RUTH MUCHAI
Accountant
Nairobi,Nairobi County
Summary
Chief Accountant Professional with significant experience in managing Known for reliability, attention to detail, and effective communication in high-stakes environments. Detail-oriented Accountant and Finance Professional with over ten years effectively maintaining accurate accounting information, financial operations, budgeting, and reporting. Skilled in financial statements, compliance, management accounting, and strategic planning for large-scale organizations. History working as part of financial team to manage diverse financial functions, tax management and reporting. Works closely with executive management on complex mergers and acquisitions and divestitures. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, with ability to adapt to changing needs.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Management Accountant
Superior Hotels Kenya
06.2013 - Current
- Spearheads strategic financial planning and cost control measures, enhancing long-term growth for unit managers.
- Ensures compliance with legal requirements by preparing meticulous financial reports for stakeholders.
- Manage cash flow and financial instruments, optimizing liquidity and overall financial health.
- Analyze cost data to inform precise budget planning, contributing to improved fiscal discipline.
- 12 yrs 3 mos
Chief Accountant
Superior Hotels Kenya
01.2010 - 05.2013
- Spearheaded the implementation of advanced accounting systems, enhancing efficiency across multiple units.
- Strengthened financial integrity through meticulous general ledger reconciliation and stringent cost management.
- Delivered accurate financial statements and insightful analyses, supporting strategic decision-making for management.
- 3 yrs 5 mos
Operations Manager
Superiorfone Comm. Ltd
09.2006 - 12.2009
- Spearheaded strategic business management, enhancing client satisfaction and operational agility.
- Streamlined daily operations, resulting in a significant boost in workplace productivity and efficiency.
- Drove HR excellence through targeted recruitment and comprehensive training programs, ensuring high-performance standards.
- Analyzed financial reports to implement strategies that increased profitability and optimized operational systems.
- Collaborated with senior management to create strategic plans for future branch growth and expansion.
- Oversaw inventory management processes, ensuring accurate records and timely reordering for optimum stock levels.
- Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve accuracy of financial reporting.
- 3 yrs 4 mos
Internal Auditor
Superiorfone Communications Ltd
01.2004 - 08.2006
- Conducted comprehensive internal audits, ensuring meticulous capital cost control and revenue audit trails.
- Developed and enforced policy guidelines, enhancing compliance with updated regulations.
- Led audit teams to maintain high standards of financial examination and reporting.
- Prepared detailed reports assessing financial stability, advising on corrective actions for irregularities.
- 2 yrs 8 mos
Accountant
Superiorfone Communications Ltd
01.2003 - 12.2003
- Managed Safaricom order processing, ensuring timely authorization and delivery of imprinted checks.
- Reconciled bank statements and resolved discrepancies, maintaining financial accuracy.
- Utilized QuickBooks for efficient financial data entry and reporting, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Produced comprehensive financial reports, contributing to informed decision-making and strategic planning.
- 1 yr
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics
AIU
Hawaii11-2024
Skills
- Management reporting
- Payroll accounting
- Cash flow management
- Audit support
- Internal controls
- GAAP and IFRS expertise
- Financial statements
- MS office suite
- Financial auditing
- Risk management
- Financial management
- Budget forecasting
- Regulatory compliance
Accomplishments
- Handled and resolved the largest Number of reporting discrepancies in 10 years.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of 5 in the development of accounting system.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
RemoteOn-SiteTimeline
Group Management Accountant
Superior Hotels Kenya
06.2013 - Current
Chief Accountant
Superior Hotels Kenya
01.2010 - 05.2013
Operations Manager
Superiorfone Comm. Ltd
09.2006 - 12.2009
Internal Auditor
Superiorfone Communications Ltd
01.2004 - 08.2006
Accountant
Superiorfone Communications Ltd
01.2003 - 12.2003
Bachelor of Science - Economics
AIU