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About Candidate
I am a highly motivated and detail-oriented Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Membership No.33113 with over 8 years of professional experience in providing exceptional accounting, financial reporting, auditing, and tax planning services. Expertise in managing complex financial data, ensuring compliance with regulations, and optimizing operational efficiency for clients across diverse industries. Proficient in the preparation and analysis of financial statements, internal controls, and tax returns like WHT, PAYE, Reverse VAT, VAT, and other statutory payments and addressing discrepancies to ensure that the reconciliations are accurate, with a strong ability to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve financial processes. Adept at cash flow management and reporting, accounting controls, knowledge of compliance and reporting requirements, stakeholders’ management, procurement, budgeting, and administration providing strategic financial advice, and delivering clear financial insights to stakeholders. Am Known for strong communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and am committed to the ethical practices and continual professional development.
In my previous roles I have Interacted with computerized accounting software’s i.e. Microsoft Dynamics, MIP, SAGE, and SAP. I am also conversant with Microsoft software’s. My passion for numbers has equipped me with the ability to provide correct financial data and reports. My colleagues describe me as a team player and a supportive staff who is easily adaptive to new working environment situations. I am a hardworking self-driven gentleman who is ready to learn new skills and be an asset to my employer.
Education
The Bachelor of Commerce in Finance program has provides a comprehensive understanding of financial management, investment strategies, and global financial markets. The curriculum combines core business principles with specialized courses in financial analysis, corporate finance, risk management, and portfolio management. Students gain practical skills in financial modeling, data analysis, and decision-making to address complex financial challenges. The program also emphasizes the importance of ethical considerations and strategic financial planning in today's evolving economic landscape. Graduates are well-equipped to pursue careers in financial services, corporate finance, investment banking, asset management, and related fields.
The Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is a prestigious and globally recognized certification for accounting and finance professionals. By Obtaining the CPA credential i have gained expertise in financial reporting, taxation, auditing, and strategic financial management. CPA has provides deep understanding of accounting principles, regulatory standards, and ethical practices, preparing candidates to navigate complex financial environments. The certification opens doors to diverse roles such as financial controller, auditor, tax consultant, and financial analyst.
Work & Experience
• Financial Reporting –Preparation of financial statements such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, Provision insights and recommendations based on financial data. • Financial Record Keeping- Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions, Ensure data integrity and proper documentation of financial activities. • Budgeting and Forecasting -Assist in creating and managing budgets, Analyze variances between budgeted and actual financial performance. • Tax Compliance and Preparation - Preparation and filing of tax returns in accordance with legal requirements, ensuring compliance with tax regulations and identifying of tax-saving opportunities Ensuring that the organization complies fully with tax remittance and deduction in regard I.e., VAT and WHT, PAYEE, and all statutory expenses. • Auditing - assessing the accuracy and completeness of financial records and assisting in the preparation of External and internal audits by supplying the auditors with all the required documentation and giving them feedback on all the questions raised. • Accounts Payable and Receivable Management - Monitor and manage payments to suppliers and collections from customers, Maintenance of accurate accounts payable and receivable records. Maintaining a good relationship with the suppliers, reviewing regular account reconciliation, and ensuring bank & and cash balances; debtors; suppliers and control accounts are reconciled. • General Ledger Management - Reviewing of GL items and reconciliation, preparing, and processing end months’ journals, and maintaining an approved list of open items for the balance sheet, allocate transactions to appropriate GL codes and Ensure proper reconciliation of general ledger accounts. • Cash Flow and Treasury Management - Manage cash flow to ensure liquidity for daily operations and Handle investments and bank accounts for the organization, also analyzing different funding needs allocating available funds appropriately as per the competing priorities, and monitoring bank account movements. • Financial Analysis and Advisory - Analyze financial data to identify trends and areas for improvement and also Provide strategic advice to management based on financial analysis. • Regulatory Compliance - Ensure adherence to financial regulations and industry standards and Implement and maintain internal control procedures. • Cost Control and Analysis - Monitor expenses to ensure cost efficiency and Perform cost analysis for business projects and activities. • Ensuring that transactions and Bank statements are reconciled to daily payments monitoring all activities, and ensuring monthly reconciliations are made in time. • Supporting procurement of goods and services for branches, head office, and satellites and ensuring that all supplier invoices have been matched and the amount charged agrees with LPOs, requisitions, delivery notes, and any other payment that is supplied to Finance for payments is well supported.
• Keeping up to date on documents/reports/guidelines that have a bearing on matters related to the project, ensuring compliance with accounting procedures and policies. • Preparation of budget performance reports and finalization of budget performance reports, analyzing variances between approved budgets and actual expenditures. • Successfully complied with statutory remittances and payments such as V.A.T, P.A.Y.E, Withholding taxes, Personal Income Tax (PIT) (e.g., NSSF, NHIF), and Pension contribution and HELB. • Identification of the department and project finance needs, providing proactive, reliable, and timely advice to inform management and operational decision-making with timely analysis of their performance and their sustainability and communication as appropriate. • Keep track of cash inflows and outflows to maintain liquidity and ensure the organization can meet its obligations and Prepare projections for future cash needs and recommend strategies to optimize cash flow. • Fluent financial flow by Reconciling bank, customer, supplier, and imprest accounts for accurate financial statements. • Managed debtors by negotiating contracts for discounted prices and managed credit by following up on outstanding amounts.
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