Phares Muhinga Karanja
Accountant And Data Entry Expert
Mombasa
Summary
Your are looking for a multi-talented professional who will fit seamlessly into your operations, I am sure my experience will deliver immediate value. With a strong background in managing high-volume sales tax filings, data management, and property administration, I ensure from day one, I provide a process-smooth operation with increased operational efficiency. My proven ability to handle more than 500 tax filings per month with 100% accuracy, together with my advanced software skills, will help in minimizing errors and enhancing productivity. Further, my troubleshooting experience and working with clients and cross-functional teams provide for smooth communication and problem resolution in order to drive operational excellence. I am committed to raising the level of performance in your company with my innovative approach and delivering quantifiable results, such as reducing the report preparation time by 50% in my previous roles.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sales Tax Associate - Consultancy
Numeral HQ
09.2023 - Current
- High-volume filing: Managed and prepared over 500 sales tax filings monthly in all U.S. State tax filing platforms maintain 100% compliance with respective state regulations.
- Processed payments for clients, reducing administrative burden and maintaining 99% on-time payment rate.
- Customized tax adjustments: Implemented customized tax adjustments on behalf of clients, aligning tax filings with legal requirements and business needs.
- Update customer payment data with 100% accuracy, without error, to maintain data integrity.
- Problem-solving: Resolved issues at the account and platform levels to minimize service disruption, while sustaining 98% on-time filing rate.
- Collaborated with Customer Experience team to address complex tax issues, reducing resolution time by 25%.
Data Entry Associate
Digital Divide Data
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Identified errors in data entry and related issues, reporting to supervisors for resolution.
- Verified and updated account information in the company computer system.
- Created and maintained company records, and used software to review and monitor data.
- Gathered and reviewed information to gauge accuracy and clarity.
- Transferred data from paper formats into database systems to keep digital formats.
- Compared source documents to verify accuracy of data.
- Researched and requested further information to complete missing documents.
- Examined data to detect and rectify deficiencies or errors.
- Reviewed customer orders and followed specifications relating to data entry.
- Practiced data integrity to adhere to security policies and guidelines.
- Demonstrated confidentiality in dealing with information to comply with privacy laws.
- Archived old, and outdated records to keep fresh, and updated content.
- Conducted data cleaning tasks to achieve a productive workflow.
Associate, Reviewer and Assistant Team Captain
SAMA
7 2022 - 12.2022
- I supported the team lead by overseeing a group of data annotators, made sure each team member had access to the necessary equipment, including a keyboard, monitor, and seating area, and recorded and updated daily progress
- I attended periodic quality briefing meetings to ensure the team was meeting the quality objectives defined by the organization and that the quality papers were completely understood, this improved and maintained quality at a 95% average
- Data analysis: To aid machine learning algorithms that guided transport management decisions, I was entrusted with analyzing photographs and LIDAR video images and classifying them into distinct classes
- Data visualization: I was tasked with categorizing photos and videos into several classifications to enable machine learning algorithms.
Property Caretaker
NW Realite Limited
02.2020 - 12.2021
- Handled tenant relations by conducting background checks and financial capability through the KYC documents presented by prospective tenants, handled property complaints, reviewed and negotiated leases
- Created a self-updating Excel sheet that reduced the time to prepare monthly and quarterly reports by 50%
- Created a more efficient hard copy and online filing system for invoices, administrative documents that increased file retrieval by 30%
- Conducted routine file verification and uploading in the EPMAS software to ensure that billing for invoices was correct, correct records for rent payment, up-to-date contract and leases and timely renewal and termination of contracts with suppliers and tenants
- Coordinated supplies, maintenance, and repairs
- Maintained the property
- Rent Collection
- Marketing and advertising
- Ensured safety and security.
Property Agent and Marketer
Diamond SKL Real Estate Limited
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Marketed and Advertised to prospective clients
- Promoted property sales through adverts, open houses, and participation in multiple listing services
- Coordinated property closings, overseeing the signing of documents and disbursement of funds
- Managed tenant relationships
- Negotiated leases.
Property Manager Assistant
NW Realite ltd
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Maintained property records and documents
- Handled tenant relations
- Coordinated repairs and maintenance
- Collected rent and other fees
- Marketed and advertised properties.
Store Keeper
Zimmerman Depot
12.2017 - 08.2018
- Inventory Management
- Kept up to date on latest customer demands and buying trends
- Documented sales, returns, and other transactions for effective financial management
- Customer service.
Education
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence -
SAMA AI
Nairobi, Kenya 01.2020 - 02.2020
Data Analyst Certification -
EntryLevel
Online 01.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Business Management - Purchasing and Supplies Management
Maasai Mara University
Narok, Kenya 12.2015 - 12.2019
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Kigumo Bendera High School
Kenya 01.2010 - 11.2014
Skills
Communication skills
References
- Rita Wambui, Team Lead, SAMA, +254797058883
- Madam Beth Kamande, Human Resource Officer, NW Realite Limited, +254 720 959 640
- Mr. Patrick Irungu, Property Officer, NW Realite Limited, +254 720 598 615
Timeline
Sales Tax Associate - Consultancy
Numeral HQ
09.2023 - Current
Data Entry Associate
Digital Divide Data
04.2023 - 08.2023
Data Analyst Certification -
EntryLevel
01.2021 - 08.2021
Property Caretaker
NW Realite Limited
02.2020 - 12.2021
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence -
SAMA AI
01.2020 - 02.2020
Property Agent and Marketer
Diamond SKL Real Estate Limited
09.2019 - 01.2020
Property Manager Assistant
NW Realite ltd
05.2019 - 07.2019
Store Keeper
Zimmerman Depot
12.2017 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Business Management - Purchasing and Supplies Management
Maasai Mara University
12.2015 - 12.2019
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Kigumo Bendera High School
01.2010 - 11.2014
Associate, Reviewer and Assistant Team Captain
SAMA
7 2022 - 12.2022
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