Michael Komba Kimani

M ICHAEL K OMBA K IMANI - ||-|| linkedin.com/in/michael-kimani-a-b/ SUMMARY I am a highly organized and motivated team player with a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Statistics, aspiring to leverage my analytical skills and attention to detail in a finance and accounting role. With hands-on experience in finance, Accounting, and data management, I have developed a strong foundation in data analysis and reporting, utilizing tools such as Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, and ERP systems. My background includes bank reconciliation, Account receivables, and payables, and providing insightful financial reports, significantly enhancing decision-making and operational efficiency. Committed to continuous learning and professional growth, I am eager to contribute to organizational success by transforming data into actionable insights and driving informed decision-making. EDUCATION Mount Kenya University Bachelor of Science in Economics and Statistics - Thika, KE Second Class Honors- Upper Division EXPERIENCE Assistant Accountant Apr 2023 – To-date Maasai Mara University Narok, KE o Managed student fee collections and other receivables, implementing streamlined processes that reduced outstanding balances by 30% within six months. Enhanced follow-up procedures resulted in a 95% increase in on-time payments. o Processed vendor payments and managed accounts payable transactions, ensuring timely disbursements and reducing payment delays by 20%. Strengthened relationships with vendors through improved communication and accurate recordkeeping. o Led the comprehensive billing process for tuition and fees, ensuring 100% accuracy in invoicing by implementing an enhanced validation system. This resulted in an 80% reduction in billing errors and a significant 20% decrease in time spent on manual corrections, directly contributing to a 95% on-time payment rate o Ensured strict compliance with tax regulations by preparing VAT returns, withholding tax, and other statutory deductions. Maintained a flawless tax record with zero penalties, ensuring the institution's compliance with tax authorities. o Performed monthly reconciliations for KCB, National Bank, and Equity accounts, promptly identifying and resolving discrepancies. Improved cash flow management by 15%, supporting better financial planning and budgeting. o Generated weekly and monthly financial reports for the Finance Officer, facilitating strategic decision-making. Assisted in budget preparation and control, helping the institution achieve a 10% cost reduction through improved financial oversight. o Assisted students with the transition to new government funding schemes by accurately calculating tuition fees. Reduced student support queries by 50% through improved troubleshooting and support for Jiunge and Pesaflow apps. Administration and Accounts Assistant Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Jan 2021-Dec 2022 Mombasa, KE o Student Fee Management and Collection Managed student fee billing and collections, ensuring 98% of students met payment deadlines. Implemented a tracking system that reduced overdue payments by 15%, improving cash flow for the institution. o Tax Compliance Training Support Assisted in the preparation of materials and coordination of workshops for tax compliance and VAT training programs. Increased the efficiency of event preparation by 20%, ensuring smooth delivery of training to over 300 participants annually. o Financial Data Entry and Record Maintenance Maintained accurate financial data for the school’s operations, reducing discrepancies in financial records by 25%. Streamlined data entry procedures, enhancing reporting accuracy and data accessibility for financial audits. o Administrative Support for Academic Programs Provided comprehensive administrative support to academic and finance departments, including scheduling classes, managing student records, and coordinating meetings. Reduced administrative bottlenecks by 30%, improving student service delivery. o Expense Tracking and Budget Support Monitored operational expenses and assisted in preparing budget reports, helping the institution remain within budget limits. Introduced a cost-tracking tool that reduced administrative expenses by 10% over six months. o Bank Reconciliation and Financial Accuracy Conducted monthly bank reconciliations for the institution’s accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies within four business days. Enhanced financial accuracy, contributing to more reliable monthly financial reports and better decisionmaking. o Student and Faculty Support Services Assisted students and faculty with inquiries related to accounts, fee payments, and other financial matters, achieving a 35% reduction in response time for queries. Improved overall satisfaction with administrative services by introducing a ticketing system. Student Trainee Jan 2020-April 2020 Ministry Of Labour and Social Protection Nairobi, KE o Led in extracting data from the recorded collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) and statistical abstracts, recording and analyzing for the economic survey. o Led in compiling labour market Statistics for the year 2021 from the Directorate of Central Planning and Monitoring Unit. o Creating visual representations of data of data collected from CBAs, such as charts, graphs, and tables, to make the data more understandable. FREELANCE EXPERIENCE • • • Managed bookkeeping, payroll, and accounts payable/receivable, and conducted reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records. Prepared and submitted financial reports, budgets, and tax filings, ensuring compliance with regulations and deadlines. Provided administrative support, including document management, coordinating meetings, and streamlining financial operations for improved efficiency 2021- Present SKILLS o Data Entry, analysis and visualization (Microsoft Excel), Data Analytics (SQL and Power BI), QuickBooks, Virtual assistant, Emailing, ERP, Financial Analysis and reporting, Bank reconciliation, Problem-solving, collaboration, Customer service, Monitoring and Evaluation, Accounting, Microsoft Office, Excellent communication skills. CERTIFICATION AND TRAINING o o o o o Data analytics course, Ongoing-ALX Africa (Ongoing) Professional Foundations-ALX Africa (2 months) Certified Professional Accountant - CPA 4(Intermediate Level Ongoing) Certificate in Digital Customer Service - Generation Kenya, 2021 Certificate in Computer Packages, 2019 REFEREES NAME CPA Gorreti Kairuti Dr. Shivani Patel Mr. Thomas Msandu POSITION Deputy Finance Officer Maasai Mara University Supervisor Assistant Manager Kenya Revenue Authority Supervisor Director -Ministry of Labour & Social Protection Supervisor TEL: (- EMAIL- (- - (- -