THOMAS NGUGI
Nairobi,Nairobi Area
Summary
A highly dedicated Audit Associate with a strong background in risk management. Skilled in ensuring compliance, financial reporting and costs controlling. Strong advanced Excel skills, and well-versed in various accounting software. Recognized for strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and high levels of integrity.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Audit Associate
Pro Associates LLC
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
03.2022 - Current
- Handle client queries, providing response within target timeframes.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with new and established clients.
- Liaise with team members to ensure assignments meet agreed terms.
- Help with audit management by planning audit timelines, team briefings and audit delivery.
- Conduct deep-dive research to help investigate issues and questions raised by audits.
- Complete assurance and compliance checks with meticulous attention to detail.
- Deliver additional value included in audit services for ultimate client satisfaction.
- Escalate non-compliance, using appropriate channels and reporting procedures.
- Assist with creation of audit plans, ensuring they meet set objectives.
- Go above and beyond to deliver exceptional service to clients to develop trusted relationships.
- Supervise and train junior members of staff in best audit practices.
- Assist in completion of audit jobs from planning stage to finalisation.
- Perform statutory account preparation for audit clients.
- Increase effectiveness and efficiency of audit by completing detailed, accurate working papers.
- Develop technical expertise through Continued Professional Development (CPD).
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders over delicate and contentious issues.
- Plan daily task management for evenly distributed workloads among team.
- Prepare company accounts and tax returns to high standard.
- Review work produced by less experienced team members to determine accuracy and completeness.
- Offere proactive and thorough on-site support for audit clients.
Senior Accountant
ACK Uzima Publishing House LTD
Nairobi, Nairobi County
03.2019 - 03.2022
- Conducted audits on financial processes and transactions to identify discrepancies.
- Managed entire accounting cycle from data collection and analysis to I-tax lodgement.
- Managed and prepared journal entries and reconciliations to support monthly general ledger closing activities.
- Generated and presented monthly financial statements to senior management.
- Performed biweekly payroll and updated employee records.
- Identified areas for cost improvement that resulted in Ksh 5 million in annual cost savings.
- Prepared and distributed financial statements and reports, including variance reports, regulatory filings and related schedules.
- Coordinated payment runs and accounts across different business entities and territories.
- Prepared reports and presentations for executives with excellent copywriting and data visualisation.
- Prepared monthly profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow reports with exceptional accuracy.
- Led team of 15 staff to achieve goals through proactive planning and coaching.
- Oversaw accounting operations for business turning over Ksh 800 million per year.
- Partnered with auditors to prepare yearly audits and ensure compliance with governmental tax guidelines.
- Updated journal entries and accounts on accrual basis with Quickbooks software.
- Created periodic reports comparing budgeted costs to actual costs.
- Reviewed and processed employee expense reports and vendor invoices for payment.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations with 99 % accuracy.
- Created quarterly and yearly balance sheets to track financial trends and performance.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger, including chart of accounts.
- Compiled information from vast number of sources to generate accurate and meaningful business reports.
- Reported suspicious transactions and unusual account activity to appropriate escalation channels.
- Resolved reporting errors by conducting investigations and amending accounting entries in line with regulations.
- Guaranteed compliance of accounting activities with government regulations by performing audits.
Finance and Administration Officer
Hazry Mums and Babies LTD
Nairobi, Nairobi County
01.2017 - 03.2019
- Accurately preparing financial reports
- Facilitating timely external audits
- Analyzing financial reports to provide key insights into costs reduction and revenue growth
- Efficient procurement and supplier management
- Enhancing inventory management and cash flow optimization
- Ensuring compliance with company policies
- Accurately managing payroll processing and ensuring statutory compliance
- Key Achievement
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy through rigorous quality control
- Successfully prepared and managed annual budgets for effective financial planning
- Conducted in-depth analysis of financial reports, offering key insights into revenue growth and cost reduction
- Collaborated with external auditors, ensuring timely and accurate audits and effective financial management
- Accurately managed client and supplier invoices, payments, and reconciliations
- Increased client retention through developing strong client relationships.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology
Nairobi, Nairobi Province 08.2012 - 06.2016
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Accounting
Summit Institute of Professionals
Nairobi, Nairobi Province 08.2017 - 11.2020
Skills
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Sales and purchase ledgers
- Cashflow forecasting
- VAT and Income tax returns
- Accounting and ERP Systems
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Accounting
- Problem-solving
- Payroll administration
- Customer-focused
Languages
English
Fluent
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire
Timeline
Audit Associate
Pro Associates LLC
03.2022 - Current
Senior Accountant
ACK Uzima Publishing House LTD
03.2019 - 03.2022
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Accounting
Summit Institute of Professionals
08.2017 - 11.2020
Finance and Administration Officer
Hazry Mums and Babies LTD
01.2017 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology
08.2012 - 06.2016
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