Aska Gisemba

Aska Gisemba Accounting And Finance Enthusiastic| Accountant |Credit Analyst |Credit Controller |Credit Manager |Finance Consultant |Operations |Account Manager |Customer Service Phone-Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/cpa-k-aska- gisemba- Email-Professional Summary Tech-savvy and result oriented Finance professional with over 10 years financial industry experience. Service-minded, numerically-savvy and works well with variety of people across the organizations. Analyzes complex information to maximize revenue and profitability. Collaborates with other departments to evaluate expenses and develop strategies to reduce costs. Promotes high accounting standards to comply with the relevant government tax laws and regulations. Skills Financial record keeping, financial reporting and bookkeeping Data analysis and analytical skills Team player with strong interpersonal skills Strong negotiation and communication skills Problem solver and critical thinker Time managing and leadership skills Work History summary Finance Associate |Zumi Africa 08/2022 - Current Prepared daily bank, receivables and supplier accounts reconciliations Maintained journal entries to track and analyze credit and debit transactions. Oversaw accounts payable and receivable transactions. Helped in filing of statutory deductions on a timely basis. Gathered and collected all financial information for business and verified accuracy in system. Compiled various reports related to Sales and collections. Carried out special Projects, Tech improvements, Data Clean Up to ensure seamless business operation and making suggestions to improve efficiency. Resolved various escalated billing charges. Participated in contract and budget negotiations with outside vendors and internal stakeholders. Accounts Receivable Associate|Sendy Limited 11/2021 – 07/2022 Reviewed new and existing customers credit limits and terms with the focus of minimizing business credit exposure. Reviewed accounts on monthly basis to assess aging, pursue collection and formulate payment plans with the clients. Ensured customer invoices, statements, invoices and credit notes are issued on time. Coordinated with external debt collectors and small courts claims in pursuing old debts. Managed monthly reconciliation schedules for assigned accounts. Handled high volume of in-bound calls pertaining to reconciliation of delinquent accounts. Processed Vat withholding certificates and vendor credit inquiries. Credit Controller |Airtel Kenya Limited 09/2018 – 10/2021 Reduced past due balances and bad debt by coordinating collection efforts with customer service, sales and billing departments. Devised collection recovery strategies to resolve customer issues and delinquent cases. Performed quarterly account credit limit reviews and credit increase review. Responded to disputes and applied logical, knowledgeable approaches to devise solutions. Trained and mentored new department employees to maximize performance. Reached out to customers to check on payments and convey options. Reviewed customer accounts for compliance with repayment obligations. Billing Manager |MFI Managed Document Solutions 05/2014 – 08/2018 Reviewed, researched and resolved billing concerns. Managed billing process and returns to meet company revenue recognition policies. Worked with customers to develop payment plans and bring accounts to current terms. Directed operations of the billing team composed of 10 team mates. Trained and mentored new department employees to maximize performance Performed billing, collection and reporting functions with annal revenue of Kes.900M. Performed testing for billing modules, enhancing new functionality and process improvements. Created standard operating procedures which improved billing accuracy and cash flow. Assistant Accountant|Chanadarana Foodplus Limited 07/ 2012 - 04/2014 Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing. Prepared daily bank, receivables and supplier accounts reconciliations Analyzed and verified company expense reports for accuracy. Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions. Trained and mentored new department employees to maximize performance. Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy Prepared and submitted local purchasing orders, Quotations, and Proforma invoices Monitored and ensured timely delivery of orders as per LPO submitted. Education Bachelor of Commerce-Finance Period-January 2021-Present Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Continuing education in BCOM, currently in 3rd Year Accounting- CPA K Professional certification Period- January 2010-November 2014 Royal Business School-KASNEB Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Period-January 2004-November 2007 Embonga Secondary School Certifications Certified Public accountant- CPA K Referees Paul Bariu Head of Finance Zumi Africa Email;-Cell Phone- Suarabh Mhala Head Business MFI Managed Document Solutions Ltd Cell phone;- Caroline Munwango Senior Customer relationship Manager Airtel Networks Kenya Limited Email;-Cell Phone;-