Carolyne Cheruiyot

CAROLYNE CHEPTOO CHERUIYOT P. O. Box 98945 - 80100 Mombasa, Kenya Tel: - or - E-mail:- CAREER PROFILE SUMMARY Skilled accounting professional with 15 years of experience. Strong understanding of all aspects of Finance, Administration, Logistics and Procurement. Proven ability to manage multiple assignments while meeting tight deadline schedules. Possess reputation as a self-directed professional with excellent problem solving, analytical and communication skills. Proven track record of performing work in an ethical manner while consistently maintaining the integrity of all data. Strong relationship-building skills and effective collaboration with management, coworkers, vendors and clients. EDUCATION BACKGROUND ● ● ● ● ● Bachelors Business Administration (Finance)- Kenya Methodist University. Sept 2013 – April 2015. Diploma in Business Administration- Rift Valley Institute of Science & Technology; Jan 1996 – Nov 1998. Certificate in Disk Management- Comptrain Institute 1999 Certificate in Computer Packages- Ramsgate Computer Centre 1999 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education- Dry’s Girls Secondary School; 1992 – 1995 PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION ● East Africa Customs Freight Forwarding Practicing Certificate- Kenya School of Revenue Administration; Feb 2017 – August 2017 KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES ● ● ● Communication skills, Interpersonal skills, Data Analysis, Problem-solving skills, Logical reasoning, Supply chain skills, Time management, Records Management and Calendar Management. Inventory management, Customs documentation, Financial reporting, Budget preparation, Procurement & Sourcing, Planning and Cash flow forecasting. HRIS Knowledge, Microsoft Office Application suite, Windows, SAP, TAS and knowledge in navigating the internet and emails. WORK HISTORY Finance & Administrative Assistant Brighton Global Ltd, August 2020 – to date Duties and Responsibilities Finance functions:  Preparing balance sheets. 1      Processing tax payments. Supporting monthly payroll and keeping organized records. Recording accounts payable and accounts receivable. Processing and preparing financial statements. Overseeing all client accounts. Accountant Ideal Appliances Ltd, May 2018 – August 2020 Duties and Responsibilities Finance functions: - Accounts Receivables  Bank Reconciliation: Ensured all the banks are reconciled on a daily basis by posting all the financial data, income received and payments done from the company.  Debtors: Made sure all invoices & customer payments are posted accurately, customer accounts reconciled on a daily basis in order to give a proper and correct debtor’s aging report.  Petty Cash: Managed all petty cash payments and ensured timely replenishment. Prepared staff imprest reports.  Intercompany – Checking that all intercompany invoices are raised, posted and captured in the system. Presenting all statutory deductions (NHIF, NSSF, PAYE, With-holding tax and Vat to the relevant authority. Administrative Roles ● ● Customer Care: Ensured both internal and external customers are happy and content. Logistics: Liaison with all dispatch heads and truck drivers to ensure all purchases have been collected and delivered to the respective customers efficiently. Accountant – Kenya Office Comarco Mauritius Ltd, April 2014 to Dec 2017 Duties and Responsibilities Finance / Procurement functions: ● ● ● Accounts Receivables: Bank Reconciliations, Customer Accounts Reconciliations, Debtors Aging Reports, Invoicing, Intercompany Reconciliations. Accounts Payables: Supplier payments, Creditors Aging Reports, Tax Reconciliation / Remittances Procurement: Price Negotiations, Quality Checks, Proper documentation and Receiving of Items. Administrative Roles ● ● ● 2 Office Administration: Planning and coordination of all office day to day running of the organization. Licensing / Insurances: Keeping records of all licenses, policies ensuring validity and renewals. Payroll: Ensure all employees are paid appropriately, all statutory deductions are remitted on time. ● ● Crewing: On-boarding of new vessel crew, Repatriation of the Off-signing Crew and keeping all records of personnel. Employee Welfare: Appraisals, Organizing end year staff appreciation party. Accounts Assistant Kenya Marine Contractors (EPZ) Ltd, April 2006 to March 2014 Duties and responsibilities Finance / Procurement functions: ● ● ● ● Accounts Receivables: Bank Reconciliations, Customer Accounts Reconciliations, Debtors Aging Reports, Invoicing, Intercompany Reconciliations. Accounts Payables: Supplier payments, Creditors Aging Reports, Tax Reconciliation / Remittances Procurement: Price Negotiations, Quality Checks, Proper documentation and Receiving of Items. Budgeting: Preparation of Actuals vs Budget Reports for all the ships Administration Functions ● Payroll preparation for all Ships crew, Shore staff and Casuals ● Tickets and Accommodation for all ship and shore staff ● Re-imbursements for any costs claimable by all employees Accounts Assistant Doshi Enterprises Ltd, September 2005 to April 2006 Duties and Responsibilities ● Preparing Invoices, Payment of salaries and Wages, Stock inventory, Petty Cash, Preparation and filing of statutory returns. Receptionist / Secretary Alexander Forbes Insurance Brokers (K) Ltd, June 2005 to July 2005 Duties and Responsibilities  Manning the switchboard/reception Area, Guiding visitors & Clients to the respective offices. Administrative Assistant Kenya Marine Contractors Transport Ltd, March 1999 – December 2004 Duties and Responsibilities  Staff attendance register, Ticketing and Accommodation, In-charge of fuel and transport for all organization staff. Managing correspondences for priority action.  Preparation of Office correspondences, Cheque Payments & Receipts, Weekly expenses Reports, Invoicing, Supplier Statement Reconciliation, Recording staff attendance. 3 REFEREES Mr. Jorgen Nielsen Director Comarco Group of Companies P. O. Box 94022 – 80100, MOMBASA Tel: - Email:-Ms. Agnes Kariuki Human Resource Manager Ideal Appliances Ltd P. O. Box 98338 – 80100, MOMBASA Tel: - Email:- Ms. Emmy Cheruiyot Human Resource Manager Promaco East Africa P. O. Box 24556 – 00502, NAIROBI Tel: - Email:- 4