PAUL BRIAN OMBWARA

Key Contributions & Results: • Monitoring expenses, income, budgets and petty cash records and Documenting account information in the company database. • Using Quickbooks accounting software to perform journal entries, bookkeeping, invoicing and bank reconciliations • Accurately performing daily cash functions, including Accounts Payable and Accounts • Receivables tracking, budgeting, payroll transactions, expense management and various reconciliations. • Raising invoices, reconciling accounts and processing cash transactions and ETIMS Compliant Invoices. • Producing year-end financial statements in line with regulatory standards (GAAP and IFRS). • Handling customer and employee finance queries, complaints and concerns, resolving with balanced solutions. • Tax accounting and Filing various Tax returns on ITax i.e. V.AT, W.H.T, PAYE and Corporation Tax. • Organizing and preparing accounts for industry audits, as well as supporting audit processes. • Reviewing completed work to verify accuracy and address discrepancies. • Managing the payroll processing and changes for 35 employees and Wages and Commissions for 54 agents • Payroll Processing and deduction of Statutory deduction such as; N.S.S.F, N.H.I.F, NITA, PAYE, HELB andHousing Levy • Helping managers set budgets based on forecasts and available resources. • Providing administrative support of Planning, Monitoring and appraising job results. • Ensuring Compliance of staff to the Organization's Policies and Procedures. • Controlling expenditure, overseeing record keeping and monitored compliance with standards. • Overseeing administrative functions as well as facilities to ensure efficient and consistent operations systems by identifying needs, evaluating options, maintaining equipment, approving invoices and processingimprovements. • Supporting special projects by organizing and coordinating information and requirements planning, arranging, and meeting schedules • Inventory control, supply management, and quality assurance. • Providing historical reference by developing and utilizing filing and retrieval systems. • Improving program and service quality by devising new processes and programs, updating procedures. •Working towards establishing and managing a comprehensive training program to educate employees regarding staff tools, policies, and procedures

Key Contributions & Results: • Posted journal and ledger entries, prepared financial statements and reports and closed books. • Kept internal financial controls aligned with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). • Promptly and periodically followed up on unpaid invoices by calling accounts to request payment. • Kept accounting spreadsheets up to date with customer information, payments and other finances fororganizational purposes. • Collected all receipts from employees, chasing missing information to minimize discrepancies. • Conducted financial audits and investigations into financial matters and accounts in question. • Reviewed completed work to verify accuracy and address discrepancies. • Suggested actionable improvements to streamline year-end audit processes and reduce errors. • Tax accounting and Filing various Tax returns on ITax i.e. V.AT, W.H.T, PAYE and Corporation Tax. • Payroll Processing and deduction of Statutory deduction such as; N.S.S.F, N.H.I.F, NITA, PAYE and HELB for 45 employees • Generated financial statements documenting revenue, expenses and liabilities using QUICKBOOKS • Answered phones and performed clerical office functions to address queries, concerns and issues, escalating complaints to management. • Management of Inventory, Control of supplies and Quality assurance. • Organized files, faxed reports and scanned documents into document management system. • Directed incoming mail, interoffice messages and packages to office recipients. • Handled client correspondence and internal communications in professional manner. • Efficiently scheduled meetings, appointments and travel. • Provided high level of administrative support, including copying, faxing and document distribution. • Created and maintained spreadsheets using Excel.

Key Contributions & Results: • Produced detailed reports for audit review processes, highlighting concerns and presenting targeted solutions. • Completed audit assignments related to year-end accounts, tax returns and ad-hoc duties for wide range of companies and sectors. • Prepared and presented audit finding reports to clients, highlighting areas for growth. • Demonstrated key understandings of GAAP and IFRS to deliver reliable, compliant audits. • Advised customers on cost-effective practices to improve financial standing and reduce liabilities. • Carried out diligent risk assessments, carefully considering operational, financial and reputational concerns. • Drafted recommendations on corrective measures based on audit results. • Reported to senior auditors, ascertaining daily duties and gathering relevant evidence precisely and efficiently. • Crosschecked audit files with associated documentation to ensure appropriate levels of supporting evidence. • Accurately prepared accounting data analysis from client records against assignment deadlines. • Supported timely execution and finalization of audit assignments against project deadlines. • Recorded high volumes of financial transactions with accuracy. • Liaised with banking partners on behalf of clients or to gather information on financial cases

Areas of Exposure: • Conducted double entry bookkeeping to update debit and credit transactions. • Utilized SAP accounting systems to conduct accounting tasks. • Updated spreadsheets by regularly inputting data with attention to detail. • Completed general administration tasks, proactively helping colleagues where needed. • Updated maintenance of fixed asset registers, updated records. • Prioritized tasks to meet deadlines and manage work flow. • Liaised with different departments to enhance flow of finance operations • Completed invoicing tasks by following company processes. • Conducted data entry to keep spreadsheets up to date. • Assisted with VAT preparation and submissions, supporting senior staff. • Managed reconciliations and corrected entries to provide accurate reports.