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PATRICIA MUGO

NAIROBI

Summary

Highly motivated and detail-oriented professional with a Bachelor of Commerce degree, specializing in Finance and achieving first-class honors. Successfully completed the CPA exams and achieved Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) certification. Recognized for outstanding performance throughout university, earning awards in second and third years and ultimately graduating with first-class honors. Gained valuable experience as an assistant accountant at Britam Head Office and as an intern at Nyeri Water and Sewerage Company, developing strong interpersonal skills and a strong work ethic in a professional setting. Eager to pursue further career and professional growth to contribute to organizational excellence. Detail-oriented Accounting Assistant offers 6 years of experience in accounting roles. Skilled in account reconciliation, report drafting and collections. Industrious and meticulous with strong history of integrity and reliability. Goal-focused Accountant with record of accurate reporting and budget management. Offering 6 years of experience handling finances for multiple departments. Processed payroll, budgets, reports, audits, journals, expenditures and payments. Diligently maintains latest training on tax regulations and legal issues impacting financial operations. Dependable accounting professional acknowledged for reliability, integrity and quick-learning ability. Highly skilled in finance and accounting with an eye for identifying and correcting errors. Dedicated with strong work ethic and resourceful nature. Skilled Accounting Assistant skilled in data processing and analysis with strong attention to detail and methodical approach. Brings motivation to learn and excel combined with skills developed from relevant training and previous experience. Versed in accounting software, spreadsheet tracking and GAAP. Focused accounting offers 6 years of accounting experience, AP/AR management and collections. Dedicated to contributing to team objectives and fostering company growth. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a relevant position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive. Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in finance and accounting and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Polling and Counting Clerk

I.E.B.C
08.2017

Assistant Accountant

Britam Life Assurance Company Limited
09.2018 - Current
  • Verifying and loading payment files received from various departments, advising for payment
  • Capturing manual invoices requested for payment by the operations team
  • Running, verifying, and validating reimbursement reports to facilitate payment
  • Ensuring timely processing and approval of payments
  • Updating and circulating various payment reports to stakeholders
  • Updating bank statements in the shared folders
  • Perform manual and automated bank reconciliations
  • Review online bank statements and perform daily auto reconciliation for the payment accounts
  • Perform inter-company reconciliations with another business unit on a timely basis to facilitate closure of the ledger within the stipulated timelines and follow up for payments
  • Receipting and reconciling receipted funds to the customers’ policies
  • Support the assigned operations team in compliance with the reconciliation policy
  • Preparation of daily, monthly, annual, and other ad hoc reports as required
  • Reconciliation of Fixed Assets in liaison with Fixed Assets Associate.
  • Assisted in the implementation of new accounting software, leading to more efficient workflows and reduced manual input errors.
  • Played crucial part in financial team meetings by providing detailed account analysis and insights.

Accounting Intern

Nyeri Water and Sewerage Company
01.2017 - 04.2017
  • Processing of payment vouchers
  • Processing of VAT Certificates
  • Receiving and verifying invoices
  • Reconciliation of suppliers statements
  • Reconciliation of Bank statements.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Finance Option

DEDAN KIMATHI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Nyeri
01.2018

SOUTH TETU GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL
Nyeri
01.2013

KIAWAITHANJI ACADEMY
Nyeri, 36
01.2009

Skills

  • Computers skills
  • Communication skills
  • Team player- learnt team building activities during attachment
  • A fast learner
  • Internal Controls
  • Client Relations
  • Database entry
  • Accounting Software Proficiency

Significant experience

  • 09/01/18, Present, Assistant Accountant, Britam Head office, Verifying and loading payment files received from various departments, advising for payment., Capturing manual invoices requested for payment by the operations team., Running, verifying, and validating reimbursement reports to facilitate payment., Ensuring timely processing and approval of payments., Updating and circulating various payment reports to stakeholders., Updating bank statements in the shared folders., Perform manual and automated bank reconciliations., Review online bank statements and perform daily auto reconciliation for the payment accounts., Perform inter-company reconciliations with another business unit on a timely basis to facilitate closure of the ledger within the stipulated timelines and follow up for payments., Receipting and reconciling receipted funds to the customers’ policies., Support the assigned operations team in compliance with the reconciliation policy., Preparation of daily, monthly, annual, and other ad hoc reports as required., Reconciliation of Fixed Assets in liaison with Fixed Assets Associate.
  • 01/01/17, 04/01/17, Intern, Nyeri Water and Sewerage Company Limited (NYEWASCO), Processing of payment vouchers, Processing of VAT Certificates, Receiving and verifying invoices, Reconciliation of suppliers statements, Reconciliation of Bank statements
  • 08/01/17, I.E.B.C polling and counting clerk

Certification

  • CPA - Certified Public Accountant
  • Member of the Institute of Certified Publi Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK)

Hobbies and Interests

  • Reading
  • Youth related activities
  • Corporate social responsibility

References

  • John Omondi, Finance Manager, Britam, 0729235445
  • Elizabeth Waigumo, NYEWASCO Accountant, P.O. BOX 1520-10100, Nyeri, 0727519167
  • Eric Ndonga, Lecturer (DKUT), Project Supervisor, P.O. BOX 657-10100, Nyeri, 0722751247

Timeline

Assistant Accountant

Britam Life Assurance Company Limited
09.2018 - Current

Polling and Counting Clerk

I.E.B.C
08.2017

Accounting Intern

Nyeri Water and Sewerage Company
01.2017 - 04.2017

Bachelor of Commerce - Finance Option

DEDAN KIMATHI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

SOUTH TETU GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL

KIAWAITHANJI ACADEMY
PATRICIA MUGO