Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Interests
References
Awards
Internships
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Mercy Ngunga

Mercy Ngunga

Financial Accountant
Nairobi

Summary

Mercy is a self-motivated, ambitious and hardworking individual who likes to interact and meet new people. She has an educational background in both Finance and Accounting and she aims to leverage her professional career in both the local and international market. She has hands on experience having being part of a diverse team and a team player of a larger institution in the Manufacturing industry as a finance accountant, banking sector as a bank agent and Service industry as an intern. She has achieved professionalism as well as gained customer service skills, communication skills, team-work skills and problem-solving skills from her previous and current work experience. She would like to advance her career further and gain knowledge and adverse experience in the employment field.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Financial Accountant

Royal Converters Limited
06.2024 - Current

Payable Accountant;

• Processing of Supplier Invoices; ensure supplier invoices have been posted to the correct accounts and in the correct currency.

• Posting of supplier payments in the system as and when they are issued.

• Prepare payment plan schedule and updating it on a weekly basis.

• Maintaining Supplier Master Data. Account opening of Supplier accounts after due diligence and approval from Procurement. Update and clean up all current supplier accounts to ensure supplier ageing is correct.

• Prepare and reconcile fuel reports on a monthly basis.

• Reconcile stocks after the stock take exercise is done.

• Ensure import costing is done on a monthly basis and the import account reconciled 100%.

Assist in preparation of Audit Schedules.


Receivable accountant:

• Responsible for overseeing the credit management of the

Organization.

• Manage Accounts receivables and maintain an accurate aging

report on timely basis.

• Ensure all accounts are within their credit limits and all credit

facilities are authorized.

• Monitoring debtor balances to ensure a reduction in debtors DSO.

• Processing of Customer receipts, taxes withheld in the customer

accounts.

•Reconciliation of customer and Bank accounts and sending of

customer statements on time.

•Preparing weekly and monthly reports that show the cash forecasts and collection summaries.


General Ledger Accountant:

• VAT - Maintain the VAT account. Ensure returns are filed on a monthly basis, Liaise with Suppliers/KRA on any inconsistencies and ensure VAT account is tallying to the Bio and Ma Cuisine Trial Balances. •Withholding VAT - Maintain W/VAT for all customers and ensure their accounts are reconciled for W/VAT; for Bio and Ma Cuisine.

• General Ledger Accounting - Trial Balance reconciliation, Trial Balance accounts Provisions, Depreciation posting, Audit provisions, Royalties, Export Consultancy fees and all other ledgers.

  • Receive material for the various stores in the SAP system stores department and advise payments to Suppliers.

• Expense utilization reports - variance tracking against Budget with commentary.

• Lead and co-ordinate the month end Closing (MEC) process to ensure on time, in full and accurate reporting.


Treasury Accountant:

  • I maintain the Cash, Bank, bank Loans and any other financial instruments maintained by Royal Converters Limited
  • I ensure all financial transactions are paid on time by processing payments either by online banking, cheque writing, or funds transfer through the bank
  • Ensure the bank statements are reconciled with the Company's financial statements.
  • Coordinate the cashflow planning process and ensure the projections for Payable and receivables and accurate.
  • Maintain the petty cash account and ensure cash at hand is reconciled on a weekly basis.
  • Assist in preparation of Audit Schedules.

Finance and Administration

Laki Laki
12.2022 - 06.2024
  • Managed VAT, Withholding VAT, and income tax compliance, ensuring timely filings, reconciliations, and liaison with KRA, suppliers, and customers
  • Oversaw general ledger accounting and trial balance integrity, including provisions, depreciation, audit provisions, royalties, and consultancy fees
  • Led and coordinated the Month-End Closing (MEC) process to deliver accurate and timely financial reports
  • Prepared budget utilization and variance analysis reports, providing management with actionable financial insights
  • Supervised pricing calculations and supplier payments, including raw milk pricing in collaboration with laboratory and stores departments
  • Strengthened internal controls, compliance, and audit readiness across operations
  • Supported administrative functions, ensuring efficient coordination between finance, procurement, and operations

Head of Ma cuisine Limited

Ma cuisine Limited
03.2021 - 08.2022
  • As head of Ma cuisine, it's my responsibility to co-ordinate the end-to-end operations of Ma Cuisine (Production, Operations, Finance, Procurement, Sales, Audit,) from a finance point of view and ensure all tasks are executed seamlessly.

Treasury Accountant

Bio Food Products Limited
07.2021 - 08.2022
  • Tasked in maintaining Cash, Bank, MPESA, Loans and any other financial instruments maintained by Bio Food Products.
  • I ensure all financial transactions are paid on time by processing payments either by online banking, cheque writing, or funds transfer through MPESA.
  • Ensure the bank statements are reconciled with the Company's financial statements.
  • Coordinate the cashflow planning process and ensure the projections for Payable and receivables and accurate.
  • Maintain the petty cash account and ensure cash at hand is reconciled on a daily basis.
  • Assist in preparation of Audit Schedules.

