SILVESTER MUTETI
Senior Accountant
Central province
Summary
A highly skilled and analytical professional with seven years of comprehensive experience in the fields of commerce and finance, specializing in accounting and cost control within the high-pressure hospitality industry. Possesses a robust understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, and financial analysis, honored through rigorous hands-on roles. Demonstrated ability to enhance financial efficiency and profitability through strategic financial planning and cost reduction initiatives. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals and objectives. Proven track record in managing complex accounting systems, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and providing accurate financial information. Brings a dynamic skill set with a strong foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of finance and commerce, making significant contributions towards the financial health and growth of the organization.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Assistant Cost Controller
Java House Africa
07.2021 - Current
- Responsible for recipe costing and pricing.
- Responsible for Tracking labor hours and verifying supplier invoices.
- Responsible for analyzing variances in forecasted profits and expenses.
- Responsible for communicating with stakeholders and ensuring the smooth running of operations
- Responsible for visiting project sites to observe workflows.
- Analyzing information, forecasting sales against expenses, and creating annual budget plans.
- Compiling information analyzing, and monitoring actual sales against projected sales.
- Developing means to improve profit, including estimating cost and benefit, exploring new business opportunities, etc.
- Analyzing differences between actual budget wages and forecasted wages for more efficient budget planning.
- Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
- Creatively and practically to developing, executing, and implementing new business plans
- Protecting and strengthening competitive advantage by advocating and supporting sound business and financial decision-making.
- Ensuring a strong accounting and operational control environment to safeguard assets, and improve operations and profitability.
- Implementing a system of appropriate controls to manage business risks.
General Accountant
3 Dee Restaurant And Apartments
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Was responsible for controlling the Food & Beverage Costing
- Was responsible for preparing variance analysis for food & beverage and communicating/discussing with relevant parties
- Was responsible for coordinating with Restaurant Management and Finance to sort out issues about F&B.
- Was responsible for updating selling prices in POS as per the instruction from authorized persons.
- Was responsible for Preparing balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other reports.
- Was responsible for substantiating financial transactions by auditing documents and Preparing accounts and tax returns ie VAT, Levy, and PAYE.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable processes, including invoice verification, payment processing, and collection efforts.
- Conducted monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate recording of financial transactions and identify discrepancies.
- Provided insightful financial analysis, variance analysis, and key performance indicators to support strategic decision-making.
- Implemented and maintained effective internal controls to safeguard hotel assets and minimize financial risks.
Branch Cost Accountant
Java House Africa
03.2019 - 04.2020
- Was responsible for:
- Examining bank statements and reconciling them with general ledger entries.
- Keeping an eye on incoming payments from accounts receivable and outgoing payments from accounts payable
- Creating company financial reports with the above information included
- Analyzing data collected to determine the state of the company’s financial Health.
- Analyzing data to understand where the company is generating and losing revenue
- Generating financial reports that display the company’s profits, equity, and cash flow
Travel Consultant and Accountant
Shinners Tours And Travel Ltd
02.2017 - 02.2019
- Provided high customer service level to ensure members were satisfied.
- Ensured to follow all rules related to PNRs and Profiles, invoicing, ticketing, client files Plus overall work accuracy.
- Was responsible for meeting inbound flights, assisting passengers with connecting flights, checking in passengers, and boarding outbound flights.
- Managed accounts payable (bill payments, salaries, petty cash, etc.) and receivable through cash / cheque / Voucher promptly.
- Established and maintained fiscal files and records to document transactions.
- Prepared table of accounts, and assigned entries to the proper accounts to ensure proper accounting methods, principles, and policies were being followed
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance Option
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
08.2025 - Current
Certified Public Accountant-Kenya(CPA-K) - undefined
Summit Institute Of Professionals
11.2017
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Kithumba Secondary School
11.2014
Skills
Finance analysis and risk management
Budgeting and analytical skills
Office administration and operations management
Strategic planning and management
Petty cash and payroll administration
Customer service and relationship management
Forecasting and market trend analysis
Certification
Institution of Certified Public Accountants Kenya(ICPAK)
References
- Peter, Matuku, Finance Manager, +254 724778403, Java House Africa
- Eusila, Jepleting, Head Of Cost Control, +254 702771034, Java House Africa
Accomplishments
- Reduced paperwork by 55% by converting all accounting procedures to an electronic form.
- Reconciled a complex financial statement within 14 days, which had been stuck in limbo for six months
- Stayed within budget for petty cash disbursement for one year.
Training/Courses
Computer Applications
Additional Experience
TEACHER(PHYSICS AND MATHEMATICS) Kithumba Secondary School. Kenya
Timeline
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance Option
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
08.2025 - Current
Assistant Cost Controller
Java House Africa
07.2021 - Current
General Accountant
3 Dee Restaurant And Apartments
05.2020 - 05.2021
Branch Cost Accountant
Java House Africa
03.2019 - 04.2020
Travel Consultant and Accountant
Shinners Tours And Travel Ltd
02.2017 - 02.2019
Certified Public Accountant-Kenya(CPA-K) - undefined
Summit Institute Of Professionals
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Kithumba Secondary School