DOUGLAS KAHUTHIA
Al Satwa
Summary
CAREER OBJECTIVES To work in a busy and dynamic organisation where I would be able to explore and utilise my skills fully through dedication, creativity and teamwork to drive the organisation vision and mission so as to remain competitive and become the market leader. Personal objectives To work for an organisation that will pursue my knowledge,skills and experience while archiving its vision and in return aquiring my career development. To utilise my academic qualification, special skills and work experience to manifest the highest level of professionalism in all assignments. Hardworking, excellent communication skills, giving feedback and adjusting with the technological changes .
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
HASBAH KENYA LIMITED
08.2011 - 04.2023
- Process accounts and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures
- Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivables' data
- Prepare bills, invoices and bank deposits
- Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted
- Verify discrepancies by and resolve clients' billing issues
- Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients
- Generate financial statements and reports detailing accounts receivable status
- Preparing the monthly P/L, and balance sheet reports
- VAT Tax reporting and inventory processing
- Collecting and analysing data, which is then used in the preparation of weekly and monthly estimates
- Advising on estimates for project funding
- Creating KPI reports
- Preparing weekly cash flow statements, and controlling expenditure and cash flow
- Assisting with the preparation of year-end accounts and statutory accounts
- Responding to financial inquiries by gathering and interpreting data
- Conducting internal audits such as wage reviews
- Examining financial records to check for accuracy
- Managing and training staff when necessary
- Doing bank reconciliation and handling of petty cash
- Conducting stock count and inventory reconciliation
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
HASBAH KENYA LIMITED
06.2009 - 08.2011
- Meeting with clients virtually or during sales visits
- Demonstrating and presenting products
- Establishing new business
- Maintaining accurate records
- Attending trade exhibitions, conferences and meetings
- Reviewing sales performance
- Negotiating contracts and packages
- Working towards monthly or annual targets.
HASBAH KENYA LIMITED
03.2008 - 05.2009
- Plan and develop merchandising strategies that balance customers' expectations and company's objectives
- Analyse sales figures, customers reactions and market trends to anticipate product needs and plan product ranges/stock
- Collaborate with buyers, suppliers, distributors and analysts to negotiate prices, quantities and time-scales
- Maximise customer interest and sales levels by displaying products appropriately
- Produce layout plans for stores and maintain store shelves and inventory
BRANCH SALES REPRESENTATIVE
SAMEER AFRICA LIMITED
05.2006 - 02.2008
- Meeting with clients virtually or during sales visits
- Demonstrating and presenting products
- Establishing new business
- Maintaining accurate records
- Attending trade exhibitions, conferences and meetings
- Reviewing sales performance
- Negotiating contracts and packages
- Working towards monthly or annual targets.
Branch accountant
SAMEER AFRICA LIMITED
03.2003 - 04.2006
- Raising of sales invoices both manually and using Baan SAP accounting system
- Maintaining a petty cash book on imprest system and carrying on payment of utilities
- Reconciliation of debtors and receivable accounts and undertaking of debt collection
- Undertaking stock counting and reconciliation
- Doing daily company banking on cash sales
- Assisting company auditors on preparing audit working papers for the branch
- Resolving I.T problems on LAN and PBX systems
- Filling of accounting documents.
Education
Bachelors of International Business Administration - Accounts
UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF AFRICA
Certified Public Accountant of Kenya CPA (K). -
FOCUS BUSINESS INSTITUTE
Certificate -KCSE -C+ -
KANUNGA HIGH SCHOOL Kenya
Accounting Technician of Kenya (ATC) -
MASAI TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
Skills
- SALES SKILLS
- Self-motivated and driven by targets
- Resilience
- Strong communication skills - including both verbal and written
- The ability to influence and negotiate with others
- Commercial awareness
- IT skills
- Numerical skills
- Reporting
- Teamwork
- FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING SKILLS 1 Ability to prepare financial statements 2 Accurate data analysis skills 3 Understanding of accounting principles 4 Time management 5 Communication skills 6 Critical-thinking 7Proficiency in accounting software 8-Budgeting 9-Stock management 10-Bank reconciliation 11-Accounts payables 12-Accounts receivables 13-Cashiering/Petty cash 14-Teamwork 15-Reporting
- LOGISTICS SKILL
- Numerical and analytical skills
- Invoice development
- Customs documentation
- Inventory management software
- Distribution management
- Quality assurance
- Attention to detail
- COMPUTER PACKAGES
- -Quick books -
- Sage -Microsoft Excel -Microsoft money -Tally erp9 -Pastel -Lotus 1-2-3 -Odoo ERP
- REFERENCE:
- Available immediately upon request
- PROJECTS
- Project Name — SALES FORCE AUTOMATION
- Problem-solving
- Leadership
Additional Information
- Kenya Nairobi
Languages
English
Fluent
Swahili
Fluent
Certification
- Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Work availability
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
HASBAH KENYA LIMITED
08.2011 - 04.2023
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
HASBAH KENYA LIMITED
06.2009 - 08.2011
HASBAH KENYA LIMITED
03.2008 - 05.2009
BRANCH SALES REPRESENTATIVE
SAMEER AFRICA LIMITED
05.2006 - 02.2008
Branch accountant
SAMEER AFRICA LIMITED
03.2003 - 04.2006
Bachelors of International Business Administration - Accounts
UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF AFRICA
Certified Public Accountant of Kenya CPA (K). -
FOCUS BUSINESS INSTITUTE
Certificate -KCSE -C+ -
KANUNGA HIGH SCHOOL Kenya
Accounting Technician of Kenya (ATC) -
MASAI TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
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