Experience

United Bible Societies

• Civic and Social Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Accountant

  • May 2021 - Present

  Achievements: Brought errors to near-zero in reporting and general bookkeeping. Key Responsibilities: • Providing support to Bible Societies through facilitation of project funds. • Reviewing and monitoring bank balances in various currencies and advising on foreign exchange risks. • Ensuring accurate end of month accounting, reconciling any discrepancies and running reports. • Monitoring operational costs to ensure that they are in line with the budget. • Monitoring and ensuring integrity and accuracy of all financial record for the organization. • Handling of queries in relation to project funds from internal staff and Bible Societies. • Ensuring compliance with all mandated organizations policies and procedures. • Reviewing and updating expenses in relation projects and funding. • Recording of fixed assets purchases and ensuring that they are properly and accurately depreciated. • Compiling budget figures by reviewing past budgets and evaluating estimated income. • Completing monthly payroll and ensuring regulatory compliance. • Monitoring rent debtors and assist in debt collection. • Supporting the audit process by reporting financial data and updating financial records in ledgers and journals. • Processing & paying supplier invoices and staff expenses in an accurate and timely manner. Show less



Kenya Association of Music Producers

• Kenya
• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• National Accountant

  • May 2019 - Sep 2020

  Achievements: • Implemented corrective measures to reduce accounting discrepancies from regions.• In conjunction with IT consultants managed the Licensing Software Project that enhanced collection of royalties for artists and accountability of funds collected for transparency.Key Responsibilities• Managed a team of regional accountants across Kenya.• Coordinated delivery of timely, insightful and accurate financial analysis reporting to monitor performance against targets.• Oversaw the petty cash execution and reviews supporting documents for the regions and the head office.• Produced accurate P&L information on weekly, monthly and annual basis.• Conducted internal audits recognizing any discrepancies and addressing them in a timely fashion.• Liaised with external auditors to manage resolution of all financial irregularities.• Monitored all licensing documents inventory to ensure stock levels and databases were updated and licensing activities were carried out in an efficient manner.• Created budgets and forecasts for management group to meet regular accounting deadlines.• Maintained working relationships with suppliers by ensuring that timely payments.• Reviewed accounting structures and procedures on regular basis to identify areas in need of improvement.• Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly reports for management, directors and the regulator.• Performing administrative duties in relation to Procurement of Fixed Assets, record keeping of fixed assets and insuring fixed assets.• Brought errors to near-zero in reporting, payroll administration and general bookkeeping. Show less

• Accountant

  • Aug 2015 - Apr 2019

  Achievements: • Spearheaded drafting and implementation of finance policies on audit, procurement and compensation of non-executive directors among others.Key Responsibilities• Managed entire accounting cycle including gathering information, preparing documents, finalizing reports and closing books.• Reconciled accounts and reviewed all materials, including surplus, income, expense data, net worth and assets.• Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly reports for management, directors and the regulator.• Supported monthly reporting analysis to achieve validation of internal reports and to reconcile licensing operations and general ledger.• Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, petty cash, budgeting, and all types of cash and banking reconciliations.• Performing administrative duties in relation to Procurement of Fixed Assets, record keeping of fixed assets and insuring fixed assets.• Gathered important tax-related information, including taxable income, deductibles and allowance information.• Partnered with auditors on annual audits and realized compliance with governmental tax guidelines.• Brought errors to near-zero in reporting, payroll administration and general bookkeeping.• Collected and arranged financial information and entered details into QuickBooks system. Show less



Nairobi International School

• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Financial and Administration Manager

  • Sep 2010 - May 2015

  Achievements: • Team Leader in the establishment of junior school project from start to maturity with no past experience to the expectations of the directors.• Devised strategies to reduce expenses, modernize operations and revamp procedures to improve catering and transport operations.• Providing effective leadership to the administration support team, ensuring alignment with the school’s objectives and code of practice.Key Responsibilities• Together with the finance team, managed the forecasting and budgeting process. • Managed a sound cash management system and forecasting cash flows.• Verified the accuracy, validity and legitimacy of all Procurement and Creditors payments.• Maintained logs of administrative requests, issue timely reminders on uncompleted administrative tasks and identify bottlenecks for timely support.• Managed a team of 32 staff and successfully boosted effectiveness by overseeing hiring, training and performance appraisal.• Strengthened the catering operations by aligning procurement to capitalize on suppliers' discounts.• Organized for preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs on school buses.• Actively listened to parents, students, teachers and subordinate staff and handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to management.• Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parents and the school administration.• Ensured accurate processing and recordkeeping of all bank deposits and other transactions; prepared monthly reconciliation of direct debits and school accounts.• Carried out monthly stock taking, asset tagging and management, filing and general administrative tasks in the Finance Department. Show less

• Assistant Accountant

  • Sep 2008 - Aug 2010

  Achievements: • Taught A-Level with no prior teaching experience and promoted to exam office the same year.Key Responsibilities• Managed and controlled petty cash transactions, ensured accurate recordkeeping and adherence to policies and procedures.• Ensured accurate processing and recordkeeping of all bank deposits and other transactions; prepared monthly reconciliation of direct debits and school accounts.• Prepared and processed all invoices and fees related to student accounts; ensured prompt payment, maintains accurate reports, and notifies appropriate personnel on the status of delinquent accounts.• Prepared and updated weekly and monthly expense, budget and other reports.• Assisted with the budget preparation process and maintained accurate records and updates to budget as directed by Finance Accountant.• Performed Account reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts as requested by the Financial Accountant.• Supported all aspects of the payroll and related statutory tax procedures while ensuring statutory deductions were submitted to the relevant offices in a timely manner.• Set up new accounts in the general ledger; reconciled selected general ledger accounts; prepares journal entries for reclassification of expenses, as needed.• Carried out monthly stock taking, asset tagging and management, filing and general administrative tasks in the Finance Department.• Taught business studies and accounting in both O Level and A Level, formulated the timetable and supervising the internal and external exams. Show less