David Kibe (CPA, BSC)

Experience

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  Joska Metal Works Limited

  May 2015 - Aug 2015

  Accounts Intern

  Analyzed account information and reconciled financial discrepancies to maintain records integrity and compliance. Organized budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls. Applied principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports. Completed monthly bank reconciliations with high accuracy.

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  Keamco Limited

  Jan 2016 - Sept 2017

  Accountant

  Created budgets and forecasts for management group to meet regular accounting deadlines. Managed entire accounting cycle, including gathering information, preparing documents, finalizing reports and closing books. Reconciled accounts and reviewed all materials, including surplus, income, expense data, net worth and assets. Maintained up-to-date knowledge on permits, certificates and documents mandatory for government departments. Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting and all types of cash and banking reconciliations. Evaluated and improved accuracy and completeness of financial records. Show less

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  PKF in Eastern Africa

  Nov 2017 - Feb 2022

  Audit Senior

  Formulated and communicated new ideas and suggestions improving profitability and performance of company's overall operation. Assisted in determining audit priorities, scope and objectives. Delivered audit reports containing practical, actionable and relevant recommendations consistent with current policies and operating practices. Interacted with key client management to gather information, resolve audit-related problems and make recommendations for business and process improvements. Delivered exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions. Performed auditing work in accordance with Kenyan laws and other accounting pronouncements to meet rigorous standards. Identified audit risks, prepared budgets and coordinated with management and audit team in preparing related reports. Performed extensive assessments of accounts, including payables and receivables, equity, debt and revenue to verify accuracy in financial reports. Show less

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  Salama Bonds LLP

  Mar 2022 - Apr 2024

  Finance and Administration Manager

  Overall head of both the Accounting & Administration functions of 11 companies.Run and solve all tax related complications for all related companies.Will assist in setting up the Bond Fund for Salama Bonds LLP and its sister entities. Be responsible for all accounting / compliance related matters for all the entities.Supervise and maintain financial and administrative records and monitoring systems to record and reconcile expenditures, balances, payments, statements and other data for day-to-day transactions and reports.Administrative support to the management including administration of budgets.Active support to resource mobilization, partnerships and networking issues with other partners.Prepare analytical report on a regular basis to ensure proper decision making process.Proper control of the supporting documents for payments and financial reports.Maintenance of the internal expenditures control system.Facilitation of information flow, coordination of schedule and other logistic arrangementsLead the preparation and organization of meetings, workshops, seminars, outreach activities to all partners.Select and enter data from a wide variety of documents, verifying accuracy by checking sources, making necessary calculations and assuring inclusion of all relevant data.Prepare recurring reports as scheduled and special reports as required for budget preparation, audits or other reasons.Prepare detailed cost estimates and participate in budget analysis and projections as required.Supervise the finance team and admin team in the day to day activities within the firm.Perform any other duties assigned the partners and senior management. Show less

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  Enove Technologies Limited

  May 2024 - Oct 2024

  Senior Corporate Accountant

  - Overall head of both the Accounting & Administration functions of 11 companies.- Prepare and interpret monthly and annual financial accounts in compliance with IFRS and- GAAP for all Group entities.- Co-ordinate the statutory audit and tax processes and ensure timely filing of corporate income tax returns (CIT) for all the Group entities.- Lead the month-end and year-end close process.- Prepare monthly management accounts including relevant flux and variance analyses within the set timelines.- Maintain and reconcile the general ledger accounts.- Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records.- Validate transactions in the Accounting System- Reconcile bank statements, accounts payable, and accounts receivable to maintain accurate financial records.- Check the daily reconciliation report to advise on each merchant's daily balance status, rolling reserve, etc.- Provide platform reconciliation reports to all Merchants.- Research technical accounting and tax matters and ensure compliance for all group entities.- Ensure compliance with internal controls and suggest process improvements as needed.- Provide guidance and support to junior accounting staff and local finance teams as required.- Any other ad-hoc tasks as assigned by management. Show less