Nzambi Ruth
FINANCE &ACCOUNTING PROFFESSIONAL
Nairobi,Nairobi
Summary
Results-driven Finance and Accounting proffesional with over 5 years' experience in financial reporting, audits, inventory control, statutory compliance, and internal controls Currently within logistics, warehousing, and freight-related environments. Strong expertise in IFRS-compliant reporting, balance sheet management, general ledger control, and finance team supervision. Proven ability to support management decision-making through accurate financial analysis, process improvements, and strong stakeholder engagement. Committed and Recognized for high financial integrity, attention to detail,Confidentiality ,Competence and Operational efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accountant
Kenya Airfreight Handling Ltd
08.2024 - Current
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS and accepted accounting standards.
- Generate detailed management and financial reports, analyzing performance against budgets, forecasts, and operational targets.
- Coordinate and manage interim and end-year financial audits, ensuring timely availability of schedules and resolution of audit queries.
- Manage the general ledger, ensuring accurate posting, classification, and reconciliation of all accounts.
- Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring balances are fully supported and discrepancies resolved promptly.
- Maintain and control the fixed asset register, including capitalization, depreciation, and periodic verification.
- Monitor receivables aging,Perform credit control, follow up on overdue accounts, and recommend recovery actions.
- Manage accounts payable, ensuring timely reconciliation and settlement of supplier accounts.
- Prepare and submit statutory returns to our holding company(VAT, Withholding Tax, PAYE and related taxes) in compliance with regulatory timelines.
- Respond to internal and external financial enquiries, providing accurate financial information and explanations.
- Provide training and guidance to staff on accounting procedures, systems, and interpretation of financial reports.
- Assist management in identifying and mitigating financial and operational risks within the division.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness of finance operations.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal departments, auditors, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
Financial & Admin Manager
Magique Technologies LTD
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Overseeing financial and administrative operations at Magique Technologies, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in all transactions and reports.
- Implementing strategic financial initiatives, including cost analysis, budgeting, and forecasting, to support company growth and profitability.
- Utilizing strong analytical and problem-solving skills to thrive in fast paced, dynamic technology environment and address financial challenges effectively.
- Optimizing the financial performance and sustainability of the company through meticulous financial planning and resource management.
- Contributing to an innovative and collaborative company culture by aligning financial strategies with overall business objectives.
- Ensuring financial compliance with industry standards and regulations, maintaining accurate financial records and reporting systems.
- Managing the preparation and presentation of financial statements, providing insights to support informed decision making by the directors
- Interviewed, recruited and onboarded new staff for high-performing administration teams.
- Met department budgets by monitoring and reporting on office expenses.
Accountant
Mega Wholesalers LTD
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Filing monthly statutory returns for all clients, including PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, Housing Levy, NITA, Withholding Tax, and VAT, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Calculated monthly payroll , including wages, deductions, and bonuses
- Maintained comprehensive financial records for multiple clients, guaranteeing data integrity and compliance with industry standards.
- Provided actionable insights through detailed financial analyses and data interpretation, driving effective strategic decision-making.
- Generated monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential customers. Understand their needs, preferences, and pain points to provide personalized solutions and services.
Assistant Branch Manager
Fairdeal Furniture LTD
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Driving business growth within my territory to achieve growth and profitability for the branch
- Managed petty cash transactions and ensured timely payment of creditors by working with journals, sales and purchases ledgers, and credit.
- Enhanced accuracy and efficiency in reconciling payments, direct debit, and finance account
- Relationship management with key customers within my territory
- Monitoring and review of sales and control of expenses
- Monitoring performance of staff during and post training
- Record keeping of sales team performance, stocks and expenses for the sales team Planning & budget control of the branch and assisting the finance office with audits.
Accountant & Admin
Jambo Healthcare
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Conducting and administering fiscal operations including accounting, planning budgets, authorizing expenditures, establishing rates for services, and coordinating financial reporting
- Reviewed and analyzed facility activities and data to support planning, cash management, risk management, and service utilization improvement.
- Directing recruitment, hiring and training of staff and also Establishing work schedules and assignments for staff according to workload, space and equipment availability
- Monitoring the use of diagnostic services, inpatient beds, facilities, and staff to ensure effective use of resources and assessing the need for additional staff, equipment, and services.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
University Of People
Online12-2026
Bachelor's Business Management ,Finance&Banking - Business Management, Finance and Banking
Maasai Mara University
Narok, Kenya12-2018
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Muthetheni High School
Machakos, Kenya12-2013
Kenya Certificate Of Primary Education -
Bamburi Primary
Mombasa11-2009
Skills
- Data Analysis through Advanced Excel Tools, Power Bi and Access
- IFRS Financial Reporting & Audits
- Logistics, Warehousing & Inventory Accounting
- General Ledger, Balance Sheet & Reconciliations
- Tax Compliance & Statutory Reporting
- Credit Control, Cash Flow & Cost Management
- Financial Systems (SAGE, SAP, ERP,Odoo,Zoho &Quickbooks)
- Strong presentation skills by use of Word, and PowerPoint
Certification
Certified Public Accountant
Languages
English: C2 Proficient
Swahili: C2 Proficient
MY TIME
Youth Empowerment, Volunteering and Community Outreach, Traveling & Networking
Additional Experience
Accounting Intern County Government of Narok ,April 2017 - September 2017
Driving license
Category B auto
Accomplishments
- Cleared long-standing client statement and billing discrepancies, unblocking delayed payments and restoring smooth cash inflows.
- Recovered aged receivables previously considered difficult to collect by resolving unresolved client issues and strengthening follow-up processes.
- Significantly improved cash flow position through tighter management of accounts receivable, petty cash controls, and timely reconciliations.
- Identified, investigated, and resolved petty cash discrepancies, strengthening internal controls and ensuring full accountability for cash transactions.
- Enhanced the accuracy and reliability of financial reports, enabling management to make timely, data-driven operational and strategic decisions.
- Implemented improved reconciliation and review procedures that reduced recurring errors across client accounts and cash records.
- Successfully resolved all client financial issues, reducing disputes and improving client satisfaction and trust.
- Strengthened internal control systems across receivables, cash handling, and reporting, reducing financial risk and exposure.
- Delivered accurate and timely financial reconciliations and reports, improving efficiency and compliance with internal policies and accounting standards.
- Supported management with clear financial insights and analysis, contributing to improved planning, forecasting, and performance monitoring.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Accountant
Kenya Airfreight Handling Ltd
08.2024 - Current
Financial & Admin Manager
Magique Technologies LTD
01.2023 - 05.2024
Accountant
Mega Wholesalers LTD
01.2021 - 12.2022
Assistant Branch Manager
Fairdeal Furniture LTD
06.2019 - 06.2020
Accountant & Admin
Jambo Healthcare
06.2018 - 06.2019
MBA - Business Administration And Management
University Of People
Bachelor's Business Management ,Finance&Banking - Business Management, Finance and Banking
Maasai Mara University
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Muthetheni High School
Kenya Certificate Of Primary Education -
Bamburi Primary