Eric Nzioka Silas

Achievement - Helped in digitizing the payslip distribution system for over 7000 employees. • Take the lead in the resolution of payroll processing issues. Troubleshoot system processing problems and procedural improvements. Develop training documentation and other knowledge transfer materials. • Lead the day-to-day functions associated with multi payroll processing for approximately 7500 union and non-union staff. • Preparing gratuity payments in a timely and accurate manner for all types of staff exits including retirees. • Liaising with the Treasury Accountant ensuring timely disbursement of monthly payments for all staff including advances and wage claims. • Working with internal audit on process improvements and the implementation of their recommendations • Perform advanced-level payroll-related activities including but not limited to reversal adjustments, reconciled assigned general ledger accounts, and other complex transactions. • Working with the Sox control manager on reviewing business processes and financial controls across the company • Performing periodic payroll process flow analysis for improvements. • Responsible for monitoring and improving Payroll and GL KPIs • Working with the IT department on system improvements and implementation of new ERPs. • Collaborating with the financial planning division on labor cost planning and reporting Achievement - Helped in digitizing the payslip distribution system for over 7000 employees. • Take the lead in the resolution of payroll processing issues. Troubleshoot system processing problems and procedural improvements. Develop training documentation and other knowledge transfer materials. • Lead the day-to-day functions associated with multi-payroll processing for approximately 7500 union and non-union staff. • Preparing gratuity payments in a timely and accurate manner for all types of staff exits including retirees. • Liaising with the Treasury Accountant ensuring timely disbursement of monthly pay for all staff including advances and wage claims. • Working with internal audit on process improvements and the implementation of their recommendations • Perform advanced-level payroll-related activities including but not limited to reversal adjustments, reconciled assigned general ledger accounts, and other complex transactions. • Working with the Sox control manager on reviewing business processes and financial controls across the company • Performing periodic payroll process flow analysis for improvements. • Responsible for monitoring and improving Payroll and GL KPIs •Working with the IT department on system improvements and implementation of new ERPs. • Collaborating with the financial planning division on labor cost planning and reporting Skills: Financial Forecasting

• Periodic analysis of the whole procure-to-pay process. • Perform Sox compliance walkthroughs to perform tests of controls. • Enter and upload invoices into the system. • Post transactions to journals, ledgers, and other records • Reconcile accounts payable transactions • Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues • Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries • Assist with month-end closing • Provide supporting documentation for audits • Ensure accounts payable controls are observed. • Periodic analysis of the whole procure-to-pay process. • Perform Sox compliance walkthroughs to perform tests of controls. • Enter and upload invoices into the system. • Post transactions to journals, ledgers, and other records • Reconcile accounts payable transactions • Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues • Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries • Assist with month-end closing • Provide supporting documentation for audits • Ensure accounts payable controls are observed. Skills: Financial Forecasting

Supervising and coordinating the appropriate processing of purchase requisitions, purchase orders, receiving reports, inventory requisitions applicable to items maintained; Providing accurate, current inventory data for purchasing decisions; Maintaining inventories at optimum levels to prevent under-or-over investment in inventory; Supervising and coordinating the taking of periodic physical inventories; Verification of clerical computations against physical count of stock and adjusts errors in computation; Preparing reports of inventory balance, and shortages, as required; Corresponding with vendors concerning inquiries about merchandise ordered; Supervise and coordinate disbursement and delivery of supplies and equipment; Oversees work performed by support personnel;