RICARDA WANJIRU KAMAU
Nairobi
Summary
Highly skilled Accountant with comprehensive experience in financial forecasting, corporate finance, and regulatory reporting. Possess strong analytical skills, adept at streamlining complex accounting processes to increase accuracy and efficiency. Noted for consistently improving financial operations and contributing to positive business performance. Proven ability to work collaboratively within team environments and communicate effectively across all levels of an organization. An ambitious individual whose main goals and objectives are to learn from others not only in the business world but also socially, achieving both corporate and personal goals, and being effective and efficient in the organization by interacting well with every individual.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
S3 EDUCATION CONSULTANTS LTD
Nairobi
03.2024 - Current
- Established centralized system overseeing all branch activities
- Offering intercountry trainings for financial reporting to managers and staff.
- Responding closely to the senior management of matters related to other offices and offering financial and general input as needed.
- Streamlined accounting processes for optimal company performance
- Updated control processes for accounts receivables
- Generated comprehensive financial reports through Zoho software
- Ensured payroll system compliance with job specifications
- Implemented standard accounting practices throughout African branches
- Aiding in development of fiscal projections
- Coordinated with external auditors during the annual audit process by providing requested documents and responding to inquiries in a timely manner.
- Provided guidance and support to other departments regarding accounting policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Reported on financial results including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements.
- Preparation and filing accurate and timely tax returns, closely being updated with the changing tax laws and regulations and implementing for the company’s profitability
- Formulate financial statements for the auditing purposes and foreseeing both internal and external auditing
- Handled additional tasks assigned by management
- Managed accounts receivable and payable, reconciled bank statements, and prepared financial reports.
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
- Analyzed financial data to identify discrepancies or trends.
- Developed accurate budget forecasts and monitored actual performance against budgets.
- Gathered banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in Excel format and reconciled balances.
- Managed and trained team members to enhance audit department performance and increase operational efficiency.
Finance & Accounts Manager
DIGIFUNZI
Thika
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Using Zoho Accounting systems, managed and responded to all financial requirements
- Review of annual and month expenditures
- Managing the documentation for cheque issuance
- Built financial models to allocate resources, forecast cash and investment needs and make capital budgeting decisions.
- Developed or analyzed information to assess current or future financial status of firms.
- Conducted reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
- Managed relationships with tax authorities, bankers and auditors.
- Created and updated financial reports on frequent basis to present information to leadership teams.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.
- Prepared and analyzed financial statements to inform executive decision-making.
- Supervised and mentored finance team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Led financial reporting processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
- Developed financial models to support valuation, planning, and forecasting activities.
- Developed and implemented financial strategies to drive company growth and increase profitability.
- Oversaw budget preparation, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and financial health.
- Calculated and prepared checks for utilities, taxes, and other payments.
- Ensured compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations.
Finance & Admin Manager
BRAINSURE GROUP
02.2021 - 10.2022
- Assist in the development and monitoring of budgets for each company within the group
- Analyzing historical data and projecting future performance then providing recommendations for cost reduction, revenue enhancement and resources allocation based on my analysis
- Preparing and filing accurate and timely tax returns for each company within the umbrella group
- Thus, staying updated on tax laws and regulations to optimize tax strategies and minimize tax liabilities
- Analyzing financial statements, reports and other financial data
- Identifying trends, discrepancies and opportunities for improvement within each company and prepare comprehensive financial reports summarizing my findings for management decision making
- Collaborating with internal and external auditors during financial audits for each company within the group
- This involves providing necessary documents and explanations then addressing audit findings and implementing corrective actions as required
- Assisting in financial planning activities such as departmental costing, cash flow management, risk assessment and investments analysis
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual report
- Maintain accurate and up to date financial records for each company within the umbrella group
- This includes recording transactions such as purchases, sales, receipts and payments, using accounting software and systems
- Identifying weaknesses in financial processes and recommend for improvements to strengthen controls across the group
- Ensuring compliance with KRA and other relevant institutions/bodies as applicable to each company
- Providing insights and supporting decision making by communicating financial information clearly and concisely to stakeholders at all levels
- Actively staying updated on advancements in accounting principles, practices and technologies
- Other duty assigned to me within the scope of work
Finance & Admin Assistant
ALBINISM SOCIETY OF KENYA (ASK)
Nairobi
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Provided support in financial operations as an attaché
- Assist in budget preparation and management activities
- Assisted in the preparation and filing of corporate documents with the Secretary of State.
