Whitney

Bookkeeper, Admin officer, Payroll coordinator,HR assistant

Whitney

ID Verified
1,200/mo
Nairobi , Kenya
Looking for Full-time
8 hours/day
Availability: US / EU / Asia timezone

Profile Description

Payroll & Finance Specialist with 4 years of experience in payroll operations, statutory compliance, and financial reporting across hospitality and financial services sectors. Proven ability to manage end-to-end payroll for 450+ employees while ensuring full compliance with tax regulations. Skilled in reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, and multi-system environments including SAP, Workday, Sage, and Microsoft D365. Recognized for delivering high accuracy under pressure, suppor...

Top Skills

Excel (Advanced) · 5 yearsGoogle Sheets (Advanced) · 5 yearsAccounts Payable/Receivable · 4 yearsBookkeeping · 4 yearsEmail Support · 4 years

Skills & Expertise

Customer Success

Email SupportAdvanced
Phone SupportAdvanced
Social Media SupportAdvanced

Data & Analytics

Excel (Advanced)Expert
Google Sheets (Advanced)Expert

Design & Creative

CanvaBeginner
Logo DesignBeginner
Adobe PhotoshopBeginner

Finance & Accounting

QuickBooksAdvanced
BookkeepingAdvanced
Accounts Payable/ReceivableAdvanced
Payroll ProcessingAdvanced
Financial ReportingAdvanced
Tax PreparationAdvanced
Financial AnalysisAdvanced
SageIntermediate
Budget ManagementBeginner
AML/KYCBeginner

E-commerce & Marketplace

Inventory ManagementIntermediate
Order ProcessingIntermediate

Work Experience

Payroll Coordinator

JW Marriott Nairobi

Nov 2024 - Nov 2025

Key Achievements:

I transitioned the organization from an Excel-based salary process to a fully automated payroll system, reducing processing time, improving accuracy, and streamlining payroll operations. Manage end-to-end payroll processing for 450+ employees, ensuring full statutory compliance  Verify employee payroll data including bank details, tax information, and statutory deductions  Prepare payroll reports and journals to support financial accuracy and audit readiness  Process weekly wages for casual employees.  File statutory returns and ensure timely payments to regulatory authorities.  Review and reconcile payroll data, including hours worked and pay adjustments  Advise management on payroll matters, tax issues, and employee benefit

Payroll ProcessingTax PreparationBudget ManagementAccounts Payable/ReceivableFinancial ReportingExcel (Advanced)Google Sheets (Advanced)Email SupportFinancial Analysis

Acting General Cashier

JW Marriott Nairobi

Apr 2025 - Jun 2025

Key Achievements:

Maintained a high level of accuracy in daily cash reconciliations with minimal discrepancies Successfully managed high transaction volumes during peak hotel occupancy periods Improved payment processing efficiency and reduced billing errors through attention to detail Earned positive guest feedback for professionalism, communication, and customer service Supported smooth month-end financial closing processes through accurate recordkeeping Recognized for reliability, accountability, and strong financial handling practices Contributed to improved reporting accuracy by identifying and resolving transaction inconsistencies early Adapted quickly to multiple accounting, reporting, and hospitality management systems

Accounts Payable/ReceivableBudget ManagementFinancial ReportingFinancial AnalysisBookkeepingGoogle Sheets (Advanced)Email SupportPhone SupportExcel (Advanced)Inventory Management

Payroll Officer

Old Mutual Holdings

Jun 2023 - Nov 2024

Key Achievements:

Successfully reconciled 230+ staff loan accounts, resolving discrepancies and supporting the team in passing the audit.

BookkeepingPayroll ProcessingExcel (Advanced)AML/KYCTax PreparationQuickBooksOrder ProcessingFinancial ReportingBudget ManagementGoogle Sheets (Advanced)Email Support

Treasury Assistant

Diversey Eastern and Central Africa

Dec 2022 - Jun 2023

Key Achievements:

Performed bank reconciliations across multiple African markets, including multi-currency accounts • Processed supplier payments and ensured timely settlement of obligations • Posted invoices and payments in SAP and maintained general ledger accuracy • Managed staff expense claims including mileage, credit cards, and reimbursements • Supported financial reporting and audit preparation processes • Maintained cash flow by ensuring adequate funding of payout accounts • Liaised with banks on transactions and foreign exchange matters

BookkeepingFinancial ReportingPayroll ProcessingGoogle Sheets (Advanced)Email SupportExcel (Advanced)Accounts Payable/ReceivableSageQuickBooksCanvaInventory ManagementOrder ProcessingTax PreparationAML/KYC

Cashier

St John Ambulance Kenya

Aug 2022 - Dec 2022

Key Achievements:

Conducted bank and M-Pesa reconciliations and maintained accurate financial records  Managed customer accounts, credit control, and payment allocations  Prepared financial documents including receipts, purchase requisitions, and payment vouchers  Processed supplier payments, utilities, and grant disbursements  Performed debtor analysis and followed up on outstanding balances

Phone SupportGoogle Sheets (Advanced)SageEmail SupportExcel (Advanced)BookkeepingAccounts Payable/ReceivableAML/KYCInventory ManagementFinancial AnalysisFinancial ReportingBudget ManagementOrder Processing

Finance Intern

Kenya Electricity Generating Company

May 2022 - Jul 2022

Key Achievements:

Providing general accounting support  Posting of medical and supplier invoices and reconciling supplier statements  Filing, data entry, recording and maintaining accurate and complete financial records.  Reviewing invoices and check whether they match with the LPO  Supporting in payments initiation and writing cheques  Verifying staff claims against provided receipts before reimbursement

Quick Stats

Age26 years
English LevelFluent
ID VerificationVerified

Certifications

Human resources analytics

Education

Bachelor's Degree

The Catholic University of Eastern Africa

2018 - 2022