Erick Sawe

I present my application for your consideration for the position above.I am mainly drawn to the post by a strong desire to deliver quality services to clients and coupled with my ability to handle transactions with speed and accuracy,I am certain to prove an important asset to your organisation. I am well-versed in:

• Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software and databases

• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports

• Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations

• High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills

• Sound independent judgement and recording transactions while remaining compliant to accounting policies.

I can be reached through my number and address in my cv

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE FROM 2010-2018
Assistant Accountant;
Kenya Tea Packers Ltd, October 2010-June 2012;
Working as part of a team that is responsible for making sure that the flow of costs and revenues between the various projects, regions and people is accurately accounted for and managed.
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Financial Analysis of the business, financial and general operating information to identify trends and opportunities for development and produce management information to ensure that business developments remain financially viable
• Providing accounting support, while assuring compliance with financial & administrative policies and procedures, regulations and budget restrictions.
• Posting of creditors invoices after confirmation of proper supporting documentation.
• Register all financial transactions in the accounting system and maintain accounting records according to agreed standards.
• Invoicing as per agreement and contracts withcustomers
• Reconsideration, creditors’ reconciliations, staff accounts and petty cash audit.

Audit Assistant ;
Bore and Associates Certified Public Accountant of Kenya, March 2014-August 2014;
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Providing significant help and support to senior professionals to review a corporation's internal controls and procedures
• Analyzing and evaluating the accuracy of accounting systems and procedures
• Reviewing, developing and recommending changes in accounting systems and controls of a business
• Check and inspect the accuracy of accounts receivable and payable ledger
• Develop and maintain the clients and business partners'databases
• Create and manage budgets, balance sheets and other related financial statements
• Ensure compliance with local, national and federal audit policies and regulations
• Identify and evaluate procedures and policies in tax reporting processes
• Preparing audit paperwork in accordance with standards and requirements

Accountant;
Maraba Enterprises Limited. September 2014- July 2015 Duties & Responsibilities:
• Monthly preparation of financial statements
• Daily maintenance of the cash book and bank reconciliation
• Debt collection and maintenance of the debtors and creditors ledger
• Timely submission of statutory returns
• Accurate accounting of the petty cash and cash in transit and ensuring that expenditure is as per the budget.
• Responsibilities for: external and internal auditors
• Any other duties that may be assigned management

Reconciliation Accountant;
Eldoret Hospital Limited. August 2015- December 2015

Duties & Responsibilities:

•Research and reconcile missing payments.
•Ensure monies are posted correctly.
•Supporting Year End close.
•Supporting Community Managers and Client Accounting Specialist
• Working with supporting departments (A/R, A/P, Data, Tax and Investment Teams) on issue resolution.

Assistant Accountant;
KENYA BUREAU OF STANDARDS. January 2016- November 2018

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs daily bank reconciliations, tracking of cash by unit and maintenance of cash reports
• Performs Cash Management operationsinvolving payment receipt, processing, deposits and other duties with accuracy timeliness.
• Assist In The Controls,transcriptional.
• Complete daily functions associated with account reconciliation, remote deposit capture and online banking.
• Payment and processing of all supplier accounts vetting all documentation and payments to ensure that they meet requirements
• Management of and control of cash including bank and cash reconciliations
• Maintain an orderly filing system of relevant records and a neat, clutter-free environment
• Comply with KRA, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions

Accountant;
SIOKWEI TARITA LIMITED. January 2021- September 2022
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Carrying out bank reconciliations and filling returns.
• Handling record keeping and preparing financial statements.
• Fostered Public relations i.e. the link between the customer and theCompany.
• Ensuring well management and utilization of all the organization assets.
• Supervising administrative services within theorganization.
• Manage all accounting transactions
• Prepare budget forecasts
• Publish financial statements in time
• Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Ensure timely bank payments
 

Education & Professional Qualifications:

2015-2018: Completed Bachelor of Business Administration with IT from Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University.

2014-2018: Completed Certified Public Accountancy (CPA) section 5 and 6 2013-2014: : Completed Certified Public Accountancy (CPA) section 4 2012-2012: Completed Certified Public Accountancy (CPA) section 3
2010-2011: Completed Certified Public Accountancy (CPA) section 2 offered by KASNEB.
2008-2009: Certificate in Computerized Accounting and Applications.

2006-2008: Completed Certified Public Accountancy (CPA) section 1 offered by KASNEB.
2002-2005: O –Level Education (Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education) mean grade B plain.
1992-2001: Primary Level Education (Kenya Certificate of Primary Education)