SummaryFinancial Accountant specializing in financial planning, reporting and analysis in both private and public sectors.Well-informed accountant adept at supplying quick responses to financial inquiries from internal management and potential clients.Creative accountant equipped with a broad knowledge of concepts and strategies to yield the best possible financial outcomes. HighlightsPeriodic financial reporting expertInvoice coding familiarityStrong communication skillsGeneral ledger accounting skillsComplex problem solvingAccount reconciliation expert ExperienceAccountant,06 2012-09 2015Ametek, Inc. Wilmington,MA,I have worked at Shantilal Gala Company (Nairobi, Kenya) which is an Audit firm, since 2nd July 2012.I was employed as an Accountant in the Firm.Maintained accounts receivable documentation electronically and on paper.Processed bank reconciliations and financial reports to verify practice of p weekly and monthly.Increased efficiency and alleviated work loads by creating a new Excel financial recording system.Collaborated extensively with auditors during preliminary and year-end audit processes.Entered weekly sales and customer count sheets for review by management.Processed payroll, electronic deposits and employee pay adjustments.Collaborated extensively with auditors during preliminary and year-end audit processes. EducationSelect One ,Expected in--,GPA Status-Bachelor of Arts Business Studies,Expected in2014-University of Greenwich-Nairobi,GPA Status-Completed the Bachelor s degree in Business of Arts - BA Honors Business Studies achieving a Second Upper Class Honors.The units included in the Academic Session (2012 2013) are as follows Managing Strategy - involves the formulation and implementation of the major goals and initiatives taken by a company s top management on behalf of owners, based on consideration of resources and an assessment of the internal and external environments in which the organization competes. International Business Management - involves the understanding for an international career in various industries. Today s world revolves around business. Networking on a global scale and recognising opportunities, or creating them yourself. International Business Management brings one a step closer to success on an international level.The units included in the Academic Session (2013 2014) are as follows Small Business Development - involves the process of how to own corporations, be into partnership and become a sole proprietors. These kind of developments are common in many countries, depending on the economic system in operation. PPD3 - Thematic Independent Study - the research and critical thinking skills from Personal and Professional Development (PPD) 2 and build upon their research proposals. This unit helped me to understand the intricate relationship between theory and practice. Improved my self-management in terms of time, planning, behaviour and motivation.Association of Business Executive Business,Expected in2013-Oshwal College-Nairobi,GPA Status-Completed the Association of Business Executive. This associate had levels and units as follows Certificate in Business - Level 3 includes the following units Introduction to Business. Introduction to Quantitative Methods. Introduction to Accounting. introduction to Business Communication.Diploma in Business Management (Higher) - Level 5 includes the following units Human Resource Management. Managerial Accounting. Marketing Policy, Planning and Communication. Organisational Behaviour. The Business Environment. Economic Principles and their Application to Business. Financial Accounting. Quantitative Methods for Business and Management.Diploma in Business Management (Graduate) - Level 6 includes the following units Corporate Finance. Corporate Strategy and Planning. International Business Case Study. Managing in Organisation. Strategic Marketing Management. SkillsOrganization - managing responsibilities in a particular manner and keeping track of those responsibilities.Time Management - Good time-management skills go hand-in-hand in with strong organizational capabilities. Budgeting time will give the allowance of managing the work efficiently.Adaptability - its always the best for me to adapt quickly and easily as my way of understanding the procedures is through planning everything in my mind as the work is being allocated.Communication - allows me to interact best with the colleagues, clients and receive the best feedback from their side after completing the conversation.  SEP  Progressive Leasing is a leading provider of in-store and e-commerce lease-to-own solutions. As an almost 20 year old FinTech company that has gone from start-up to industry leader, we know how to innovate, simplify, and value all people. We are a company founded on our grit and we are constantly looking to the future. As an ever-evolving group of entrepreneurs and technologists, we strive to do the right thing period in all aspects of our work. We are a subsidiary of PROG Holdings (NYSE PRG), an exciting FinTech holding company, with three business segments including Progressive, Vive Financial, and Four, a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) platform. We are seeking a talented Senior Accountant for our office in Draper, UT. As one of the leading companies in our field, we are growing rapidly and looking to strengthen our Accounting Department. Employee Value Proposition (EVP) PROG is dedicated to providing people with opportunity opportunity for inclusive collaboration, opportunity for innovation, and opportunity for development. WE ARE A team of financial experts focused on excellence and streamlining processes for high- risk areas at Progressiv e Leasing. Progressive Leasing is known for the high-quality assistance that we provide, and we love to continuously pursue excellence and compassion in all that we do! We are dedicated to creating a culture of belonging, inclusion, diversity, and equity in our teams and celebrate each individual contributions and uniqueness. YOU ARE As a successful candidate for this role, you will have a strong understanding of accounting principles, exceptional interpersonal communications skills, and a strong sense of ownership and pride over your area of responsibility. As a successful candidate for this role, you will have a working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), revenue recognition, SOX requirements, and financial analysis. This is a great opportunity for an accountant seeking to gain experience in various areas of accounting such as loan accounting, general ledger, revenue recognition, accruals, reserves, financial analysis, subsidiary accounting, and others. The Senior Accountant will work closely with other members of the accounting department, other departments, and key members of our subsidiary companies. YOUR DAY-TO-DAY Assist in month-end close procedures including preparing journal entries and researching and explaining variances Perform monthly balance sheet and bank reconciliations Assist in developing methodologies and processes for and determining and maintaining monthly accruals and reserves Assist in developing and implementing accounting policiesprocedures and systems Assist with audit preparations as well as investigate and resolve audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of non-compliance Assist with special projects and support other team members as required or assigned Make recommendations for process improvements Work cross-functionally with other departments and subsidiaries to provide financial insights and relevant reporting Adhere to SOX controls, department policies and compliance YOULL BRING Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or equivalent combination of education and experience 2 years experience with a public accounting firm andor 4 years experience with a public company or large corporation Highly proficient in Excel with experience using advanced functions, Power Query, dynamic arrays, PivotTables, larges data sets, database tables, SQL, etc. Experience working with BNPL (Buy Now, Pay Later) or similar bankinglending institution, consumer loans, AR reserves, etc. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains or another mid-tier ERP Effective and clear communication Strong sense of ownership Excellent work ethic with solid organizational skills Ability to work with little to no supervision WE OFFER Competitive Compensation Bonus Potential Full Health Benefits MedicalDentalVisionLife Insurance Paid Parental Leave Company Matched 401k Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Paid Volunteer Time Diversity Alliance Resource Groups Employee Stock Purchase Program Tuition Reimbursement Charitable Gift Matching Job Required Equipment Services Will Be Provided Progressive Leasing welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity andor expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Progressive Leasing does business.