James Wachie

PERSONAL DETAILS NAME: JAMES WACHIE NDERITU EMAIL:-PHONE NUMBER: - LOCATION: NAIROBI,KENYA PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS-: Certified Investment and Financial Analysts (CIFA) section-: Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (CPA K-: Kenya Accounting Technician Course (KATC 1& 2) ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS-: Moi University Bachelor of Business Management (Finance and Banking option) – Qualification attained - Second class honors (Upper Division-: Nakeel High School – Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education-: Nakeel Primary School – Kenya Certificate of Primary Education PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND SUMMARY Skilled and dedicated professional accountant with over 13 years of experience. I have gained substantial knowledge on financial and accounting skills including,Finance operations,Treasury management,Accounts Receivables ,Credit and debt management, Billing,Invoicing,collections,payment allocation and reconciliation,Property accounts management,Loan & Mortgage accounting,Excecutive assistant, Accounts Payable,Budgetary,Forecasting, Taxation,ERP accounting systems,Bank reconciliation,Preparation of financial statements and team management skills. ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES Technical skills - Proficiency in accounting software, knowledge of accounting practices, and the ability to prepare financial statements. Analytical skills – I have the ability to analyze data and solve complex problems. Communication skills - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and active listening Integrity - A commitment to professional ethics, including integrity, objectivity, and confidentiality Time management – I have the ability to manage time effectively WORK EXPERIENCE SUMMARY Previous Positions: Accountant & Executive assistant, Senior Treasury Accountant, Credit controller, Receivables, Payable & Investments Name of Firms: Complete Lending Inc, UAP-Old Mutual Group, Old Mutual Investment Group & Old Mutual Life Assurance Department: Finance Years of Experience: 13 years DETAILED PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE ACCOUNTANT & EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT Remote (July 2025 to Date) Complete Lending Inc –U.S.A California ➢ Maintain books for multiple entities in QuickBooks Online ➢ Manage AP/AR, reconcile accounts,track rental income, and track commissions and loan income ➢ Prepare weekly and monthly reports (P&L, balance sheets, cash flow) ➢ Process payroll, contractor payments, and 1099 documentation ➢ Monitor and track rental income, expenses, taxes, insurance payments, mortgage balances ➢ Help with budgeting, forecasting, and cost-saving recommendations ➢ Manage the owner’s calendar, appointments, travel, and personal tasks ➢ Help coordinate with loan processors, vendors, tenants, and borrowers ➢ Handle leases, renewals, rent rolls, property issues, and vendor follow-ups ➢ Prepare presentations, follow-up notes, task lists, online research, and SOP documentation ➢ Maintain CRM and track key KPIs for business operations Senior Treasury Accountant (2020 to April 2023)- UAP - Old Mutual Group ➢ Managing the bank reconciliation process ➢ Investments placement and management of the custodial relationship for the securities in place. ➢ Monitoring and managing the organization’s bank relationships and liquidity management. ➢ Managing foreign currency exposure and foreign currency payments. ➢ Leadership in the AP/AR project and the subsequent integration with the banking platform. ➢ Cashflow management and forecasting. ➢ Follow up and closure of all audit matters within the unit. ➢ Ensuring processes and controls within the unit are working effectively to deter/detect fraudulent activity. ➢ Ensuring compliance with all business and regulatory requirements that fall within the unit. ➢ Provide ad hoc financial analysis, reports, and guidance as and when requested. ➢ Team management ➢ Provide leadership & supervision of the Treasury employees. ➢ Offering technical support to junior staff and orientation to new staff in the department when required. ➢ In charge of receipting, payments, and bank reconciliation tasks. ➢ Preparing management and board reports. ➢ Supporting the month-end process. ➢ Preparation of Unclaimed assets report. Page 2 ➢ Ensure bank reconciliations are prepared and reviewed by the 10th of every month ➢ Ensure prompt receipting with receivables team ➢ Ensure accounts are properly funded ➢ Ensure regulator’s reports are prepared and