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Roy Kimathi Gitonga

Summary

A passionate and very skilled Accounting professional with experience in . accounting, finance and customer service. During my tenure of work, I have been able to execute all the tasks assigned to me with a lot of proficiency and diligence. Notably, I have been involved in handling the operations department to ensure its daily activities executed are timely and excellent. My focus is to secure a position where I can utilize my skills and expertise to contribute to the success and growth of your organization.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Audit Intern

Nthiga and Company
11.2021 - 02.2022
  • Interact with the clients professionally in order to collect all the necessary data/information, set-up and maintain audit files, prepare leads, etc
  • Assist & Lead in obtaining all necessary audit working paper, documentation including researching and documenting facts and findings
  • Support the planning, execution and delivery of assurance engagements
  • Clearly and accurately document the execution of specific audit procedures as defined by the engagement objectives, audit client’s engagement history, and planned audit approach
  • Recognize potential audit issues or unusual relationships from basic analysis of the financial statements and communicate them to the assurance team
  • Execute audit assistant functions to check the accuracy of accounting systems and procedures
  • Review, assess and recommend changes in accounting systems and controls of a business unit
  • Verify and inspect accounts receivable and payable ledgers and general ledger for its accuracy
  • Check, inspect and reconcile bank deposits and payments
  • Inspect, test and assess software and hardware systems for its failure
  • Check all accounting and clients’ databases are updated and functioning properly
  • Study, inspect and assess, budgets, balance sheets and other related financial statements and records
  • Review and recommend changes in internal audit controls
  • Check and verify accounting books and records are in conformity with industry practices and corporate policies
  • Ensure compliance of regulatory guidelines and generally accepted auditing standards
  • Prepare financial statement reports and documentation supporting audit opinions;

Audit Intern

Jameka Consulting
05.2021 - 07.2021
  • Support the accounting and auditing team in their daily functions
  • Prepare and manage audit budgets
  • Verify company financial information
  • Prepare audit reports and statements for company managers
  • Resolve client audit queries efficiently
  • Completes allocated tasks to a high standard which meet set reporting and auditing standards
  • Ensure compliance government and company best practices
  • Acts as an ambassador of the firm, building relationships and promoting the firm at every opportunity to facilitate new business opportunities
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education

CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT (CPA) Advanced level -

Section VI

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE - FINANCE

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
2019

KENYA CERTIFICATE - undefined

KCSE
2015

Skills

  • Accounting skills:
  • I am highly skilled in areas such as; general ledger and balancing of accounts, payroll, vouchers, processing account receivables/payables and cashing cheques
  • Monitoring and Evaluation: I am well versed with dynamics of daily operations in my tasked field to ensure policies are adhered to and there is good service delivery
  • Customer Service: I have experience in handling customers assisting them and attending to their needs
  • ICT Competency:
  • Proficient in windows environment and competent in Microsoft Office Application suite Experienced in navigating accounting software which include;Sage Pastel, QuickBooks pro
  • Organization skills: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to deliver results in time regardless of the pressure from work
  • Interpersonal and Communication skills: Excellent at one on one interaction, phone conversations and emails and can blend into any environment with sound excellent verbal and non-verbal skills
  • Other Skills:
  • Positive attitude and demonstrate willingness to learn
  • Work constructively with team, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication and updating senior team members on progress
  • Contribute ideas/opinions to the assurance team and listen/respond to other assurance team members’ views
  • Demonstrate professionalism and competence in the audit client’s environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (other language is a plus)
  • Good project management skills
  • High level of motivation and drive to start a career in professional services

Additional Information

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Timeline

Audit Intern

Nthiga and Company
11.2021 - 02.2022

Audit Intern

Jameka Consulting
05.2021 - 07.2021

CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT (CPA) Advanced level -

Section VI

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE - FINANCE

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI

KENYA CERTIFICATE - undefined

KCSE
Roy Kimathi Gitonga