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Samuel Mutuku Muthama

Samuel Mutuku Muthama

Wote

Summary

A dedicated and results-driven accountant with comprehensive experience in accounts and finance, specializing in financial reporting, budgeting, procurement, and internal controls. Proven track record in improving financial processes, ensuring compliance, and delivering accurate financial information to support business decisions. Currently serving as an Accountant at Supersleek Limited (Manufacturing), with prior experience in roles at Norda Industries Limited (Manufacturing), Bestlady Cosmetics Limited (wholesale, retail & Distribution), and the Ministry of Finance, Kenya.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Accountant

Supersleek Limited
04.2022 - Current
  • Daily posting of transaction into the accounting system and ensuring accounting books remain updated at all times
  • Daily banking of cheques and cash
  • Reconcile bank accounts, Petty cash and Mpesa, processing payments, and ensuring all transactions are properly documented and categorized.
  • Reconciliation of accounts payables and receivables and ensuring all payments and receipts are posted on time
  • Filing of all company statutory deductions i.e Vat, paye, Nssf, Sha, Helb and withholding taxes and ensuring compliance to payments and deadlines
  • Conducting monthly stock takes and ensure discrepancies are reported and corrective measures taken
  • Regular reviews of products costings and bill of materials Assist in preparing annual budgets and forecasts while tracking actual performance against budgeted targets.
  • Manage fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules.
  • Oversee the preparation of monthly financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
  • Coordinate with external auditors during year-end audits to ensure smooth and efficient processes.
  • Review and verify payroll, ensuring accurate calculations and timely processing.
  • Develop and implement financial control procedures to reduce operational risks.
  • Performing any other duties within my capabilities as assigned from time to time

Assistant Accountant & Procurement Officer

Norda Industries Limited
06.2018 - 12.2021
  • Manage accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring timely payments and collections.
  • Daily posting of cheque payments from customers, supplier payments, customer with holding vat, petty cash payments and supplier’s invoices into the accounting system
  • Reconciliation of bank, Mpesa and petty cash statements to company accounts on daily basis and resolving discrepancies.
  • Preparation of payroll and filling all relevant statutory deductions i.e SHA, PAYE, NSSF, HELB, HDL
  • Monthly filling of Vat returns and weekly submission of suppliers with holding vat
  • Coordinated procurement processes, including vendor negotiations, purchase order processing, and inventory management.
  • Produce monthly aging Reports for all Suppliers and customers
  • Maintaining the Asset register
  • Responsible for order placement and supplier performance evaluation
  • Reconcile or resolve order discrepancies with supplies
  • Supervising and approving of local & import purchase orders.
  • Payment terms negotiation, optimization and management
  • Performing any other duty as may be assigned from time to time

Accounts Assistant

Bestlady Cosmetics Limited
01.2015 - 05.2018
  • Monthly reconciliations of bank statements
  • Reciliations of accounts payables
  • Preparation of payments vouchers against the support documents
  • Processed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payments and accurate invoicing.
  • Ensuring proper filling systems is maintained
  • Managed petty cash and ensured that all transactions were properly recorded and balanced.
  • Assisted with the preparation of VAT returns and other tax-related documentation.
  • Conducting monthly stock takes
  • Performing any other duty as assigned from time to time

Student Intern

Ministry of Finance, Kenya
05.2013 - 07.2013
  • Assisted in the preparation and analysis of budgetary documents and financial statements.
  • Supported the ministry's accounting team in reconciling financial records and handling routine accounting tasks.
  • Participated in data collection and analysis for government expenditure reports.
  • Gained hands-on experience in public sector finance and accounting practices.
  • Duties

Education

B COM FINANCE - Accounting And Finance

KCA UNIVERSITY
NAIROBI
07-2024

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Part III Finalist -

Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examinations Board (KASNEB)
01.2015

Kenya Accounting Technicians Certificate (KATC) Finalist -

Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examinations Board (KASNEB)
01.2012

Kenya Certificate of secondary education (KCSE) -

Kenya National Examination Council
01.2009

References

  • STEPHEN, MUSANGO, Cheif Finance Officer, stephenmusango62@gmail.com, 0726144978, Supersleek Limited, 00200, P.O Box 69017-00200
  • HUBERT SILVA, HENRY, Finance & Procurement, huberts@gmail.com, 0759881441, Norda Industries Ltd, 00200, P.O Box 328-00200
  • PIUS, MUSEMBI NZUVE, Auditor Ministry of Finance, Piusnzuve3@gmail.com, 0710321917, Nairobi, 00100, P.O Box 333084-00100

Languages

Fluent English and Kiswahili

Timeline

Accountant

Supersleek Limited
04.2022 - Current

Assistant Accountant & Procurement Officer

Norda Industries Limited
06.2018 - 12.2021

Accounts Assistant

Bestlady Cosmetics Limited
01.2015 - 05.2018

Student Intern

Ministry of Finance, Kenya
05.2013 - 07.2013

B COM FINANCE - Accounting And Finance

KCA UNIVERSITY

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Part III Finalist -

Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examinations Board (KASNEB)

Kenya Accounting Technicians Certificate (KATC) Finalist -

Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examinations Board (KASNEB)

Kenya Certificate of secondary education (KCSE) -

Kenya National Examination Council
Samuel Mutuku Muthama