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Nairobi, Kenya

• Implemented an Asset Management system for better control and operational efficiency.• Assisted to successfully follow up several issues with the Revenue Authority (KRA) such as Tax Compliance, VAT Refunds, iTax discrepancies and Audits.• Submission and remittance of monthly and annual statutory payments.• Implemented a petty cash management system to better evaluate expenses by staff members.• Implemented and maintained an internal stock control system for more efficient stock management both in the office and the warehouse.• Worked hand in hand with the Company Auditors to ensure timely and efficient completion of audits

Mombasa, Kenya

• As Customer Service Officer, Tackled the day to day administrative and commercial issues linked to the operational activities of the bank and assisted clientswith queries and information as required.• Created a database for Credit and Debit card issuance and control.• As Internal Audit Officer Examined and evaluated effectiveness of the internal control, risk management and governance systems and processes of the entirebank, including the organization’s outsourced activities and its subsidiaries and branches.• Conducted independent scheduled audits across all branches at the coast region and by giving relevant recommendations assisted branches to minimize riskand assure compliance with applicable banking regulations and improve on the effectiveness of the bank’s control and governance processes.• Assisted with the preparation of monthly and annual budgets across all branches at the Coast Region.• Provided assistance to assigned bank examiners and external auditors, ensuring that their examinations are completed efficiently and promptly

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

• Lecturing and Tutoring Foundation level students in the fields of; Principles of Accounting (Foundation Semester 1) and Introduction to Finance (FoundationSemester 2) with a pass rate of 90% among students for both subjects taught.• Year Leader responsibilities involve following up on the students’ progress as they proceed through the Foundation year. Aiding them in case of change ofcourse, aiding in preparation of academic transcripts, updating respective parents or guardians on their academic progress.• Assisting International students with any issues they may face while at the University such as visa renewals, adjusting to life at the University, settling in to on-campus accommodation. Other duties involved preparation of weekly reports and preparing budgets and proposals for University events.

Certified Public Accountant Of Kenya, (Cpa-K) Kasneb, Kenya, Accounting, Part 1 Complete (Section 1 & 2), Part 2 Ongoing (Section 3 & 4)

Bachelor’S Degree, Accounting And Finance, 3.69

Activities and Societies: Selected as a Student Ambassador at University Level to represent Kenya. Responsibilities involved attending.

High School, Gce A-Levels, Accounting (A) Economics (C) Chemistry (D)

High School, Gce O-Levels, 4 A'S & 4 B'S