Jonathan Suva

Strategic accounting and finance leader with over 7 years of experience in global financial management, administration and reporting in a multi-disciplinary service environment. Recognized for creating and executing strategies that enable the organization to meet its reporting requirements and improve operational efficiency. 

Accomplishments 

1. Expertise in Using Microsoft Tools namely Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Sage accounting, tally and Quick books.
2. Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
3. Excellent communication and clerical skills. 
4. Great ability to create filing systems. 
5. Capable of working within a budget and meet deadlines. 
6. Good knowledge of administration, sales, marketing, human resources, budgeting, and purchasing techniques.
7. Detail-oriented and problem-solve.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 

SUNHILL VENTURES LIMITED Oct  2020 To July 2022

Accountant

• Ensured financial transactions were properly recorded and entered into the computerized accounting systems
• Liaised with bank on matters relating to the business accounts, ensured all signatories of bank accounts managed their set up processes and authorization process accordingly.
• Ensured regular invoicing, and receipt payment
• Administered VAT and processed returns
• Administered the company’s payroll and associated statutory requirements (PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, leave)
• Undertook daily banking functions and bank reconciliations. Dealt with daily petty cash.
• Undertook the preparatory work for the annual audit of accounts and assisted in implementation of audit recommendations
• Undertook any ad hoc duties associated with the accounts function, including maintaining financial files and records, and photocopying.
• Ensured all filing was done in a timely, accurate and organized manner
• Carried out other related tasks was required from time to time

MASSAWA & COMPANY ACCOUNTANTS & AUDITORS Jan 2018 to June 2020

Nairobi Kenya,

Accountant. 

• Ensured financial transactions were properly recorded and entered into the computerized accounting systems
• Ensured regular invoicing, and receipt payment
• Administerd VAT and processing returns
• Administered the company’s payroll and associated statutory requirements (PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, leave)
• Undertook daily banking functions and bank reconciliations. Delt with daily petty cash.
• Undertook the preparatory work for the annual audit of accounts and assisted in implementation of audit recommendations
• Undertook any ad hoc duties associated with the accounts function, including maintaining financial files and records, and photocopying.
• Ensured all filing is done in a timely, accurate and organized manner
• Carried out other related tasks as might be required from time to time

Patanisho Maternity and Nursing Home April-2017 to Dec 2017

Nairobi, Kenya

  Accountant.

• Devised and maintained Accounting systems and all financial records preparing monthly financial report
• Prepared analytical quarterly financial monitoring report to assist in decision making and financial planning.
• Regularly reviewed and improved the financial reporting systems of the organization taking to Account technological advancements and changing business objectives.
• Liaised with bank on matters relating to the business accounts, ensuring all signatories of bank accounts are managing their set up processes and authorization process accordingly.
• Kept and monitored  records of petty cash
• Ensured salaries and wages were calculated, NSSF and NHIF submitted accordingly and records maintained.
• Took an active role in identifying risks and threats to the organizations, monitoring risk under accounting department and taking necessary measures to deal with the risk.
• Informed the management of such risks and advice on possible solutions on time.
• Ensured organization’s financial regulations are complied with at all times taking prompt and decisive actions in case of breach.
• Kept Financial Regulations under review and, where appropriate initiate changes to ensure internal Controls.
• Ensured prompt and accurate processing of income and expenditures transactions
• Ensured purchases and payments, and credit controls systems were kept under regular review and to recommend and implement improvements
• Ensured organizations income is promptly collected, accounted for and secured
• Ensured that the suppliers accounts are settled as per the agreed terms
• Ensured correct and efficient operation of Nominal ledger, ensuring that control accounts are reconciled on a monthly basis.
• Prepared annual budgets in conjunction with the management and directors and ensure compliance to the budget.
• Performed any other duties that may be assigned by my supervisor.

Princebis investments July 2015- Feb 2017 

Nairobi, Kenya

Accountant

• Maintained the finance filing system and filed all correspondence related to office equipment and supplies management
• Maintained an accurate database including updating, QuickBooks and online remittance of tax.
• Performed financial analysis duties as required, including expenditure analysis. 
• Assisted in the preparation of the annual audit financial statement
• Assisted in preparation of  the annual budget for the approval by the board.
• Processed salaries for the staff.
• Prepared voucher payment.
• Bank statement reconciliation.

Kenyatta  National  Hospital: April-  July 2015

Nairobi, Kenya

Accounts Attachee

• Supplier Billing and preparation of patient’s medical estimates.
• statement reconciliation.
• Bank Statement reconciliation.
• Preparation of NHIF reimbursement statements.
• Purchase order preparation.

Kenya Red Cross: Sept- Nov 2009

• Registering children for measles immunization.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of commerce finance option    (Sept 2016   to Dec 2018)

KCA university- Nairobi, Kenya     

Second Class Honours- Upper Division   

CPA 5 & 6  ( Dec 2017- Dec 2019 )

Regional college of management

CPA 3 & 4- (Jan 2015-Dec 2016)

KCA University

CPA 2 – (Jan – Dec 2014)

Royal Business School

ATC 1& 2 (Jan-Dec 2013)

Royal Business school

Completed accounting technician course (ATC 1 & 2)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (January 2005 – November 2008)

Makindu high school

Skills

Payroll accounting    (2015)

Quickbooks               (2015)

Computer Packages   (2009)

Tally