Fred Mwalo

MWALO E. FREDRICK P.O Box 51727 – 00200, Nairobi,- PERSONAL STATEMENT I am a highly motivated, hardworking Kenyan citizen with thirteen years working experience in the field of accounting and finance. I have proven ability to work with various accounting, inventory and payroll software like Pastel Partner, QuickBooks, Fishbowl, Tally accounting, Arren Payroll and PayWare Payroll. WORK EXPERIENCE FREELANCE ACCOUNTANT/BOOKKEEPER         (June 2014 – Date) Market Pulse Ltd (Research & marketing), Centech Consultancy (Construction), Falm Holdings Ltd (Retail), Bird Communication (Telecommunication) Paragon Feeds (Retail & Manufacturing) Property Options & Securities Limited (Real Estate) Ring Kenya Limited (Real Estate) C COM Kenya (Telecommunication) ACCOUNTANT (Feb 2009 – June 2014) GREAT PLAINS CONSERVATION LTD, Nairobi, Kenya  Performing monthly reviews and preparation of financial statements and accounting reports for unit managers.  Control of company expenditures, Prepare and review various reconciliations (Bank, Debtors, creditors) and overseeing the functions of credit control  Oversee inventory reporting and accuracy of inventory software data (Fishbowl)  Assist in the designing, reviewing, and implementation of accounting systems and control procedures  Prepare and review unit budgets and monitor compliance  Supervise the input and handling of financial data and reports for the company's financial systems.  Preparation, reconciliation and filing of statutory returns (VAT, PAYE, Catering Levy, NHIF, NSSF)  Preparation of company payroll and ensure timely payment of staff salaries.  Preparation and review of lead schedules for external auditors PAYABLES ACCOUNTANT (Nov 2007 – Feb 2009) INTEX CONSTRUCTION LTD, Nairobi, Kenya  Posting Supplier invoices into the accounting system  Monthly reconciliation of purchase ledgers and supplier statements  Ensuring that internal checks and controls relating to purchases are strictly adhered to.  Preparation of monthly creditors reports  Preparation and reconciliation of monthly VAT Input and Output accounts  Ensuring that VAT returns and refund claims are filed in good time ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT (Sep 2006 – Sep 2007) SKYTEL (K) LIMITED, Nairobi, Kenya  Processing of departmental budgets, and expenditure reports  Reconciliation of receivable, payable, Bank and cash Accounts  Verification and Posting data into the accounting system and ensuring their accuracy and validity  Filing of monthly statutory returns (V.A.T, N.S.S.F, N.H.I.F & P.A.Y.E)  Preparation of inventory movement records  Preparation of company payroll and all payroll deductions RESEARCH ASSISTANT (May 2006 – Sep 06) RESEARCH AND MARKETING SERVICES (E.A) LTD, Nairobi, Kenya  Data entry and data coding  Interviewing and data collection  Quality control EDUCATION  CPA Part II  University Degree: (August 2002 – May 2006) Moi University Eldoret, Kenya. Bachelor of Business Management, Accounting & Finance 2nd Class Honors Upper Division SKILLS  IT Skills – Pastel Partner, QuickBooks), QuickBooks POS, PayWare payroll, Aren Payroll Tally Accounting, Fishbowl Inventory, MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Powepoint, Access)  Certificate in First Aid from Kenya Red Cross Society  Good organizational Skills  Excellent communication skills both oral and written PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS  I successfully handled two KRA audits during my career which has vastly improved my understanding of the Kenyan tax laws.  I have successfully spearheaded several external audits over the years the satisfaction of the external auditors and my supervisors  I have been in charge of successful and fruitful new system implementation switching from Quickbooks to Pastel partner as well as design and implementation of controls system at Great Plains Conservation LTD.  I am the founder and chairman of Gor Mahia Family Branch, a supporters group of Gor Mahia FC which is tasked with fans education, mobilization and recruitment as well as spearheading CSR initiatives on behalf of the football club. REFEREES Charles Kanyi Chief Accountant Great Plains Conservation LTD P. O Box 28793 – 00100 Nairobi, Kenya Mobile:- Email:-James Chacha Wambura Deal Manager, Middle East & Africa, Oracle Kenya LTD P.O Box 41186 – 00100 Mobile:- Email:-John M. Onyango, Market Research, Kenya Airways, P.O. BOX 19002 – 00100, Mobile:- Email:-