- Provided support to finance team members including preparing reports, creating spreadsheets, and entering data into accounting systems.
- Researched discrepancies in financial records and resolved issues in a timely manner.
- Maintained accurate financial records using QuickBooks software.
- Reconciled bank statements on a monthly basis.
- Prepared expense reports for senior staff members.
- Organized and maintained financial files both electronically and physically.
- Created new vendor accounts in the system as requested by management.
- Generated various financial reports for review by Finance Manager on a weekly and monthly basis.
- Assisted with budgeting processes including tracking expenses against planned budgets.
- Created spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel for record-keeping and reporting.
- Raised funds by organizing multiple events and diligently managed details to meet deadlines.
- Budget realignment as per the available donors
- Finance allocation to the segmented company vote heads
- Creation and allocation of budget lines
- Maintained comprehensive cash transaction records
- Streamlined financial projections for upcoming projects
- Statutory deductions submission and annual statement reporting
- Updating of staffs’ payrolls, timesheets and travel schedules
- Any other as assigned by the Finance manager or the director
Branch Manager
TRANSWORLD TRANSPORT SACCO
Thika
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Monitor and ensure accurate collection reporting from drivers
- Preparation of monthly member statements
- Bank Reconciliation and financial statements preparation
- Managed member enrollment processes in the Sacco
- Overseen all aspects of badge registration through NTSA
- Conducted banking transactions efficiently
- Analyzed data to identify trends related to products, services, customers and markets served by the branch.
- Resolved escalated customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Coordinated promotional campaigns for new products or services in order to boost sales revenue.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Coordinated preparation of external audit materials and external financial reporting.
- Reviewed loan applications to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Directed daily operations of the branch, including customer service, human resources, sales and marketing activities.
Branch Accountant
TOWBA PETROLEUM COMPANY LTD
Thika
07.2016 - 07.2019
- Updated financial information using QuickBooks
- Bank reconciliations
- Processed journal entries to ensure accuracy of financial records.
- Preparing payroll
- Coordinated with external auditors during year-end audit process.
- Ensured timely submission of all required tax filings including sales tax returns.
- Reviewed financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital.
- Monitored balance sheets and income statements to evaluate financial performance.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, improving cash flow management.
- Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Created and updated financial reports on frequent basis to present information to leadership teams.
- Monitored daily banking activities and prepared reconciliation reports.
- Assisted in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Stock takes and stock reconciliations
- Prepared balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, trial balances.
- Monthly Payments commissions and bills
- Maintaining supplier accounts
- Passing monthly journals and posting monthly transactions
- Debtors’ analysis and invoicing
- Analyzed revenue and expenditure trends and monitored budget performance.
- Performed account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting.
- Maintained regular performance appraisals for subordinates through verbal, written and on-going review programs.
- Managed relationships with tax authorities, bankers and auditors.
- Coordinated preparation of external audit materials and external financial reporting.
- Conducted reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
- Analyzed actual financial results to budget, preparing variance reporting to functional groups.
- Analyzed competitors and market trends to facilitate business growth.
- Developed invoicing systems and internal controls to boost billing efficiencies.
Bursar
GATIMU SECONDARY SCHOOL
Nyahururu
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Maintaining books of account and records
- Preparing payroll and oversight of Human resource activities
- Preparation of financial reports
- Reconciliation and updating of records
- Receipting and fees balances preparations
- Cashbook reconciliations
- Petty cash documentation
- Employees leave issuance
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Accountant
AIRTEL NETWORKS, EVEREADY & OILIBYA PETRO STATION
Nyahururu
04.2014 - 07.2015
- Making local purchase orders
- Assisted in the development and implementation of new accounting systems and processes.
