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  ACCOUNTANT II At Folk Williams Financial Management, finances are the fuel that keeps our company moving. We are passionate about people who bring enthusiasm, integrity, positivity and drive to our team. Were looking for a qualified Accountant II to keep numbers and budgets on track with unwavering accuracy while maintaining our QUEST values through Quality, Understanding, Education, Strategy, and Trust. The most successful people will have a natural passion for accounting and a strong knowledge of the intricacies of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, and other financial transactions within an organization. They will play an enormously important supportive role, keeping the financial outlook bright with precision and proactive measures. Responsibilities Day-to-Day ResponsibilitiesManage multiple client accounts and relationships with key business partnersFollow documented policies and proceduresTrack expenses, budgets, taxes, cash flows, invoices, receipts and other financial dealings of a companyMaintain and update records and reports for profit and loss, taxes, liabilities, assets, customers, and vendorsMonitor accounts payables and receivablesEnsure the financial transactions in assigned general ledger accounts are recorded in the general ledger in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)Perform mid-level general ledger account reconciliations, verify accuracy of data, and report, identify, and correct errors made by both internal and external personnel Financial ReportingSupport timely weekly, monthly, quarterly, half-year, and year-end financial close, including assigned journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, accruals, and overall maintenance of all operational management accounts Assist in providing schedules and commentary with respect to operating maintenance accounts results and variances, and with the production of working capital and cash-flow reportsPrepare special financial reports as requested by management by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends Review, document, and resolve variances in monthly preliminary financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Statement of Cash Flows) prior to distributionRun reports on an ad-hoc and a recurring basis with the ability to analyze the results and discuss with managementWrite report commentary and financial statement notesDevelop and present financial reports, data, and key findings that illustrates the financial story A Team-PlayerExemplify professionalism in all aspects of the role, including team and client interactionsUphold QUEST values Quality, Understanding, Education, Strategy, and TrustProvide exceptional communication and customer service Keep all lines of communication open, responding swiftly to requestsAdapt quickly to change and collaborate with team membersSupport client onboarding processes for client engagementsCreate and maintain key process flows related to the positionAssist with writing and updating departmental policies and proceduresIdentify ways to enhance processing efficiency and communicate suggestions for improvement to managementParticipate in recurring team and one-on-one check-in meetingsCommunicate with your manager regarding your established schedule and any potential capacity issuesEmbrace coaching and feedback provided by your manager and implement changes, as needed, to help meet individual, team and client goalsLead and manage special projects as assigned QualificationsBachelor s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management or related field4 years of experience in Accounting, Bookkeeping, Finance, or Financial AnalysisKnowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the U.S.)Technologically savvy knowledge worker who seeks out technology solutions to business challengesProficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint) and QuickBooks Highly detail oriented and possesses strong organizational and interpersonal skillsSuperior analytical, data analysis, and problem solving skills Able to create financial presentations and clearly articulate, present, and illustrate the resultsComfortable and adept at preparing and presenting ideas and concepts to groups of people in both formal or informal settingsMust have a strong command of business English and offer a warm but business-like presence through the spoken word. Fluent interaction with all levels of management and clientsCapable of preparing standard correspondence using correct grammar, spelling and syntax, while providing accurate informationA strong ability to read and assimilate correspondence, policies, practices, and procedures from team members and clients A desire to grow through continued training Must reside in Atlanta, GA Preferred QualificationsActive pursuit of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licenseQuickbooks CertifiedFinancial Reporting Software (Syft Analytics, Macabacus)Experience in audit accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, andor production accounting a plus Benefits401(k) 401(k) MatchingHealth InsurancePaid Time OffWorkLife Balance Full-Time In-PersonHybrid Must reside in Atlanta, GA