Mary Wandahi Kiarie

CURRICULUM VITAE Mary Wandahi Kiarie Mobile: - | Email:-Address: P.O. Box 22797 - 00100 Nairobi Objective I aim to secure a challenging role where I can leverage my extensive experience in financial management and reporting, audit, and donor compliance to contribute to the organization’s success. Professional Summary I am an experienced accountant with over 8 years of working experience in financial management, accounts receivable/payable, and NGO projects. I am Proficient in systems such as QuickBooks, Asana and Zoho Books. Adept at statutory compliance, financial reporting and VAT returns. I have Proven ability to streamline processes, mitigate penalties, and deliver accurate financial insights. Key skills • Financial reporting and analysis • Budget preparation, weekly cash forecasts, and expense tracking • NGO compliance • Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Desktop, Zoho Books and Asana • Microsoft Office • Audit preparation and internal controls • Payroll management and statutory Compliance • Data migration and system setup • Bank, credit card, and Petty Cash reconciliation Work experience Finance Coordinator Kua Ventures Limited | Nairobi (March 2024 – Present) • Monthly close and preparation of monthly financial reports. • Manage QuickBooks Online for expense tracking and post them to the correct cost centre. • General ledger posting, fixed asset and depreciation and reconciliation of the balance sheet accounts. • On boarding new clients into the QuickBooks system • Acting as an agent to the bank for the Company and dealing with all correspondences that relate to the bank. • Processing payments through the electronic bank system • Weekly cash forecast • Maintain the company’s fixed asset register • Manage petty cash using the imprest system • Perform bank and petty cash reconciliation • Assist with budget preparation and facilitate approved expense payments. • Conduct monthly debtor reports and reconciliations. • Prepare monthly debtor statements using google sheets. • Payroll management and statutory filing. • Actively participate in year-end audits and directly responsible for audit queries both internal and external. • Achievements: • Successfully migrated financial data to a new accounting system within six months, ensuring minimal downtime. • Streamlined statutory submissions, enabling the company to avoid penalties and maintain compliance. • Thorough cleanup of the chart of accounts Remote bookkeeper Virtual Office Management (VOM) | New York (August 2023 – April 2024) • Managed full-cycle accounting for multiple clients, ensuring data accuracy. • Checking accuracies on weekly time sheets and processing the payroll. • Bank and credit card reconciliation. • Prepared monthly financial reports for different client’s review. • Communicated effectively with clients to address inquiries. Accounts Receivable Manager Travelcare Ltd | Nairobi (February 2022 – December 2023) • Reviewed aging balances and prepared accounts receivable reports. • Generating and issuing invoices to clients. • Receive payments and match them with the invoices they correspond to. • Verified invoices, tracked payments, and conducted reconciliations. • Achievements: • Reduced outstanding receivables by 15% through effective follow-ups and reporting. Accountant Heritage Property Consultants | Nairobi (September 2018 – December 2021) • Managed payroll and statutory compliance. • Resolving issues related to salaries deductions and benefits • Monthly financial reporting. • Prepared accounts to balance sheet level and facilitated annual audits. • Making payments electronically • Achievements: • Introduced an automated payroll system, improving accuracy and reducing processing time by 20%. Accountant Sendeyo Holdings Limited | Nanyuki (January 2015 – August 2017) • Oversaw accounts payable/receivable and prepared financial statements. • Filed statutory returns and implemented internal accounting controls. • Ensured compliance with local statutory requirements (taxes, NSSF, NHIF, etc.). • Filing VAT and withholding tax returns • Achievements: • Streamlined cash flow management processes, improving operational efficiency. • Piloted a POS system for the hotel and in turn reduced on cash losses and saving on client’s time Education • Financial Statements- Acumen Academy • CPA Part II, Section III | Kenya College of Accountancy University • Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education | Gitwe Girls’ Secondary School Referees: Kua Ventures Richard Odongo Finance Manager- - Heritage Property Consultants Deborah Narotso-Head of Accounts Department - Sendeyo Holdings Ltd Benson Maina- Chief Financial Officer -