owinoaustine20
About Candidate
I have a proven track record of preparing comprehensive management accounts and Board Reports that provide crucial insights for decision-making. Additionally, I am experienced in authorizing financial transactions to ensure accountability and control of resources.
One of my key strengths is my proficiency in managing cash and cash reserves. I have successfully optimized funding for various bank and cash accounts, ensuring efficient utilization of available resources. Moreover, I have a solid background in monitoring investment portfolios, aiming for optimal returns.
Throughout my career, I have been actively involved in the budgeting process and have effectively negotiated and obtained finance for major projects. I possess strong analytical skills and have conducted thorough Cost Benefit Analysis to support organizational investment decisions. Furthermore, I have prepared end-of-year financial statements and reports, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
I hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting, and I am a registered member of ICPAK (Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya). Additionally, I have completed my CPA (K) certification and currently pursuing a master’s degree in finance, further enhancing my financial acumen.
In terms of experience, I have spent over 7 years working in accounting, with a specific focus on financial management for the past 3 years. I am detail-oriented, organized, and possess strong leadership skills. I am confident in my ability to coordinate statutory and donor-funded project external audits, as well as ensure statutory compliance by preparing and submitting annual returns.
Location
Education
Bachelor of Commerce Accounting option
CPA
Work & Experience
Recruited to assume the role of directing financial operations and analysis and revitalize stagnant revenue growth through new vision and identifying and seizing strategic revenue generating opportunities. •Preparing tax returns and implementing efficient tax planning measures to achieve an overall improvement in net income. •Streamlining the bookkeeping and finance functions and procedures for efficient and accurate financial reporting. •Formulating and implementing internal control procedures within the finance department. •Cashflow planning and cashflow management ensuring availability of cash to meet company operational needs. •Providing accurate and timely financial reports, forecasting future financial performance, and implementing effective financial strategies. •Successfully implemented Microsoft Business Central 365 for the accounting department which proved to be 50% more efficient in meeting company goals. •Negotiating advantageous and profitable contracts, managing full project lifecycles, and completing complex financial initiatives on time and within budgets. •Analyzing business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitment to project future revenues and expenses. •Reviewing the company’s financial performance based on financial forecasts to ensure how well the company. is meeting its target and advising management on resource utilization, tax strategies, and budget forecasts.
Oversaw all aspects of variances analysis, forecasting, reporting, auditing, and account preparation. Devising and implementing new processes and strategies to optimize the efficiency of the finance department and meet targets. •Performed accounts payable, receivables, payroll, and all scheduled financial tasks related to the operation of the company and researched variances with a 100% accuracy rate. •Led implementation of project financial reporting system by collecting, analyzing and presenting timely, accurate and high standard financial reports that helped drive growth and profitability for organization by identifying areas of possible cost reduction thereby maximizing profit for the organization. •Prepared cashbook reconciliation reports, resolving all unreconciled items and maintaining bank correspondence for monthly bank Reconciliation. •Managed all aspects of accounting including invoicing, cash management, accounts payable, fixed assets, payroll and inventory control. •Documented monthly financial statements, reports and records by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing monthly activity and performing reconciliations to ensure that revenue and expenses are recorded appropriately monthly.
•Maintained professional standards of independence and objectivity, assisting the audit team in planning, executing, and completing financial audits of clients. •Assisted in the reduction on audit costs by 10% from establishing various procedural improvements to better coordinate with external audits. •Identified major risk areas and gaps in the internal controls, and risk control matrices to plan and perform audit procedures. •Preparing Audit working papers and reports. •Verified information presented on the balance sheet, cash flow statement and other financial reports through various audit techniques to ensure the financial data is 100% accurate.
