Diligent Accountant and finance professional with solid background in financial management and operations administrative management and compliance.
Successfully managed financial operations and streamlined accounting processes to improve efficiency. Demonstrated expertise in accounting, finance and administration with a bias to details, reconciliation and showcasing strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Station Accountant
Flightlink Limited
01.2026 - Current
In charge of all the group’s Kenyan finance and administrative function reporting to the CFO. I am mandated with;
Spear-heading all financial and administrative functions for the Kenyan operations.
Forecasts and budgeting.
Formulating internal checks and balances for the Kenyan financial and administrative operations.
Financial accounting and management reporting.
Asset management.
Tax and compliance management.
Audit management.
Group Senior Accountant
Vohra Group Limited
02.2025 - 12.2025
In charge of all the group’s finance and administrative function reporting to the CFO. Key among my duties included;
Spear-heading all financial and administrative function.
Leading the branch accountants.
Payroll, tax management and planning and audit coordination.
Customer and supplier relations management, through negotiations and managing relations.
Managing client remittances and fast-tracking payments through the bank.
Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
Provided timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on reliable data.
Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
Analyzed financial statement discrepancies, identifying issues, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
Improved cash flow management by implementing stricter credit policies.
Managed quarterly and annual tax filings for the company, ensuring timely submissions and compliance with regulations.
Reduced errors in financial statements through stringent review procedures and regular reconciliation of accounts.
Optimized month-end closing procedures by streamlining workflow processes, reducing time taken from 10 days to 5 days without compromising accuracy or detail level achieved.
Coordinated with various departments to gather financial data, ensuring accurate representation of each business unit''s performance.
Contributed to hiring, training and development of accounting teams.
Successfully managed multiple high-stakes projects concurrently, consistently meeting deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and quality control.
Established strong relationships with vendors to negotiate favorable payment terms that improved working capital management.
Streamlined financial reporting with new accounting software and automated tasks.
Spearheaded a team of junior accountants, providing mentorship and guidance to improve efficiency and accuracy in their work.
Strengthened internal controls by reviewing processes, identifying gaps, and proposing improvements to safeguard against fraud or mismanagement of funds.
Assisted in successful completion of external audits by preparing comprehensive documentation and supporting evidence.
Contributed to policy development, recommending changes to improve financial procedures and controls.
Decreased financial discrepancies, thoroughly investigating and resolving any variances in account balances.
Streamlined accounts payable processes, reducing payment cycle times by automating invoice processing.
Reduced month-end closing time, meticulously organizing and reviewing ledger entries for consistency.
Boosted team productivity with introduction of cloud-based accounting software.
Optimized cash flow management, carefully scheduling outgoing payments to coincide with receivable cycles.
Conducted monthly reconciliations for all bank accounts to ensure financial integrity.
Achieved significant cost savings, negotiating favorable terms with long-term vendors.
Enhanced compliance with tax regulations by meticulously updating and maintaining tax records.
Streamlined tax preparation process, ensuring timely and accurate submission of all tax documents.
Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
Initiated comprehensive account assessments to check viability, stability, and profitability of business operations.
Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
Company Accountant
HassConsult Ltd (HassConsult Real Estate)
11.2012 - 10.2016
I was in charge of the Company’s facilities, properties management and properties development financial management, overseeing a team of three and reporting to the finance manager and the CEO. Key among my duties include;
Advised department managers on cost-saving opportunities by analyzing current spending patterns against historical trends.
Financial and management accounting reporting.
Managing client and supplier remittances and fast-tracking payments through the bank.
Month end processes such as bank, sales and purchases reconciliation.
Taxation both VAT and corporate tax management.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of evolving accounting standards and best practices through continued professional education.
Performed monthly account reconciliations to ensure data accuracy across multiple systems and ledgers.
Reviewed expense reports submitted by staff members, ensuring adherence to company policies before processing payments or reimbursements.
Reduced outstanding accounts receivable balances through diligent follow-up on overdue invoices.
Prepared monthly budget reports for management, highlighting areas of concern and suggesting improvements.
Improved financial reporting accuracy by conducting thorough analysis and reconciling discrepancies.
Coordinated cross-departmental efforts during annual budgeting process to identify strategic priorities for resource allocation.
Collaborated with external auditors to complete annual audits in a timely manner, ensuring compliance with regulations.
Maintained fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, and depreciation calculations for accurate reporting purposes.
Assisted in the preparation of quarterly board presentations by compiling relevant financial data into clear visuals and summaries.
Education
Certified Public Accountants (CPA) - finalist
Kenya College of Accountancy University
Nairobi, Kenya
05-2017
Skills
Bank reconciliation
Microsoft Excel proficiency
Accounts receivable management
Cash flow management
Payroll processing
Tax compliance
Internal controls
Financial forecasting
Project accounting
Foreign currency transactions
Quickbooks expertise
General ledger maintenance
Taxation and Compliance
Accomplishments
Revenue growth through improved efficiencies.
Profit maximization through cost reduction.
Processes improvement through new systems and controls.
Compliance improvement through continuous learning and on job training.