Anthony Muchangi, Accounting Assistant

Anthony Muchangi

Accounting Assistant

PrideInn Azure Hotel

Location
United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
Education
Bachelor's degree, Economics
Experience
10 years, 4 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :10 years, 4 Months

Accounting Assistant at PrideInn Azure Hotel
  • Kenya
  • My current job since April 2020

Streamlined Accounts Payable: Collaboratively implemented automated invoice processing, reducing manual data entry by 40% and accelerating invoice approval times.

Enhanced Financial Reporting: Developed customized financial reports using Excel macros, improving reporting accuracy and reducing report generation time by 50%.

Effective Cost Control: Assisted in monitoring and controlling departmental budgets, resulting in a 15% reduction in unnecessary expenses.

Accurate Reconciliations: Conducted monthly bank and vendor statement reconciliations with meticulous attention to detail, resolving discrepancies promptly.

Audit Preparedness: Prepared comprehensive audit schedules and documentation, ensuring smooth and successful annual financial audits.

Process Improvement: Identified inefficiencies in accounts receivable collections and proposed a new collection strategy, increasing on-time payments by 20%.

Vendor Negotiation: Negotiated vendor contracts, resulting in a 10% cost reduction on office supplies and service agreements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve financial discrepancies, improving interdepartmental communication and reducing errors.

Timely Tax Compliance: Assisted in filing accurate and timely tax returns, resulting in zero late filing penalties and interest charges.

Training and Mentorship: Trained and mentored junior accounting staff, ensuring their proficiency in accounting software and financial processes.

Junior Accounting Assistant at Nanak Trucking Company Limited
  • Kenya - Nairobi
  • December 2017 to March 2020

Efficient Data Entry: Achieved a 30% increase in data entry speed while maintaining 100% accuracy, resulting in faster processing of financial transactions.

Budget Monitoring: Assisted in monitoring departmental budgets, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and contributing to a 10% reduction in overspending.

Financial Analysis: Conducted in-depth financial analysis of expense reports, leading to the identification of areas for cost optimization and efficiency improvement.

Vendor Relations: Successfully negotiated favorable payment terms with key vendors, resulting in improved cash flow and enhanced supplier relationships.

Audit Support: Played a vital role in annual financial audits, ensuring all required documentation was readily available and facilitating a smooth audit process.

Process Documentation: Created comprehensive documentation for accounts payable and receivable processes, aiding in knowledge transfer and process consistency.

Tax Compliance: Assisted in preparing and filing accurate tax returns, leading to compliance with tax regulations and the avoidance of penalties.

Timely Reporting: Contributed to the timely preparation of financial reports and statements, supporting informed decision-making by management.

Inventory Management: Assisted in tracking and reconciling inventory levels, minimizing discrepancies and ensuring accurate financial reporting.

Team Collaboration: Collaborated effectively with the accounting team to address financial queries and resolve issues promptly, contributing to improved teamwork and productivity.

Cashier at Equity Bank
  • Kenya - Embu
  • June 2015 to November 2017

Maximized Checkout Efficiency: Achieved an average checkout time of less than 2 minutes per customer, ensuring a smooth and efficient shopping experience during peak hours.

Exceptional Accuracy: Maintained a 99.9% accuracy rate in cash handling and transaction processing, minimizing discrepancies and errors.

Outstanding Customer Service: Consistently received positive feedback from customers for providing friendly and helpful assistance, resulting in improved customer satisfaction scores.

Loss Prevention: Successfully identified and prevented fraudulent transactions, leading to a 30% reduction in potential revenue losses.

Team Collaboration: Collaborated with colleagues to implement a new cash-handling procedure, resulting in a 20% reduction in cash discrepancies and improved cash register balancing.

Inventory Management: Assisted in tracking and managing inventory levels, ensuring adequate stock availability and minimizing out-of-stock situations.

Training and Mentorship: Trained and mentored new cashiers in cash handling procedures, contributing to their quick integration into the team.

Cash Register Maintenance: Conducted regular maintenance checks on cash registers and reported issues promptly, reducing downtime and ensuring uninterrupted checkout services.

Promotional Sales: Effectively promoted add-on products and loyalty programs to customers, leading to a 15% increase in average transaction value.

Cash Handling Compliance: Ensured compliance with cash handling policies and procedures, consistently passing internal and external audits with zero compliance issues.

Business Development Officer - Intern at Kenya Women Finance Trust
  • Kenya - Nairobi
  • March 2014 to June 2015

Proactively identified and engaged potential clients through effective prospecting and compelling pitches.
Successfully managed and executed loan disbursement processes.
Demonstrated expertise in efficiently recovering loans.
Conducted meticulous account reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy.
Prepared and presented comprehensive monthly performance reports.
Spearheaded financial training workshops, empowering assigned women's groups.
Effectively facilitated communication between clients and the company, serving as a valuable liaison.
Developed and implemented strategic financial goals for team members, driving growth and productivity.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Economics
  • at Kenyatta University
  • December 2012

Deferred

Specialties & Skills

Cost Control
General Ledger
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Negotiation
MS. Office
Communication
Teamwork
Problem-Solving
Administrative Skills
Critical and Analytical Thinking
Driving
Interpersonal Skills
Networking
Adaptability
Time Management
Team Management
Numerical Calculation
Confidentiality
Cost control
Budgeting and forecasting
Financial reporting
General accounting
Team leadership
Inventory management
Financial analysis

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Languages

English
Expert
Swahili
Expert

Training and Certifications

Computer Studies (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2007
CPA (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2007

Hobbies

  • Physical Exercise
  • Music and Movies
  • Computer Programming
  • Blogging
  • Travelling
  • Learning Languages
  • Community Involvement