Focused Accounting professional with 13 years of experience maintaining financial records and reviewing account activity. Proven track record of developing accurate financial records and delivering organized reports . Accomplished in taking on tasks within strict deadlines while prioritizing urgent needs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Accountant
Baker Hughes Global Financial Centre
10.2022 - Current
Reporting financial data and updating financial records in ledgers and journals.
Investigating daily variances and correcting errors to resolve discrepancies.
Applying proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
Reconciling account information and reporting figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
Input financial data and produced reports using OSCAR ERP.
Contribute to financial and operational risk reduction by evaluating effectiveness of controls and subsystems.
Trained 12 employees on established practices and accounting protocols to eliminate workflow snarls and tracking concerns.
Accountant
Berma Capital CPA (K)
01.2015 - 08.2019
Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, budgeting, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
Prepared and filed tax forms to meet needs of customers.
Improved data collection, financial analysis and financial modeling to optimize practices and retain customers.
Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis for 15 independent accounts.
Kept up to date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.
Internal Auditor
The National Treasury
10.2010 - 12.2014
Identified and reported audit issues across 60 audit universes.
Documented recommendations to improve internal controls.
Recommended new methods to improve internal controls and operating efficiency.
Prepared and distributed risk and audit reports to appropriate personnel.
Performed internal audits of financial and departmental operations, developing risk assessments and conducting process walkthroughs for compliance with documented processes.
Investigated discrepancies discovered during auditing process.
Evaluated organization's policies to determine how well standards adhered to best practices.
Documented auditing information utilizing Teammate system.
Explained risk and compliance concepts to managers and executives.
Performed strategic planning, execution and finalization of audits using IDEA software and critical thinking skills.
Reported audit findings, covering compliance issues related to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Government regulations.
Created and delivered risk management presentations to key decision-makers.
Reviewed financial statements for adherence to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and corporate regulations.
Education
Master of Science - Business Development
University of Pécs
Pécs, Hungary
02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Strathmore University
Nairobi, Kenya
06.2015
Skills
Compliance Software
Systems Efficiency Evaluation
Quality Assessments
Variance Analysis
Financial Stability Knowledge
Account Reconciliation
Financial Statement Review
Critical Thinking and Analysis
Affiliations
Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Kenya
Languages
Luo
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Financial Accountant
Baker Hughes Global Financial Centre
10.2022 - Current
Accountant
Berma Capital CPA (K)
01.2015 - 08.2019
Internal Auditor
The National Treasury
10.2010 - 12.2014
Master of Science - Business Development
University of Pécs
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Strathmore University
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