I believe that my acquired experience in accounting in both medium and large enterprises make me uniquely qualified for this position. I am also very familiar with the Accounting software package that your organization uses. I am very organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing several projects at once. I have a CPA section 4 in finance and am in the process of obtaining my CPA K.
In my current position at the assistant accountant, I work directly under the Chief Financial Officer. I am wholly responsible for ensuring that my regional divisions comply with all financial regulations and tax laws and that they meet all reporting requirements. I have personally led several internal audits that have resulted in the recovery of a significant amount of funds and saved the organization numerous penalties and other sanctions.
In addition to my technical skills, I have worked very hard over the years to develop leadership, team building, communication, and conflict resolution abilities. I am proficient in several accounts and financial software packages. I am open to the extensive travel that this position requires.
Last Resume Update | December 3, 2019 |
Address | NAIROBI, Kenya |
longinuosopiyo@gmail.com | |
Phone Number | 0717922571 |
Experience
ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT
File statutory returns on timely manner as per the norms of KRA. (VAT/PAYE/NSSF/NHIF/P9/HELB)
Prepare monthly financial statements, reports and records by collecting, analyzing and summarizing account information
Recording and maintaining the accounting transactions
Maintain and reconcile bank accounts on regular basis.
Generate invoices and make timely follow ups on accounts receivable
Debt collection
Research and reconcile all discrepancies.
Petty Cash Management.
Payroll Management
Auditing and verifying documents.
Manage accounts payable
Posting & reconciliation; cheque posting and other relevant accounts payable records posting
Ensure completeness of the general ledger
Reconcile processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.
Reconciliation of cash books and purchases ledgers
Charge expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports; recording entries.
Pay vendors by monitoring discount opportunities; scheduling and preparing cheques; resolving purchase orders, contracts, invoices, or payment discrepancies and documentation; ensuring credit is received for outstanding memos; and issuing stop-payments or purchase order amendments
Maintain accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions.
Verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
Maintain historical records by filing documents.
Protect organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
Compile and submit all financial reports in a timely manner and as required.
Any other duty as maybe assigned from time to time.
Any other duties assigned by HOD/Directors related to accounts.
Education
CPA
KENYA COLLAGE OF ACCOUNTANCY (KCA)
Certified Public Accountant (CPA PART 2)
Certified Public Accountant (CPA SEC 4 PASS)
Certified Public Accountant (CPA SEC 3 PASS)
Certified Public Accountant (CPA SEC 2 PASS)
Certified Public Accountant (CPA SEC 1 PASS)
ATC Finalist, 2014
Excellent Computer knowledge including accounting packages.