Detail-oriented Accounts Assistant with 2+ years of experience in financial record-keeping, accounts reconciliation, and payment processing within Kenyan agricultural research organizations. Proficient in QuickBooks and Excel with strong analytical skills and knowledge of Kenyan tax regulations.
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Catherine
Akinyi
Nakuru, Nairobi County, Kenya
•Phone +254 711 234 567
•c.akinyi@email.com
WORK EXPERIENCE
Accounts Assistant
• Kenya
CGIAR Kenya Office
March 2022 - Present
• Processed 150+ monthly invoices with 99% accuracy, reducing payment delays by 20%
• Reconciled bank statements worth KES 45M quarterly with zero discrepancies
• Assisted in preparing VAT returns compliant with KRA regulations
Finance Intern
• Kenya
International Centre for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT Kenya)
June 2021 - February 2022
• Automated expense tracking system reducing manual data entry by 30%
• Managed petty cash disbursements totaling KES 2.8M with complete documentation
• Supported month-end closure processes for 3 consecutive cycles
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting
St. Paul's University
• Kenya
• December 2023
SKILLS
Accounts Payable/Receivable, Bank Reconciliation, QuickBooks Online, Excel Advanced Functions (PivotTables, VLOOKUP), Kenyan Tax Compliance, Financial Reporting, Cash Flow Management
PROJECTS
ERP System Implementation Support
• Kenya
• Assisted in migrating financial data from legacy systems to SAP Business One
• Trained 15 staff members on new procurement module features
Donor Financial Reporting
• Kenya
• Compiled financial reports for USAID-funded agricultural project (KES 32M budget)
• Maintained 100% compliance with grant expenditure tracking requirements
CERTIFICATIONS
CPA Part 1
• Kenya
• June 2022
KASNEB
QuickBooks Certified User
• Kenya
• August 2021
Intuit Academy
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Employee of the Quarter
• Q3 2023
CGIAR Kenya Office
Financial Literacy Volunteer
• 2022-Present
Nakuru Women in Business Association
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Common Work Locations: Nairobi, Meru, Mombasa, Nakuru
Top Skills
QuickbooksFinancial ReportingProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailCommunicationTime ManagementTeamworkPetty Cash Management
Education Levels
Bachelor's Degree 68.5%
Master's Degree 8.2%
Certificate 6.8%
PhD 5.5%
Diploma 2.7%
Top Schools
- University Of Nairobi 13
- The Cooperative University Of Kenya 6
- Mount Kenya University 5
- University Of Eastern Africa, Baraton 5
- Kabarak University 4
Top Certifications
- Financial Modelling & Valuation Analysis (Fmva) 6
- Cpa Advanced Level 5
- Executive Certificate Of Proficiency In Insurance (Ecop) 5
- Culture Change Training 5
- Cpa Section 1 & 2 5
Common Responsibilities
- • Provided management accounting services across diverse sectors.Processed client payrolls and statutory deductions.Ensure...
- • Reduced discrepancies by 10% by ensuring strict adherence to company procedures for receipting, banking, and premium pro...
- • Prepared and meticulously examined payment and receipt vouchers, ensuring accuracy and compliance.Authored imprest warra...
- • Prepared and examined payment and receipt vouchers, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial regulations.Managed ...
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