Augustine Gakuo Kangaru
Accounts Professional | Finance & Audit Specialist
Nyeri, KE.About
Highly analytical Accounts Professional with a robust understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting, proven in optimizing operational efficiency and enhancing financial reliability. Demonstrated success in achieving a 20% reduction in fuel consumption through innovative tracking models and ensuring audit readiness via meticulous reconciliation processes. Eager to leverage expertise in finance, accounts, and audit to drive organizational success and contribute to strategic financial management within the professional services sector.
Work
County Government of Nyeri – Department of Trade, Co-operatives, Culture & Tourism
|Accounts Intern (Accounts, Procurement and Transport Department)
Nyeri, Nyeri County, Kenya
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Summary
Managed core accounting functions, procurement compliance, and transport logistics, significantly enhancing financial accuracy and operational efficiency for the County Government.
Highlights
Developed and implemented a fuel utilization tracking model that optimized fuel usage, leading to a 20% reduction in monthly consumption and significant operational cost savings.
Streamlined financial reporting processes by transitioning fuel reporting from monthly to weekly, enhancing real-time tracking, improving expenditure control, and supporting data-driven decisions.
Executed comprehensive bank, supplier, and customer account reconciliations, ensuring 100% data accuracy, timely resolution of discrepancies, and strengthening financial reliability for enhanced audit readiness.
Supported end-to-end procurement cycles, including preparing requisitions and sourcing quotations, ensuring strict compliance with established procedures and regulations.
Managed and updated critical financial records, including payment vouchers, invoices, and receipts, ensuring data integrity for accurate budgeting and financial reporting.
Coordinated departmental transport logistics, including vehicle scheduling, fuel tracking, and maintenance documentation, improving operational efficiency for key departmental services.
Facilitated seamless monitoring of product movement and inventory audits, maintaining accurate stock records to support efficient supply chain management.
Engaged effectively with public and stakeholders, resolving inquiries and complaints, and providing accurate information to enhance departmental service delivery and public relations.
Nyeri Water & Sanitation Co. Ltd (Nyewasco)
|Intern (Finance & Accounts Department)
Nyeri, Nyeri County, Kenya
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Summary
Contributed to critical financial operations and reporting, supporting efficient accounting practices and tax compliance within a dynamic water utility company.
Highlights
Processed and reconciled customer cheques daily, ensuring accurate financial recording and contributing to efficient cash flow management.
Assisted in the preparation of company cheques and completion of Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) forms, facilitating secure and timely financial transactions.
Maintained and updated the outstanding supplier list, improving vendor relationship management and ensuring timely payment processing.
Organized and retrieved critical payment vouchers and financial documents, ensuring seamless access for internal audits and external compliance processes.
Prepared comprehensive VAT and Withholding Tax analyses, providing essential data for taxation review meetings and strategic financial planning.
Supported the finance department's operational needs, including requisitioning store items, contributing to efficient resource allocation and departmental functionality.
Reconciled all receipted cheques and prepared final financial documents, providing accurate data for robust budget analysis and financial oversight.
Education
Dedan Kimathi University of Science and Technology
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Bachelor
Commerce (Accounting Option) with a Minor in Communication Skills
Grade: Second Class Upper Division
Kagumo High School
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High School
KCSE Certification
Grade: B+ (70 points)
Skills
Accounting & Finance
Account Reconciliation, Financial Reporting, Bookkeeping, Budgeting, VAT Analysis, Withholding Tax Analysis, Financial Analysis, CPA Candidate.
Software & Tools
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Data Entry.
Operations & Logistics
Procurement Procedures, Inventory Management, Stock Control, Logistics Coordination, Supply Chain Management.
Compliance & Audit
Regulatory Compliance, Audit Readiness, Internal Controls.
Communication & Interpersonal
Stakeholder Engagement, Client Relations, Public Inquiries, Complaint Resolution, Collaborative Spirit.
Analytical & Problem-Solving
Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Discrepancy Resolution.
Organizational & Time Management
Time Management, Workflow Optimization, Record Keeping, Document Management.