Gabriel

Accountant

Gabriel

ID Verified
1,500/mo
Nairobi, Kenya
Looking for Full-time
8 hours/day
Availability: US / EU / Asia timezone

Profile Description

Detail-oriented Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with 4+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including hands-on support for U.S.-based accounting processes, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting. Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, Xero, general ledger, bank and credit card reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, and month‑end close. Proven ability to manage full-charge bookkeeping, reconciliations, invoicing, payroll suppor...

Top Skills

Accounts Payable/Receivable · 4 yearsBookkeeping · 4 yearsExcel (Advanced) · 4 yearsFinancial Analysis · 4 yearsFinancial Reporting · 4 years

Skills & Expertise

Finance & Accounting

QuickBooksAdvanced
BookkeepingAdvanced
Financial ReportingAdvanced
Accounts Payable/ReceivableAdvanced
Payroll ProcessingAdvanced
Financial AnalysisAdvanced
XeroIntermediate
FreshBooksIntermediate
Risk ManagementIntermediate
AML/KYCIntermediate
SageIntermediate
NetSuiteIntermediate

Data & Analytics

Excel (Advanced)Advanced
Power BIAdvanced
Data VisualizationAdvanced
TableauAdvanced
R ProgrammingIntermediate
SQLIntermediate
Python (Pandas/NumPy)Intermediate
Data MiningIntermediate
Statistical AnalysisIntermediate

Work Experience

Junior Accountant

Turnkey Africa Limited

Mar 2023 - Dec 2025

Key Achievements:

Maintained general ledger accuracy by posting and reviewing daily financial transactions in accounting systems, ensuring completeness and proper classification. Actively supported month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and variance analysis. Performed bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues in a timely manner. Managed accounts payable and accounts receivable workflows, including invoice validation, payment tracking, aging analysis, and follow-ups. Prepared financial statements and supporting schedules for internal management review. Ensured accounting records aligned with established accounting standards and internal controls, supporting audit readiness and compliance. Collaborated with finance managers and external advisors to provide documentation for tax preparation and financial reviews. Utilized QuickBooks, Excel, and cloud-based tools to maintain accurate, well-documented accounting records in a remote work environment.

QuickBooksXeroFinancial ReportingBookkeepingPayroll ProcessingFinancial AnalysisAccounts Payable/ReceivableExcel (Advanced)

Junior Data Analyst

Busia County Universal Health Care Office

Jan 2020 - Dec 2022

Key Achievements:

Analyzed financial and operational datasets to support structured reporting and decision-making. Conducted data validation, reconciliation, and consistency checks aligned with reporting standards. Supported digital financial record-keeping systems, improving traceability and documentation quality. Applied audit-style review techniques to ensure accuracy and compliance with established guidelines. Worked closely with cross-functional and remote teams under strict reporting deadlines.

TableauPython (Pandas/NumPy)Power BIStatistical AnalysisSQLR ProgrammingData MiningData VisualizationExcel (Advanced)AML/KYC

Quick Stats

Age27 years
English LevelFluent
Other Languages
SwahiliFluent
ID VerificationVerified
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Certifications

Certified Public Accountant

Education

Bachelor's Degree

University of Nairobi

2018 - 2022