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  SUMMARYThis position in the Financial Reporting department is responsible for the preparation, analysis and management of investment accounting and financial reporting information for both internal and external use. RESPONSIBILITIESPrepare and reconcile financial results to applicable supporting documentation.Support the monthly close process around general ledger maintenance, file and journal entry, preparation, and data and financial analysis. Identify errors including transactional or valuation errors under condensed timeframes.Demonstrate an understanding of insurance industry accounting.Assist with the development of reports for investments and financial reporting.Assist in the preparation of annual U.S. GAAP and statutory financial statements and disclosures.Assist with the implementation and maintenance of new investment portfolios and strategies.Help optimize the use of our new investment accounting platform.Learn and demonstrate an understanding of Workday Financials, our general ledger and enterprise resource planning system.Learn and demonstrate an understanding of Oracle Essbase, a reporting and analysis platform.Support our London operations and communicate anomalies identified to London team.Follow and work to continuously improve financial accounting processes, deliverables, and timings. QUALIFICATIONSMinimum 2 years of experience in the financial services industry. Experience performing a financial reporting or investment accounting function desired.Undergraduate degree in accounting.Experience preparing financial statements for multiple purposes (GAAP, IFRS, Statutory, etc.) a plus.Experience in general ledger and other financial systems experience a plusApplied knowledge of U.S. GAAPWorking knowledge of investment products and the applicable U.S. GAAP accounting treatmentProficiency with Microsoft Office advanced proficiency in Excel and WordStrong analytical and problem-solving skills

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