Winnie Wambui Kariuki
Nairobi
Summary
Detail-oriented Bookkeeper/Accountant with 5+ years of experience across full-cycle bookkeeping (AP/AR, GL), reconciliations, month-end close, and management reporting, using QuickBooks Online and Xero. Strong at keeping books clean and audit-ready through consistent transaction coding, chart of accounts discipline, and structured documentation. Advanced Excel user for reporting templates, accuracy checks, and close efficiency improvements.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Rattan Direct Ltd
Nairobi
07.2022 - Current
- Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts, including AP/AR schedules, variance analysis, and cash flow insights to support leadership decision-making.
- Own end-to-end AP and AR cycles: invoice processing, payment runs, collections follow-up, reconciliations, and aging analysis to maintain clean ledgers and timely settlements.
- Manage bank and general ledger reconciliations, investigating variances and ensuring alignment between subledgers, bank activity, and financial reports.
- Streamlined close processes and automated reporting through advanced Excel techniques (pivot tables, lookups, templates, and modelling) to enhance efficiency.
- Optimized Chart of Accounts in QuickBooks Online/Xero for enhanced transaction classification and reporting quality.
- Oversee payroll processing and statutory compliance (VAT, PAYE, NHIF, NSSF), ensuring accurate filings and minimizing compliance risk.
- Trained and supported team members on ERP/accounting workflows and internal control practices, fostering accuracy and consistency.
- Support audit readiness by keeping documentation orderly and collaborating cross-functionally on finance initiatives and reporting requirements.
Finance Executive
Craydel Kenya Ltd
Nairobi
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Maintained accurate financial records to support timely reporting and ensure audit readiness in compliance with IFRS and local tax requirements.
- Managed AP/AR operations: processed supplier invoices, maintained vendor accounts, issued debtor statements, and followed up on overdue balances to support cash collections.
- Assisted in budget preparation, tracked expenditures, and analyzed variances to enhance cost control.
- Performed monthly bank reconciliations and monitored cash flow to keep financial records accurate and up to date.
- Supported payroll and statutory remittances (PAYE, NHIF, NSSF, pension), ensuring confidentiality and on-time compliance.
- Maintained structured filing and archives to support audits and provide evidence for internal controls.
Education
Certified public Accountant - CPA K
07-2021
Bachelor of Science - Economics & Statistics
Kisii University
Kisii12-2019
Skills
- General ledger management
- Month-end close processes
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Collections and aging analysis
- Vendor relationship management
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Cash flow reporting and insights
- Statutory compliance and VAT
- PAYE, NHIF, and NSSF management
- audit support and readiness coordination
- Internal controls and documentation standards
- Payment processing controls and approvals
- treasury support and cash monitoring
References
- Asu Owino, Kudura Power East Africa, Nairobi, KE, 0717379632, asu.owino@gmail.com
- Eric Gitau, Rattan Direct, Nairobi, KE, 0791661252, erickinyanjui8927@gmail.com
- Dennis Ntoribi, Craydel Kenya Ltd, Nairobi, KE, 0701295118, dennis.ntoribi@gmail.com
Timeline
Accountant
Rattan Direct Ltd
07.2022 - Current
Finance Executive
Craydel Kenya Ltd
01.2021 - 06.2022
Certified public Accountant - CPA K
Bachelor of Science - Economics & Statistics
Kisii University