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PENINAH KARIUKI

Nairobi

Summary

Dynamic and detail-oriented accountant with a strong track record in payroll processing, audit preparation, and financial reporting. Skilled in budgeting, regulatory compliance, and financial analysis, with a keen eye for accuracy and efficiency. Proficient in QuickBooks and adaptable to other ERP systems, I bring a strategic mindset to day-to-day financial operations, ensuring smooth processes and supporting sound decision-making.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Accountant

Pacaya Africa Ltd
Nairobi
03.2023 - Current
  • Prepare and maintain accurate financial records and reports in line with company and regulatory standards.
  • Process monthly payroll, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely disbursement.
  • Ensure timely computation and remittance of statutory deductions, including PAYE, NSSF, and SHA.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance, including the timely renewal and filing of business licenses.
  • Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support strategic planning.
  • Conduct timely audits with external auditors, and prepare comprehensive audit schedules and documentation.
  • Post daily financial transactions, and maintain up-to-date ledgers.
  • Perform monthly bank reconciliations.
  • Maintain proper filing and documentation of all financial records.
  • Support petty cash management and general finance operations.
  • Proficient in QuickBooks, and adaptable to other ERP/accounting software.

Accountant Assistant

Sahihi Interior Designers Ltd
Nairobi
05.2021 - 09.2022
  • Reconciled bank statements by comparing statements with general ledger entries.
  • Processed invoices and reconciled accounts payable transactions.
  • Prepared journal entries to record various business activities such as sales revenue, expenses.
  • Coordinated timely payments of suppliers, laborers, and contractors.
  • Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
  • Supported accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.

Accounting Intern

Sahihi Interior Designers ltd
Nairobi
09.2020 - 03.2021
  • Processed invoices in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Prepared bank reconciliations and journal entries to record transactions in the general ledger.
  • Generated reports using Microsoft Excel to track budget expenditures versus actual costs.
  • Participated in training sessions to gain knowledge of new systems or procedures related to the department's activities.
  • Reviewed and analyzed financial statements for accuracy and discrepancies.
  • Reconciled bank statements to ensure accuracy of financial records.
  • Assisted with smooth preparation of monthly journal entries and accounts reconciliation.
  • Supported accounting projects by coordinating files and updating tracking spreadsheets.
  • Reconciled expenses and financial records.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Diploma In Accountancy - KASNEB

Summit Institute of Professional Studies
NAIROBI

Skills

  • Payroll processing (PAYE, NSSF, SHA)
  • Audit preparation and support
  • Budgeting and financial analysis
  • Accounts payable and receivable management
  • Account reconciliation processes
  • Superior attention to detail
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Microsoft Excel
  • QuickBooks

Certification

  • Accounting Technician Diploma
  • CPA - PART II

Languages

English
First Language

Affiliations

  • Serves as Treasurer for the company’s CSR initiatives
  • Collaborates with other departments to support their functions
  • Plans logistics for company events and meetings

Accomplishments

  • Helped establish the organization’s financial structure from the ground up during its startup phase
  • Ensured that all statutory and regulatory requirements were met for full financial compliance
  • Set up accounting systems, processes, and controls to support scalable growth
  • Played a key role in ensuring clean, timely external audits
  • Maintained 100% compliance with payroll and statutory deadlines
  • Supported logistics for internal events and cross-functional collaboration

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Accountant

Pacaya Africa Ltd
03.2023 - Current

Accountant Assistant

Sahihi Interior Designers Ltd
05.2021 - 09.2022

Accounting Intern

Sahihi Interior Designers ltd
09.2020 - 03.2021

Some College (No Degree) - Diploma In Accountancy - KASNEB

Summit Institute of Professional Studies

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