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  Relevante has partnered with a CPA and Business Consulting firm in Columbus, OH. Our client is looking to add an Audit Senior Accountant to their Columbus, OH office. Please read the below description and let us know if you are interested. Prioritized Must Have Skills For The Audit Senior Accountant 1. Must have recent public accounting experience 2. Must be pursuing CPA certification 3. Must be local to the area and able to commute to the office a few times per week 4. No more than 4 jobs in the last 10years. Responsibilities Of The Audit Senior Accountant Conduct desk reviews and various on-site auditsConduct research in order to determine billing and reimbursement complianceConduct all phases of the audit including planning and research, risk assessment, fieldwork, reporting of findings and other procedures, as requiredReview applicable Federal or State policies and regulations associated to each specific audit type prior to performing the auditPrepare working papers to document scope and findings of audit in accordance with government program regulations and AICPA standardsMaintain thorough electronic documentation Requirements Of The Audit Senior Accountant Bachelor s or Master s degree in AccountingMinimum 2-5 years experienceCPA certification is not required, but it is preferred the candidate has passed some sections of the Exam and is actively working toward completionDemonstrated excellence in public accounting at the staff and senior levels or possess equivalent professional accomplishments and specialized knowledgeabilitiesDemonstrated excellence in communication skills, data gathering, analysis, reporting and process improvementDesire to learn and motivated to meet new challengesHighly detail-oriented and organized individualAbility to meet a constant stream of deadlines and client expectationsOpen to coaching from Managers and DirectorsAdaptable to any given situationSuperior analytical and problem-solving skills Key Requirements Hybrid schedule 3 days in office, 2 days homeMust be local to the area.No sponsorships or visa holders. No Corp-to-Corp. Benefits Of The Audit Senior Accountant Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceLife InsuranceDisability Insurance401K Hybrid About Relevante, Inc. the Recruiting Firm Representing the Client for this Job Relevante is an accounting technology direct hire recruiting and contract staffing firm. We help our clients identify and recruit the best talent in the market and help our candidates win engaging and enriching jobs. Our clients are some of the best companies to work for among F1000 and emerging fast growth companies in the region. Relevante has been consistently ranked as a fast growth company and one of the largest recruiting, accounting, and management consulting firms in the Philadelphia region. To stay connected with our network, please follow us on LinkedIn https www.linkedin.comcompanyrelevante.

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