DICK CHAKALA

A top performing and goal oriented accountant/finance with excellent skills and experience in handling roles in accounting, finance, data entry, tax and revenue. My background involves roles in reconciliations, budget preparation, petty cash management, payroll and statutory deductions, filing tax returns and preparing financial reports. I am seeking a role to grow as an Accountant and Financial Analyst specialist in a stimulating and challenging environment where both personal and organizational growth is essential in building the success of the company while experience advancement opportunities.

• Accounting skills: Skilled in handling general accounting principles such as reconciliations, the general ledger and balancing of accounts, petty cash management and handling the cash book.
• Financial reports:Skilled in the preparation of Statement of Comprehensive Income, Balance sheet, Trial balance, Cash flow statements and P&L reports within agreed timescales.
• Tax and Statutory Returns: Experienced in carrying out payroll management and filling of KRA returns on I tax platform for and on behalf of clients.
• Payroll and Statutory Deductions: Well versed in various taxes (VAT, income tax and withholding) with knowledge in the preparation of statutory payments i.e. PAYE, NSSF, NHIF and payroll management.
• Budget Preparation: Adept with the skill set of handling budget preparations that involves; receiving the budget estimates and examining them for completeness, carrying out budget planning and consolidating the data for budget presentation.
• Communications and Interpersonal skills: Direct verbal and written communication with regard to obtaining information, building teamwork and resolving issues. Ability to present complex information in an easy way to follow and comprehend.
• ICT Competency: Proficient in word processing, Spreadsheet, Quick books, Excel, competent in Microsoft Office Application suite, the internet and emails.
• Financial skills:  Acquired knowledge and experienced in preparation of annual budget, termly budgets, heading the procurement committee, financial accounting and finance reporting.

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