Dynamic accounting professional with expertise in accounts payable management at Sidai Africa (Kenya) Limited. Proven track record in ensuring timely vendor payments and accurate reconciliations. Proficient in QuickBooks and skilled in effective communication, driving financial accuracy and compliance while enhancing team collaboration. Passionate about optimizing financial processes and supporting organizational goals. Reputable Accountant skillful in valuing prospects and using diverse statistical techniques. Well-versed in generating models and forecasting trends. Key financial team member valued for insight and input into financial decisions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ACCOUNTANT PAYABLES
SIDAI AFRICA (KENYA) LIMITED
02.2018 - 02.2025
Process all Account Payable transactions with efficiency and accuracy, including reconciliation, posting of invoices, expenses and travel claims and filing.
Create new vendors and update changes on existing vendors in the financial system as requested.
Process payments approved in USD & KES currencies and present payment runs for approval through our online banking Systems NCBA & EQUity.
Work closely with Financial Manager to ensure that vendor invoices and payments are accurate and timely executed as per credit Terms.
Verify invoices submitted for payment in accordance with the organization's processes and procedures and Issue them for approval as per the Mandates.
Matching supporting documentation and ensuring the use of adequate project codes. Ensuring that supporting documentation is organized and available for review by approvers.
Handle allocation of credit cards expenses and reconciliation of account.
Handle supplier reconciliations.
Remit Statutory payments within deadlines.
Handle VAT Return & VAT WHT I.e 2% VAT.
Regularly update our Financial Accounting page on Share Point.
Handle finance related document filing, copying and storage of all financial records as required. Maintain a filing, ensuring documentation can be readily obtained.
Provide support with the preparation of the Year-end close, preparation of audit files For External Audit.
Support the provision of accurate and timely management reporting.
Ad-hoc tasks as required by the Finance Manager.
ACCOUNT'S ASSISTANT
ACE PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED
01.2016 - 01.2018
Managed petty cash transactions.
Controlled credit and chasing debt.
Reconciled finance accounts and direct debits.
Received customer payments through QuickBooks package.
Sent customers Statement.
Received customers calls and handling complaints.
Liaised with spreadsheets and Ms. Office.
Performed stock control.
Filed documents.
Filed and remitted tax and statutory returns - NHIF, NSSF, and PAYE.
Education
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE - FINANCE
Kenyatta University
KENYA
01.2015
KENYA CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION -
Chania Girls High School
Skills
MS Office Suite
Accounts payable management
Cash flow oversight
Month-end and year-end closures
Auditing and compliance
Account reconciliation
Banking operations
Taxation and statutory deductions
Payroll administration
Multitasking abilities
Treasury management
Accounting principles
Effective communication
QuickBooks proficiency
Sage 300 ERP expertise
Inventory management
Organizational skills
Bookkeeping practices
Team leadership
Interpersonal skills
Verbal and written communication
Planning and coordination strategies
Team building techniques
Problem-solving capabilities
Certification
Certified Public Accountant of Kenya, 30496
Advanced Excel Training
VAT Training
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
Reduced invoice processing time by 30% by streamlining A/P workflow
Achieved 100% compliance with internal controls and external audit standards
Trained and onboarded more than three new AP staff, improving team productivity