Grace Kanini Mutuku

Grace Kanini Mutuku Address Nairobi, Nairobi- Phone - E-mail- Experienced Accounting professional with over 3 years of experience in financial reporting, analysis and accounting practices. ➢ Vast knowledge and expertise in auditing, finance, accounting and risk assessment. ➢ Up to date with applicable laws and regulations, corporate policies, industry best practises and developments. ➢ Possess the ability to analyse financial information and prepare financial reports, determine, and maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit, and loss, among other financial activities within the financial department. Skills Accounts Payable and Receivable Regulatory Compliance Bank Reconciliation Expense Tracking Budgets and forecasting Month-end reports Budget Preparation GAAP Reporting Financial Tracking MS Office Statement Reconciliation Financial Reporting Journal Entries Cost accounting Tax Compliance Payroll Management and Disbursement Credit Control Financial Management Financial Data Analysis Work History 2022-02 - 2024-03 Assistant Accountant PELICAN INSURANCE BROKERS K LTD, Nairobi, Kenya ROLES Maintained up-to-date knowledge of GAAP guidelines, ensuring compliance in all financial reporting tasks. Enhanced cash flow management through prompt invoicing and effective accounts receivable follow-up procedures. Improved financial accuracy by conducting thorough account reconciliations and adjusting journal entries. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records and preparing financial reports. Processing invoices and ensuring timely payment. Maintaining petty cash float. Performing bank reconciliations to ensure that all transactions are recorded accurately and discrepancies are resolved promptly. Ensuring compliance with insurance regulatory bodies and accounting standards. Assist with internal and external audits by providing documentation, reconciliations, and explanations of financial transactions as needed. Processing of payroll and sharing of pay-slips with staff. Establish and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets, prevent fraud, and ensure financial accuracy. Filing and remitting taxes and other financial obligations. Assist management in the decision-making process by preparing budgets and financial forecasts. Analyze financial data and performance metrics to provide insights and recommendations to management. 2021-06 - 2022-02 Finance Assistant DUKE GLOBAL INCORPORATION , Nairobi , Kenya ROLES Enter all transactions relating to projects onto the finance system in a timely manner. Prepare and consolidate reports from countries for donor reporting and internal management purposes as per required timelines. Assist with preparation of monthly financial statements and reports to inform management. Prepare and review monthly transactions listing for completeness and assurance and post required adjustments in a timely manner. Reconciling bank statements and accounts and maintain accuracy. Support year-end closing activities, ensuring all transactions were properly recorded before the start of the new fiscal year. i.e reconcoling all project balance sheet accounts. Produce financial analysis as required by the business manager to assist in decision making. Produce explanatory narrative for any financial reports and respond to donor questions regarding financials at any time and as required. Assist in the preparation of budgets, tracking expenses against budgeted amounts, and providing analysis to support decision-making. Assist in Audit and Compliance Activities by ensuring all transactions are approved and supported by adequate documentation and that documentation is filed and retained in a suitable way. Assist in processing payroll and maintaining accurate payroll records. Streamline vendor payment processes, ensuring timely disbursements to maintain strong relationships. 2021-04 - 2021-06 Credit Controller TENSPOT LIMITED , Nairobi , Kenya ROLES Checking customer's credit ratings with banks and other lending apps. Setting up the terms and conditions of a loan. Timely and effective collection of all debts and customers payments. Negotiating re-payment plans. Maintaining contact with clients to ensure invoices are clear for payment. Receipting, allocation and reconciliation of payments to customer's accounts. Resolving queries both internally and externally around outstanding invoices. Posting and allocating daily receipts to accounting systems. 2019-05 - 2019-08 Finance Intern Sarova Panafric , Nairobi , Kenya ROLES Assisting with Financial Reporting i.e preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports, including revenue reports, expense reports, and financial statements. Assist in processing invoices, reconciling vendor statements, and tracking payments. Additionally,help with billing procedures, tracking guest accounts, and handling inquiries related to accounts receivable. Inventory Management: Support the accounting team in maintaining inventory records, conducting periodic inventory counts, and reconciling inventory discrepancies Bank Reconciliation: Assist in reconciling cash and credit card transactions, preparing bank deposits, and reconciling bank statements. Help with maintaining accurate cash flow records. Expense Tracking and Analysis: Aid in tracking and categorizing expenses, verifying expense reports, and analyzing spending patterns to identify costsaving opportunities. Payroll Assistance: Assist in processing payroll, calculating wages, and ensuring compliance with wage and hour laws. Help with maintaining employee payroll records and addressing payroll-related inquiries. Support the accounting team during internal audits and external audits by providing documentation, conducting audit tests, and addressing audit findings. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments such as front office, food and beverage, and housekeeping to gather financial data, resolve discrepancies, and support departmental financial goals. Education 2023-02 - Current Master Of Business Administration: Strategic Management University of Nairobi - Nairobi 2016-09 - 2020-11 Bachelor Of Commerce: Finance Kirinyaga University - Second Class Upper Division 2020-11 - Current Certified Public Accountant : CPA LEVEL I & II KASNEB - Pass 2015-11 - 2016-08 Diploma In Computer Applications : Computer Applications Nairobi Institute of Business Studies - Distinction Accomplishments Participation in IFRS 17 training carried out on the 23rd February 2023.