Accountant

• Jan 2021 - Present

 Responsible for accounts payable and ensuring good rapport with the vendors and ensuring timely payment of their invoices  Raising invoices as advised within the terms of the funding agreements  Ensuring accurate and timely vendor reconciliations  Ensuring data required for monthly, quarterly and annual reports is compiled and analyzed. This included preparation of journal entries and reconciliation of GL and subsidiary ledger accounts  Providing support to balance sheet accounts reconciliation process  Preparation of timely statutory and local tax reporting requirements (VAT, NSSF, NHIF, WHT) for submission to the appropriate authorities  Developing efficient systems and processes to manage all AP/AR functions and ensuring timeliness of work and accounting functions  Establishing and maintain accounting procedures and systems  Make recommendation on implementation of accounting system revision for improved efficiency and effectiveness  Engage and assist in annual audit both internal and external ensuring accuracy of all information needed by the auditors and reconciliation of accounts  Recording and posting of all expenses and invoices into the system weekly and monthly analysis of the same.  Process improvement through removal of non-value adding process and procedures  Preparing monthly payroll and forwarding them for review and approval before posting  Working closely with procurement department and making sure purchase procedures are adhered to before any payment is processed.  Overall management of all daily transactions. This includes but not limited to supplier payments and client receipts. Show less

Accounts Payable Accountant

• Jan 2018 - Nov 2020

As a division of Tourvest Holdings and with offices in Namibia, Botswana, Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania, Sense of Africa is one of Africa’s’ leading inbound tour operators. Duties and Responsibilities • Receiving all authorized invoices from the supplier and recharging these invoices to the specific safari / Tour files. • Checking authorized invoices to ensure that the supplier invoices are as per agreed rates and terms. • Sorting any disputes and queries with suppliers in liaison with the operations department including raising of credit notes and follow up. • Verifying all closed tour files from the operations department to ensure that all costs have been invoiced for the same. • Verifying all invoices and ensuring they are compliant with KRA requirements. Key Achievement • I started out as a cashier accountant and then promoted to a payables accountant. Show less

Accounts Assistant

• May 2012 - Dec 2017

Unicorn Insurance Brokers Ltd is a company that provides customized insurance cover solutions for both corporates and individuals. Duties and Responsibilities • Handled Creditors account reconciliations. • Updated the Journals and Ledgers. • Facilitated Bookkeeping. • Handled the management of petty cash. • Maintained the office files and relevant documents including the filing of financial documents. Unicorn Insurance Brokers Ltd is a company that provides customized insurance cover solutions for both corporates and individuals. Duties and Responsibilities • Handled Creditors account reconciliations. • Updated the Journals and Ledgers. • Facilitated Bookkeeping. • Handled the management of petty cash. • Maintained the office files and relevant documents including the filing of financial documents.

Accounts Clerk

• Oct 2010 - Jun 2011

Duties and Responsibilities • Managed Creditors and Debtors account reconciliations. • Facilitated Bookkeeping. • Prepared cashbook and ledger accounts. • Assisted in the preparation of the payroll. • Handled petty cash in the organization. Duties and Responsibilities • Managed Creditors and Debtors account reconciliations. • Facilitated Bookkeeping. • Prepared cashbook and ledger accounts. • Assisted in the preparation of the payroll. • Handled petty cash in the organization.

Accounts Clerk

• Feb 2010 - May 2010

Mpesa Agent

• Jan 2008 - Jul 2008