Jane Nyambura Muthiru
Cell phone:-
Address: 56994 – 00200, Nairobi
Email Address-
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT
A passionate accountant with more than 15 years of experience gained whilst working at the Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK), Visuale General Merchandize and Virtual Office Management Inc – New York. I have hands on experience in book keeping specifically in preparation of financial statements, budget estimates and forecast, report writing, payroll processing, accounts receivables and payables, bank reconciliation and internal audit. My career objective is to secure a management position in a high growth organization with considerable experience advancement and career development opportunities. Ideally, in finance and administration
SKILLS:
Financial reporting and analytical skills
Strategic and fast decision making skills
Book keeping
Internal Audit of control systems
Quickbooks
Negotiation skills
Team Leader
Computer skills (Ms- Excel, Word, Power point, Ms Outlook, Teams)
Communication skills
WORK EXPERIENCE
May 2020 –To dateVirtual Office Management Inc – New York
Duties and Responsibilities
Managing Payroll for different companies
Financial Statements Review
Internal control systems management
PPE Loan Application and PPE loan Forgiveness Application
Bank feed and matching downloads
Bank Reconciliations
Report writing to the management for different clients
Liaison Officer with IRS and NYS in matter taxes and other statutory requirements
2015- April 2020Accountant, Visuale General Merchandize
Duties and responsibilities
Preparing Financial Statements
Making authorized payments
Preparation of budgets and Cashflow projections
Managing payables and receivables
Preparing bank reconciliations and Monthly cash flows
Preparing payroll and ensuring all statutory deductions are updated and remitted in good time
-:Accountant, ACK St. Gertrude Church (Kasarani)
Duties and responsibilities
Preparing financial statements for both the church and the school
Making payments to various service providers
Preparing employees’ payroll and pay slips including P9 tax return forms.
Ensuring all statutory deductions are updated and remitted in time.
Serving as key liaison between the church and the bank in all matters financial.
Preparing Trial Balance, Bank Reconciliations and Fixed Assets Movement Schedule.
Handling petty cash
Making travel arrangements for the staff.
Supervisor for both church lay-workers and school staff.
Procurement of Stationeries and other office supplies.
Ensuring adherence to the internal controls so as to enhance prudent financial management
EDUCATION BACKGROUND-University of Nairobi
Obtained Bachelor of Commerce Degree- Accounting Option, 2nd Class Upper Division.
-:Kenya College of Accountancy (currently KCA University)
Kenya Accounting Technician Certificate (KATC) Final
CPA Part I
CPA Part 2
CPA Part 3 (on going)
Qualifications: Certificate for CPA part 1 & 2
2003: Rahabel Computer College
Qualification: Certificate in Computer Proficiency – MS. Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, Power Point, Internet, Page maker, QuickBooks, etc.
-: Kahuhia Girls High School
Qualifications: KCSE Certificate, mean grade of C-:Kibutha Primary School
Qualifications: KCPE Certificate, mean grade B+ -: Gitweku Primary School
OTHER INFORMATION
Computer LiteracyHand on experience in the use of computer tools such as MS Word,
Power point, Excel, Access, QuickBooks, PageMaker etc.
Excellence Award First Aid certificate from St. John’s Ambulance on first Aid Course and
Certificate of recognition for services rendered in the Sunday School Ministry of the ACK Diocese of Nairobi.
Previous
Responsibilities-Former Treasurer, KCA University Christian Union
-Former Secretary HOLF (Heart of Love Foundation) KCA University
-A Founder member of S.W.A (Student Union Association), group that was started in 2005 in KCA to reach the needy students by giving them bursaries and other basic needs.
Significant -Capable of working with minimum supervision.
Strengths -Self motivated and can work effectively in teams.
-Ability to meet stretched deadlines.
-Excellent health and socially outgoing.
-Ability to work for long hours and under pressure.
-Ability to analyse figures and situations and critical thinking
-Ability to organise meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes and facilitate such meetings
-Ability to develop and adhere to work plans, action plans and Checklists.
NON-TECHNICAL SKILLS SUMMARY:
Good team building, communication and interpersonal skills
EXTRA-CURRICULAR INTERESTS:
My areas of interest include undertaking philanthropic activities, community work, reading and research.
REFERENCES
1. Ven. Charles Chege
Anglican Church of Kenya,
Diocese of Nairobi,
P.O Box 955 -00618, Nairobi
Cell:-
2. Peterson Mucheke Mwangi
Care International
Cellphone No:-
Email :-
3. Hersh Leifer
Virtual Office Management Inc
New York-