Silvester Rapul

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• Can work effectively as individual or team environment.
• Strengthened internal controls through regular audits and adherence to regulatory requirements
• Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements
• Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations
• Negotiated favorable terms with vendors, resulting in significant cost savings for company
• Enhanced budget management by implementing expense tracking and cost reduction strategies
• Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt
• Optimized cash flow with diligent monitoring of accounts receivable and payable
• Developed comprehensive financial reports for executive decision-making support
• Mentored junior finance staff, fostering professional development and strong team dynamics
• Supported operations management, sales, and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health
• Improved financial forecasting accuracy, utilizing advanced analytical models
• Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making

• Analyzed data and findings to prepare reports detailing financial information
• Maintained confidentiality, handling sensitive information discreetly throughout all stages of audit process
• Performed observations and evaluated supporting documents to supplement audit findings
• Provided detailed documentation on audit findings, facilitating swift corrective action when necessary
• Mentored junior auditors, sharing knowledge and best practices to foster their professional growth within the team
• Conducted risk assessments to determine areas requiring increased focus during subsequent audits
• Managed multiple concurrent audit engagements, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines without compromising quality
• Planned and executed follow-up audits at appropriate intervals
• Planned audits and audit activities to allocate necessary resources and determine consistency of plans with audit objectives
• Streamlined audit processes, improving efficiency and reducing time spent on each audit engagement
• Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by performing regular audits and staying up-to-date on industry standards
• Consulted clients on internal control systems development and audit program improvements
• Followed established auditing processes to meet internal and regulatory requirements
• Coordinated, managed and implemented auditing projects and prepared for evaluation
• Administered auditing program to address risks and evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements
• Developed strong relationships with clients, building trust and ensuring a high level of satisfaction during the audit process
• Communicated with auditee staff to obtain necessary information for audits
• Ensured the integrity of financial reporting by verifying the accuracy of accounting records and reconciliations
• Reduced the risk of fraud by implementing effective internal controls and monitoring systems
• Increased internal control effectiveness through diligent evaluation of processes and providing recommendations for improvement
• Interviewed business owners to understand needs and explain audit scope
• Supported management decision making with accurate financial data analysis and insights from audit findings
• Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify areas of risk and implement preventative measures
• Assessed internal control risks of network through information system audits
• Collaborated closely with external auditors, providing requested documentation promptly to facilitate smooth year-end audits
• Assisted clients in understanding complex tax regulations by providing clear explanations and guidance
• Developed audit policies, guiding administrative and technical functions
• Executed audit phases and entered data into accounting software for analysis

Performing monthly reconciliations before closing monthly accounts, managing bank reconciliations and monthly bank statements if applicable
Doing Accounts Reports
Doing Audited accounts
Preparation of management accounts
Preparation of VAT and PAYE returns using Itax
Preparation of Annual Returns Both for Kenya Revenue Authorities and Office of Attorney General
Debt collection
In depth Knowledge of performing credit and collection functions through direct client communication channels
Customer Credit Assessment
Credit Risk Management
Prepare and submit customer invoices
Perform all necessary accounts, bank reconciliations
Can work effectively as individual or team environment.

• Performing daily cash counts and investigating any discrepancies
• Carrying out transfer requests between cash and safe box
• Checking the validity of invoices, approval signatures and correctness of account codes
• Controlling and monitoring cash payments from the cashbox and coding and recording cash transactions in the daily cashbook or accounting system
• Assist in the preparation of the monthly checklist and scanning of the month end closure
• Assist in posting of transactions in cash and bank registers
• Prepare weekly and month end cash count
• Ensure there is enough cash float in the cash box at any given time
• Ensure relevant and approved documents are provided when issuing advances
• Follow up on all advances and ensure they are settled within the week issued and report any unsettled advances to the Accountancy manager
• Performing monthly reconciliations before closing the monthly accounts, managing bank reconciliations and monthly bank statements if applicable
• Doing Accounts Reports
• Doing Audited accounts
• Preparation of management accounts
• Preparation of VAT and PAYE returns using Itax
• Preparation of Annual Returns Both for Kenya Revenue Authorities and Office of the Attorney General
• Debt collection
• In depth Knowledge of performing credit and collection functions through direct client communication channels
• Customer Credit Assessment
• Credit Risk Management
• Doing Sales using Point of Sales (POS)
• Prepare and submit customer invoices
• Perform all necessary accounts, bank reconciliations
• Can work effectively as an individual or team environment.

Performing monthly reconciliations before closing monthly accounts, managing bank reconciliations and monthly bank statements if applicable
Doing Accounts Reports
Doing Audited accounts
Preparation of management accounts
Preparation of VAT and PAYE returns using Itax
Preparation of Annual Returns Both for Kenya Revenue Authorities and Office of Attorney General
Debt collection
In depth Knowledge of performing credit and collection functions through direct client communication channels
Customer Credit Assessment
Credit Risk Management
Prepare and submit customer invoices
Perform all necessary accounts, bank reconciliations
Can work effectively as individual or team environment.

• Performing daily cash counts and investigating any discrepancies
• Carrying out transfer requests between cash and safe box
• Checking the validity of invoices, approval signatures and correctness of account codes
• Controlling and monitoring cash payments from the cashbox and coding and recording cash transactions in the daily cashbook or accounting system
• Assist in the preparation of the monthly checklist and scanning of the month end closure
• Assist in posting of transactions in cash and bank registers
• Prepare weekly and month end cash count
• Ensure there is enough cash float in the cash box at any given time
• Ensure relevant and approved documents are provided when issuing advances
• Follow up on all advances and ensure they are settled within the week issued and report any unsettled advances to the Accountancy manager
• Performing monthly reconciliations before closing the monthly accounts, managing bank reconciliations and monthly bank statements if applicable
• Doing Accounts Reports
• Doing Audited accounts
• Preparation of management accounts
• Preparation of VAT and PAYE returns using Itax
• Preparation of Annual Returns Both for Kenya Revenue Authorities and Office of the Attorney General
• Debt collection
• In depth Knowledge of performing credit and collection functions through direct client communication channels
• Customer Credit Assessment
• Credit Risk Management
• Doing Sales using Point of Sales (POS)
• Prepare and submit customer invoices
• Perform all necessary accounts, bank reconciliations
• Can work effectively as an individual or team environment.

Performing monthly reconciliations before closing monthly accounts, managing bank reconciliations and monthly bank statements if applicable
Doing Accounts Reports
Doing Audited accounts
Preparation of management accounts
Preparation of VAT and PAYE returns using Itax
Preparation of Annual Returns Both for Kenya Revenue Authorities and Office of Attorney General
Debt collection
In depth Knowledge of performing credit and collection functions through direct client communication channels
Customer Credit Assessment
Credit Risk Management
Prepare and submit customer invoices
Perform all necessary accounts, bank reconciliations
Can work effectively as individual or team environment.

• Doing Accounts Reports
• Doing Audited accounts
• Preparation of management accounts
• Preparation of VAT and PAYE returns using Itax
• Preparation of Annual Returns Both for Kenya Revenue Authorities and Office of the Attorney General.