Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Interests
Travelling and visiting new places
Referees
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SALLY MALEMBA

Accounting And Auditing Specialist
Nairobi

Summary

ID 30049056, DOB:24th October 1993

Adept at managing budgets, payroll, invoicing and general accounting functions. Instrumental in keeping business operations fully compliant and working within budgetary guidelines.


Resourceful Accounting professional with 8 years of experience in audit and accounting preparation and reporting.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Finance Associate

Real Sources Africa Marketplace
Nairobi, Kenya
Oct.2021 - Current
  • Reporting to management and stakeholders, and providing advice
    how company and future business decisions might be impacted
    ● Produced financial reports related to budgets, accounts payables,
    accounts receivables and expenses and developed long term plans
    based on these reports.
    ● Developed strategies that work to minimize financial risk
    ● Interpreted complex data to assist in budget planning and operational
    strategy
    ● Met weekly with department managers to discuss financial information
    according to current needs
    ● Managed office inventory and ordered new supplies when items were
    running low
    ● Prepared and presented financial models, strategies and projections
    to senior management
    ● Applied best practices to align accounting processes with current laws
    and regulations
    ● Provided support in budget preparation and contract development.
    ● Implemented policies for accounting compliance and GAAP
    requirements when compiling financial statements and disclosures.
    ● Created and verified invoices.
    ● Booked and coordinated travel plans for twenty team members.
    ● Prepared and presented financial models, strategies and projections
    to senior management.
    ● Prepared quarterly revenue, expense and performance reports using
    Sage Online Accounting System.
    ● Gathered and prepared bi-weekly payroll documentation to support
    human resources and payroll departments.
    ● Maintained journal entries to track and analyze credit and debit
    transactions.
    ● Collaborated with other departments to align quarterly financial goals,
    resulting in 80% cost-reduction

Accounting Advisor

Data Track Accounting
Nairobi , Kenya
Jul.2021 - Sep.2021
  • Fulfilled revenue objectives and adhered to accounting and reporting
    policies
    ● Verified integrity and accuracy of financial operations, safeguarding
    organizational assets and developing efficient process to record
    revenue
    ● Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check
    for accuracy and qualified deductions.
    ● Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed
    books.
    ● Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve
    transparency.
    ● Improved data collection, financial analysis and financial modeling to
    optimize practices and retain customers.
    ● Collaborated with accounting managers to comply with governing
    bodies and limit regulatory risks.
    .
    ● Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating
    in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.
    ● Identified legal tax savings and recommended ways to improve
    profits.
    ● Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
    ● Provided journal entries and performed accounting on an accrual

Accountant

Red Giant Media Agency Limited
Nairobi , Kenya
Mar.2019 - Jun.2021

● Documented and input of all financial transactions into Sage One and
Quickbooks online accounting system
● Preparation of month end reports (balance sheet, profit and loss
statement and cash flow statement)
● Prepared supplier payments and ensured payments were made on
time
● Accurate and timely billing of customers on receipt of Local Purchase
Orders
● Ensured that debtors and supplier accounts were reconciled on a
regular basis
● Collaborating with managers to ensure that all associated accounting
requirements are adhered to in accordance with established
procedures and set time lines
● Prepared and submitted all statutory deductions
● Performed bank and cash reconciliations on a monthly basis
● Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring
expenses for accrual entry
● Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and
wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking
reconciliations
● Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of
credit transactions.
● Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to
maintain accuracy.
● Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy

Accounts Payable Accountant

Mustek East Africa Limited
Nairobi , Kenya
Apr.2018 - Jan.2019

● Prepared and processed electronic transfers and payments to all
suppliers monitored discount opportunities, scheduled and prepared
checks and purchase orders where necessary
● Matched all purchase orders to invoices and posted relevant invoices
into sage accounting software
● Charged expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoices
or expense reports and recording entries
● Maintained accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account
transactions and ensuring that all payments are up to date
.
● Verified and reconciled supplier accounts on a monthly basis and
compared system reports to balances
● Provided accurate and effective document preparation and records
management relative to AP function in accordance with records
retention policies and procedures
● Prepared monthly supplier aging reports
● Reconciled invoices against credit notes issued on a monthly basis
● Ensured that all tax related adjustments are well captured in relevant
accounting ledgers
● Ensured that all monthly statutory obligations (VAT, PAYE, NHIF, NSSF
and NITA returns) were adhered to and filed before all due dates
● Handled all daily transactions and maintained petty cash float
● Maintained proper documentation and proper analysis on usage of
petty cash
● Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry

