Victor Kalu Chitty
ROYSAMBU, BEHIND TRM MALL, MOSE APARTMENTS, HSE 14 NAIROBI
Summary
Accomplished Finance and Accounts Officer with a proven track record at Nairobi Centre for International Arbitration, adept in financial management and staff leadership. Excelled in budgeting controls and financial statement preparation, enhancing organizational performance. Skilled in bank reconciliation and fostering team efficiency, I consistently ensure accuracy and strategic financial oversight.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance and Accounts Officer
Nairobi Centre for International Arbitration
Nairobi
10.2024 - Current
- Help prepare and administer yearly budgets for overall operations and individual departments.
- Manage accounts payable and receivable processes ensuring accuracy in payments and receivables.
- I compile and present financial reports to management, highlighting trends and areas of concern.
- Provide financial guidance and support to other departments, enhancing overall organizational performance.
- Prepare bank deposits by verifying and balancing receipts and sending cash and checks to banks.
- Reduce financial discrepancies by verifying accounting statements.
- Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions for timely reporting.
- Maintain current and accurate general ledger with all accounting data in audit-ready format.
- Process and recorded transactions in thegeneral ledger, maintaining detailed financial records.
- Create and maintain budgeting controls, analyze variances, and recommend corrective actions.
- Monitored cash flow, prepared cash flow forecasts, and managed bank reconciliations.
- Conducted monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
- Verify and entered expenditures into accounting software, reconciling accounts to resolve variances.
- Prepare and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements.
Graduate Clerk
Middle East Bank Kenya Ltd.
Mombasa
09.2018 - 09.2024
- Managed all forex transactions at the branch level, showcasing proficiency in handling international financial operations
- Filed and batched vouchers posted the previous working day, maintaining a systematic approach to financial documentation
- Ensured the secure storage of cheque books, date stamps, and security documents in the book room daily, promoting organizational security protocols
- Executed timely payment of suppliers' invoices, fostering positive relationships with key stakeholders
- Maintained and balanced the cash register daily, guaranteeing alignment with the system balance and promoting financial accuracy
- Collaborated with treasury and clients to negotiate renewal rates for term deposits and discussed interest payment strategies, optimizing financial returns for clients
Accounts Assistant
Unilever Tea Kenya Ltd.
08.2017 - 01.2018
- Successfully allocated costs to various cost centers, ensuring accurate financial tracking and accountability
- Proficiently handled provisions and accruals during end-month book closures, contributing to streamlined financial processes
- Filed, retrieved, and maintained invoices and office documents systematically, ensuring a well-organized record-keeping system
- Conducted stock reconciliation and implemented effective stock controls, enhancing inventory accuracy
Education
Accounting Package - Tally
Star Institute of Professionals
Mombasa05.2022
Certified Public Accounts -
Vision Institute of Professionals
08.2021
Bachelor Of Commerce - Finance
University of Nairobi
Mombasa, Kenya12.2017
Accounting Package - Quick Books
Vision Institute of Professionals
10.2016
Skills
- Payment reconciliation
- Statutory accounts preparation
- Invoicing and collections
- Payroll processing
- Budgets and forecasting
- Financial statement expertise
- Bookkeeping
- Financial Management
- Staff management
- Financial statement preparation
- General ledger maintenance
- Accounts receivable
- Bank reconciliation
- Tax compliance
- Variance analysis
Affiliations
ICPA K, ASSOC/4002
Certification
- 11/2022, Financial Modelling and Valuation Analyst, Financial Analyst (CFI)
- 08/2021, Certified Public Accounts (CPA K)
Accomplishments
- Middle East Bank Kenya Ltd., Successfully reduced the time required for generating and filling excise and stamp duty, preventing last minute rushes and avoiding fines, demonstrating strategic time management skills., Implemented a customer complaint register, enabling systematic follow-up and resolution thereby enhancing customer confidence and fostering long-term loyalty.
- Unilever Tea Kenya, Timely processed payments minimizing provisions during end month closures showcasing a commitment to efficient financial practices., I was recognized for contributing to outstanding customer service, earning commendations from supervisors and reinforcing a customer centric approach.
Languages
- English, Native or Bilingual
- Swahili, Native or Bilingual
Title
Accountant
References
- TIMOTHY MUNGAI MANAGER MEB +254721899346 TMUNGAI@MEBKENYA.COM
- BENJAMIN KOMEN MANAGER UNILEVER +254722690105 BEN.KOMEN@UNILVER.COM
Timeline
Finance and Accounts Officer
Nairobi Centre for International Arbitration
10.2024 - Current
Graduate Clerk
Middle East Bank Kenya Ltd.
09.2018 - 09.2024
Accounts Assistant
Unilever Tea Kenya Ltd.
08.2017 - 01.2018
- 11/2022, Financial Modelling and Valuation Analyst, Financial Analyst (CFI)
- 08/2021, Certified Public Accounts (CPA K)
Accounting Package - Tally
Star Institute of Professionals
Certified Public Accounts -
Vision Institute of Professionals
Bachelor Of Commerce - Finance
University of Nairobi
Accounting Package - Quick Books
Vision Institute of Professionals
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