- Stock taking
- Preparing Payroll
- Budget preparation
- Daily sales remittances
- Target analysis
- Managed accounts receivable and payable, reconciled bank statements, and prepared financial reports.
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
- Analyzed financial data to identify discrepancies or trends.
- Developed accurate budget forecasts and monitored actual performance against budgets.
- Prepared monthly closing entries for multiple companies' books of records.
- Assisted in the preparation of tax returns by gathering necessary information from clients and maintaining organized files with documents related to taxes.
- Performed general ledger reconciliations on a timely basis.
- Reported on financial results including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, improving cash flow management.
- Analyzed balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.
- Posted financial data in Excel spreadsheets and managed inventory.
Teacher
GATHIRIGA PRIMARY SCHOOL
Nyandarua
07.2011 - 11.2011
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
- Integrated educational software programs into daily lesson plans to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
Education
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE - Finance option
Mount Kenya University
Thika12.2021
CPA 2 & CPA K - Accounting
Excel Institute
Thika, Kenya11.2017
CPA Section 1 - Accounting
St. Anne’s Catholic Institute
Nyahururu, Kenya06.2014
Advanced Computer Certificate - Computer Packages
Maxtor Computer College
Nyahururu, Kenya01.2011
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) -
Mt. Kinangop Girls High School
Njabini, Kenya11.2010
Skills
- Management and Leadership
- Multi Graced
- Accounting Systems
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Communication Skills
- Priorities and Decision making
- Personal qualities
- ICT Competence
- Accounting Competence
- Wingubox Payroll System
- Tax Return Filing
- Financial Reporting
- Budget Analysis
- Auditing
- Regulatory Compliance
- Payroll Administration
- Tax Preparation
- Year-end close
- Bookkeeping
- Financial Analysis
- GAAP Accounting
- Statutory Reporting
- Account Reconciliation
- Payroll liability and deductions
- Payroll Processing
- Customer Relations
- Quickbooks
- Financial Statements
- QuickBooks expert
- General ledger accounting
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- A/P and A/R
- Bookkeeping knowledge
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- MS Office Suite
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Enterprise Resource Planning Software
- Bank Reconciliation
- Payroll Management
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Internal Controls
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 07/16/1992
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Kenyan
Accomplishments
- Presidential Award Gold Holder
- Christian Union Chairlady
- Christian Union Prayer Coordinator Department
- Head Leader of Praise and Worship Department
Affiliations
- Hockey Player
- Volley Ball Player
References
- Solomon Ruhiu Mwangi, Executive Officer, Brainsure Group of Companies, +254 713 234 071, +254 788 330 330, ruhiusolomon@gmail.com
- Jimkennedy Maina, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Digifunzi, +254 723 937 689, kenmaina@digifunzi.com
- Mrs. Victoria Wairimu, Head of Finance, Sukhiba – 10Agrow Technologies, +254 707 393 698, victoriandungu@gmail.com
Timeline
Accountant
S3 EDUCATION CONSULTANTS LTD
03.2024 - Current
Finance & Accounts Manager
DIGIFUNZI
01.2023 - 02.2024
Finance & Admin Manager
BRAINSURE GROUP
02.2021 - 10.2022
Finance & Admin Assistant
ALBINISM SOCIETY OF KENYA (ASK)
10.2020 - 02.2021
Branch Manager
TRANSWORLD TRANSPORT SACCO
08.2019 - 08.2020
Branch Accountant
TOWBA PETROLEUM COMPANY LTD
07.2016 - 07.2019
Bursar
GATIMU SECONDARY SCHOOL
08.2015 - 12.2015
Accountant
AIRTEL NETWORKS, EVEREADY & OILIBYA PETRO STATION
04.2014 - 07.2015
Teacher
GATHIRIGA PRIMARY SCHOOL
07.2011 - 11.2011
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE - Finance option
Mount Kenya University
CPA 2 & CPA K - Accounting
Excel Institute
CPA Section 1 - Accounting
St. Anne’s Catholic Institute
Advanced Computer Certificate - Computer Packages
Maxtor Computer College
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) -
Mt. Kinangop Girls High School
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