WAITHERA JANE WANJIRU
Accountant
Nairobi
Summary
Accountant with 5+ years of experience in full-cycle accounting management, budgeting, and tax preparation. Proven track record of developing and implementing accounting and financial systems, processes, and controls that enhance business profitability. Skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams in the delivery of complex projects on time within budget and identifying cost- saving opportunities. Excels at building relationships with stakeholders and driving consensus.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accountant
Ngummo Kenya Limited Parent Co. To Trio Investors Ltd, Swahili Beach Apts, Agro-tropical Estates Ltd
Nairobi
07.2014 - Current
- Implemented a new accounts payable system, reducing processing time by 50% and improving vendor relationships by 25%
- Prepared and filed tax returns, resulting in a 100% compliance rate and saving the company in penalties
- Automated internal accounting processes, cutting the total time for bookkeeping and general ledger reconciliations by 20%
- Trained and supervised 5+ junior accountants improving productivity and departmental performance by 50%
- Addressed technical tax issues to define tax effect or impact of certain tax positions.
- Developed and implemented accounting systems within the financial department that significantly enhanced adequacy and efficiency in financial reporting.
Management Accountant
Face Savers Enterprises
Nairobi
11.2012 - 04.2014
- Producing Weekly, Monthly, quarterly & Annual Management Accounts Including cashflow projections
- Preparing Daily, weekly and Monthly Debt collection report
- Reconciling all nominal ledger accounts and Bank Accounts
- Worked with both internal and external auditor during financial and operational audits
- Maintained customer database
- Customer care services
- Managed the reconciliation of balance sheet accounts for a portfolio of 50 clients, resulting in a 98% accuracy rate and a 20% increase in client retention
- Controlling an entire work force of about 30 workers.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring adherence to company standards regarding quality control/quality assurance (QC/QA)
- Maintained accurate income, expenses, signed leases, complaints, maintenance, and records related to capital expenditures by tracking invoices through the payment process until receipt into the general ledger system
- Prepared reports on the financial performance of properties and presented them to the top management for decision-making
- Successfully attracted new tenants through adverts, property viewings, and referrals; interviewed tenants and ran credit checks; oversaw the signing of agreements; terminated leases and initiated eviction process
- Collected rent, Service charge and followed up with late payments, and handled operating expenses and maintenance.
Accounts Trainee
Municipal Council Of Ruiru
01.2009 - 06.2009
- Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing.
- Checked general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors and identify adjustments.
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.
- Coordinated office supply ordering to avail materials for streamlined operations.
- Verified items billed against items ordered and reconciled differences through follow-up with vendor.
Accounts clerk
Excel Institute Of Profesionals
Nairobi
01.2008 - 08.2008
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Set up and updated Excel spreadsheets to track financial data.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
- Maintained student data base
Education
Bachelors of Commerce - Finance
Mount Kenya University
Nairobi 01.2016 - Current
Certified Public Accounting (CPA, Section(V) -
KCA University/ Kenyatta University
Nairobi 01.2006 - 04.2010
Intermediate Computer Package Certificate - Computer Studies
Acc&S Computer College
Muranga 01.2005 - 07.2005
High School Diploma -
Naaro Secondary School
Muranga 02.2001 - 11.2004
Skills
Accountingundefined
Additional Information
- Available upon request
Certification
CPA - Certified Public Accountant
Timeline
Bachelors of Commerce - Finance
Mount Kenya University
01.2016 - Current
Accountant
Ngummo Kenya Limited Parent Co. To Trio Investors Ltd, Swahili Beach Apts, Agro-tropical Estates Ltd
07.2014 - Current
Management Accountant
Face Savers Enterprises
11.2012 - 04.2014
Accounts Trainee
Municipal Council Of Ruiru
01.2009 - 06.2009
Accounts clerk
Excel Institute Of Profesionals
01.2008 - 08.2008
Certified Public Accounting (CPA, Section(V) -
KCA University/ Kenyatta University
01.2006 - 04.2010
Intermediate Computer Package Certificate - Computer Studies
Acc&S Computer College
01.2005 - 07.2005
High School Diploma -
Naaro Secondary School
02.2001 - 11.2004
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