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Kiambu, Kenya

- Subject-Matter Expert in their Software Product Design across sixfinancial and accounting processes.- Responsible for client/user onboarding training across inventorymanagement and issuance of six types of digital transactionaldocuments.- Manage the Company’s Financial Statements, and all transactionaldocumentation (expenses, invoice processing and credit notes).- Manage all Tax-Compliance Tasks and Functions.

- Part of the pioneer team in implementing the month-end close process, reducing the timeline by 20% and ensuring timely financial reporting to stakeholders.- Monthly processing of statutory payments ensuring full compliance.- Manage successful completion of external audits, resulting in zero findings of non-compliance.- Demonstrate expertise in using SAGE X3 accounting software.- Identify and implement process improvements, reducing monthly closing time.- Monthly bank and Mpesa reconciliations.

Nairobi County, Kenya

• Compiling budget figures to aid reviewing past budgets, evaluating estimated income and assessing expenses.• Collaborated with the projects administration team during school holidays in ensuring projects are optimallyexecuted and completed.• Reconciling account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement as needed.• Processed payments and documents such as invoices, petty cash vouchers, employee reimbursements (e.g.staff allowances), and supplier POs while maintaining 100% accuracy.• Processed 300+ invoices monthly ensuring timely payments and maintaining positive vendor relationships.• Directing the gathering of required documentation and files for account audits and completed reviews.• Applying proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.• Organizing budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls.• Overseeing documentation and reporting of expenses, sales and other transactions.• Acts as company liaison to suppliers to immediately find resolutions for escalated issues.

Nairobi County, Kenya

• Processed payments and documents such as invoices, petty cash vouchers, employee reimbursements and statements.• Organized data into multiple spreadsheets to streamline data.• Reviewed figures, postings and documents for correct entry, completeness and accuracy.• Used accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial data.• Communicated and resolved disputes with suppliers regarding outstanding invoices, payments and adjustments.• Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate new employee training.