Merceline Atieno Odolo
About Candidate
A highly analytical and results-driven finance and accounting professional with 6+ years of progressive experience in financial reporting, budgeting, payroll administration, tax compliance, inventory management, reconciliations, audit support, and internal controls across manufacturing, transport, healthcare, and public sector environments. Proven track record in improving financial accuracy, strengthening compliance frameworks, optimizing operational efficiency, and supporting strategic business decision-making. Proficient in IFRS-based reporting, KRA statutory compliance, financial analysis, and ERP/accounting systems including QuickBooks, SAGE, Tally, and advanced Microsoft Excel. Recognized for strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, stakeholder collaboration, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced, multicultural, and dynamic business environments.
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Education
Bachelor of Commerce with specialization in finance.
Currently enrolled in the CPA advanced level.
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education
Work & Experience
• Track, analyse, and report on material, labour, and overhead costs to produce accurate product costing and cost of goods manufactured. • Prepare financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow) and management reports to support executive decision-making. • Lead annual budgeting and forecasting cycles, including variance analysis and corrective-action recommendations. • Reconcile inventory discrepancies, ensure valuation accuracy, and conduct periodic physical stock counts. • Design and maintain internal controls that mitigate financial and operational risks across all departments. • Manage end-to-end accounting in QuickBooks and coordinate with internal and external auditors. • Process statutory returns and ensure full compliance with tax regulations and accounting standards. Key Achievements ✓ Reduced financial reporting errors by 15% through enhanced data validation controls. ✓ Delivered clean audit outcomes with zero major discrepancies across all audit cycles.
Maintained accurate ledgers through timely journal entries and reconciliations in Tally and QuickBooks. • Managed full-cycle payroll processing and statutory deductions (PAYE, NHIF, NSSF) for 80+ employees. • Prepared and reviewed cash requests, ensuring documentation compliance with internal policies. • Produced monthly financial statements and management reports using QuickBooks and SAGE. • Analysed expenditure by category to support annual budgeting and cost-control initiatives. Key Achievements ✓ Cut payroll processing time by 25% through automation and workflow redesign. ✓ Reduced late payments by 20% by restructuring invoicing and cash disbursement systems
Recorded transactions, invoices, and contracts in SAGE, ensuring precise financial recordkeeping. • Assisted with month-end close, journal entries, and expense documentation for accurate billing and compliance. • Prepared and filed financial returns for senior approval, maintaining regulatory transparency. • Reviewed annual spending by category to inform operating budget formulation.
• Supported audit preparation and assisted in the audit process, ensuring adherence to financial standards. • Processed customer transactions and invoices, maintaining accurate records in QuickBooks. • Managed cash transactions, issued receipts, and prepared daily sales reports. • Evaluated transactions and account records to improve the quality and reliability of financial data.
Calculated sums owed, fines charged, and customer balances, ensuring financial transaction accuracy. • Compiled data from multiple sources to prepare accurate bank deposits and maintain record integrity. • Transferred data from subsidiary journals to the general ledger, maintaining workflow consistency. • Prepared financial reports to support senior staff in the budgeting and planning process.
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