FAITH MAINA

• - Provide accounting consulting services including month-end close, tax filings, reconciliations, and financial analysis for small to mid-sized businesses.
• - Develop and implement process improvements to strengthen internal controls and streamline financial reporting.

• - Managed full cycle month-end close including journal entries, accruals, and variance analysis to ensure accurate and timely financial statements.
• - Performed detailed balance sheet account reconciliations and maintained roll-forward schedules.
• - Supported annual external audits and preparation of tax documentation, ensuring compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards.
• - Conducted inventory reconciliations and maintained accurate fixed asset registers.
• - Prepared internal and external financial reports for senior management and auditors.
• - Partnered with cross-functional teams to optimize accounting processes and increase efficiency.
• Key Achievements:
• - Reduced month-end close cycle by 15% through automation of journal entry templates.
• - Improved accuracy of balance sheet reconciliations through enhanced review procedures.

Senior Accountant July 2018 to April 2021

Staff Accountant Feb 2016 to July 2018

• - Supported quarterly and annual audits, preparing PBCs and audit schedules.
• - Maintained general ledger accuracy through timely preparation and posting of journal entries.
• - Reconciled sub-ledger accounts and resolved discrepancies to ensure data integrity.
• - Prepared month-end and year-end financial reports and performed detailed variance analyses.
• - Implemented process improvements to accelerate financial close and improve reporting accuracy.
• - Tracked and analyzed fixed assets, including additions, disposals, and depreciation schedules.
• Key Achievements:
• - Assisted in a project to automate and upgrade ERP systems which increased productivity.
• - Recognized for consistently delivering accurate financial statements ahead of deadlines.

Staff Accountant Jan 2011 to Jan 2016

Accounts Payable Coordinator Jan 2009 to Jan 2011

• Prepared and submitted sales tax, real estate tax, and personal property tax filings.
• Assisted with annual financial statement reviews and supported audit schedules.
• Conducted bank and credit card reconciliations and maintained general ledger accuracy.
• Managed full-cycle accounts payable using QuickBooks and Peachtree (Sage 50).
• Assisted in month-end close and preparation of 1099 forms.

Key Achievements:

• Streamlined AP processes, reducing invoice processing time by 25%.
• Ensured 100% compliance with tax filing deadlines across multiple entities.