Jackline Odhiambo

I am aggressive in pursuit of goals and success despite obstacles, a self-starter and a team player. I have the ability to present ideas, work under strict deadlines and pressure, a fast learner, works under no supervision, good communication skills, self motivated, confident, pleasant and customer friendly.

July 2012 to April 2017   : Worked as an Accounts Assistant with KK      Security Services.
                                                                                                           June 2011 to June 2012 :  Worked as a Credit Controller for debt collecting for the United Nations project.
                                            
June 2009 - June 2011  : Worked as a Credit Controller for KK Security Services Collecting from Commercial clients.
                                         
December 2006 to May 2009: Worked as a Credit Controller for G4S Services.

DUTIES AS AN ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT.
• Post all cash, cheques, EFTS, RTGS, MPESA and standing orders and update the client’s accounts accordingly.
• Review of all the bank reconciliations making adjustments where needed to avoid having any items pending on the bank statements.
• Bank all cash and cheque payments on a daily basis and filing the deposit slips for audit purposes
• Act as a standby cashier in the event one is not available
• Send out the collection reports daily  to the credit controllers and also the management
• Post all the Withholding Tax and VAT from KRA (5% and 6%) respectively and apply as per the remittance advices provided.
• Proper allocation of payments to the correct invoices to avoid any reconciliatory issues
• Custodian of  logbooks for all the vehicles, Motor bikes, Fire trucks and trailers and only issue them in the event that:
1. They have been sold and full payment has been made to the company
2. Full deductions have been made where a motor bike is concerned and the owner requires it.
3. For inspection purposes
4. Transfer to our other branches in other countries. 
DUTIES OF A CASHIER.
• Receive cash and cheque payments from clients, sales persons, control room and Credit controllers.
• Post all cash and cheque payments for all walk in clients and issue a receipt and also an updated statement.
• Bank all cash and cheque payments daily and file the deposit slips for future correspondence.
• Send out the collection reports daily by 8am to the credit controllers and also the management.
• Custodian of the cash box and balancing of the same at the end of the day.
• Custodian of the company's safe.
• Advice the clients accordingly in regards to any pending invoices or disputed payments.
DUTIES AS A CREDIT CONTROLLER.
• Reconciliation of customer accounts
• Debt collection by personal visits, phone calls or correspondence
• Dispatch of customer receipts, Invoices, Credit Notes and Statements  on time
• Receiving cash, cheque payments from clients and also the branches ,forwarding for postings and allocations and updating the clients accounts accordingly
• Handling of clients complaints and queries by phone, correspondence or personal visits as they come in.
• Follow-up of payments from customers who have exceeded he stipulated credit limit as per the company policy.
• Follow up old debts arising from terminated accounts.
• Recommend listing of bad payers/ defaulters with CRB,KSIA  and delisting of the same once full payments are made.
• Produce reports on debts and collections as and when they are required by the Credit Manager and the Finance Manager.
• Assist in the management of debt reduction
• Maintain the accounts assigned, ensure that they are correct and clean from the onset.
• Rectification of  previously mismanaged accounts
• Set and monitor credit limits.
• Maintain company revenues and watch out for losses.
• Assess credit worthiness before a new client comes on board.
 

1997-2003 : Attended University of Jabalpur (M.P), India
1991-1994 : Attended Muslim Girls Secondary School

QUALIFICATIONS.
Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Economics) Option