CURRICULUM VITAE
CPA SOLOMON KIGOMA
P.O. BOX 15439-00509
MOBILE: +254717964257
EMAIL: [email protected]

CAREER SUMMARY.
An astute certified accounting professional with several years of experience hence possesses
multiple skills covering many financial areas such as laws, cost control principals, ledger
analysis, financial statements, budgeting, auditing practices, taxation and economic
regulations. I am also proficient with different accounting and financial systems such as
Computerized Accounting Software, QuickBooks, Sage Financial Controller as well as
Microsoft Dynamic Navision Systems.
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position in the accounting/finance field where excellent analytical and technical
skills can be utilized to improve the company’s profitability as well as enhance my career
growth and development thus contribute effectively to the progress of the organization.
MAJOR TECHNICAL SKILLS/ KEY SPECIALTIES
 In depth knowledge and expertise inBudgeting, Financial Accounting, Forecasting and
Auditing
 Excellent understanding of Financial Planning & Management, Corporate Finance
 Strong skills in Financial Analysis and Modeling, Process Improvement
KEY COMPETENCIES
 Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
 Excellent monitoring and evaluation skills
 Attention to details with excellent listening and critical thinking skills.
 Proactive with sound, numerical, analytical and judgmental skills
 I value integrity and high ethical standards
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IN ACCOUNTING, FINANCE AND AUDITING
September 2017 to date
Senior Accountant: African Fund for Endangered Wildlife (NGO).
Primary responsibilities;
 Bank reconciliations
 Completeness and integrity of cash operations
 Generating payroll monthly reports and submission of statutory deductions.
 Bookkeeping
 Tax administration
 Prepares company financial quarterly reports for board ofdirectors.
 Preparation of statutorydeductions
 Keeping custody of the company accounts documents & maintenance of
financial files i.e. investments certificates
 Posting of accounting data to the general ledger to include income, expenses and etc.
 Prepare donor & commitment for donations partner statements and reports formanagementReview and processing of invoices.
 Ensures that all cash transactions involving the company expenditure areproperly
authorized.
 Ensures that all cash balances are well maintained by using the cheques register.
 Compiles all company daily transactions and summarizes all the work done in
accounts covered by the employees from all departments/sections.
 Preparation of monthly financial management report.
 Review transactions for completeness, accuracy, proper documentation & approval.
 Timely closing of monthly, quarterly and annually accounting cycles/periods.
 Presentation of end month and end year reports to the finance committee board.
 Any duties that may be assigned to him/her from time to time.
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January 2015 to September 2017 Assistant
Accountant: Rock Sacco, Kisumu Primary
responsibilities;
 Bank reconciliations
 Completeness and integrity of cash operations
 Generating loans monthly reports
 Bookkeeping
 Tax administration
 Prepares society financial quarterly reports for board ofdirectors.
 Managing Sacco filing system
 Preparation of statutorydeductions
 Preparing EFT and direct debit files
 Coordinating and supervising Sacco activities, reviewing processes andprocedures
of the Sacco
 Keeping custody of the Sacco accounts documents, in liaison of the respective
Sacco officials.
 Records down all the cheques drawn.
 Prepares for daily deposits in the commercial banks.
 Receives and banks cash, cheques postal orders and money orders for loan
repayments.
 Ensures that all cash transactions involving the co-operative expenditure are
properly authorized.
 Ensures that all cash balances are well maintained by using the cheques register.
 Compiles all society daily transactions and summarizes all the work done in
accounts covered by the employees from all departments/sections.
 Preparation of monthly financial management report.
 Prepares quarterly economic performance report for the senior manager.
 Assists in organizing mobile banking services.
 Prepares cash summarizes and reports.
 Any duties that may be assigned to him/her from time to time.                  January 2016 to June 2016
Apprenticeship: Tax World
Solutions Job Summary
Responsibilities;.                                    Book keeping.
 Bank reconciliation.
 Creditors reconciliation.
 Preparation of management accounts.
 Debtors reconciliation.
 Designing ICS.
 Debt collection.
 Tax arbitration with KRA.
 Filing of statutory returns/deductions(ITAX).
May 2015 to September 2015
Apprenticeship: Assistant Audit Clerk, Obwanga & Associates Certified
Public Accountant. Responsibilities;
 Auditing.
 Bookkeeping.
 Taxation (use of I tax system).
 Bank reconciliation and cash flow projection.
 Financial management.
 Financial reporting, financial and cost accounting.
 Data entry.
June 2014-Dec 2014: Municipal Employees of Kisumu Sacco.
Intern in accounts section, loans section, customer relationship (CRM)
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
2015-2017: Catholic University of East Africa. Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Finance)
Jan – May 2014: KCA University. Certified Public Accountant Section (CPA V & VI). Pass
Jan – Dec 2013: KCA University. Certified Public Section (CPA III& IV).Pass
July – Dec 2012: KCA University. Certified Public Accountant Section (CPAII). Pass.
Jan-May 2011: KCA University. Accounting Technician Certificate (ATC II). Pass
June – Dec: KCA University. Accounting Technician Certificate (ATCI). Pass
2007-2009: Otieno Oyoo High School Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.
1998-2005: Okanja Primary School Kenya Certificate of Primary Education.
COMPUTER SKILLS
 Proficient and competent user of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Email, and the
Internet.
 Computerized Accounting Packages user of Quick Books, Sage FinancialController,
Microsoft Dynamic Navision
LANGUAGE SKILLS
 English: Fluent, written and spoken.
 Kiswahili: Fluent, written and spoken.French: Basics, written and spoken
CAREER DEVELOPMENT: SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS AND TRAININGS
ATTENDED.
 HORWATH ERASTUS & CO-Finance bill 2019.
 KENYA REVENUE AUTHORITY- Agent Trainings & approval.
 PREPARATION INFO-Financial Modelling Classroom Training program 2019.
OTHER CERTIFICATES
 Certificate in Skills Empowerment in Computer Maintenance Networking and
Software Programming.
 Certificate in Computer Application.
 KRA Agent certification
 Financial Modelling certification.
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
 Reading
 Socializing
 Swimming
 Carrying out Research
REFEREES
Please feel free to contact the under mentioned in regard to my competence, work ethic,
performance and / or any other aspect with respect to me:
CPA Julius Oduol,
Chief Executive Officer Tax World Solutions
P.O Box 321-40100, Kisumu.
Email Address: [email protected]
Cell phone-+0724507033/0788960790
Christine Odhiambo Nyangaya
Chief Executive Officer AFEW (K)
P.O Box 15439-00509.
Nairobi-Kenya
[email protected]
Cell phone: 0723934980.
CPA Fredrick Ohorre.
Obwanga and Associates.
P.O Box 7567-40l00, Kisumu
Catholic Church Junction-Mowlem.
(Off Nairobi –Kisumu Highway)
Email:[email protected]
Cell phone: +254728318683.