Pauline

PAULINE MAITHA Accountant -- ACCOUNTANT Dynamic CPA with a proven track record at African Asset Securities Ltd, excelling in financial analysis and team collaboration. Expert in enhancing cash flow management and financial reporting using Quickbooks, coupled with a knack for problem-solving and reducing manual input errors by implementing efficient accounting software. Work Experience Accountant Jun 2016 - Oct 2022 Motion City Group Ltd | Nairobi Prepared cashflow forecasts using historical data eg anticipated sales receipts, investments, debt, payroll expenses .These forecasts enabled the company to predict future cash inflow and cash outflows .Used QuickBooks and google sheets. Oversaw cash flow management through prompt invoicing and effective accounts receivable follow-up procedures. Used Quick books to prepare monthly , quarterly and annual financial reports eg income statements, balance sheet and trial balance to inform decision-makers . Payroll processing where I accurately calculated and disbursed employee salaries. Oversaw timely filing of statutory deductions e.g. Value Added Tax (VAT) and PAYE( Pay as you earn ) to ensure compliance with the revenue authority (KRA) and also to avoid penalties. Used QuickBooks to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports. Contributed to annual budget preparation and quarterly forecasts to support continuous adherence. Used Google slides and power point to create presentations for company updates Assistant Accountant Aug 2012 - May 2016 African Asset Securities Ltd | Nairobi Handled accurate bookkeeping for the company. This involved recording the settlement of trades, including purchases and sales of securities. Prepared bank reconciliations to reconcile bank statements with cheque books, invoices and other financial records. Aim was to ensure accuracy, prevent fraud and identify any discrepancies. Managed petty cash and also reviewed and reimbursed employee expense claims. Gathered and organized documents for audit purposes Assisted in the implementation of new accounting software i.e QuickBooks leading to more efficient workflows and reduced manual input errors Core Skills Accounting, Accounts Payable, Financial Reporting, Account Reconciliation, Bookkeeping, Bank Reconciliation, Statutory Reporting, Cashflow management, Quickbooks, slack, Google sheets, Excel sheets, Teamwork and collaboration, Problem solving Education University of Eastern Africa Bachelor of Accounting GPA 3.2 Jul 2007 - Jul 2012 Certificates Certified Public Accountant (CPA) 31/12/2018