Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
References
Certification
Affiliations
Languages
Software
Timeline
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MOFFART OMBIRO AYUB

Nairobi

Summary

Highly skilled and resourceful Finance & Accounting professional with over 10 years of work experience in Finance, Accounting, Auditing and Administration making significant contributions to the success of the Organizations. Valuable Auditor offering strong research and problem-solving skills. Adept at performing risk assessment procedures on key business activities and processes. Knowledgeable of business and financial language.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification

Work History

Senior Auditor

Gad Wekesa & Associate
01.2013
  • Supporting the accounting and auditing team
  • Preparing and managing audit budgets
  • Verifying company financial information
  • Planning and performing company financial audits
  • Creating and managing internal auditing systems
  • Preparing audit reports and statements for company managers
  • Resolving client audit queries efficiently
  • Ensuring compliance with state and company best practices.

Group Finance Credit Controller

Sentrim Kenya Ltd
01.2016 - 08.2020
  • Credit control and setting up terms and conditions of credit
  • Risk analysis, monitoring and Management
  • Financial analysis of corporate customers using credit skills, Ratio analysis, Judgement of management and Strategy
  • Debt recovery through taking a proactive role in managing and collecting debts as well as negotiating debtor’s payment plans
  • Daily review of accounts receivable ledger while monitoring incoming payments
  • Auditing of all debtor accounts to ensure charges are accurate and proper documentation is in place
  • Maintaining a reserve for doubtful accounts while complying with company policies
  • Cash, Bank, Creditor and Debtor Accounts reconciliation
  • Making recommendations on internal controls, accounting systems and general operations of the Finance Department to increase efficiency and effectiveness
  • Collaborating with management to ensure that all associated accounting requirements are adhered to
  • Supervising accounts assistants to ensure accurate book keeping procedures in accordance with GAAPS.

Group Assistant Finance Controller

Sentrim Kenya Ltd
01.2016 - 08.2020
  • Coordinating accounting functions and programs
  • Preparations of financial analyses and reports alongside revenue projections and forecasting expenditure
  • Examining Books of accounts and the accounting systems to ensure efficiency & effectiveness
  • Preparations of company financial statements, annual budgets and expenditure reports
  • Ensuring compliance with policy, regulations and statutory requirements
  • Contributing to the development of new or amended accounting systems, programs and procedures
  • Analyzing data collected to determine the state of the company’s financial health
  • Setting up internal controls for accounting systems and general operations of the finance department to increase efficiency.

Accountant

S.S Mehta & Sons Ltd
09.2010 - 12.2015
  • Financial accounting and bookkeeping
  • Preparations of company financial statements, annual budgets and expenditure reports
  • Providing reports on forecasting and variance analysis
  • Handling domestic taxes matters: VAT, PAYE & Withholding tax and Submission of statutory returns: NHIF & NSSF while ensuring Compliance with tax regulations
  • Sales invoicing and posting of purchases
  • In charge of payables and receivables
  • Reconciliations of Bank statements, Debtors and Creditors accounts
  • Coordinating office activities and operations to secure efficiency and compliance to company policies
  • Payroll preparations and processing
  • Procurement by searching for quotations, preparation of LPO, LSO, processing vendor invoices and ensuring all the accrual records are well maintained
  • Petty Cash Management and reimbursement.

Accounts & Audit Assistant

Kothari and Company
08.2009 - 09.2010
  • Preparing trial balances & financial statements
  • Domestic taxes matters: VAT, PAYE & withholding taxes
  • Collected, Compiled and conducted preliminary analysis
  • Audit of sole proprietorship, partnerships and limited companies books of accounts
  • Discussed audit findings with appropriate agency personnel and participated in entrance and exit conferences
  • Financial consultancy- Budgets, business plan and cash projections.

