John Matu
Senior Financial Analyst
Dubai,DU
Summary
Self-motivated and highly knowledgeable accounts receivable specialist experienced in tracking and auditing incoming funds. Manage the general ledger, prepare monthly A/R reports, and coordinate activities with the Treasurer to provide performance data to the Board of Directors. Reconcile petty cash, credit card transactions, and cash payments. Ensure availability of funds and conduct projections for budgeting purposes. Work collaboratively with vendors and employ exceptional client management skills.
Overview
8
8
years of post-secondary education
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Financial Analyst ( a Cost-plus Contract )
AMS
Dubai , Dubai
09.2019 - Current
- Finance Analyst is accountable for creating invoices and credit memos, issuing them to customers by all necessary means and updating customer files.
- Issue invoices to customers on Daily , bi weekly or Monthly.
- Issue Weekly and monthly customer statements( AR report ) for Management use on budgeting and forecasting.
- Enter invoices into customer invoicing web sites.( PAE VP Connect & WAWF) & Follow up on invoicing status .
- General bookkeeping duties, such as updating posts in the accounting software logs, reconciling accounts on a regular basis and recording all Customer payment and distributing customer invoices to ensure that receivables are collected in a timely manner.
- Review contract requirements / Contract Modification for accurate billing processes.
- Provide Support to reporting team on revenue generating during end month report.
- Highlights invoice variances that impact monthly financial statements(AR ageing report and ETA report).
- Provide Training to new team member and in country team for billing related system issue.
- Preparing detailed invoice packages with appropriate documentation and backup.
- Preparing correcting Journal Entries for billing Classifying billable vs non- billable costs.
- Analysis AR ageing analysis Keeping accurate and complete records and tracking invoice status .
Financial Analyst ( Cost-plus Contract)
AMS
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
09.2018 - Current
- Maintaining accurate financial records of the projects including but not limited to booking and settling supplier invoices, journal vouchers, reconciling of expenses, advances, raising invoices, preparing inter-company reconciliations and internal vouchers, checking and maintaining fixed assets register, etc.
- Checking of weekly cash flow prepared by projects and consolidating them for Head Office submission.
- Review and preparation of project monthly financial reports including but not limited to balance sheet schedules and reconciliation, trade debtors and Payables and variance analysis with budget/ forecast.
- Prepare Revenue and EBITDA estimates on a monthly basis for approval by Management before closing of books.
- Reviewing budget/ forecast submitted by projects and update for any changes.
- Assisting in consolidation of the budgets/forecasts for the region.
- Assisting in preparing various schedules and reconciliations for the Financial report for Auditors (internal as well as external DCCA).
- Assisting in preparation of schedules for calculation and workings of monthly and annual tax returns filing for the projects.
- Review of slow moving stock and aged debtors; calculation of provisions as per company policy.
- Assisting the Regional Management with various analysis and calculations regarding finance matters.
- Checking and reviewing Daily Cash Position reports as prepared by the projects.
- Prepare bank reconciliation, bank transfer vouchers and monthly site reconciliations.
- Ensuring that Company’s books of accounts are compiled in a timely and accurate manner.
- Assisting in controlling the financial operations of the various projects in the Region to ensure compliance to international accounting standards, company policies and procedures and contractual requirements.
Finance Controller ( Cost-plus Contract)
AMS /PAE
Kabul Afghanistan, kabul
12.2017 - 09.2018
- Preparation and reporting of project financial statements to management.
- Preparing weekly cash-flow and accounts payable schedules, end month financial reports, fund request, budgets cost reports and financial forecasts on a regular basis.
- Prepare supplier and payroll tax returns reports for submission monthly to the Afghanistan Ministry of finance.
- Checking accuracy of ledger postings in the ERP JAMIS system , Keep all relevant registers, sub-ledgers updated for all relevant financial reporting that may be required on an ad-hoc basis.
- Maintain Fixed Asset Registers, Customer and Vendor ledgers, Prepayment Registers, Tax Report Registers, Stock Ledgers, and Journal Registers.
- Carry out periodic bank reconciliations and Daily Cash Position reports.
- Carry out regular inter-company reconciliations, fixed asset depreciations, prepayment amortizations i) Support the country administration managers in the monthly payroll processing including related payroll tax.
- Create regular Cash-flow projections serving as a basis for Funds Movement Management.
- Accurately reconcile G/L, debtors & creditors accounts on a weekly basis to make sure that accounts are correctly balanced.
- Manage and control the financial operations of the project to ensure compliance to high international accounting standards, company policies, protocol and contractual USG (United States Government) requirements.
- Ensure the safekeeping and confidentiality of Project financial information and records.
- Prepares financial reports, budgets, cost reports and financial forecasts on a regular basis.
- Ensures the safekeeping and confidentiality of all Financial Information and records.
Finance Controller (A Fixed-price Contract -ATEMP
AMS
Kabul Afghanistan, Kabul Afghanistan
02.2012 - 12.2017
- Prepares financial reports, budgets, cost reports and financial forecasts on a regular basis.
