Jacqueline K.

Experience

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  Ernst & Young

  Jul 2008 - Sept 2008

  INTERN

  Outsourcing financial services - FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING , PAYROLL AND TAXATIONPayroll processing:Computation of payroll related taxesPreparation of payslipsSubmission of payroll related returnsPayment procedures for salaries & statutory deductionsBook keeping activities:Processing of supplier invoices for paymentPreparation of bank reconciliationsPreparation of VAT schedules & submission to the Kenya Revenue AuthorityPosting of accounting transactions in a computerised accounting system Show less

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  Ernst & Young

  Jul 2009 - Jan 2010

  INTERN

  Outsourcing financial services - FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING , PAYROLL AND TAXATIONPayroll processing:Computation of payroll related taxesPreparation of payslipsSubmission of payroll related returnsPayment procedures for salaries & statutory deductionsBook keeping activities:Processing of supplier invoices for paymentPreparation of bank reconciliationsPreparation of VAT schedules & submission to the Kenya Revenue AuthorityPosting of accounting transactions in a computerised accounting system Show less

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  Clarkson Insurance Brokers Ltd

  Nov 2011 - Aug 2014

  In charge of the finance departmentPreparation and review of monthly and quarterly budgetary reports, cash flow reports and other Management reports; General ledger accountingReconciliation of creditor balances, timely and correct payments to creditorsCarry out bank reconciliation, including cash reconciliation through daily bank status as well as prepare other appropriate schedules as required;Liaising with external parties e.g. bankers, Statutory bodies for any matters arising; Show less ACCOUNTS PAYABLESReconciliation of creditor balances, ensuring timely and correct payments to creditorsGeneral ledger accountingPrepare monthly financial statements, management accounts and other accounting reports;Preparation and review of monthly and quarterly budgetary reports, cash flow reports and other Management reports;Carry out bank reconciliation, including cash reconciliation through daily bank status as well as prepare other appropriate schedules as required;Ensure correct and relevant audit schedules are provided to the auditors on a timely basis;Prepare tax returns and ensure compliance with the required tax payment information and other statutory requirements;Liaising with external parties e.g. bankers, Statutory bodies for any matters arising; Show less

  • Senior Accountant

    Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  • Financial Accountant

    Nov 2011 - May 2014
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  Sedgwick Kenya Insurance Brokers Ltd

  Aug 2014 - Apr 2018

  Finance and Administration Manager

  Managing and driving the account team in order to achieve and exceed targetsPreparing annual budgets and forecasts, 5 year plans, in liaison with the business heads; strengthen key areas and target financial growthPreparing ad hoc, monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports in accordance with the IFRS for both internal and external usersPreparing board papers and presenting the financial reports to the BODMonitoring the company cash flow and ensure prudent cash managementManaging relationships with auditors, banks, company secretaries and insurance companies at an operational levelPayroll processing & ensuring tax compliance, Corporate tax, PAYE, NSSF, NHIFContinuously reviewing the company’s financial processes, procedures and systemsCoordinating external audits, complete preparation of audit schedules, attending to audit queries and ensuring audit recommendations are implementedEnsure that the office and all activities run efficiently and effectively as they shouldAssist the Managing Director with tasks assigned Show less

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  SafeBoda

  Oct 2018 - Sept 2020

  Finance Manager

  Head of Finance - Kenya :Provide leadership for Company’s Finance and Accounting Strategy, to optimise financial performance, bring about cost savings and revenue optimization and help strategic growth of the Company. Complete responsibility for all statutory financial statements for the business, financial & management reporting, budgets, forecasts, quarterly plans, returns to Revenue Authorities and other relevant areas.Responsible for the preparation of monthly financial statements, payments, cash-flow management reporting for submission and, ensuring timely closing of these accounts for reporting purposes.Support CFO in ensuring that intercompany cost allocations are in line with management agreements and transfer pricing policy.Managing relationships with auditors, banks, company secretaries and legal advisors at an operational levelPayroll processing & ensuring tax compliance, Corporate tax, PAYE, NSSF, NHIF,VAT. Assist in new employees onboarding process, manage contracts & offer letters sign offsEstablish corporate governance, policies and procedures in the Company. Also, on an on-going basis, make recommendations to encourage the continuous improvement of financial performance and implementing relevant policies within the business.Coordinating external audits, timely preparation of audit schedules, attending to audit queries and ensuring audit recommendations are implementedResponsible for the financial governance and discipline in the Company. i.e working directly with CFO, VP Global Finance & CEO/MD of the Company and the operational teams to take the company forward. Show less

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  United Nations

  Jul 2021 - now

  Finance & Budget - BFMS UNON