CURRICULUM VITAE:

REUBEN MBOCHE NJUGUNA

P.O. BOX 23082-00100, NAIROBI

TEL:   0711 395 840

Email: [email protected]

PROFILE SUMMARY

Accounting professional with over ten years of experience possesses multiple skills covering many financial areas such as laws, cost control principles, ledger analysis, financial statements, budgeting, auditing practices, taxation, and economic regulations.

Key Specialties

Budgeting, Financial Accounting, Forecasting, Financial Planning & Management, Financial Analysis and Modeling, Process improvement, etc

WORKING EXPERIENCE

HEAD OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION: January 2018-To date

BURUK GENERAL TRADING CO.LTD

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT: August 2016 to December 2017

ROYAL TULIP CANAAN HOTEL NAIROBI.

Handling general accounting and financial matters, parts procurement, and administration tasks and other matter relating to general procurement/finance, accounting, and administration.

DUTIES:

Financial Management

·         Document, implement and operate financial controls as necessary and appropriate to an organization of the company’s size and complexity.

·         Monitor and review the effectiveness of financial controls to ensure that they remain appropriate at all times.

·         Working with budget holders, prepare the annual budget for approval by the Finance Committee

·         Monitor all payments to employees and ensure that all relevant regulations (e.g. relating to benefits in kind) are being complied with.

·         Ensure compliance with all relevant financial legislation, regulations, and guidelines such as VAT, NHIF, NSSF, PAYE, Withholding tax, HELB, etc.

·         Liaise with the Endowment Fund’s investment fund managers regarding the investment of new funds and reporting of financial performance for internal and statutory purposes.

·         Administer and manage the company’s payroll system and all associated tax and statutory returns.

·         Monitor and manage cash flows to maximize interest receivable.

·         Maintain strong working relationships with bankers, auditors, and investment managers.

ACCOUNTANT/ADMIN: June 2014 to December 2015

DIGITAL TELEMATICS COMPANY — NAIROBI

I directed accounting functions for a growing Fleet tracking company, supervised three accountants and overseeing financial analysis, financial audits, G/L, A/R, A/P, and fixed-asset accounting in accordance with GAAP standards. Developed and managed external financial relationships (e.g., banks, insurers, auditors) and constantly look for ways to strengthen overall financial performance.

Key results:

·         Built a finely tuned accounting department, fostering a collaborative environment that improved productivity, individual accountability, and team morale.

·         Revamped G/L, financial systems, reports, and schedules to improve forecast precision and standardize reporting procedures.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

NEWAGE DEVELOPERS AND CO-NAIROBI/NYERI-June 2013 to May 2014

NAVAHO ENTERPRISES LTD-NAIROBI-September 2011 to May 2013

Performed general financial accounting functions for these two companies (Manufacturing and Construction), including Filling statutory returns and inventory accounting. Processing financial statements and reports, documentation, preparation of management reports, maintaining fixed asset register and company licenses, etc.

Key Results

·         Established and maintained an effective system for analyzing and reporting on operating and capital expenditure.

·         I prepared revenue budgets, forecasts and plans for marketing officers.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

MWALIMU PHARMACEUTICAL LTD-ISEBANIA.January 2009- March 2011

MATUNDA BUS SERVICES. – NAIROBI. April 2011-August 2011

For both employers, I handled daily A/P processes; supervised; managed vendor/supplier relations; and oversaw the timely, accurate processing of invoices, purchase orders, expense reports, credit memos, and payment transactions. Maintained adherence to corporate, accounting and GAAP standards; addressed escalated issues from employees and vendors regarding accounts payable; and ensured accurate and compliant A/P files and records in accordance with company policies and government regulations.

Key Results:

·         Managed the accurate and timely processing of up to 20,000 invoices per month for large,   multi-site organizations. Assessed and closed A/P sub-ledger on a monthly basis, validated content and resolved various issues.

·         Composed effective accounting and ad-hoc reports, summarizing A/P data for supply chain

EDUCATION &PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

MASENO UNIVERSITY-NAIROBI CAMPUS

Bachelors in Business Administration (Accounting option) May 2014

K. C .A-Eldoret Campus

Certified Public Accountant (CPA Finalist) February 2009 to May 2014

SAMARITAN SECONDARY SCHOOL/KATILU BOYS HIGH SCHOOL

K.C.S.E February 1999-Nov 2003

CHEPARUS PRIMARY SCHOOL

K.C.P.E                          1993-December 1998

SKILLS &COMPETENCIES:

·         Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.

·         Ability to work well with Computerized Accounting, Quick Books, Navision system, Sun system, MC Fidelio and Opera, Ms-Word, Ms-Excel, Ms-Power Point, Ms-Access, Internet

·         Proficient with communication skills, problem-solving, etc

REFEREES:

Please feel free to contact the undermentioned in regard to my competence, work ethic and performance.

MR. SAMUEL KARUMA,

MANAGING DIRECTOR,

DIGITAL TELEMATICS LTD,

TEL: 0721 709 929

YOSIEF TEMELSO

FINANCE MANAGER,

ROYAL TULIP CANAAN NAIROBI

TEL: 0735577824

MR.DOMINIC GATUNA,

MANAGING DIRETOR,

MWALIMU PHARMACEUTICAL LTD

0728740101