KARANJA ELIZABETHNJERI
P.O. Box 3405 – 0100,Thika|+254 -|-
Diligent and resourceful professional with 3 years’ of progressive career experience in finance and accounts,
facilitating company’s ambitious growth plans. Adept at preparing accurate financial reports, analyzing statements,
identifying errors, and suggesting possible solutions. Proven ability to drive out inefficiencies through process
improvement as well as assist in the maintenance & development of financial systems and accounting procedures. My goal
is to become a valuable mutual asset by providing efficient financial and accounts expertise contributing
effectively to organizational success.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Bachelor of Commerce – Actuarial science Option, Kenyatta University,2018.
Certified Public Accountant- Part 2 (CPA-4),KASNEB.
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E), Komothai Girls High,-. C+
KEY PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Sound knowledge of analyzing and evaluating financial information.
Knowledge in Accounting Systems - QuickBooks Online & Desktop, Sage, Hansa world
A good understanding and grasp of accounting and the ability to apply this knowledge to complexscenarios.
Competent in preparing financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and
cashflowstatements.
Ability to maintain accurate data to identify and solve problems.
Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting principles and International Financial
reportingstandards.
Ability to prepare tax documents, and maintain general ledgers accurately.
Strong ability to manage the accuracy of important accounting documents and realize when errors
have been made.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Bookkeeper | Virtual Office Management | November 2022 – Present
Generating records and processing payments for various expenses incurred by the company.
Matching and reconciling bank statements with internal records to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies.
Managing and processing payments to suppliers and vendors to maintain good relationships and avoid late
fees.
Monitoring and following up on customer invoices to ensure timely payments and minimize outstanding debts.
Assessing the status of accounts receivable by categorizing them based on their aging to identify overdue
payments and take necessary actions.
Tracking loan obligations and ensuring timely payments to avoid penalties and maintain a good credit
standing.
Organizing and managing the company's financial accounts to facilitate accurate recording and reporting.
Establishing a systematic filing system to organize financial documents for easy retrieval and audit purposes.
Documenting and managing property tax payments to ensure compliance with local regulations.
Collaborating with external accountants to ensure accurate tax filings and assisting with audits when required.
Accounts Assistant | Top choice Surveillance LTD | July 2021 – June 2022
Preparation of allowances for staff – Travel, fuel, entertainment and Sunday allowances.
Preparation and payment of staff fare refunds and follow up for approval.
Compilation and preparation of casual wages on a weekly basis.
Preparation of fuel reports on a weekly basis.
Preparing, Initiating and posting M-pesa Bulk transactions on the company ERP – Hansa World
Filing and document retention.
Assisting in paying petty cash expenses.
Compile information for internal and external auditors, as required.
Provide accounting and clerical support to the accounting department.
Daily enter key data of financial transactions in ERP- Hansa i.e. expenses
Research, track and report to management accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies.
Internship (Accounting and Procurement Departments) | MAN Energy Solutions Kenya | September 2019 – December 2020
Key Contributions:
Preparing purchase orders.
Preparing quotations.
Posting monthly purchase invoices on Sage accounting software.
Preparing excel expense sheets for different branches in the company.
Preparing custom invoices for shipments received and sent.
Initiating conversations with suppliers in case of VAA inconsistencies for clarification.
Accounts Clerk | Naidu Hospital | July 2017 – February 2018
Key Contributions & Results:
Balanced patient accounts and took payments for services rendered.
Reviewed bills and claims for accurate information.
Entered data into the company’s database.
Handled incoming and outgoing email and physical mail.
Maintained and protected employee payrolls.
Maintained all staff and patient files in the company’s database.
Prepared billing reports and other documents as needed.
Key Achievements:
Initiated proper comprehensive cash management processes to ensure stable cashflow.
Putting in place a proper filing system in the organizations, which in turn has saved much
time for the employeesin terms of accessing informa
Cashier | Top Choice Hardware | June 2016 – September 2016
Key Contributions & Results:
Attended to customers both in-person and on the phone, including answering a variety of questions
concerning merchandise.
Processedsalestransactionsforanytypeofcustomer(cash,cheque,credit,etc.,)includingreturntransactions,
account payments, quotes and arranging deliveries.
Scanned goods and ensured pricing is accurate.
Maintained accuracy in the cashdrawer by running daily sales report and performing reconciliations.
Handled customer complaints.
Ensured a tidy and clean check-off area.
Key Achievements:
Consistently ensured that all transaction done are reconciled and payments done promptly.
REFERENCES
Monica Njoroge
Procurement Officer, MAN Energy Solutions
Email:-Euslah Kurgat
Operations Manager, Top choice
SurveillanceEmail:-Dinesh
Administrator, Naidu Hospital
Email:-
