•Customer Payments Oversight:Accurately handling the receipting of customer payments.Ensuring preciseallocation of payments against the correct invoices, especially for customers with withholding VAT.•Supplier Payments Planning:Strategically scheduling supplier payments to maintain robust vendorrelationships and prevent disruptions or breaches of contracts.•Petty Cash Management:Proactively managing petty cash to facilitate a smooth flow of small-scalefinancial transactions within the organization.•Regulatory Compliance:Diligently filing statutory deductions, including VAT, PAYE, NHIF, HELB, and NSSF, touphold regulatory compliance.•Financial Instrument Safeguarding:Maintaining secure custodianship of financial instruments such aschequebooks and postpaid cheques, ensuring their safe handling.•Internal Financial Audits:Recently assuming the responsibility of conducting internal financial audits toenhance financial controls and ensure accuracy in financial reporting.•Budget Monitoring and Reporting:Actively monitoring budgets and generating insightful reports to aid instrategic decision-making processes.•Financial Data Analysis:Conducting in-depth analysis of financial data to identify trends and provide valuable insights for effective financial planning and management

•Comprehensive Reporting:Took charge of preparing detailed reports on a daily, weekly, monthly, andquarterly basis, providing timely and accurate financial information to aid in decision-making processes.•Financial Reports and Management Accounts:Spearheaded the preparation of comprehensive financialreports and management accounts, ensuring a thorough and transparent representation of theorganization's financial health.•Bank Account Reconciliations:Conducted meticulous reconciliations of bank accounts, ensuring accuracyand reliability in financial records.•Debtors and Creditors Reconciliation:Managed the reconciliation of debtors and creditors, contributing to abalanced and accurate representation of the organization's financial standing.•Debt Negotiations and Collection:Successfully engaged in debt negotiations and implemented effectivedebt collection strategies, contributing to improved cash flow and reduced outstanding debts.•Departmental Duties Allocation:Played a role in allocating duties within the accounts department, ensuringan efficient and collaborative work environment.•Budget Preparation and Implementation:Led the preparation, presentation, and implementation of budgetsto various committees, actively contributing to strategic financial planning and resource allocation.•Payroll Management and Compliance:Took charge of payroll preparation and filing various returns, ensuringcompliance with regulatory requirements.•Interdepartmental Coordination:Coordinated the interaction between the Accounts department and other departments and branches, fostering effective communication and collaboration for overall organizational efficiency.

•Order Management and EDI Corrections:Managed the entire order management process, including handlingElectronic Data Interchange (EDI) documents.Specialized in resolving EDI-related problems, ensuringseamless electronic communication and accurate transaction processing.•Customer Query Resolution:Took charge of handling all incoming customer queries and requests,demonstrating a proactive approach to addressing customer concerns promptly and efficiently.•Service Level Improvement:Actively engaged in continuous improvement initiatives, collaborating withinternal teams and various business units to enhance service levels.Strived for excellence by identifyingareas for improvement and implementing measures to optimize processes and customer satisfaction.•Effective Communication Facilitation:Held the responsibility for maintaining proper communicationchannels between Diageo and customers, ensuring clarity and transparency in interactions.Facilitatedefficient communication flow between internal teams and external stakeholders, contributing tostreamlined processes.

•Comprehensive Financial and Administrative Oversight:Managed all aspects of day-to-day operations infinance and administration, demonstrating a holistic approach to organizational management and ensuringseamless coordination between the two functions.Internal Control •Implementation:Assisted in the implementation of effective internal control systems,contributing to the organization's risk management and governance structure. This involvementunderscores a commitment to maintaining operational integrity and minimizing financial risks.•Payroll Processing and Review:Processed and meticulously reviewed payroll, ensuring accuracy and strictadherence to the overall budget. This responsibility showcased attention to detail in financial managementand adherence to budgetary constraints.•Financial and Management Accounts Preparation:Prepared comprehensive financial and managementaccounts, providing valuable insights for strategic decision-making and fostering transparent financialreporting.•Bank Reconciliations and Cash Flow Statements:Prepared monthly bank reconciliations and cash flowstatements, enabling a real-time understanding of the organization's financial position and liquidity.•Auditors Focal Person:Acted as the focal person for auditors by preparing annual accounts, facilitating asmooth and efficient audit process. This role demonstrated a commitment to transparency and cooperationwith external stakeholders.•Statutory Deductions and Returns:Prepared and processed all statutory deductions, ensuring compliancewith legal requirements. Filed company returns promptly, showcasing commitment to regulatory adherence.•Document Safeguarding:Safeguarded the company's documents, ensuring their secure custody andorganized accessibility when needed.•Client Claims Handling:Managed client claims efficiently, demonstrating the ability to address and resolve issues related to financial transactions and agreements.

•Custodianship of Accountable Documents:Acted as the custodian of accountable documents, overseeingthe secure storage and retrieval of critical paperwork. This responsibility demonstrates trust in managingsensitive information and maintaining data integrity.•Ensuring General Cleanliness:Policed checks on general cleanliness, highlighting a commitment to a tidyand organized workspace, which contributes to a positive and professional working environment.•Supervision of Staff:Supervised messengers, cleaners, and drivers, showcasing leadership skills inmanaging support staff for optimal performance.•Customer Care:Engaged in customer care duties, emphasizing a customer-centric approach to addressinquiries and ensure a positive interaction between the organization and its clients.•Confidential File Management:Developed and maintained confidential and complex files, demonstratingdiscretion and organizational skills in handling sensitive information.•Company Returns and Regulatory Liaison:Filed company returns to regulatory bodies such as KRA, NSSF,and NHIF, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and fostering positive relations with regulatoryauthorities.