Maureen Mbugua

Maureen Mbugua -| - | Nairobi, KS | linkedin.com/in/maureenmbugua-a42b7813a SUMMARY Seasoned Senior Accounts Payable and Receivable Officer with 8 years of experience, adept at managing AP/AR, billing, and collections. Proven track record in implementing efficiency-boosting policies and maintaining robust vendor relationships. Seeking an Accounts Payable and Receivable Supervisor role to leverage expertise in financial statement preparation and compliance management. WORK EXPERIENCE East African Bagging Company Senior Accounts Payable and Receivable Officer Sep 2018 - Present • Oversee accounts payable and receivable operations, ensuring timely billing and collections, along with accurate general ledger postings. • Conduct thorough invoice reviews to confirm accuracy, completeness, and adherence to organizational policies. • Implement enhanced policies and procedures that optimize the efficiency of accounting tasks, contributing to streamlined monthly closing processes. • Administer the employee expense reimbursement process, upholding compliance with expense guidelines and maintaining strong vendor relationships. • Monitoring cash flow and ensuring that payments are made on time to suppliers while optimizing collections from customers. This involves managing aging reports, analyzing payment patterns, and taking proactive steps to prevent cash flow shortages. • Generating reports related to accounts payable and accounts receivable, such as aging reports, cash flow forecasts, and vendor/customer performance metrics. Providing insights to senior management regarding financial trends and areas for improvement. Accounts Payable and Receivable Clerk Apr 2015 - Sep 2018 • Efficiently processed and managed accounts receivable and payable, conducted thorough invoice audits, and reconciled discrepancies to ensure accurate financial records. • Maintained effective vendor relationships, ensuring timely procurement and stocking of office supplies. • Handled correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors, providing prompt and accurate responses to maintain satisfactory business relations. EDUCATION University of Nairobi Bachelor of Commerce (B.com) Nrb, KE 09/2009 – 12/2014 Royal business School CPA 3 09/2023 – Ongoing SKILLS Reporting and Documentation • Excellent Communication Skills • Attention to Detail • Office Management • Excellent Customer Service • Microsoft Office • Microsoft Excel (Advanced) • Sage Accounting Software • NetSuite • Invoice Processing • Accounts Reconciliation • Cash Flow Management • ERP Systems Proficiency • Leadership • Problem-Solving • Financial Reporting