Thomas Lightfoot

A finance professional with significant experience juggling different functions including operations management, forecasting, sales and financial management. Some of the skills I have gained over the years include accounting, auditing, financial management, accounts payables and receivables and preparing management reports. Highlights of my experience includes; monitoring Company budget and reporting quarterly on budget variances, preparation of Yearly budget, Quarter reports and monthly reports, Preparation of weekly cash flow statement, Updating and processing staff monthly payroll and Preparation of company management reports. I can work in a first paced environment by constantly challenging and improving existing processes. My focus is to secure a position where the skills I have gained and my experience will contribute to the smooth running of operations in your company

• Accounting:  A certified public accountant with expertise in inventory accounting, managing payroll, cost accounting, handling reconciliations and P&L management.
• Financial Management: Adept with managing matters of finance financial reporting, monitoring expenditures, monitoring cash flow, determining budget variances and preparation and controlling of budget preparation.
• Auditing Skills: Experienced in ensuring compliance of regulatory guidelines and generally accepted auditing standards, preparing audit plans, drafting and preparing financial statements and computation of the tax payable and refundable on the corporation
• Analytical and Problem Solving Skills: Able to visualize and solve complicated problems in the best way possible and make accurate and informed decisions.
• Financial Control: I have actively participated in enforcing compliance with approved standards and procedures, ensuring that a sound internal control system is in place to guard against accounting errors and assisting in projecting future financial needs.
• Tax and statutory deductions: Well versed in various taxes (VAT, income tax and withholding) with knowledge in the preparation of statutory payments and payroll management.
• Detail Oriented: I value accuracy and ensure that every duty I undertake pays close attention to details and captures all the valuable data in terms of cost monitoring and compilation of detailed financial reports.
• Problem solving skills: Ability to jolt into action especially in emergency cases that need quick action and expert attention.
• ICT Skills: I am proficient in the use of accounting packages like QuickBooks. Moreover, I am also adaptable to the use any company system and SAPs. 

• Bachelor in Commerce (Finance Option)-Kenyatta University; 2018 -2nd Class Lower Division