WYCLIFFE KIARIE GACHOKA
ACCOUNTANT
NAIROBI
Summary
Committed & motivated Accounts Manager with experience in high-volume portfolio management. Prepares financial records and reports with accurate, current information for reliable calculations. Collaborates and communicates well to manage constructive client and stakeholder relations.
I thrive in dynamic setting where attention to detail & effective communication is paramount. Eager to contribute my skills and create a memorable atmosphere, consistently upholding the highest professional standards.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
22
22
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Accounts & operations
Transsolutions (E.A) lIMITED
Nairobi
05.2020 - Current
- Successfully provided analysis to aid in achieving financial objectives; including budgeting and forecasting, tracking variances as well as providing supporting documents on expenditures.
- Participates in cross functional teams to ensure accounting policies, procedures and controls are achieved with ease.
- Performed a key role in the management and analysis of the Balance sheet reconciliation process.
- Carry out daily/monthly reconciliations on Financial transactions captured in the accounting system. This included prepaid expenses/assets and Accruals.
- Developed professional relationships with clients to build trust, respect and reliability.
- Registered customer information on database to maintain accurate and day to day records.
- Handled customer concerns and complaints to resolve issues and build loyalty. This improved accuracy of the accounts receivable accounts by 15%.
- Trained and mentored new account representatives to deliver outstanding service.
Finance Administrator
Transbrake Kenya Limited
Nairobi
01.2017 - 05.2020
- Facilitated timely and accurate Accounts payable and Accounts receivables functions, reducing past-due accounts and promoting financial fluidity. This Increased the Company cash inflows by 25% and suppliers were paid within agreed credit terms.
- Generated financial reports and distributed to management personnel & External Auditors for review and decision making.
- Participated in annual budget statements preparations and worked with senior management to implement changes, internal controls & other company policies and procedures.
- Entrusted with the responsibility of ensuring financial information is well maintained in accordance with the laid down legal framework
- Analyzed and explained significant fluctuations in the Balance sheet and Income statement.
- Maintained monthly general journals entries with narrations/accounting support during the monthly end close process.
- Executed other duties assigned by the Management.
- Tracked and documented expenses to maintain operations within budget.
- Conducted variance analysis to identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
Bookkeeper & Junior Accountant
Graphics & Allied Limited
Nairobi
03.2014 - 01.2017
- Maintained accounting schedules and analysis in support of Financial information during Interim & Final audit.
- Resolved discrepancies to balance books and maintain correct accounting records.
- Addressed accounting irregularities that arose from financial transactions without delay.
- Calculated profit and loss information to enable accurate financial analysis and forecasting.
- Implemented timely prepayments and accruals, maintaining efficient payroll activity.
- Handled bank and balance sheet reconciliations to maintain accurate, up-to-date accounts.
- Generated invoices based on established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
- Compiled financial data for business forecasting and budgeting.
- Produced accurate tax returns complying with official requirements and serving client needs for minimising liabilities.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Installed internal controls and set up standard procedures for business accounting systems.
- Assisted with developing and ongoing control of costing and pricing systems for business goods.
- Tracked tax, invoicing and budget information accurately using QuickBooks.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations with 100% accuracy.
- Managed Four (4) corporate bank accounts.
- Prepared and processed supplier payments to maintain supply chain activity.
Voluntary Audit Exercise
Shilasi & Associates
Nairobi
04.2013 - 03.2014
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Audit financial statements and assess accounts for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Explained audit findings and recommend solutions.
- Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
- Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
- Managed on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
Data entry
Africa Population & Health Research Centre
Nairobi
01.2011 - 04.2013
- Attended organized meetings to acquire an overview of data quality expected.
- Review and edited collected data to ensure high quality.
- Performed high-volume data entry with 95% accuracy, inputting 50+ entries per day.
- Managed team of 5 people, maintaining timely delivery of data entry projects and bulk digitization.
- Allocated data entry work to staff, monitoring and evaluating work.
- Installed data and video equipment.
- Handled large datasets using Excel and statistical software.
- Visited site locations to collect data and documented findings for decision making purposes.
- Maximized productivity by completing a variety of tasks simultaneously, including interviewing, data entry, recording and submission of reports at the end of the session.
Sales executive
Granton Sales & Marketing Company
Nairobi
01.2008 - 04.2011
- Build and promote strong, long-lasting customer relationships by partnering with them and understanding their needs.
- Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales growth.
- Drove retailer engagement, improved retailer satisfaction and earned retailer advocacy through communication and relationship management.
- Strengthened profit opportunities through targeted customer relationship development, continually meeting sales objectives.
- Managed client relationships from early stages of sales process through to post-sales
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Bachelor of Commerce; Finance option
KCA University
Kenya 03.2016 - 04.2018
Certificate of Higher Education - Finance & Accounting
Vision Institute of Professionals
Kenya 01.2010 - 02.2014
Certificate of Higher Education - Finance & Accounting
Kenya Polytechnic University
Kenya 06.2009 - 12.2009
Certificate of Higher Education - Kenya Certificate of Secondary Educations
St Marys Secondary School
Kenya 01.2005 - 12.2008
Certificate of Higher Education - Kenya Certificate of Primary Education
St. Elizabeth Primary School
Kenya 01.1993 - 12.2003
Skills
Financial reporting
undefinedTimeline
Accounts & operations
Transsolutions (E.A) lIMITED
05.2020 - Current
Finance Administrator
Transbrake Kenya Limited
01.2017 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Business Administration - Bachelor of Commerce; Finance option
KCA University
03.2016 - 04.2018
Bookkeeper & Junior Accountant
Graphics & Allied Limited
03.2014 - 01.2017
Voluntary Audit Exercise
Shilasi & Associates
04.2013 - 03.2014
Data entry
Africa Population & Health Research Centre
01.2011 - 04.2013
Certificate of Higher Education - Finance & Accounting
Vision Institute of Professionals
01.2010 - 02.2014
Certificate of Higher Education - Finance & Accounting
Kenya Polytechnic University
06.2009 - 12.2009
Sales executive
Granton Sales & Marketing Company
01.2008 - 04.2011
Certificate of Higher Education - Kenya Certificate of Secondary Educations
St Marys Secondary School
01.2005 - 12.2008
Certificate of Higher Education - Kenya Certificate of Primary Education
St. Elizabeth Primary School
01.1993 - 12.2003
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