Senior Bookkeeping & Accounting Specialist

Amos

ID Verified
900/mo
Nairobi, Kenya
Looking for Full-time
8 hours/day
Availability: US / EU / Asia timezone

Profile Description

Accounting, Finance and Administration professional with 17+ years of experience supporting public- and private-sector operations. Combines financial reporting, payroll, budgeting, tax compliance and accounting systems expertise with executive and administrative support, including management calendar and appointment coordination, senior-level correspondence, confidential document handling, procurement coordination and organized recordkeeping. Trusted to work directly with senior management, ...

Top Skills

Accounts Payable/Receivable · 10 yearsBookkeeping · 10 yearsData Entry · 10 yearsFinancial Reporting · 10 yearsSage · 10 years

Skills & Expertise

Finance & Accounting

SageExpert
BookkeepingExpert
Financial ReportingExpert
Accounts Payable/ReceivableExpert
QuickBooksExpert
XeroExpert
Payroll ProcessingExpert
Tax PreparationExpert
Financial AnalysisExpert

Virtual Assistance & Admin

Data EntryExpert
Calendar ManagementExpert
Email ManagementExpert
Travel PlanningExpert
Document ManagementExpert
Meeting CoordinationExpert
Executive Assistant ServicesExpert

Data & Analytics

Power BIAdvanced

Work Experience

ACCOUNTANT

FILCO LTD

Sep 2022 - Present

Key Achievements:

Prepare monthly management accounts and annual financial reports for Board of Directors review. • Streamlined factory production accounting procedures and developed a payroll system to improve payroll administration and cost tracking. • Process monthly payroll, statutory deductions and tax returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with deadlines. • Prepare client invoices, coordinate company purchases and maintain accurate revenue and procurement records. • Support management with product and service costing, financial analysis and operational planning. • Provide executive and administrative support to senior management, including calendar and appointment coordination, handling correspondence and maintaining confidential documents. • Deliver staff training on newly implemented accounting systems and support adoption of consistent financial processes.

QuickBooksBookkeepingFinancial ReportingAccounts Payable/ReceivableCalendar ManagementEmail ManagementTax PreparationPayroll ProcessingFinancial AnalysisTravel PlanningDocument ManagementData EntryMeeting CoordinationPower BIExecutive Assistant Services

ACCOUNTANT

FOREMOST AUTO CENTER

Jan 2021 - Present

Key Achievements:

• Prepare monthly financial statements, including the income statement, statement of financial position and cash flow statement, for the Managing Director. • Serve as the primary point of accountability for company accounting and financial matters, reporting directly to the Managing Director. • Manage client invoicing, payroll processing, monthly tax filings and supporting financial records. • Coordinate company purchases and maintain organized procurement documentation. • Provide remote support for purchase coordination when required, helping maintain continuity of financial and administrative operations.

XeroPayroll ProcessingTravel PlanningEmail ManagementCalendar ManagementAccounts Payable/ReceivableBookkeepingFinancial ReportingTax Preparation

Ag. Accountant

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI

Jan 2009 - Dec 2020

Key Achievements:

• Consolidated monthly cash flow and income statements for Board presentation across 16 departmental units. • Distributed and monitored an annual departmental budget of KES 250–300 million across 16 units, using historical expenditure and current-year projections. • Oversaw two income-generating units remotely in Mombasa and Kisumu, maintaining positive cash flow above KES 1 million with no pending bills. • Reconciled receivables and payables ledgers and prepared monthly management reports for senior accountant review. • Coordinated financial information and documentation across units, supporting timely reporting and management oversight.

BookkeepingAccounts Payable/ReceivableFinancial ReportingSageDocument ManagementData EntryMeeting Coordination

Quick Stats

Age42 years
English LevelFluent
ID VerificationVerified

Education

Certificate

ACCA

2011 - 2013