Education

Master of Science - Finance

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agri & Tech
Nairobi, Kenya
12.2023

High School Diploma -

Brentwood Open Learning College (UK)
UK
12.2019

Bachelor of Science - Bachelors of Commerce (Finance)

Masinde Muliro University of Sc. & Tech
Nairobi,Kenya
12.2015

Certified Public Accountant (CPA – K) - Accounting And Business Management

Visions Institute of Professionals
Nairobi, Kenya
06.2012

Attained a B- in K.C.S.E - Completed O Level Studies

Completed O Level Studies
Kisii, Kenya
12.2005

Skills

  • Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and multi task
  • Excellent Knowledge of Budgets preparation, Business plans, Forecasting and cash flow projections
  • Exemplary expertise in:
  • Financial Accounting, Book Keeping and Reporting
  • Regulatory, Management and Stake Holder Reporting
  • Budgeting and Organizational Strategic planning
  • Credit Control and Management
  • Financial Forecasting, Liquidity and Risk monitoring
  • Auditing and Administration
  • Regulatory Enforcement and Implementation
  • Payroll, Domestic Taxes matters and Statutory Returns
  • Management of Accounts Payables and Receivables
  • Reconciliations of Cash, Bank, Creditor and Debtor accounts
  • Team Leadership, Training and Coaching
  • Formulation of Functional Internal Controls and Procedures
  • Great familiarity with IFRS, IAS, GAAP, Statutory deductions and Tax laws
  • Good time- management skills, excellent communication skills with the ability to work well individually and collaboratively
  • Proficiency in using MS Office, Accounting and ERP Systems
  • Process Evaluations
  • Balance Sheets
  • Risk Management
  • Investment Auditing
  • Compliance Monitoring
  • Internal Audit Administration

Accomplishments

  • Recovery of many bad debts substantially increasing revenue for the company and reducing net of bad debts.
  • Created procedures and policies that ensured timely payments while maintaining a high level of customer retention.
  • Gained expertise in establishing effective operating policies, lean initiatives and processes
  • Gained the ability build consensus and relationships among managers and partners, Retail and Corporate customers.
  • Currently working towards acquisition of a system that will link Sentrim Hotels & Lodges accounting system-reservation-POS
  • Restructured working procedures and processes to make them more effective and efficient.
  • Contributed to an outstanding customer service.
  • Analyzed internal operations and identified areas of process enhancement.
  • Implemented corrective measures for ensuring minor accounting discrepancies do not transpire.
  • Substantially increased revenue for the company by cultivating and strengthening relationships with new and existing clients.
  • Ensured compliance with the regulatory guidelines and general auditing standards.

References

  • John Munyua, Financial Controller, Sentrim Kenya Ltd, 0722 862409, jmunyua@sentrim-hotes.com
  • Geoffrey Kamando, Ass. HRM, S.S. Mehta & Sons Ltd, +254727795461
  • Ravi Kumar Vetrivel, Head of Business Development, +254789174065, ravikumarv@hyperthinksys.com

Certification

Member of the Institute of certified public Accountant (ICPAK)

Member of the Institue of Internal Auditors (IIA)

Affiliations

  • Listening to Gospel music, community involvement,

Languages

English
Full Professional
Swahili
Full Professional

Software

Tally ERP, QuickBooks, Sage300,Odoo,MYOP

Timeline

Group Finance Credit Controller

Sentrim Kenya Ltd
01.2016 - 08.2020

Group Assistant Finance Controller

Sentrim Kenya Ltd
01.2016 - 08.2020

Senior Auditor

Gad Wekesa & Associate
01.2013

Accountant

S.S Mehta & Sons Ltd
09.2010 - 12.2015

Accounts & Audit Assistant

Kothari and Company
08.2009 - 09.2010

Master of Science - Finance

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agri & Tech

High School Diploma -

Brentwood Open Learning College (UK)

Bachelor of Science - Bachelors of Commerce (Finance)

Masinde Muliro University of Sc. & Tech

Certified Public Accountant (CPA – K) - Accounting And Business Management

Visions Institute of Professionals

Attained a B- in K.C.S.E - Completed O Level Studies

Completed O Level Studies
MOFFART OMBIRO AYUB