Philip Nyakwaka Ojwang

PHILIP NYAKWAKA OJWANG P.O. Box:-, Nairobi, Kenya Tel : - Email:-PERSONAL DETAILS Date of Birth: 2nd July 1987 Languages: Fluent in English and Swahili PROFILE SUMMARY Highly experienced Finance professional with over (7) years’ experience applying accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information. I possess strong management skills currently being practiced at Bollore Transport & Logistics Kenya Limited. I have experience in preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS and US GAAPS as well as presenting them to Boards of Directors, and discussing company’s financial performance. I have gained experience in manufacturing, media, telecommunications and service industries. I am a team player, analytical, organized and strong work ethics. EDUCATION KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES  Bachelor of Commerce Finance, (First Class Honors), KCA University 2007 to 2010:  Certified Public Accountant CPA(K) Vision Institute of Professionals, 2006 to 2008: Member of Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) – Practicing No: 11032  Extensive knowledge of: accounting and auditing procedures- Accounts payable/ receivable, Final Accounts and reporting  Comprehensive knowledge of: the International Accounting Standards (IAS), Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)  Strong relationship builder with: proven track record in forming good business partnerships Excellent communication skills: initiative, ability to meet tight deadlines and work independently Strong financial modeling skills: ability to present complex financial information in a succinct and compelling manner. Gained skills in: preparing financial statements, regional payroll administration, and recording all financial activity. Excellent documentation, time management skills: ability to pay attention to detail, report accurately and good interpersonal and presentation skills Result-Oriented, self-motivated: dynamic and keen attention to detail. Able to work with minimum supervision Knowledge of: accounting software and basic computer applications       WORK EXPERIENCE Regional Payroll Controller Bollore Transport & Logistics Kenya Limited Nov 2013 – To date Duties and Responsibilities:    Review payroll inputs as sent by the various companies in the region to ensure consistency, accuracy and timeliness before processing the payroll system Coordinating the annual payroll audits conducted by the external auditors, act as a liaison between the pension administrators, fund managers and custodians; NSSF, NHIF, KRA and HELB. Facilitate transfers of salary payments to staff, reviewing final dues computations Generate payroll reports as required e.g PAYE, NSSF, HELB, Pension contributions, Insurance deductions, P9, P10, SACCO deductions, Personal account deductions and Union deductions.  Interfacing monthly payroll with the main accounting system, preparing monthly and annual reports.  Administer bonus and salary increments on an annual basis across the region.  Assign payroll numbers upon receipt of staff contracts and Administer the Company’s Pension Scheme Key Achievements  Accurately reviewed and resolved exception reports as well as researched, analyzed and resolved payroll transaction related matters  Overseeing the payroll function for South and East Africa countries namely: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Sudan, South Sudan, Djibouti, Madagascar and Comoros; with a total headcount of approximately 3,800 staff  Attended payroll trainings at South Africa  Assistant Audit Manager PricewaterhouseCoopers Limited, 2012 to October 2013; Duties and Responsibilities: Develop and implement internal auditing policies, procedures, and program  Survey functions and activities in assigned areas to determine the nature of operations, and adequacy of the system of control to achieve established objectives  Supervise or conduct independent audits of clients records and activities, and prepare varied analyses of the departments, and branches for management  Supervise, conduct, and report on the testing and adequacy of the clients internal controls over financial reporting  Arranging for initial meetings with management (client representatives), mobilizing the engagement teams, execution of the field work, facilitating manager and partner reviews of deliverables before making conclusions on the audits.  Investigate and determine causes of irregularities, and errors, Recommend corrective action and suggest improvement Key Achievements  Facilitated planning and execution of Safaricom Limited, British American Tobacco Limited, Nation Media Group Limited and Geothermal Development Company audits.  Gained more exposure and deeper understanding on the International Standards on Auditing (ISA); Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP); and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).  Additionally, I have interacted with different accounting and management systems such as SAP, SUN Systems, Oracle and Opera.  Audit Associate/ Senior Audit Associate; PricewaterhouseCoopers Limited, 2011 to 2012; Duties and Responsibilities:       Oversee and direct a compliant and accurate auditing process Supervise, coach and allocate responsibilities to junior auditors Review team members work for accuracy and compliance Perform effective risk and control assessments and communicate issues in a timely and organized manner Complete audits and present accurate findings to audit manager Assist in developing new business proposals, budgets and Financial statements Key Achievements  Main areas of focus were cash, payroll, property, plant and equipment, finance costs, cost of sales, revenue, inventory, operating expenses, accounts payable and accruals, accounts receivable and prepayments, equity and retained earnings.  Opportunity to work with the following audit clients: Safaricom, British American Tobacco, Nation Media Group Limited, BIDCO Oil Refineries Limited, PZ Cussons, Bayer EA Limited, Intrepid Guerba Africa, NCR (Kenya) Limited and Geothermal Development Company.  The opportunity to take the lead role in the audit of Bayer EA Limited, a monthly assignment for VAT claims lodged by the company with the tax authorities, and pension assignments for Shell and Unilever Tea Kenya Ltd Accounts Assistant; Tourism Promotional Services – Serena Hotels, 2010 to 2011: Duties and Responsibilities:     AWARDS AND SHORT COURSES Undertake night internal audits and stock takes Preparation and Reconciliation of clients statements Debt management through accounts payable and receivables reconciliation Order processing and suppliers payment processing and reconciliation  Ranked 1st Vision Institute and 2nd KASNEB in Principles and Practices of Management KASNEB Examinations June 2009.  Ranked 2nd Vision Institute and 9th KASNEB in Overall CPA Section 5 KASNEB Examinations June 2009.  Awarded the best overall student Module 1 at KCA University on February 2010  Certificate In Accounting Packages- Advanced Excel, Pastel And Sage, Strathmore University: INTERESTS/HOBBIES Swimming, travelling REFERENCES Elizabeth Kariuki Waithaka Human Resource Manager – Talent and Acquisition Bollore Africa Logistics P.O. Box-, Nairobi, Kenya Tel:- Email:-or-Serah Gikonyo Audit Manager PricewaterhouseCoopers Limited P.O. Box-, Nairobi, Kenya Tel:- Email:-or-Dickson Omondi Supply Chain Accountant Serena Hotels P.O. Box- Nairobi. Cell:- Email:-