CHRISTINE WAIRIMU GATHURU
About Candidate
I am a detail-oriented and dependable Accounts Assistant with over 3 years of hands-on experience in financial administration. Currently employed at Uplift Careers Limited, with a strong background in managing invoices, payroll processing, tax returns, and statutory compliance. Demonstrated expertise in reconciling accounts, preparing financial reports, and handling banking transactions. Recognized for strong analytical skills, accuracy, and proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office tools. Seeking to contribute accounting expertise to drive financial efficiency and compliance within a dynamic organization.
Location
Education
BACHELOR OF ECONOMICS AND
FINANCE
CPA SECTION I - COMPLETED
CPA SECTION II- IN PROGRESS
KENYA CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION- C+
Work & Experience
- Handled processing and management of invoices and payments, including tax obligations.
- Ensure financial documentation remains up-to-date.
- Support invoicing process for clients.
- Prepare and process electronic transfers and payments
- Preparing, filling and payment of statutory deductions i.e NHIF, NSSF and PAYE
- Managed the submission and settlement of KRA returns.
- Facilitated timely disbursement of salaries through efficient payroll processing.
- Liaising with the payroll team to ensure accuracy in payroll processing and recovery of allowances, advances, and
any other deductions
- Preparing financial reports that provided insights into the company's finances
- Managing the petty cash
- Reconciling payments from clients and ensuring invoices are paid on time
- Utilized computer software to manage financial records, accounts and transactions
- Liaised with clients and suppliers on billing issues, resolving disputes and maintaining positive business
relationships.
- Prepared month-end closing entries to maintain detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
- Monitored accounts receivable and payable, ensuring timely collection and payment of invoices.
- Collected, extracted, and entered data with high accuracy.
Maintained detailed documentation of research results.
Operated field data recording devices to collect data.
Collected data through questionnaires for providing timely and
relevant information to the organization.
Procession of the collected data as received from the field and
feed the information in the organization system.
Report writing as assigned.
Submitting completed questionnaires and recorded comments
and questions from respondents.
Editing and ensuring the accuracy of the collected data and
field reports before submitting.
• Provided administrative support by preparing and processing a variety of documents, reports, and official correspondence, contributing to the smooth operation of the department.
• Extracted, reviewed, and analyzed data from registered Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs), organizing the information for use in economic surveys and statistical reports.
• Attended and participated in employment and labor relations court sessions, assisting with the registration process of CBAs and gaining practical insight into legal and regulatory procedures
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