Detail-oriented Finance Assistant with 2+ years of experience in financial operations and reconciliations. Proficient in accounting software and Excel with a Diploma in IT enabling efficient financial system utilization. Recognized for improving payment processing efficiency by 30% at Kenya Commercial Cooperative.
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Daniel
Achieng
Kakamega, Uasin Gishu, Kenya
•Phone +254722123456
•daniel.achieng@email.com
WORK EXPERIENCE
Finance Assistant
• Kenya
Kenya Commercial Cooperative-Kakamega
March 2023 - Present
• Processed 200+ vendor payments monthly with 99.8% accuracy rate
• Reduced payment processing time by 30% through Excel automation of routine calculations
• Reconciled bank statements covering KES 15M monthly transactions
Accounts Clerk
• Kenya
Equity Microfinance Solutions
July 2021 - February 2023
• Managed petty cash fund of KES 500,000 with zero discrepancies over 18 months
• Prepared 40+ monthly SACCO member loan repayment reports using SAGE Pastel
• Assisted in migration to cloud-based accounting system, reducing data entry errors by 25%
EDUCATION
Diploma in Information Technology
Egerton University
• Kenya
• June 2022
SKILLS
Financial Reconciliation, QuickBooks Online, SAGE Pastel Accounting, Advanced Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP), Accounts Payable/Receivable, Bank Statement Analysis, Team Collaboration, Regulatory Compliance
PROJECTS
Automated Financial Reporting System
• Kenya
• Developed Excel macros to automate monthly expense reports, reducing manual work by 15 hours/month
• Integrated data from SAGE Pastel to generate real-time departmental budget utilization dashboards
Mobile Banking Adoption Drive
• Kenya
• Trained 200+ SACCO members on mobile banking platforms during community outreach
• Increased digital transaction adoption by 40% within 3 months in Kakamega branch
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Public Accountant (CPA Part I)
• Kenya
• November 2022
Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examinations Board (KASNEB)
QuickBooks Online Certification
• Kenya
• March 2023
Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK)
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Employee of the Quarter Q3 2023
• September 2023
Kenya Commercial Cooperative-Kakamega
Financial Literacy Volunteer
• October 2022
Central Bank of Kenya Financial Inclusion Program
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Common Work Locations: Nairobi, Isiolo, Kiambu, Kisumu
Top Skills
Attention to DetailQuickbooksPivot TablesTime ManagementCommunicationProblem-SolvingInterpersonal SkillsCustomer Service
Education Levels
Bachelor's Degree 60.2%
High School 21.7%
Master's Degree 9.6%
Diploma 4.8%
Certificate 2.4%
Top Schools
- Newlight Senior Girls-B+ 11
- Strathmore University 11
- Destiny Technical Training College 10
- Kenyatta University 7
- Mount Kenya University 4
Top Certifications
- Certified Public Accountants -Section 4 8
- Bachelor Of Science In Finance 8
- Certified Public Accountant (Cpa), Level Iii (Ongoing) 3
- 6Th Annual Development Finance Conference (Adfc) 3
- Certified Public Accountant (Cpa) 2
Common Responsibilities
- • Managed petty cash operations, ensuring accurate record-keeping and reconciliation for financial integrity.Executed bank...
- • Assisted in the timely review and processing of staff expense claims in multiple currencies, ensuring alignment with com...
- • Managed petty cash, ensuring accurate record-keeping and reconciliation.Performed bank reconciliation and MPESA reconcil...
- • Managed monthly multi-currency bank reconciliations, ensuring accurate documentation and swiftly resolving discrepancies...
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