For the given job description <<The Staff Accountant will report to the CFO and work closely with members of the Finance department. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for monthly and daily reconciliations and assisting in the preparation of all annual tax compliance.
Responsibilities:Monitor day-to-day financial transactions across multiple entities, including cash movement related to investment capital activity, personal expensescharitable giving, amongst other cash activity.Record journal entries such as cash transfers between entities, as well as investment activities, such as stock splitmerger, purchasesale, capital calldistribution, etc.Assist team with dailyweekly imports and reconciliation of transactions to accounting software.Review monthly financial statements such as balance sheet, income statement, cash flow, open positions and private equity summary; book corresponding adjusting entries as necessaryAssist in the gathering of data for all tax reportingPerform reconciliations and recording of Form 1099s, PFICs and K-1s to the internal accounting records.
QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Accounting.3-5 years of accounting experience; public accounting experience strongly preferred.Investmentfund accounting with Family Office exposure a plus.CPA preferred.General understanding of the securities industry including hedge funds, private equity, and offshore investing.Exposure to individual, partnership and trust taxation.Exposure to Form 1099s, K-1s, and Annual PFIC Information Statements.Experience working with investment portfolio software and general ledger packagesAdvanced proficiency in Excel.Strong communication skills, both verbal and writtenIntellectual curiosity with the ability to think criticallyAbility to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.Ability to work both independently and as a team.Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.>> the resume: <<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.>>. The result is, Good Fit

Fit assessment: Good Fit