Stephen Kagunda Samuel

STEPHEN KAGUNDA SAMUEL-TEL:-/- P.O.BOX- NAIROBI PERSONAL STATEMENT Experienced Certified Public Accountant with over 15 (fifteen) years in the field of finance and accounting. Seeking to leverage my technical and professional expertise to grow in the new role of the Accountant in your organization. PERSONAL SKILLS  Am adaptive, leader of integrity with problem solving abilities, good communication and ability to work under pressure PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: JAN 2004 – DEC 2007  KCA University Nairobi- Certified Public Accountants - CPA Finalist (KASNEB) JAN 2005 – Mar 2005  Web Computer Training College Nairobi -Accounting Package (QuickBooks) – Certificate JUNE 2000 – JUNE 2001  KCA University Nairobi - Kenya Accounting Technician Certificate – KATC Finalist (KASNEB) EDUCATION HISTORY 2017 - PRESENT  KCA University Nairobi - BCOM Finance Option student graduating with BCOM degree end of this year; December- - 1997  Molo Secondary Molo Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE Certificate) Obtained grade C plain 1986 - 1993  Mona Primary Molo - Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (K.C.P.E Certificate) 69 points and 513 marks PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Senior Accountant - December 2018 – Present Malibu Pharmacy Ltd Duties and responsibilities  Designing and implementing internal control systems of all the branches of the company  Preparation of Financial Statements; monthly, quarterly and annual reports  Providing financial management advice on revisions of budgets, preparing periodical forecasts and changes as needed  Conducting follow up review to ensure action on agreed audit recommendations for improvement  Evaluating compliance with company policies and rules and advising on the remedial areas to strengthen compliance Achievements  Facilitated on a strong internal controls systems of the company which has reduced loss of cash and stocks from 1000,000.00 to zero per month. Senior Accountant - June 2016 - November 2018 British Pharmaceuticals Ltd Duties and responsibilities  Preparation of Financial Statements; monthly, quarterly and annual reports  Preparation of payroll and filing statutory returns; NSSF, PAYE, NHIF  Reconciliation of creditors and debtors accounts, and the bank statements  Designing and implementing internal control systems; especially on cash handling and stock control and credit control policy; in order to maintain a healthy cash flow.  Providing financial management advice on revisions of budgets, preparing periodical forecasts and changes as needed  Organizing and doing stock take.  Collection and filing of regular financial and management reports, budget records and statutory returns.  Liaising with external auditors to ensure financial and resource accountability and effective management of records and ensuring implementation of Audit recommendations Achievements  Stabilizing the cash flow of the company and reducing financing cost by 10%  Reduced overhead costs and loss of stocks by two millions in year 2017 Accountant – April 2014 – May 2016 Medipoint Pharmaceuticals Ltd       Preparation of Financial Statements Preparation of payroll and filing the statutory returns Reconciliation of suppliers’ and customers’ statements Maintenance of petty cash Reconciliation of the bank statements Maintenance of the assets register of the company Senior Accountant - June 2008 – March 2014 Relief and Missions Logistics Duties and responsibilities  Preparation of Financial Statements  Preparation of payroll and filing the statutory returns  Reconciliation of suppliers’ and customers’ statements  Maintenance of petty cash  Reconciliation of the bank statements  Maintenance of the assets register of the company  Liaising with external auditors to ensure financial and resource accountability and effective management of records and ensuring implementation of Audit recommendations Achievement  Facilitated on smooth cash flow by ensuring timely receipts and payments and reduced the company’s finance cost to zero. Accountant - May 2005 - May 2008 - Relief and Mission Logistics Achievement  Provided accurate and timely reports to the management for quick and timely decision making Assistant Accountant - April 2001 - April 2005 Décor Cleaning Services REFEREES Mr. Simon Mwangi, Chief Finance Officer, Malibu Pharmacy Ltd, P.O. Box 8525, Nairobi 00300. Tel:- Email:-Mr. Patrick Wachira, Operations Manager, Relief Missions and Logistics, P.O. Box 369, Nairobi 00618. Tel:- Email:-- Mr. John N. Macharia, Finance Manager, Nila Pharmaceuticals Ltd, P.O. Box 55082 - 00200, Nairobi. Tel:- Email:-