Sarah Matara
Summary
Organized Accountant with three years of managing accurate accounting information, tax return support, bookkeeping and corporate operations. Astute financial professional with keen eye for detail and high level of integrity. Works well in large teams in corporate environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Accountant
Little Cribs Limited
Nairobi, Nairobi
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Prepared VAT and income tax forms for the organization and employees.
- Filed tax returns and prepared governmental reports in compliance with strict standards.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations and submitted compiled reports to shareholders.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger, including chart of accounts.
- Created periodic reports comparing budgeted costs to actual costs.
- Analyzed monthly balance sheet accounts for corporate reporting.
- Analyzed monthly balance sheet accounts for corporate reporting.
- Updated journal entries and accounts on accrual basis with QuickBooks software.
- Reviewed and processed employee expense reports and vendor invoices for payment.
- Streamlined operations by organizing files and documents to implement improved workflow and organization.
- Cultivated relationships with high-volume suppliers to drive beneficial business deals.
Finance & Operations Assistant
Printicket Ads Limited
Nairobi, Nairobi
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Collaborated with business management to set and control annual budgets.
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments for entire management team.
- Recruited high-achieving team members for enhanced department performance.
- Reduced annual business expenditure through careful expense monitoring.
- Drafted professional meeting agendas, took minutes and followed up on action items.
- Managed daily finance services for smooth business operations.
- Prepared client quotes and invoicing to create stable cash flow.
- Received and screened high-volume internal and external communications, calls and email.
- Encouraged customer feedback to deliver information to management for process improvements.
- Organized corporate and office meetings for up to 10 team members.
- Responded to telephone enquiries from clients, vendors and members of public.
Sales Accountant
Afrika Handmade
Nairobi, Nairobi
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations with 88% accuracy.
- Accurately documented all cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
- Analyzed monthly reporting to reconcile production operations and general ledger.
- Worked cross-functionally, communicating with team members at multiple levels to deliver first-class customer service.
- Filed tax returns and prepared governmental reports in compliance with strict standards.
- Checked and imported payroll and pension data to pay salary deductions.
- Provided internal support to elevate sales experience and drive customer satisfaction.
- Handled inbound queries by phone, email and in person.
- Completed administrative duties promptly and to meet company standards.
Junior Accountant
Inovatec Business Systems Limited
Nairobi, Nairobi
10.2019 - 04.2021
- Raised Proforma invoices to stringent accounting deadlines for timely processing and payment.
- Prepared management accounts for assigned entities, ensuring accurate profit and loss calculations to aid formative assessment.
- Accurately and efficiently handled varied reconciliations processes such as vendor, Customer and Bank.
- Reviewed accuracy receipt payments, claims and invoices, resolving issues quickly and effectively.
- Updated journal entries and accounts on accrual basis with QuickBooks, Pastel and Sage software.
- Reviewed and processed employee expense reports and vendor invoices for payment.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
Moi University
Nairobi, Kenya 09.2014 - 04.2019
Skills
- Statutory reporting
- Bookkeeping
- Regulatory compliance
- Strong communication
- Administrative support
- Invoice preparation
- Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable
- VAT returns
- Payroll processing
- Sage Accounts
- QuickBooks expert
Languages
English
Fluent
Swahili
Fluent
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Accountant
Little Cribs Limited
04.2022 - 05.2023
Finance & Operations Assistant
Printicket Ads Limited
08.2021 - 11.2021
Sales Accountant
Afrika Handmade
05.2021 - 07.2021
Junior Accountant
Inovatec Business Systems Limited
10.2019 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
Moi University
09.2014 - 04.2019
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