Anthony Kiama
Accountant
Kampala
Summary
Skilled Finance Manager bringing 20 years of experience working with diverse organizations. Proven leadership and success in leading teams in achieving financial goals. Accomplished in working with executive leaders to develop business, financial and growth strategies.
Forward-thinking Accountant excited to bring 20-year background new organization. Expert in setting financial targets and devising strategies to improve internal controls, standards and processes. Successful in advising business executives on financial strategies driving short-term and long-term growth.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Financial Controller
Fortuna Limited
Kampala
01.2010 - Current
- Prepared accurate financial reports and monthly statements for accounts receivable.
- Collaborated with executive team in preparation of annual capital and operating budgets, forecasts and all financial reporting and analysis.
- Led organizational cash flow and cash flow forecasting initiatives.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 300 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Reviewed documents and data to give accurate presentations and forecasts to upper management.
Audit Senior
Grant Thornton
Malindi
09.2007 - 04.2010
- Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
- Developed and implemented corrective actions to bring business areas in line with standards.
- Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Consulted clients on internal control systems development and audit program improvements.
- Interviewed business owners to understand needs and explain audit scope.
- Developed audit policies, guiding administrative and technical functions.
- Identified management control weaknesses and provided value added suggestions for remediation.
- Researched technical tax issues to define tax effect or impact of certain tax positions.
Chief Accountant
Jatco Taxi Limited
Nairobi
01.2001 - 09.2003
- Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
- Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
- Assisted in upgrade and conversion of in-house financial systems.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Completed biweekly payroll and maintained employee records.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
- Oversaw accounting team in servicing diverse clients.
- Analyzed financial audit information and made recommendations to improve efficiencies.
- Prepared accounts for industry audits and supported audit process.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Expedited payroll and invoicing by streamlining billing systems.
- Assisted team members in transitioning to new system through extensive training and one-on-one support.
- Calculated tax owed, prepared, and submitted returns and upheld compliance with all applicable laws.
Education
CPA - Accounting
KCA University
Nairobi 01.1995 - 12.1998
B.ED (Tech) - Education
Moi University
Eldoret, Kenya 09.1991 - 12.1993
Skills
Accounting management
undefinedInstitute of Certified Public Accountants (Kenya)
The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) is the professional organization that regulates the activities of all Certified Public Accountants (the CPA (K)s) in Kenya.
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Quote
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Timeline
Financial Controller
Fortuna Limited
01.2010 - Current
Audit Senior
Grant Thornton
09.2007 - 04.2010
Chief Accountant
Jatco Taxi Limited
01.2001 - 09.2003
CPA - Accounting
KCA University
01.1995 - 12.1998
B.ED (Tech) - Education
Moi University
09.1991 - 12.1993
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