Mutiso Muoka

Finance Officer (Finance & Accounts Department)

Nunguni, Kenya

Experience

Apr 2023 - Apr 2024
1 year 1 month

Finance Officer (Finance & Accounts Department)

Coast Development Authority

  • Filing of the statutory returns.
  • Provide technical and procedural support to the staff in the areas of finance and budget, to ensure compliance with CDA’s financial policies, rules and regulations.
  • Verify vendor claims, advances and other receivables and observe appropriate procurement procedures, to ensure that suppliers are paid in a timely manner and are in compliance with policies.
  • Assist in compiling information from various sources in order to prepare reports relating to budgets, accounting, finance and statistics.
  • Grant compliance and reporting.
  • Budget management and reconciliation.
  • Audit preparation and documentation.
  • Retrieving and validating data from the institution’s financial information systems and bringing discrepancies to the attention of the supervisor for corrective actions.
  • Develop and review a limited number of project budget plans, monitor ongoing project performance against these budgets, ensure compliance with guidelines and policies, and provide financial analysis and advice to optimize resource utilization.
  • Preparation of grant proposal for various projects.
  • Assist senior colleagues in monitoring the resource pipeline to enhance operational effectiveness, adhering to standards and processes, and provide advice on resource allocations based on the severity of pipeline shortfalls using relevant tools.
  • Performing the monitoring and management of the institution’s assets to ensure an accurate and updated database.
  • In charge of accounts payable.
  • Preparation and updating of the payroll.
  • Preparing and updating creditors and debtors’ ledgers.
  • Preparation of the financial statements.
  • Monitor monthly expenditure forecasts and provide expenditure reports to facilitate informed decision-making.
Jan 2021 - Mar 2023
1 year 3 months

Assistant Accountant

Infinity Plastics Industries Limited

  • Ensuring financial records are accurate.
  • Preparation of statutory accounts.
  • Filing the statutory returns.
  • Updating and managing the payroll.
  • Approving payments to suppliers and verifying supplier invoices from the procurement department for compliance with Infinity Plastics financial policies.
  • Reporting on monthly financial performance of Infinity Plastics for decision making.
  • Assets management and updating its database.
Jan 2020 - Apr 2021
4 months

Intern (Accounts)

Makueni County Referral Hospital

  • Ensure all payments shared with finance are processed timely through follow-up for timely authorizations of payment requests in line with the approved limits per the delineation chart.
  • Share remittance advice with the supply chain for all processed vendor payments.
  • Perform banking roles such as cash depositing and collection.
  • Preparation of statutory accounts.
  • Preparation of financial statements.
  • Bank reconciliation.
  • Report writing.
May 2017 - May 2017
1 month
Kenya

Computer Packages

Pettanns Institute of Business Studies

  • Attained Distinction
Jan 2016 - Dec 2021
5 years
Kenya

Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting Option

Maasai Mara University

  • Honors: Second Class Upper Division
Jan 2013 - Dec 2016
4 years
Kenya

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

Isovya Secondary School

  • Mean Grade: B
Jan 2004 - Dec 2013
9 years
Kenya

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education

Katitu Primary School

  • Marks: 320/500

Summary

I am an ambitious, motivated, and adaptable certified accountant with a strong academic and professional background. I excel in commercial environments, demonstrating a keen eye for detail, record accuracy, and process improvements. My work ethic is robust, both academically and professionally, and I am known for my clear communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively within teams. I am committed to delivering high-quality results and take pride in my honest approach and reliable nature.

I thrive in challenging environments that foster creativity, innovation, and career advancement, and I am dedicated to achieving organizational goals.

Languages

Swahili
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Oct 2017 - Jun 2021

Maasai Mara University

Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting Option · Commerce, Accounting Option · Kenya · Second Class Upper Division

Oct 2013 - Dec 2016

Isovya Secondary School

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education · Kenya · B

Jan 2004 - Dec 2013

Katitu Primary School

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education · Kenya · 320/500

Certifications & licenses

Certified Public Accountant (CPA VI) – Part III/Advanced Level