Margaret Khasakhala
Accountant
Nairobi,Kenya
Summary
Detail-oriented Accountant with 7 years effectively maintaining accurate accounting information for large-scale financial organizations. History working as part of financial team to manage diverse financial functions, tax management and reporting. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant/Procurement Officer
TrustGro SCA Ltd
Nairobi
11.2019 - Current
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Prepared and filed tax forms to meet needs of customers.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
- Evaluated internal needs and developed plans for maintaining optimal supply levels.
- Procured materials for squadron maintenance and repair services.
- Set up and negotiated contracts to obtain favorable pricing and delivery structures.
- Developed and strengthened supplier relationships.
- Performed yearly store audits in collaboration with managers, designers, and sales associates to provide feedback.
- Managed database of vendor details and pricing information to maintain organization.
- Provided accurate and up-to-date records of leading procurement procedures.
- Negotiate contracts with vendors, securing best prices and terms for materials, equipment and services.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Assistant Accountant
Asili Sacco Society Ltd
Nairobi
01.2017 - 10.2019
- Reviewed general ledger entries and assessed accuracy.
- Reconciled company accounts for credit cards, employee expenses, and commissions.
- Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing.
- Completed financial reports, providing insight into performance, operations and cash flow.
- Assisted with monthly and quarterly income statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports to inform decision-makers.
- Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Maintained detailed financial records of accounts receivable and payable status and bank reconciliations.
- Supervised accounting staff to provide feedback and evaluate progress.
- Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
- Facilitated month-end and year-end closing processed to support accuracy and completeness of financial reports.
- Analyzed and verified employee expense reports for accuracy.
- Checked general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors and identify adjustments.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
Accounts Assistant
SimbaNet Com Ltd
Nairobi
11.2013 - 09.2016
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Organized data into multiple spreadsheets to streamline data.
- Performed administrative and clerical duties such as word processing, data entry, faxing and copying.
- Communicated regularly with customers regarding account questions and issues.
- Communicated and resolved disputes with clients regarding outstanding invoices, payments and adjustments.
- Prepared itemized statements, bills, or invoices and recorded amounts due for items purchased or services rendered.
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
- Assisted management with annual expense plans to strategically track income or revenue.
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.
- Checked general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors and identify adjustments.
- Completed financial reports, providing insight into performance, operations and cash flow.
- Used accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Verified items billed against items ordered and reconciled differences through follow-up with vendor.
- Coordinated office supply ordering to avail materials for streamlined operations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Moi University
Kenya12-2018
Diploma - Business Administration
Premese Africa Development Institute
Nairobi, Kenya07-2015
Proffessional Qualification - CPA
Vision Institute of Professionals
Nairobi, Kenya12-2013
Certificate - Advanced Microsoft Excel Training
Inquest Research & Consulting
Nairobi07-2020
Skills
- Account reconciliation processes
- Financial statements expertise
- Statutory Reporting
- Fiscal budgeting knowledge
- Account Reconciliation
- Finance
- Administrative support
- MS Office Suite
- Superior attention to detail
- Bookkeeping
- Financial Management
- Cash Flow analysis
- Budget Analysis
- QuickBooks expert
- Tax law understanding
- Total Accounting Office proficiency
- Tax accounting specialization
- Budgeting
- Intuit QuickBooks specialist
- Bank Reconciliation
- Accounts Receivable (AR)
- Accounts Payable (AP)
- Confidentiality
- Internal Control
- Decision-Making
- Excellent Communication
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 2 in the development of a procurement policy which was approved by the board and ensured its implementation to the latter.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridTimeline
Accountant/Procurement Officer
TrustGro SCA Ltd
11.2019 - Current
Assistant Accountant
Asili Sacco Society Ltd
01.2017 - 10.2019
Accounts Assistant
SimbaNet Com Ltd
11.2013 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Moi University
Diploma - Business Administration
Premese Africa Development Institute
Proffessional Qualification - CPA
Vision Institute of Professionals
Certificate - Advanced Microsoft Excel Training
Inquest Research & Consulting