MERCY NANJALA
Mombasa
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial Accountant
RONASH LIMITED
11.2023 - 01.2025
- Performed internal audits of financial transactions to verify discrepancies and errors.
- Evaluated account information to prepare asset, liabilities and capital account entries.
- Reconciled monthly bank statements and resolved discrepancies.
- Posted journal and ledger entries, prepared financial statements and reports and closed books.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely processing of invoices and payments to maintain cash flow.
- Coordinated external audits, providing all necessary documentation and explanations to ensure compliance with financial regulations.
- Kept internal financial controls aligned with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by uncovering and correcting outstanding financial problems and account errors.
- Contacted customers to immediately find resolutions for escalated issues.
Audit Officer
Shalin Gor & Company Ltd
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Designed and implemented effective audit strategies to mitigate risks and improve financial controls.
- Compiled audit evidence meticulously for legal and regulatory compliance.
- Evaluated internal control systems to detect weaknesses and propose enhancements.
- Accurately prepared accounting data analysis from client records against assignment deadlines.
- Produced detailed reports for audit review processes, highlighting concerns and presenting targeted solutions.
- Organized audit documentation and evidence, ensuring thorough record-keeping for future reference.
Audit Assistant
SALIL AND ASSOCIATES CO. LTD
04.2021 - 08.2022
- Tested internal controls, examining the clients' operational policies and procedures to determine their effectiveness.
- I ensured continued compliance with tax regulations by using my understanding of the tax code to help our clients comply with their industry’s specific tax regulations.
- Assessed finance and budget reports for strengths and areas needing improvement, using my knowledge of financial strategy to identify operational strengths and areas needing improvement.
- Present finance and budget insights to the senior auditor for feedback. After identifying clients' operational strengths and areas for improvement, I create recommended plans of action based on my financial understanding and then present these ideas to the senior auditor in charge.
- Developed internal audit scopes to determine the research extent and reports needed.
Trainee Accounts Assistant
DAYCAN TRADING LIMITED
03.2019 - 10.2019
- Verified and posted account transactions in the general ledger to record purchases and sales.
- Investigated customers' account balances, and resolved payment enquiries to remove discrepancies.
- Posted payments and credits to customer accounts to update operating balances.
- Entered ongoing projects' mileage and equipment usage costs into company systems to track expenditure.
- Processed daily invoices and payments to keep accounting records current.
- Reconciled or reported discrepancies identified in records, taking action to prevent future incidents.
- Coded transactions according to the internal company system to avoid errors.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
12.2016
Skills
- Bank reconciliation
- Audit financial records
- Tax Preparation
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- General ledger accounting
- Report preparation
- Audit management
- Double-entry bookkeeping
- Ethical judgement
- Advanced bookkeeping skills
- Problem-solving strength
- Payroll processing
- Expense tracking
Hobbies and Interests
- Networking
- Community Work & Social Volunteering
- Reading Novels
- Travelling
- Swimming
References
- Mr. Shalin Gor, Shalin Gor & Co., Ltd, +254412225496, +254773447132
- Mrs Lilian Salil, Salil & Associates Co., Ltd, +25420979133
- Pastor Joshua Were, God's Last & Final Call Church Ministry, Shimo La Tewa, +254712234718
Certification
- CPA - Certified Public Accountant - Currently enrolling for Intermediate Level.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Swahili
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Interests
FINANCIAL REVIEWS & JOURNALS
Software
Quickbooks & Tallyprime
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursCompany CulturePersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsTeam Building / Company RetreatsTimeline
Financial Accountant
RONASH LIMITED
11.2023 - 01.2025
Audit Officer
Shalin Gor & Company Ltd
01.2023 - 08.2023
Audit Assistant
SALIL AND ASSOCIATES CO. LTD
04.2021 - 08.2022
Trainee Accounts Assistant
DAYCAN TRADING LIMITED
03.2019 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
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