veronicah.mwaniki91
About Candidate
Finance professional with over 6 years of experience in financial operations, reconciliations, and statutory compliance. Skilled in payables management, bank reconciliations, and payroll processing, with a strong foundation in payment processing and regulatory compliance, including withholding tax. Proven expertise in preparing audit schedules and ensuring IFRS compliance to support month-end and year-end closing processes. CPA-K certified with advanced proficiency in SAP and Excel reporting, adept at streamlining workflows and resolving reconciling items to enforce organizational guidelines.
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Education
Focused on financial risk analysis, probability and statistical modeling. Completed coursework in insurance mathematics, investment analysis, and financial reporting. Developed strong skills in data analysis, forecasting and actuarial software tools.
Completed all levels of CPA-K certification, covering financial reporting, auditing, taxation, and corporate finance and corporate law. Developed expertise in IFRS compliance, statutory reporting, and audit documentation.
Certified in QuickBooks Online, covering company setup, payroll, invoicing, and financial reporting. Developed proficiency in managing accounts payable/receivable, reconciling bank statements, and generating accurate financial reports.
Certified in International Computer Driving License, covering computer essentials, word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint. Developed strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and digital collaboration tools.
Work & Experience
• Conducting reconciliations (bank, clearing, GL), ensuring receipts matched invoices and resolving unreconciled items.
• Liaising with tax and regulatory departments to ensure compliance with statutory requirements, including withholding tax.
• Preparing schedules and documentation for external audits, supporting debtors’ audit reviews.
• Reconciliation of payroll and statutory deductions including SHA, NSSF, PAYE, HELB, SHIF, monthon-month
• Recommending workflow improvements to enhance efficiency in payment and reconciliation processes
Key Achievements:
• Reduced unreconciled items by 25% through enhanced reconciliation controls.
• Streamlined reporting processes, improving turnaround time for statutory compliance and reconciliations.
• Delivered high-volume client transactions, including foreign exchange and government-related payments.
• Drafted statutory and performance reports using SAP and advanced Excel tools for debt monitoring.
• Spearheaded cash operations improvements, enhancing customer satisfaction and compliance with credit policies.
• Trained and mentored junior staff on payment systems and reconciliation processes.
Key Achievements:
• Maintained operational continuity during pandemic disruptions, ensuring compliance with payment and credit policies.
• Improved efficiency in payment approvals and debt collection through standardized controls
• Supported clients with account updates, payment confirmations, and overdue debt queries.
• Conducted KYC checks and processed customer instructions in compliance with banking regulations.
• Collaborated with reconciliation teams to resolve payment-related issues within 24 hours.
Key Achievements:
• Increased client satisfaction scores by 15% through proactive resolution of payment queries.
• Reduced transaction errors in foreign payments and improved debt collection efficiency
