, resulting in prompt resolution and maintained relationships.
Retail Banking Sales Representative
KCB Bank Kenya Limited
02.2015 - 06.2016
- Increased repeat business by fostering trust-based relationships with key accounts through regular communication.
- Optimized territory coverage by strategically planning routes for maximum efficiency in meeting clients face to face.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Generated new leads through networking and attending industry events.
- Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
- Attended trade shows to represent company products, generate leads, and network with potential clients.
- Collaborated with marketing to create impactful promotional materials for increased brand awareness.
- Conducted product demonstrations to educate customers on features, benefits, and competitive advantages.
- Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
- Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
- Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Increased sales revenue by identifying and targeting high-potential accounts.
Education
Master of Economics - Finance
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Economics And Mathematics
04.2001 -
Skills
Forecasting
Analytical Thinking
Financial statement review
Sage 300 Accounting Software
Report Preparation
Journal Entries
General ledger accounting
Certified Professional Accountant
Critical Thinking and Analysis
Skills And Competence
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills., Ability to think independently, analyze problems, and identify practical solutions., Excellent written and verbal communication skills., Proficiency in MS Word, MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Spreadsheets, Excellent numerical skills., Exceptional capability to work under pressure., Exceptionally organized and resourceful., Strong analytical, qualitative, and quantitative skills., Team player with an excellent work ethic., Accurate journal and ledger entries., Accounts payables and accounts receivables., Financial statements preparations., Invoice and expense report preparation., Financial reporting and analysis., Proficient with Sage 300 accounting system., Micros-Fidelio, Materials Control, and Opera.
References
- Leonard Masila, Former Financial Controller, Holiday Inn Two Rivers, leonard.masila@gmail.com, (254) 715580711
- Caleb Omido, Former Chief Accountant, Fairview Hotel Limited, calebomido@gmail.com, (254) 719750207
- Francis Wanjiah, Junior Assistant General Manager, Best Western Nairobi, francis.wanjiah@bestwesternnairobi.com, (254) 725787337
Certification
CPA - Certified Public Accountant
Timeline
Senior Accountant - Fairview Hotel Ltd
04.2018 - Current
Accounts Receivables Coordinator - Fairview Hotel Ltd
07.2016 - 03.2018
Retail Banking Sales Representative - KCB Bank Kenya Limited
02.2015 - 06.2016
Kenyatta University - Master of Economics, Finance
04.2001 -
Kenyatta University - Bachelor of Arts, Economics And Mathematics
04.2001 -