Accountant, Bookkeeper, Accounts Receivable

CHARLES

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

Profile Description

Detail-oriented Bookkeeper with over 12 years of experience in payroll accounting, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting. Highly skilled in using Xero to manage day-to-day bookkeeping tasks, including invoicing, payroll processing, expense tracking, and real-time financial reporting. Strong background in journal entries, account reconciliation, and maintaining accurate, audit-ready records while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. Advanced proficiency in...

Skills & Expertise

Work Experience

Payroll Accountant

NASIB PAINTS & HARDWARE LTD

May 2022 -

Job Responsibilities:

Successfully managed end-to-end payroll accounting processes, ensuring accurate and timely posting of payroll journal entries to the general ledger with zero recurring discrepancies. Improved accounts receivable tracking by streamlining invoicing and follow-up processes, resulting in faster customer payment cycles and reduced outstanding balances. Performed monthly reconciliations across bank, pay...

Excel (Advanced)XeroStatistical AnalysisQuickBooksBookkeepingSageTax PreparationPayroll ProcessingBudget ManagementFinancial Reporting

Branch Operations Manager

Metropolitan National SACCO

Apr 2019 - Mar 2022

Job Responsibilities:

Successfully oversaw branch accounting operations, ensuring accurate reconciliations, controlled expenses, and timely financial reporting with improved operational efficiency. Prepared detailed monthly financial and operational performance reports that supported management decision-making and improved visibility into branch performance trends. Strengthened treasury operations by effectively monito...

Technical WritingQuickBooksBookkeepingTax PreparationFinancial ReportingAccounts Payable/ReceivableExcel (Advanced)Accountant (CPA)Budget ManagementPayroll Processing

Assistant Branch Manager

Metropolitan National SACCO

Apr 2015 - Mar 2019

Job Responsibilities:

Assisted in the preparation of branch financial reports, improving the accuracy and timeliness of labor cost analysis and expense tracking for better management reporting. Supported monitoring of operational costs and budget performance, contributing to improved cost control and more informed financial decision-making. Performed regular account reconciliations and ensured timely posting of account...

QuickBooksBookkeepingTax PreparationFinancial ReportingAccounts Payable/ReceivableExcel (Advanced)Budget ManagementAccountant (CPA)Risk ManagementAML/KYC

Quick Stats

Age39 years
GenderMale
English LevelFluent
Other Languages
SwahiliFluent
ID VerificationVerified