Nixon Obege

Highly motivated and detail-oriented finance and accounting professional seeking a challenging role in diverse sectors. With over 12 years of professional experience in public accounting, auditing and financial management, I possess strong analytical skills and an in-depth knowledge of auditing, internal controls, Generally Acceptable Accounting Procedures and International Financial Reporting Standards. My goal is to utilize my expertise to contribute towards the growth and success of any organization I join.

Familiar with managing schedules, directing teams and overseeing closing processes. Well-versed in IFRS, GAAP, general ledger updates and report writing. I have exceptional interpersonal, communication and multitasking abilities.

Unicool International Limited                                                    November 2023 – Present

Chief Accountant                                                                                Nairobi

• Preparing payments and remittance advice, ensuring that all relevant documents are attached and dully approved, e.g. invoices, delivery notes, goods received notes, credit notes, purchase order/ contracts, quotation analysis, quotations, demand forms etc.
• Preparing, generating and issuing ETR invoices.
• Timely preparation of statutory payroll deduction payment processing.
• Preparation of bank reconciliations on receipt of the bank statements.
• Operate XERO software, data entry & verification of data entries into XERO. Checking the accuracy, completeness of data, amounts and account codes.
• Enter data relating to suppliers’ invoice/bills, credit notes and debit notes details into the accounting system.
• Overseeing the annual physical stock counts, writing the report and holding briefings.
• Carrying out tax reporting, preparing, and submitting tax returns on a timely basis.
• Comply with financial policies and regulations and ensure financial records comply with company policies and accounting principles.
• Preparing weekly cash flow statement reports.
• Analyzing data and examining financial records to ensure accuracy and no material errors.
• Preparation of year end accounts and statutory accounts and preparation of the necessary documentation for annual financial audits.
• Prepare and submit accurate and timely financial reports to management and stakeholders.
• Oversee general administrative functions, including front office management.
• Oversee staff holidays, leave and keep track of staff absence.
• Administrate staff contracts and ensure all relevant payments are made including pensions, taxes and health insurance etc.
• Ensure all relevant certificates and memberships are up to date and paid.
• Create and maintain a document library for mandatory documents including policies for tenders
• Create and maintain a cloud-based filing system for all quotations, orders etc.
• Proper filing of all documents pertaining to the above tasks.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Managing Director.

Bhaat & Associates LLP                                                    February 2020 – October 2023

Audit Senior                                                                                     Nairobi

• Conducting financial statement audits for clients in various industries, ensuring compliance with GAAP and providing recommendations for process improvements resulting in an average of 30% reduction in audit time.
• Managing a team of junior auditors, providing guidance and training to ensure client deliverables are completed accurately and on time, resulting in a 90% client satisfaction rate.
• Collaborating with clients to identify potential risks and provided recommendations on internal controls, resulting in a reduction in significant deficiencies and material weaknesses by 50%.
• Conducting special investigations on financial fraud and misconduct allegations, resulting in the identification and recovery of Kes5,000,000 in misappropriated funds for a client.
• Conducting comprehensive audit reviews for multiple high-profile clients, resulting in identifying and fixing critical financial discrepancies and improving overall financial management practices.
• Coordinating with cross-functional teams to develop and implement effective audit plans, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Mentoring and training junior audit staff, resulting in improved efficiency and performance within the team and successful execution of audit engagements.
• Facilitating communication with clients to understand their unique requirements and provide tailored support, resulting in improved client relationships and business development opportunities.

Danish Refugee Council                                                                January 2021 – December 2021

Program Accountant                                                                           Nairobi

• Monitored and analyzed program budgets, identifying potential cost savings of over Kes10,000,000 of donor funds by implementing streamlining processes and identifying inefficiencies.
• Reconciling staff cost ledger accounts. 
• Preparing detailed financial reports and presentations for program managers and stakeholders, resulting in improved decision making and increased transparency.
• Making sure that all management reports are well run and devoid of material errors and in timely manner.
• Preparing accurate payment vouchers and ensuring their safe custody and ensuring the payments are done seamlessly as per the agreed credit days.
• Preparing bank reconciliations, vendors’ account reconciliations, control account reconciliations and supplier reconciliations.
• Keeping tabs on all prepayments and accruals to ensure the right balances appear on the statement of financial positions.
• Payroll preparation and handling the director’s account, claims, staff imprests and all statutory deductions.
• Handling all tax matters ranging from VAT, installment tax, tax disputes, PAYE, and ensuring the institution is tax compliant at all times.
• Streamlined accounting processes by implementing automated systems, reducing manual data entry by 50% and increasing accuracy by 25%.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and manage program budgets, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and timely completion of projects.
• Checking the performance contracts after the set timelines of staff evaluation.
• Managed and tracked financial reports for multiple programs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with funding agencies.
• Developed and implemented cost allocation methodologies for program expenses, resulting in increased efficiency and cost savings.
• Collaborated with program managers to create and maintain program budgets, providing regular updates and analysis of financial performance.
• Conducted monthly financial reconciliations and prepared variance analysis reports for senior management, identifying potential risks and opportunities for improvement.

Headline Publishers Ltd                                              January 2014 – January 2020

Accountant                                                                           Nairobi

• Direct and assist the departmental heads in budget preparation, forecasting and management of the budgets to reduce or alleviate material variances.
• Ensure proper coding of ledger and inventory items and assess stock/inventory movement.
• Documenting and verification of payment vouchers and purchases invoices (bills) to ensure adequate vouching before actual payment is made via bank transfers and EFT.
• Keep liaison with customers and suppliers and ensure support is available all the time and disputes are solved amicably and timely to ensure payments and receipts are processed accurately.
• Gathered financial information, prepared documents and closed books of accounts. Interpretation of financial policies, procedures in order to improve internal controls to aid in production of reliable reports and accounts.
• Maintenance of fixed assets register to ensure accurate value is recorded and the right rate of depreciation is employed.
• Manage all revenue streams and curtail pilferage and fraud.
• Carried out bank, cash and control account reconciliations to ensure accuracy of the data.
• Identified and investigated variances to optimize on financial plans, budgets and forecasts.
• Verification of all financial data (payments and Receipts) posted in the cashbook to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Reviewed accounting structures and procedures on regular basis to identify areas in need of improvement.
• Ensure proper custody of receipts, payment vouchers and approved journal entries; both physical and electronic.
• Partnered with auditors to track errors to maintain accuracy and completeness.

Strategic Industries Ltd                                             November 2008 – August 2012

Assistant Accountant                                                                             Nairobi

• Completed weekly check runs and maintained accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions into accounting system.
• Preparing payment vouchers for suppliers and processing imprests and travel advances (per diems) for staff. 
• Prepared itemized statements, bills or invoices and recorded amounts due for items purchased or services rendered.
• Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments and documented account updates.
• Communicated and resolved disputes with clients regarding outstanding invoices, payments and adjustments.
• Reviewed figures, postings and documents for correct entry, completeness and accuracy.
• Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements and statements.
• Used Quickbooks accounting software to prepare daily, weekly and monthly financial reports.
• Reconciled accounts information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
• Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
• Checked general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent material errors and identify adjustments.
• Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing. 
• Kept in contact with customers and suppliers to amicably solve any disputes that may arise in the course of operations.