SMIT DODHIA
Nairobi
Summary
Drawing upon two years of professional experience, my resume demonstrates a well-established foundation marked by my achievements and a continuous drive for personal and career advancement. I have dedicated myself to refining my skills within the realm of accounting and sales and marketing, acquiring valuable expertise that has contributed to the success of previous organizations. Through hands-on involvement, I have cultivated a profound comprehension of Business Development, enabling me to adeptly navigate intricate challenges and deliver exceptional outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Officer- Finance & Accounts
Shalina Healthcare Kenya Limited
Nairobi
07.2023 - Current
- Maintaining payables and receivables of the company.
- Receiving payments.
- Credit Control
- Preparing files for annual Audit.
- Regularly examine financial statements and ensure they are accurate and free of any errors.
- Bank Reconciliation.
- Report Directly to the Finance Manager.
- Preparing Documents for the end of month procedures.
- Payroll Processing.
- Monthly VAT Returns.
- VAT Withholding Returns,
- Supplier Payments & Payments Reconciliation.
Accounting Assistant
Orange Pharma Limited
Nairobi
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Reconciled bank accounts on a regular basis.
- Maintained the general ledger system to ensure accurate recording of all transactions.
- Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial statements and reports.
- Assisted with accounts receivable activities such as invoicing, collections, and deposits.
- Performed account analysis and reconciliations, including bank statements and inter-company general ledger accounts.
- Processed journal entries for accruals, amortization and other adjustments.
- Prepared daily cash flow statements for management review.
- Reviewed customer accounts to ensure accuracy of billing information and payment terms.
- Generated monthly financial reports for internal stakeholders and external auditors.
- Answered questions from customers regarding their billing or payment status.
- Researched discrepancies between invoices, purchase orders, packing slips.
- Assisted with payroll processing by entering employee hours into the system.
- Worked closely with auditors during year-end audits to provide necessary documentation.
- Sorted documents, matching supporting invoices to procurement documents and verifying invoices for payment.
- Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures, and correct problems with physical and digital files.
- Communicated with vendors and clients to facilitate timely payments and reduce outstanding accounts receivable.
Business Development Manager
Smit Brass Industries
Jamnagar
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Identified potential clients, built relationships, and negotiated contracts.
- Maintained a database of existing customers and prospective leads.
- Attended tradeshows and conferences to network with potential clients.
- Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas for improvement in products and services offered.
- Monitored competitors' activities, prices, products, services., in order to stay ahead of the competition.
- Maintained open and ongoing communication with clients to meet needs and expectations.
- Determined business development opportunities and implemented effective strategy for client acquisition.
- Leveraged cold calling, in-person visits and referrals to build leads.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding sales and service.
- Cultivated strong professional relationships with suppliers and key clients to drive long-term business development.
- Built sales forecasts and schedules to reflect desired productivity targets.
- Determined price schedules and discount rates.
Education
High School Diploma -
Shree Satya Sai Vidhyalaya
Jamnagar04-2018
Bachelor of Commerce - Specialization in Advanced Accounting & Auditing
GLS Institute of Commerce
Ahmedabad, India03-2021
The Association Of Chartered Certified Accountants - Accounting and Finance
Excel Global College
Nairobi,KenyaSkills
- Report Writing
- Business skills
- Strategic Planning
- Financial Administration
- Data Analytics
- Market Analysis
- Influencing and negotiating
- Cross-Functional Communication
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Organizational Development
- Reporting management
- Corporate Communications
- Deadline Management
- Efficiency Improvement
- Attention to Detail
- Logical reasoning
Technical Skills
- Advanced: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Advanced: Tally & Quickbooks
- Intermediate: Microsoft 365 Dynamics (SAP)
Affiliations
- Leadership
- Volunteering
- Mentoring
- Public Speaking
- Debate
- Cricket & Football Enthusiast
- Music & Singing
- Travelling.
- Snooker & Pool
- Event Management
- Gaming
Languages
Gujarati
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Kiswahili
Advanced (C1)
C1
Reference 1
Nilesh Parmar
Demand Planning Procurement Manager
Capwell Industries
Garissa Road
Thika
0722346441/0780346441
nilpar66@hotmail.com
Reference 2
Deepesh Shah
Senior Finance Manager
Shalina Healthcare Kenya Limited
Nairobi, Kenya
0722922705
deepesh.shah@shalina.com
Timeline
Senior Officer- Finance & Accounts
Shalina Healthcare Kenya Limited
07.2023 - Current
Accounting Assistant
Orange Pharma Limited
09.2021 - 06.2023
Business Development Manager
Smit Brass Industries
01.2020 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Shree Satya Sai Vidhyalaya
Bachelor of Commerce - Specialization in Advanced Accounting & Auditing
GLS Institute of Commerce
The Association Of Chartered Certified Accountants - Accounting and Finance
Excel Global College
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