- Monitors and Reviews the Daily Bank Balance and Reconciles the Bank Statements.
- Ensures that every expense is properly documented and that the financial reports and records are accurate.
- Ensures that the books of accounts are compiled in a timely and accurate manner.
- Ensures that Project Management understands the financial implications of the missions they set for the Project.
- Monitors the credit status of all debtors and Coordinates and Processes all payments to creditors and suppliers.
- Determines the level of profitability of each site and the project as a whole and liaises with the Project Manager on the outcome.
- Provides financial support to sites, which includes working in close collaboration with the admin managers.
- Billing USG government on mid month and monthly under fixed firm.
- Mentors and supports Project Management in all aspects of Financial Management.
- Ensures the safekeeping and confidentiality of all Financial Information and Records.
Inventory Controller ( Main Warehouse )
Sodexo
Kandahar airfield , kandahar Afghanistan
06.2010 - 02.2012
- Complete physical stock inventory counts daily /weekly /monthly b) Reconcile the inventory records for a complete and accurate count.
- Monitor and report stock levels, costs, sales price and averages.
- Prepare the list of non-moving items slow moving and expired and report to accounting manager.
- Follow up and prepare report for defective goods received from flight or containers.
- Effectively communicate with Warehouse Manager related to process and assist in order and requisitions.
- Date maintenance of the stock system, Compare the Physical and Theoretical inventory and report discrepancies to the accounting manager.
- Analyses of adjustment and the effects for the stock.
- Attended monthly management meetings to review inter-department issues and financial statements.
Executive Administrative Assistant
Grand Hyatt
Dubai , Dubai
01.2008 - 05.2010
- Perform general clerical duties to include but not limited to: photocopying, faxing, mailing, and filing.
- Maintain hard copy and electronic filing system.
- Coordinate and maintain records for staff office space, phones, parking, company credit cards and office keys.
- Setup and coordinate meetings and conferences.
- Maintain and distribute staff weekly schedules.
- Collect and maintain office inventory, Support staff in assigned project based work.
ACCOUNTANT CLERK
PEP0NI HOTEL
Lamu, Lamu Kenya
03.2006 - 09.2007
- Reconcile various expenditure reports to source documents; distribute and file financial documents and reports.
- Sort documents; code, log, review for accuracy; match supporting invoices to procurement documents; and verify invoices for payment.
- Prepare routine entries and post financial transactions.
- Reconcile entries and internal ledgers to financial reporting system reports.
- Handle cash and cash related transactions, issue receipts, record and type money lists, and balance cash fund.
- Enter cash transactions in ledgers and reconcile cash reports; prepare bank deposits.
- Assist in preparation of financial statements such as billings, budgets, and cost reports.
- Assist in ordering, care, maintenance, and utilization of department equipment, supplies, and inventories.
- Distribute, review, calculate, and process payroll time sheets and employment documents.
Audit Associate
Thumbi Ng’ang’a & Associates Auditing firm.
Thika, Thika Kenya
03.2003 - 01.2006
- Writing Cash Books and Ledgers .
- Preparing Trial Balance and financial statement .
- Audit of Sole Proprietorship, Partnership , Sacco’s and Limited companies books of accounts .
- Computation of income and Value added tax (V.A.T) .
- Training Junior Clerks .
- Give Advisory services to Clients.
Education
Certified Public Accountant (C.P.A), Accounting and Finance -
KCA UNIVERSITY
01.2003 - 01.2007
Accounting Technicians Diploma (ATD) - Accounting, Business, Management
Thika Technical Training Institute
01.2002 - 01.2003
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Kenya Certificate of Secondary - undefined
UMOJA Secondary School
01.1998 - 01.2001
Skills
-Budgeting and financial reporting
undefinedAdditional Information
- Honors-Awards AMS Legacy Award -2017
Timeline
Senior Financial Analyst ( a Cost-plus Contract )
AMS
09.2019 - Current
Financial Analyst ( Cost-plus Contract)
AMS
09.2018 - Current
Finance Controller ( Cost-plus Contract)
AMS /PAE
12.2017 - 09.2018
Finance Controller (A Fixed-price Contract -ATEMP
AMS
02.2012 - 12.2017
Inventory Controller ( Main Warehouse )
Sodexo
06.2010 - 02.2012
Executive Administrative Assistant
Grand Hyatt
01.2008 - 05.2010
ACCOUNTANT CLERK
PEP0NI HOTEL
03.2006 - 09.2007
Audit Associate
Thumbi Ng’ang’a & Associates Auditing firm.
03.2003 - 01.2006
Certified Public Accountant (C.P.A), Accounting and Finance -
KCA UNIVERSITY
01.2003 - 01.2007
Accounting Technicians Diploma (ATD) - Accounting, Business, Management
Thika Technical Training Institute
01.2002 - 01.2003
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Kenya Certificate of Secondary - undefined
UMOJA Secondary School
01.1998 - 01.2001
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