Daniel Mutua

As a highly qualified Chief Accountant, I have gained expertise in coordinating all accounting and finance functions and can navigate all these roles effectively. I also excel in developing and recommending business policies and strategies. I possess a proven ability to constantly challenge and improve existing processes and systems. Highlights of my working experience; responsible for the day to day finance and accounts operations, performing project cost forecasts/budgets, cost tracking, monitoring, and controls, responsible for timely monthly consolidated financial statements, payments, and cash-flow, developing and maintaining internal control and effective accounting system and policies for the set-up and ensuring that all statutory requirements of the organization are met. Additionally, I am excellent at using proven methods and cutting-edge technology to successfully cut costs, streamline operations and increase productivity. I am looking to obtain a senior position in finance as a Chief Accountant where my wide array of expertise will be utilized in realizing the organization's goals. 

Chief Accountant
The Makueni Doctors Plaza Ltd; August 2020 – November 2021
Duties and Responsibilities
• Aiding in assisting the company to emulate 100% use of software (Intersect Smart care software) on finance and accounting matters.
• Filling all relevant Tax returns and managing all statutory deductions (NSSF AND NHIF).
• Managing the company’s payroll system.
• Overseeing establishment and implementation of departmental strategies, systems, processes, procedures and policy formulation.
• Overseeing the maintenance, preparation and updating of the books of accounts.
• Overseeing timely preparation of periodic financial reports and statements.
• Overseeing the operation of the Finance and Accounts department.
• Managing human resources and other resources in the Finance and Accounts department.
• Providing leadership in performance management, employee development, talent management and building a work environment that drives high performance and employee satisfaction in the organization.
• Managing the departmental budget to ensure efficacy and attainment of set targets.

Chief Accountant
Mutunga Diagnostic Centre Ltd; 2014 to July 2020
Duties and Responsibilities 
• Upgraded the company’s operations from paperwork to quick book.
• Increased company sales by creating personal customer relationships.
• Initiated and contributed to the company’s growth by establishing and opening new branches.
• Filled all relevant Tax returns and managed all statutory deductions (NSSF AND NHIF).
• Managed the company’s payroll system.
• Oversaw establishment and implementation of departmental strategies, systems, processes, procedures and policy formulation.
• Oversaw the maintenance, preparation and updating of the books of accounts.
• Oversaw timely preparation of periodic financial reports and statements.
• Oversaw the operation of the Finance and Accounts department.
• Managed human resources and other resources in the Finance and Accounts department
• Provided leadership in performance management, employee development, talent management and building a work environment that drives high performance and employee satisfaction in the organization.
• Managed the departmental budget to ensure efficacy and attainment of set targets.

Part-Time Chief Accountant
Machakos Imaging Centre Limited; 2016 to 2017
Duties and Responsibilities
• Upgraded the company’s operations from paperwork to QuickBooks.
• Upgraded the company’s filling system.
• Assisted current Directors purchase the department by preparing books of accounts the chart of assets and also directing them on legal requirements.
• Opened new markets for the company by approaching new co-operate clients and opening accounts for them where they could get services and pay end month.
• Filled all relevant Tax returns and managed all statutory deductions (NSSF AND NHIF).
• Managed the company’s payroll system.
• Oversaw establishment and implementation of departmental strategies, systems, processes, procedures and policy formulation.
• Oversaw the maintenance, preparation and updating of the books of accounts.
• Oversaw timely preparation of periodic financial reports and statements.
• Oversaw the operation of the Finance and Accounts department.
• Managed human resources and other resources in the Finance and Accounts department.
• Provided leadership in performance management, employee development, talent management and building a work environment that drives high performance and employee satisfaction in the organization.
• Managed the departmental budget to ensure efficacy and attainment of set targets.

OTHER PAST EXPERIENCES

• Chief Accountant; Thika CT Scan Centre; 2011 to 2013

• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting Option)- Kca University, 4th Year Distance learning; 2022
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education – Kyome Boys Secondary School; 2007

PROFESSIONAL COURSES

• Certified Public Accountant Part III (Section 5); 2013
• Certified Public Accountant Part II; 2013
• Certified Public Accountant Part I;2010
• Certificate as an Accounting Technician; 2009
• Certificate in Accounting Packages such as QuickBooks, Sage and Pastel; 2011
• Certificate in Computer Application Packages; 2011