Audit Semi Senior

TGS Manohar Lall and Rai
Nairobi , Kenya
May.2016 - Mar.2018

● Carried out audit planning, field work, preparation of reports and
communication of audit findings and recommendations to line and
senior management
● Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for
audit findings.
● Drafted financial statements in accordance with International
Financial Reporting Standards and Kenyan Companies Act
● Performed risk assessments on key business activities and used
information to guide on major and key area to cover in audits
● Proposed adjusting journal entries and discussed audit findings with
clients
● Supervised, trained and mentored junior audit staff and interns on
audit processes and assessed their performance for engagement
reviews
● Assessed assigned business operations to determine potential risks or
control weaknesses.
● Delivered audit reports containing practical, actionable and relevant
recommendations consistent with current policies and operating
practices

Audit Assistant

Kariru and Associates
Nairobi , Kenya
Jan.2015 - Apr.2016

● Prepared audit working papers, planning memorandum and audit
program
● Worked audit engagements for industries in engineering, manufacturing,
non-profit and human resources.
● Performed auditing work in accordance with rigorous auditing standards
and principles.
.
● Participated in corporate assessments, examining policies and procedures
for inconsistencies.
● Completed audits in accordance with regulations and procedures.
● Developed, presented and finalized audit reports
● Performed risk assessments on key business activities and used this
information as a guideline on what areas to audit
● Assessed how well businesses were complying with rules and regulations
and informed management whether any issues need to be addressed
● Cash book management; daily updates on all payments and receipts,
petty cash maintenance and updating clients' accounts
● Reconciliation; performed monthly bank and cash reconciliations
● Prepared company annual reports and filed Income Tax, VAT and PAYE through relevant portals

Education

Certified Public Accountant -

KASNEB
Nairobi
Sep.2022 - Current

BBA - Accounting

Kenya Methodist University
Nairobi, Kenya
Sep.2012 - Apr.2015

High School Diploma -

University of Cambridge International Examinations
Nairobi, Kenya
Jan.2008 - Jun.2011

GED -

White Cottage Primary School
Nairobi,Kenya
Jan.2000 - Nov.2007

Skills

    Google Workspace

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Interests

Volunteering and Community Development

Travel

Listening to music

Reading

Travelling and visiting new places

Travelling helps me connect with new people, which helps to improve my interpersonal skills.


Based on the geography we meet people from various races, regions. It helps to understand their background and connect with them. This acquired skill helps when we work with a distributed global team.

Referees

Felix Kabara Chege

Director
Real Sources Africa Marketplace

P.O Box 1193-00606
Email: felix.chege@realsources.africa
Telephone: +254758212086

Paul Nduati
Operations Manager
Red Giant Media Agency Limited
P.O Box 33424-00200 - Nairobi

Email:sklas.paul@gmail.com

Telephone: +254707178086

Polycap Nyakoi
Chief Accountant
Mustek East Africa Limited
P.O Box 1619 -00606 - Nairobi

Email: polypus@gmail.com

Telephone: +254728473876

Timeline

Certified Public Accountant -

KASNEB
Sep.2022 - Current

Finance Associate

Real Sources Africa Marketplace
Oct.2021 - Current

Accounting Advisor

Data Track Accounting
Jul.2021 - Sep.2021

Accountant

Red Giant Media Agency Limited
Mar.2019 - Jun.2021

Accounts Payable Accountant

Mustek East Africa Limited
Apr.2018 - Jan.2019

Audit Semi Senior

TGS Manohar Lall and Rai
May.2016 - Mar.2018

Audit Assistant

Kariru and Associates
Jan.2015 - Apr.2016

BBA - Accounting

Kenya Methodist University
Sep.2012 - Apr.2015

High School Diploma -

University of Cambridge International Examinations
Jan.2008 - Jun.2011

GED -

White Cottage Primary School
Jan.2000 - Nov.2007
SALLY MALEMBAAccounting And Auditing Specialist