VINCENT MUTUKU MATELI
Nairobi Kenya
Summary
To work in a dynamic, challenging, and innovative organization where I can apply my expertise in accounting, grant management, and financial analysis to drive operational excellence, enhance profitability, and contribute to the organization's strategic goals. My commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and value-driven solutions has consistently supported the success and growth of the companies I have worked with, and I am eager to bring this same energy and dedication to my next opportunity.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Tradecrest
01.2025 - Current
- Managing financial transactions, including accounts payables and receivables, ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Preparing monthly financial statements and reports for management decision-making
- Overseeing payroll processing and filing statutory obligations (VAT, PAYE, NHIF, NSSF, and others)
- Conducting budget planning and cost analysis to support financial stability and growth
- Reconciling bank accounts and maintaining accurate financial records
- Implementing accounting systems to improve efficiency and streamline processes
Accountant
Apiculture Venture Limited
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Grant Management: Managed the United States African Development Foundation (USADF) grant, ensuring compliance with funding requirements and accurate financial reporting
- Proposal Development: Developed a comprehensive proposal, budget, and work plan for a $10,000 Bio Vision grant, aligning project objectives with funding criteria
- Financial Analysis: Introduced price costing accounting methods to optimize product pricing strategies
- Training and Development: Received training from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on analyzing financial statements using Excel templates to assess company status
- Trained by CEZAM and Associates Certified Public Accountants on grant management and report writing for monthly, quarterly, and grant narratives
- Accounting Responsibilities: Managed payroll processing, including e-payslips and statutory returns (VAT, PAYE, NHIF, NSSF, Housing Levy, NITA)
- Prepared biweekly payments for casual workers
- Conducted stock taking on monthly, quarterly, and annual bases
- Reconciled accounts payables and receivables monthly
- Ensured timely bank payments for all expenses
- Maintained office accounting files and logs
- Performed bookkeeping and financial reporting, including preparation of financial statements
- Conducted cost accounting for company products
- Managed the ERP system (QuickBooks), ensuring accurate transaction postings
- Operated the ETR machine and prepared VAT returns
- Maintained petty cash and reconciled with QuickBooks
- Reconciled bank statements and Mpesa transactions with QuickBooks
Assistant Auditor
Mateli & Associates
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Statutory Audit / External audit (Assurance services)
- Internal Audit
- Compilation of financial statements (Non-Assurance services)
- Business process outsourcing (BPO): Bookkeeping and financial reporting, including preparation of annual financial statements
- Management accounting and reporting services
- Payroll management and processing
- Risk management advisory
Accountant
Danjor Glass Centre Limited
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Streamlined VAT return filing processes and ensured timely compliance with KRA requirements
- Oversaw payroll for casual and permanent workers while ensuring accurate inventory tracking and reporting
- Monitored daily sales transactions and reconciled accounts (cash, bank, and Mpesa)
- Advised management on inventory and supplier decisions based on financial insights
- Produced detailed monthly reports and analyzed outstanding credit balances to improve cash flow management
Front Desk Operation
KCA University School of Professional Programs
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Handled reception and customer care desk
- Assisted during student admissions every semester
- Issued class attendance sheets to class representatives
- Handled messenger duties, including dropping documents at KASNEB offices
- Marketed faculty courses with the supervisor
Education
Accounting Technicians Diploma -
KCA University
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Mikuini Secondary School
01.2018
Bachelor of Accounting - Accounting And Finance
Kcau University
12-2026
Skills
- Daily bookkeeping
- Sales reconciliation
- Invoice reconciliation
- Delivery note reconciliation
- Cash reconciliation
- Bank reconciliation
- Monitoring trade receivables and payables
- Filing statutory returns
- KRA VAT returns
- Certified public accountant (CPA)
Achievements And Awards
- Successfully introduced price costing accounting at Apiculture Venture Limited, enhancing pricing strategies and profitability.
- Completed training by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on financial statement analysis using Excel templates.
- Received training from CEZAM and Associates Certified Public Accountants on grant management and report writing for monthly, quarterly, and grant narratives.
- Awarded certificate for being a class representative at KCA University.
- Participation certificate at Brookside Mathlete National Mathematics Contest.
- Attendance certificate for Modern Beekeeping Basics Training.
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading motivational articles
- Travelling
- Researching accounting policies and international financial reporting standards
Timeline
Accountant
Tradecrest
01.2025 - Current
Accountant
Apiculture Venture Limited
07.2023 - 01.2024
Assistant Auditor
Mateli & Associates
01.2022 - 02.2023
Front Desk Operation
KCA University School of Professional Programs
07.2021 - 12.2021
Accountant
Danjor Glass Centre Limited
01.2021 - 01.2022
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Mikuini Secondary School
Accounting Technicians Diploma -
KCA University
Bachelor of Accounting - Accounting And Finance
Kcau University
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