Salim Islam, Chief  Accountant

Salim Islam

Chief Accountant

Group of Companies

Location
Kenya
Education
Bachelor's degree, Islamic Studies
Experience
2 years, 1 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :2 years, 1 Months

Chief Accountant at Group of Companies
  • United Arab Emirates
  • January 2003 to January 2005

(2003-2013)
(2009-2013)
Currently


(2006-2008)
(2003-2005)
Worked with a Group of Companies.
Current Position: Chief Accountant.
Company: Crown Petroleum (K) ltd.
Company Business: - Distribution of Bulk & Retail Oil products.
Transport: Fleet of 250 Trucks.
Trading Commodities: Importation /Exportation.
Position: Chief Accountant

Duties & Responsibilities: * Preparation of Monthly / Annually Financial Reports. This includes;
Statements of Comprehensive Income (P&L), Statements of Financial Position (B/Sheet),
Statements of cash flows and any other relevant report as required by the Management.
* Supervision of Accounts Receivable Department.
* Supervision of Accounts Payable Department.
* Supervising and Controlling Bank accounts & Petty cash. ie Bank Reconciliations.
* Preparation of Pay Roll.
* Fixed Asset Maintenance.
* Preparation of Statutory Returns i.e PAYE, NSSF, NHIF
* Stock Control

Other Duties
* Support the Company's mission, vision, values and goals in the performance of daily activities.
* Organizing & coordinating with internal and external auditors for reviewing and implementing their recommendations properly as per IFRS / IAS standards.
* Planning with management on future investment plans so as to arrange sources of financing.
* Responsible for total accounting applications & functions within the organization.
* Develop & evaluate adequacy & effectiveness of internal controls to avoid misappropriation.
* Supervising the job assignments of Accounting Staff and their appraisal report for management
* Coordinating with other departments and planning for effective flow of work.
* Advising the management on Financial related issues to enable make informed decision.
* Discussing with management on Tax related issues.


Position: Senior Accountant.
Duties & Responsibilities: -Assisted the Chief accountant in his duties i.e preparation of final accounts: TB, P&L, B/Sheet.
Position: Junior Accountant
-Performed all Accounting & Personnel duties in various departments.
Duties & Responsibilities: * Accounts receivable section: -Confirming of LPO's, D/Notes, printing of invoices and daily Input into the system.
-Preparation and reconciliation of debtors accounts &preparation of debtors ageing summaries.

* Accounts payable section: Confirmation of LPO's, GRN and supplier bills &I nput of bills into the system.
-Preparation and reconciliation of creditors accounts; following up with vendors and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.

* Monitor and resolve bank issues including fee anomalies and check differences account/bank reconciliations.
* Assisting with Monthly and Year End tasks.
* Filing and records retention.
* Prepare journal entries.
* Complete general ledger operations.
* Reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts.
* Prepare analysis of accounts as requested.
* Review and process expense reports.
* Assist with preparation and coordination of the audit process.
* Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Islamic Studies
  • at Islamic Online University
  • February 2013

2013 Islamic Online University. ( IOU) Enrolling in Bachelors of Arts in Islamic Studies - (minor in Islamic banking & Economics.)

Diploma, Secondary Education
  • at Tudor Day Secondary School
  • January 2000

1997 - 2000: Tudor Day Secondary School, Mombasa, Kenya. K.C.S.E - Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Mean grade B- (Minus)

Diploma,
  • at Mombasa Primary School
  • January 1996

1989 - 1996: Mombasa Primary School, Mombasa, Kenya. K.C.P.E - Kenya Certificate of Primary Education Scored 417 out of 700

Specialties & Skills

Accounting
ACCOUNTANT
ACCOUNTING
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
ALL ACCOUNTING
APPRAISAL
BALANCE SHEET
BANK RECONCILIATIONS

Languages

Swahili
Expert
Arabic
Expert
English
Beginner

Training and Certifications

CPA K (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2007
Valid Until:
June 2011