About

I am an accountant with a robust background in payables, internal controls, bookkeeping, and proficiency in various financial software including QuickBooks, SAP, and Dynamics 365. I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to contribute my skills and experience to your esteemed organization. Throughout my career, I have prioritized values such as integrity, professionalism, and teamwork. My solid foundation in financial management, combined with my educational background, positions me as an ideal candidate for this role. I am dedicated to achieving and exceeding established objectives while maintaining a meticulous approach to organization and detail. In addition to my financial expertise, I have honed essential interpersonal skills through extensive customer service experience. Effective communication, conflict resolution, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service are integral parts of my profession. Furthermore, my proficiency in Kenya Sign Language enables me to effectively engage with individuals who are hearing impaired, reflecting my dedication to inclusive communication practices.

Skills

  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
    8
  • numerical ability
    10
  • Keen eye for details
    10
  • Teamwork
    10
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    10
  • task execution
    9
  • English and Kiswahili
    10
  • Kenya sign Language (KSL)
    6

Experience

Mary Ikaba

Work experience
  • Calculate, post business transactions, process invoices, verify financial data for use in maintaining accounts payable records
  • Clarify any questionable invoice items, prices or receiving signatures, obtain proper information and/or data regarding invoice payments.
  • Prepare vouchers listing invoice number, date, vendor address, item description, amounts and coding per accounting policies and procedures.
  • Ensure transactions are captured in journals, ledgers and other records, reconcile accounts payable transactions and prepare analysis of accounts.
  • Prepare analysis of accounts, monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date and research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues.
  • Receive, check completeness and launch supplier, expenditure, utilities and adhoc payment documents to ensure they are in line with the hospital’s payment guidelines
  • Check and monitor all payments in the system to ensure there are no errors in liaison with treasury and general ledger departments.
  • Respond to internal and external audit queries in line with requirement.
  • Prepare, maintain and ensure safe custody of all supplier, expenditure, utilities and adhoc payments files to ensure ease of retrieval.
  • Monitor the ledger balance and the aging report to ensure any errors or outstanding postings are corrected.
  • Produce monthly reports, assist with month end closing, provide supporting documentation for audits and maintain accurate historical records.

Mary Ikaba

Work experience
  • Implementing credit policies and procedures to client carrying out thorough appraisal of all loan application and ensure timely disbursement and recovery of loans within the set benchmarks.
  • Managing outstanding loan portfolio and loan guarantee portfolio according to set benchmarks from time to time.
  • Ensuring accurate and up to date data for all existing / exiting client and all businesses.
  • Preparing and submitting daily, weekly, monthly / quarterly reports and projections as per the set timely and periodic demands.
  • Ensuring audit findings and recommendations are implemented within the set timelines.
  • Ensuring key performance indicators targets are met consistently.
  • Facilitate formation and recruitment of solidarity groups and SME clients.

Mary Ikaba

Work experience
  • Handling and verification of supplier invoices and deliveries for payment purposes then dispatch them to Central Support Office (CSO).
  • Supplier accounts reconciliation and supplier engagements on timely payments.
  • Checking on suppliers aging analysis for their invoices to avoid delayed payments and delight the customer by reducing customer complaints.
  • Preparation of monthly schedules for internal audits, surprise counts.
  • Weekly and daily inventory reconciliation both physical and system (SAP) and give recommendations and feedbacks.
  • Maintain monthly stock taking and reconciliation procedures for the plants.
  • Ensure inventory controls are strictly adhered to and hi-light any deviations.
  • Monitor and manage all petty cash for plant, disbursements and timely reimbursement.
  • Perform monthly stock take, cycle counts and inventory turns.
  • Planning and conducting internal control system audits

Mary Ikaba

Education
  • Bachelor degree