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DINA NYARESO ABERI

Nairobi

Summary

Accomplished accounting professional with extensive expertise in accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial reporting, general ledger management, budgeting and forecasting, cash flow oversight, tax and regulatory compliance and audit coordination. A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, committed to operational excellence and achieving organizational goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Officer

Orient Asset Managers Limited
05.2021 - Current
  • Post bank transactions, journal entries and supplier invoices in the ERP system
  • Reconcile bank statements, supplier statements and general ledger accounts
  • Petty cash management
  • Prepare monthly management accounts for submission to senior management and Capital Markets Authority
  • Filing tax returns (Vat and Withholding Tax) and process tax payments
  • Prepare statutory deductions payments (PAYE, NITA, Housing Levy, Pensions, SHIF, NSSF)
  • Manage receivables and payables ensuring timely supplier payments, billing of receivables and collection of outstanding amounts
  • Maintain proper records of financial documents including invoices, payment vouchers, cheque books, contracts and audited accounts
  • Support audits by preparing audit schedules and providing required documentation
  • Update fixed asset register with asset additions, disposals, monthly depreciation and reconcile asset ledgers
  • Perform month-end and year-end close processes
  • Monitor and manage cash flow ensuring sufficient liquidity to meet operational needs
  • Implement finance policies and procedures and identifying areas of automation & process improvement

Accounts Assistant

Africa Merchant Assurance Company Limited
03.2018 - 04.2021
  • Verified and posted invoices in ERP system
  • Prepared supplier payments
  • Prepared commission payments to intermediaries
  • Managed supplier relationships and responded to supplier queries
  • Petty cash management
  • Receivables management: Receipt of customer payments against debited amounts and undertaking daily banking functions
  • Conducted monthly bank reconciliations and resolved discrepancies
  • Filed tax returns (VAT & Withholding Tax) accurately and on time for avoidance of penalties
  • Posted accounting entries and journals in ERP system
  • Assisted in preparation of month-end and year-end closings
  • Maintained accurate and up to date financial records

Accounts Intern

Africa Merchant Assurance Company Limited
07.2017 - 02.2018
  • Issued receipts to customers
  • Prepared supplier and claims payments
  • Reconciled supplier statements
  • Performed monthly bank reconciliations
  • Petty cash management
  • Organized financial records for easy access and retrieval during audits

Education

Certified Public Accountant - CPA (K)

01.2018

Bachelor of Science - Accountancy

Technical University of Kenya
01.2016

Skills

  • Knowledge of Accounting standards: IFRS & GAAP
  • ERP systems proficiency
  • Microsoft Excel proficiency
  • Effective Communication skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
  • High level of Integrity

References

James, Wamahiu, Chief Financial Officer, jwamahiu@korient.co.ke, 0720781919, Kenya Orient Insurance Ltd

Timeline

Finance Officer

Orient Asset Managers Limited
05.2021 - Current

Accounts Assistant

Africa Merchant Assurance Company Limited
03.2018 - 04.2021

Accounts Intern

Africa Merchant Assurance Company Limited
07.2017 - 02.2018

Bachelor of Science - Accountancy

Technical University of Kenya

Certified Public Accountant - CPA (K)

DINA NYARESO ABERI