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  My client is seeking a Staff Accountant to come in and join their rapidly growing team. This individual will gain great exposure to each facet of the Accounting cycle within a top-tier Hedge Fund. Client DetailsMy client is a sophisticated Hedge Fund located in Old Greenwich, CT. DescriptionManage financial operations of all US multi-state officesAnalyze and process accounts payable and all other financial activityAssist with completion of global consolidated auditAnalyze company ledger accounts actual to budget, month over month, and annual trendsBecome a knowledge center for all US financial activity and expense policiesAssist with project management activities, including development and maintenance of project schedules, tracking and mitigating risks, and communicating project status and quality targetsMaintain documentation, assist in efficiency initiatives for new business processes, construct workflow charts and diagramsProfileBachelor s degree in Accounting or FinanceAdvanced Excel skills are required and will be evaluated as part of the interview process4 years of relevant experience, including auditsAble to manage multiple activities simultaneouslyPrior exposure in a multinational workforce culture is a plusKnowledge of Workday general ledger and human resource system is a plusJob OfferCore Benefits Fully paid medical and dental insurance for employees and dependents, flexible spending account, 401k, full paid parental leave, generous PTO with unlimited sick daysPerks Employee discounts for gym memberships, wellness activities etc., healthy snacks, casual dress codeTraining learning and development courses, speakers, team-building off-siteEmployee resource groups MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual s status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.