Sharon Muhiu

I have a passion for accounting and financial analysis and have been eager to continue building my career. I have been growing my skills over the years in different organizations.

I have 7 years’ experience as an accountant. During the course of my career, I have gained extensive knowledge on accounting procedures, laws and regulations. I believe I shall make a valuable addition to any company.

Professional Experience
July 2020 to Date: Outlook Associates
Finance and Audit Officer
My duties include:
1. Reviewing client paperwork for inconsistencies, errors, or non-compliance.
2. Supporting the accounting and auditing team in their daily functions.
3. Identifying audit issues and researching on how to resolve them.
4. Planning and directing company financial audits.
5. Verifying company financial information.
6. Ensuring the organization is compliant with current legislation and best practices.
7. Knowledgeably answering client audit queries in good time.

January 2018 to June 2020: Tala.co
Collections and Accounting Officer
My duties included:
1. Administering accounts receivable and accounts payable.
2. Maintaining petty cash to ensure proper utilization of funds.
3. Reconciling and maintaining balance sheet accounts.

July 2016 to December 2017: Co-operative Bank of Kenya
Operations Analyst
My duties included:
1. Customer service and advising customers on bank procedures.
2. Supervising receiving and payment of cash and daily reconciliation of till.
3. Preparation of monthly financial reports and expense reports.
4. Assisting with preparation and coordination of the audit process while adhering strictly to bank policies and procedures.
5. Assisting with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures.
6. Being vigilant for fraudulent or suspicious activities and reporting all concerns to the team leader.
7. Capturing all transactions on the bank system and ensuring that all transactions are properly authorized. 
8. Carefully counting all cash received or dispensed to ensure that errors of shortages or surpluses are avoided.

July 2014 to June 2016: KCB Bank
Analyst, Card Operations  
My duties included:
1. Reconciliation of various card suspense and control accounts.
2. Daily preparation of the card business general ledger (Financial reporting).
3. Cash flow analysis and monitoring the movement of cash within the card business.
4. Assisting in the monthly preparation of card business financial statements including income statements and cash flow statements. 
5. Assisting with preparation and coordination of the audit process.

January 2013 to January 2014: Equity Bank Limited
Relationship Officer, Contact Center
My duties included:
1. Administering accounts receivable and accounts payable.
2. Preparation of monthly reports on customer deposit mobilization and product sales reports.
3. Handling customer queries via both inbound and outbound calls.
4. Documenting and organizing customer feedback.

EDUCATION BACKGROUND

Professional Education
2012 January to 2012 December: KASNEB
CPA Sections 3 and 4

2013 July to 2015 July: KASNEB
Completed CPAK

Academic Education
2008 May-2011 June: Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology:
Bachelor of Commerce and Business Administration Degree
Finance Option, Second Class Honors, Upper Division

2002 to 2005: Loreto High School, Limuru:
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (Grade B plain)