Lydia Omwenga

OMWENGA LYDIA KEMUNTO OFFICE ASSISTANT To rise to higher levels of responsibility and decision making, sharing my experience and advanced accounting abilities to tackle challenges and career development. To engage in a career that will allow for progress in terms of expertise, socio-economic development, and innovation through exposure to new ideas for professional growth, as well as the growth of the organization. A meticulous and result oriented financial accountant with experience keen on acquiring a position that will exploit my skills in sales, accounting and finance. I possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and able to provide accounting information to all areas of the business whilst ensuring that all management information is accurate. My competencies lie in; sales, accounting, administration, financial reporting and analysis and handling financial transactions. My course work has seen me acquire the necessary skills to fit into the job market and I believe I am competent to deliver in all the roles I am tasked with. I am now looking to secure a position in a fast-paced environment where I can exercise my skills and further participate in the growth of the company as an accountant. - - WORK EXPERIENCE Accounts assistant Wright Trading and General Contractors Feb/2022 – Current • Processing of LPOs. • Petty cash control. • Key in data using Quickbooks and ensure accuracy. • Prepare payroll factor in and verify all overtime and issue payslips to all employees. • Banking roles cash depositing and collection • Verify bills and payments and in addition prepare wages schedules and pay the technicians weekly. • Accounts receivable and accounts payable-review and verify requisitions from technicians, process invoices, verify financial data, and ensure timely payments to vendors and collections from clients. • Financial record maintenance by ensuring accurate financial records, including reconciling accounts and preparing financial statements. • Bank Reconciliations: Support in reconciling bank statements and resolving discrepancies. Direct Sales representative NATIONAL BANK OF KENYA April 2019 – Jan 2022, • Open and maintain customer accounts by recording account information. • Build sustainable relationships of trust through open and interactive communication • Handle complaints, provide appropriate solutions and alternatives within the time limits and follow up to ensure resolution. • Selling Retail bank products and services in order to ensure sustainable business growth. • Taking part in sales activities organized by the bank in order to acquire business. • Offering excellent customer experience while interacting with customer on different channels. • Gathering feedback from customers on bank products and their experience to seek improvement. • Seeking to deepen knowledge on the bank's offering and the industry trends. Payroll Assistant MAHAN ROAD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LIMITED Oct 2018 – Apr 2019, • Assist in the accurate and timely processing of employee payroll processing, including calculating wages, overtime, and deductions  • Ensure all annual leave, sick leave, unpaid leave, and paid time off (PTO) are correctly captured in the payroll system. Verify that written leave requests and permissions are documented and recorded. • Ensure payroll practices comply with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as company policies. • Maintain and update payroll records, including employee details, tax information, and payment history. • Address payroll-related inquiries and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner  • Generate payroll reports for management and assist in audits as needed. Other Work Experience Accounts assistant Intern: Spectra lab Analytical services Limited (Aug 2018 – Sep 2018) Attaché, Finance Department: National Hospital Insurance Fund (Feb 2016 – Apr 2016) EDUCATION Bachelor of Business Administration with IT (Finance Option)- Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology; JANUARY 2013-May 2017: Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education- St Charles Lwanga Ichuni girls Secondary School;-: SKILLS PERSONAL INFORMATION Nationality: Kenyan PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP Member of Institute of Certified Public Accountants (ICPAK) LANGUAGES ENGLISH PROFICIENT (C2) KISWAHILI PROFICIENT (C1) PROFFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION Certified Public Accountants (CPA) - July 2013-Dec 2018 CPA finalist. Certificate in computer packages: Texas college-2012 REFERENCES • Mr. Kenneth Kihiu Kabetu, Mahan Road construction company limited, Projects Manager Phone no:- Email:- • SSGT(Rev) Moses Marete, St. Paul’s Pro-Cathedral Kahawa Garrison, Chaplaincy, Phone no:- Email:- • Mr. Paul Thuo Maina, Wright Trading and General Contractors limited, Accountant and Finance Controller, Phone no:- Email:-