Detail-oriented Certified Accountant with 5+ years experience in financial management, reporting, and compliance within Kenyan banking and cooperative sectors. Proficient in QuickBooks, SAP, and IFRS standards. Proven track record in improving financial processes and reducing operational costs.
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Susan
Kiprop
Nyeri, Kakamega, Kenya
•Phone +254 712 345 678
•susan.kiprop@gmail.com
WORK EXPERIENCE
Senior Accountant
• Kenya
Equity Holdings Group
January 2022 - Present
• Improved budget forecasting accuracy by 15% through implementation of rolling forecasts
• Streamlined payroll processing for 250+ staff, reducing processing time by 30%
• Led migration to new ERP system, cutting monthly financial closing time from 10 to 6 days
Accounts Officer
• Kenya
Diamond Trust Bank Kenya
July 2019 - December 2021
• Reduced invoice processing time by 20% through workflow optimization
• Reconciled 500+ monthly transactions with 98% accuracy rate
• Assisted in external audit processes that identified KES 2.3M in recoverable VAT
Accounts Assistant
• Kenya
Mwana Savings & Credit Cooperative Society
February 2018 - June 2019
• Managed loan portfolio accounting for 1,200+ members
• Trained 5 branch staff on SACCO accounting software
• Enhanced financial reporting templates that improved board decision-making
EDUCATION
Certificate in Accounting and Finance
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
• Kenya
• June 2019
SKILLS
Financial Reporting • Tax Compliance (KRA iTax) • Budget Management • Auditing • QuickBooks Certified • SAP ERP • Excel Advanced Functions • IFRS Standards • SACCO Regulations • Cash Flow Analysis
PROJECTS
IFRS Compliance Implementation
• Kenya
• Led transition to updated IFRS 9 standards at Diamond Trust Bank
• Trained 15 finance staff on new reporting requirements
• Achieved 100% compliance ahead of CBK deadline
Automated Payroll System Migration
• Kenya
• Spearheaded transition from manual to automated payroll system
• Reduced payroll processing errors by 95%
• Integrated system with NSSF and NHIF contribution reporting
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K)
• Kenya
• November 2021
Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK)
QuickBooks Certified User
• Kenya
• March 2020
Intuit QuickBooks Training Academy Kenya
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Top Performer in Financial Reporting
• 2022
Equity Holdings Group
ICPAK Excellence in Accounting Finalist
• 2021
Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya
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Top Hiring Companies: Benser Financial Consultancy, The Kenya Bankers Kakuma, Link Soft Systems, Three Dee Enterprises
Common Work Locations: Nairobi, Kakuma, Malindi, Meru
Top Skills
Problem-SolvingFinancial ReportingQuickbooksCommunicationAttention to DetailBudgetingData EntryTeamwork
Education Levels
Bachelor's Degree 73.3%
High School 7.3%
Diploma 4.7%
Certificate 2.7%
Certified Public Accountancy (CPA) 2.7%
Top Schools
- University Of Nairobi 27
- Karatina University 14
- Strathmore University 11
- Kenyatta University 7
- Kca University 6
Top Certifications
- Certified Public Accountant (Cpa) 12
- Cpa Part Ii Section Iv 10
- Cpa Section 1 & 2 8
- Cpa Section 3 & 4 5
- Cpa Section 5 & 6 (In Progress) 5
Common Responsibilities
- • Prepared and submitted accurate monthly and annual financial reports on schedule, achieving zero audit adjustments.Manag...
- • Managed financial records and processed transactions accurately.Assisted with budget preparation and financial reporting...
- • Operated accounting software to meticulously record, store, and analyze financial data, ensuring data integrity.Executed...
- • Prepared income statements, balance sheets, and other financial documents.Measured the company's financial performance b...
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