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Nduku Wambua

Nduku Wambua

Nairobi

Summary

Knowledgeable Accountant proficient in laws and procedures governing business operations, tax filings and regulatory compliance. Handles detail-oriented work in methodical and organized fashion. Leverages field expertise, resourcefulness and diligence to make positive impact on business operations.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Accountant

freelance
01.2019 - Current
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
  • Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
  • Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
  • Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
  • Used advanced Accounting softwares to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
  • Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
  • Prepared and filed tax forms to meet the needs of customers.
  • Provided journal entries and performed accounting on an accrual basis.
  • Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
  • Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
  • Used accounting softwares to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
  • Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
  • Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
  • Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
  • Followed all GAAP standards and complied with regulations when setting up accounts, ledgers and reporting systems.

Bookkeeper

freelance
07.2018 - 12.2018
  • Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
  • Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
  • Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
  • Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
  • Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
  • Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing, and posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with all corporate protocols.
  • Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
  • Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
  • Developed monthly, quarterly and annual profit and loss statements and balance sheets.

Research Enumerator

Tegemeo institute of Agriculture
05.2016 - 06.2016
  • Executed follow up visits to houses to resolve survey issues or obtain additional information, expressing appreciation for participation and regret for inconvenience.
  • Maintained records of houses visited, surveys completed and money spent.
  • Requested participation in brief exit interviews to obtain feedback for use in development of procedural improvements.
  • Initiated communication with assigned households through mail, email or phone to obtain and correct census data.
  • Reviewed questionnaire submissions for accuracy and completeness at end of each day, flagging incomplete or problematic surveys for further review.
  • Walked door to door and collected demographic information.
  • Assisted people in filling out surveys with complete and accurate information.

Education

Associate of Arts - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Strathmore University
Nairobi
12.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance

South Eastern Kenya University
Kitui
02.2018

High School Diploma -

The Kenya High School
Nairobi
11.2012

Skills

  • Oracle Financials
  • Sage 300 people
  • Tally
  • SAP Expertise
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Xero
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable
  • Tax Preparation
  • Produce and analyze Financial Statements
  • Audit Financial Records and test financial controls
  • Budget Forecasting Expertise
  • Partnership Accounting

Timeline

Accountant

freelance
01.2019 - Current

Bookkeeper

freelance
07.2018 - 12.2018

Research Enumerator

Tegemeo institute of Agriculture
05.2016 - 06.2016

Associate of Arts - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Strathmore University

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance

South Eastern Kenya University

High School Diploma -

The Kenya High School
Nduku Wambua