General Ledger and Tax Accountant

Bio Food Products Limited
04.2017 - 06.2021
  • VAT - Maintain the VAT account. Ensure returns are filed on a monthly basis, Liaise with Suppliers/KRA on any inconsistencies and ensure VAT account is tallying to the Bio and Ma Cuisine Trial Balances.
  • Withholding VAT - Maintain W/VAT for all customers and ensure their accounts are reconciled for W/VAT; for Bio and Ma Cuisine.
  • Income Taxes - W/tax and Instalment tax; Bio and Ma Cuisine.
  • General Ledger Accounting - Trial Balance reconciliation, Trial Balance accounts Provisions, Depreciation posting, Audit provisions, Royalties, Export Consultancy fees and all other ledgers.
  • Lead and co-ordinate the month end Closing (MEC) process to ensure on time, in full and accurate reporting.
  • Compute the milk prices in liaison with the laboratory and Raw Material stores department and advise payments to Suppliers.
  • Expense utilization reports - variance tracking against Budget with commentary.

Payable Accountant

Bio Food Products Limited
01.2015 - 04.2017
  • Processing of Supplier Invoices; ensure supplier invoices have been posted to the correct accounts and in the correct currency.
  • Posting of supplier payments in the system as and when they are issued.
  • Prepare payment plan schedule and updating it on a weekly basis.
  • Maintaining Supplier Master Data. Account opening of Supplier accounts after due diligence and approval from Procurement. Update and clean up all current supplier accounts to ensure supplier ageing is correct.
  • Prepare and reconcile fuel reports on a monthly basis.
  • Reconcile stocks after the stock take exercise is done.
  • Ensure import costing is done on a monthly basis and the import account reconciled 100%.
  • Assist in preparation of Audit Schedules.

Credit Controller

Bio Food Products Limited
01.2013 - 12.2014
  • Responsible for overseeing the credit management of the Organization.
  • Manage Accounts receivables and maintain an accurate aging report on timely basis.
  • Ensure all accounts are within their credit limits and all credit facilities are authorized.
  • Monitoring debtor balances to ensure a reduction in debtors DSO.
  • Processing of Customer receipts, taxes withheld in the customer accounts.
  • Negotiate payment terms with Customers.
  • Reconciliation of customer and Bank accounts and sending of customer statements on time.
  • Preparing weekly and monthly reports that show the cash forecasts and collection summaries.

Bank Agent

Equity Bank
01.2012 - 12.2012
  • Responsible for opening up bank accounts for new clients, sensitize the people about the importance of banking with the agency services, inform the new and existing clients of the new products offered by the Equity Bank through the agencies as well as offering deposit and withdrawal services to the Equity bank customers and those affiliated to the bank.
  • Conduct daily reconciliations thus maintaining a steady cash flow at the agency.

Education

Certified Investments and Financial Analyst -

KASNEB
Nairobi
01.2026

Bachelor of Commerce - Finance Major

Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Nairobi
04.2012

International Computer Driving License - undefined

Institute of Advanced Technology
Nairobi
07.2007

Skills

Customer engagement

Accomplishments

  • Took part in the transition from Quick books to Digital ERP system at Bio Food Products Limited in 2013.
  • Transition the company receivables from cash to M-pesa payment platform in 2014.
  • Achieved almost perfect OEE in 2020-2021 while working hand in hand with the production and Operations team in Bio Food Products Limited.

Certification

Training Certificate Jun 2021 Successful Completion of the Food Safety Management Systems Training Comprising of:

Interests

Lawn Tennis, Travelling and making new discoveries, Reading Books, Community Service

References

  • Joshua, Mahigi, j.mahigi@biofoods.co.ke, +254724 428 303, Bio Food Products Limited, Nairobi
  • Paul, Bariu, paulbariu@gmail.com, +254723 465 403, Zumi, Nairobi
  • Lorna, Onsongo, Lorna.Onsongo@eabl.com, +254720 677 150, East African Breweries, Nairobi

Awards

Best Actress May 2006 Overall Best Actress- State House Girls High School., Bronze Award Certificate Aug 2005 Completion of the Bronze stage in Presidential Awards Scheme- State House Girls High School, Best Actress Mar 2005 Best Actress- National Level; National Drama Festivals., Best Actress Mar 2004 Best Actress- Provincial Drama Festivals

Internships

  • Intern- Purchase to Pay Department Jun 2009 – Aug 2009 East African Breweries Limited, Nairobi
  • I was granted an internship position at the East African Breweries Ltd and my main objectives were to gain hands on experience in the finance field so as to be competent to work and handle a dynamic financial environment and to interact with different people from different backgrounds to enhance my interpersonal skills.

Timeline

Financial Accountant

Royal Converters Limited
06.2024 - Current

Finance and Administration

Laki Laki
12.2022 - 06.2024

Treasury Accountant

Bio Food Products Limited
07.2021 - 08.2022

Head of Ma cuisine Limited

Ma cuisine Limited
03.2021 - 08.2022

General Ledger and Tax Accountant

Bio Food Products Limited
04.2017 - 06.2021

Payable Accountant

Bio Food Products Limited
01.2015 - 04.2017

Credit Controller

Bio Food Products Limited
01.2013 - 12.2014

Bank Agent

Equity Bank
01.2012 - 12.2012

Bachelor of Commerce - Finance Major

Catholic University of Eastern Africa

International Computer Driving License - undefined

Institute of Advanced Technology

Certified Investments and Financial Analyst -

KASNEB
Mercy NgungaFinancial Accountant