submitted within the set deadlines. ➢ Ensure external audits and internal audits are facilitated by providing requirements in time and by offering explanations where required and clearance of audit queries within the agreed time. Credit Controller (2016 to 2019) - Old Mutual Investment Group ➢ Debtors management and collection of fees,premiums,accrued commission and rent ➢ Management fees billing and issue invoices to clients, portfolio managers and administrators ➢ Populating and uploading the fee charged for various clients into the system as income. ➢ Monthly stock brokerage accrued income reconciliation per custodian to fully substantiate all receipts against invoice amounts ➢ Computation and booking of the Service fees income and collection. ➢ Reconciling client accounts updating client statement and follow up on outstanding debt for settlement ➢ Monthly reconciliation of receivables control accounts ➢ Resolution of queries relating to fees/Income to third parties involved i.e. Clients, Administrators, Custodian banks, portfolio managers and external auditors ➢ Preparation of weekly collection report for the aged debtors. ➢ Preparation of monthly taxes schedules for payment ➢ Daily allocation/posting cash book transactions for all payments received and bank charges as per the bank statement ➢ Effective management of rent debtors ➢ Reconciliation of rental income and service charge expenses accounts ➢ Preparation of monthly rent arrears reports and rent billing reports ➢ Reconciliation of sundry debtor’s accounts and recovery of outstanding payments due ➢ Implementation and trainer of ERP accounting system Microsoft D365 ➢ Ensure external audits and internal audits are facilitated by providing requirements in time and by offering explanations where required and clearance of audit queries within the agreed time. ➢ Monthly balance sheet substantiation for receivables and commission accounts to achieve accurate end month financial reporting. Payable Accountant (2014 to 2015) -Old Mutual Life Assurance Company ➢ Claims payment processing ➢ Preparation of cashflow projections ➢ Utility bills payment ➢ Processing supplier invoices for payment ➢ Monthly expenses analysis and report ➢ Process all payments journals ➢ Process internal payments and refunds ➢ Reconcile accounts payable as per the supplier statements Treasury Accountant (2013 to 2014) - Old Mutual Life Assurance Company ➢ Daily reconciliation of bank statement and cash book ➢ Preparation of cashflow analysis ➢ Follow up with bank for addition remittance details for receipting ➢ Monthly bank charges analysis Page 3 ➢ Preparation of daily bank accounts summary balances report ➢ Foreign exchange rate negotiation with banks Receivable Accountant (2011 to 2012) -Old Mutual Investment Service Ltd ➢ Daily unit trust allocation of deposits into the client account as per the bank statement. ➢ Implementing audit control recommendations within the stipulated timeline for internal and external audits for unit trust processes ➢ Reconciliation of custodian funds against unit trust system (Silica and Hiport systems) ➢ Resolution of customers queries to ensure funds are allocated and posted on time ➢ Preparation of monthly funds journals for posting ➢ Management and reconciliation of suspense account. ➢ Preparation and reconciliation of monthly/weekly reports for suspense account and client account ➢ Actively participation of system upgrade and implementation KEY QUALIFICATIONS ➢ Disney Institute (U.S.A) - Awarded Certificate of Leading and Sustaining an Exceptional Customer Service Culture ➢ Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) - Awarded Certificate of 21st Economic symposium participation ➢ Institute for Capacity Development - Awarded Certificate of Revenue collection, Receivables management, Credit and debt management ➢ International Sales Training Institute - Awarded Certificate of Trainer of Trainees for Implementation of Microsoft D365 accounting system ➢ Old Mutual Emerging Markets Training - Awarded Certificate of Code of Conduct and Financial Crimes Workshop PROFESSIONAL AWARDS ➢ Awarded Certificate of Finance Employee of the Quarter. ➢ Awarded Certificate of Service Excellence MD award winner (Group Employee of the year) PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP ➢ Active member of Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) member number 10245 REFERENCES 1. James Njogu Group tax manager, Britam Insurance Company Cell No-. David Kyalo Portfolio Manager, Old Mutual Investment Group Cell No-. Sam Odongo Chief Accountant Tangaza University-Cell No- Page 4