Wycklife Mong'are

[email protected] • 0723974140 • Nairobi

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven Senior Accountant with over 12 years of expertise in financial accounting, budgeting, and forecasting, adept at ensuring compliance with IFRS and GAAP standards. Proven track record of improving financial reporting accuracy by 15% and streamlining budgeting processes to reduce cycle time by 20%. Skilled in leveraging advanced accounting software to deliver timely insights that support strategic decision-making and drive organizational growth. Committed to enhancing financial operations and delivering actionable data to optimize business performance.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Senior accountant
12/2024 - Present
Planate Management group, LLC , Florida
• Financial Accounting & Reporting (IFRS, GAAP)
• Management Accounting & MIS Reporting
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Variance Analysis
• Treasury & Cash Flow Management
• Cost Control & Efficiency Optimization
• Compliance, Taxation & Statutory Reporting
• Audit Management (Internal & External)
• Risk Management & Internal Controls
• Team Leadership & Staff Development
• Stakeholder & Bank Relationship Management
• ERP Systems (quickbooks and Unanet)
• Financial Modelling & Strategic Planning
Financial Analyst
01/2022 - 11/2024
Planate Management Group, LLC (USA) , Nairobi, Kenya
• Reviewing and approving invoices for payment
• Reconciling vendor statements and resolving discrepancies
• Accounts Payable aging analysis
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and company policies
• Supervising and training Consultants (1099) on the invoicing process
• Developing and implementing processes and procedures to improve the efficiency of the accounts payable department (Policy improvements)
• Preparing and analyzing financial reports related to accounts payable
• Managing the accounts payable budget and ensuring it stays within financial goals
• Collaborating with other departments and teams to ensure timely and accurate payment of invoices
• Cash management, forecasting, and help in the month-end closing process
• 1099 (Consultants tax) NEC tax filing to the IRS for US-based Consultants
Accountant
01/2022 - 11/2024
Planate Management Group Africa (Africa Subsidiary) , Nairobi
• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the accounting department
• Preparing and filing taxes & statutory deductions (Corporation tax, VAT, WHT, Deemed Interest Tax, and PAYE)
• Preparing and reviewing financial statements
• Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations, such as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Identifying and implementing process improvements to increase the efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting
• Participating in budgeting and forecasting processes
• Preparation of financial reports for senior management, the board of directors, and external stakeholders
• Collaborating with other departments and teams to analyze and interpret financial data
• Act as a liaison with external auditors and provide support during the annual audit
• Keeping abreast of changes in accounting regulations and industry developments, and implementing them as needed
• Providing insights, helping in tax planning and compliance, and providing support in the decision-making process
Senior Accountant
01/2016 - 12/2021
Marende Necheza & Company , Mombasa, Kenya
• Produce Annual Reports and Financial statements that meet statutory requirements and management reporting standards (IFRS, IAS & Companies Act) as well as maintain sound, accurate, reconciled, and up-to-date financial records
• Maintain proper balance sheet accounts ensuring the adequacy of provisions to avoid large adjustments and surprises arising out of past events
• Review general ledger account reconciliations for accuracy and timeliness in their preparation as well as the absence of long outstanding reconciling items
• Prepare monthly as well as periodic management reports including commentaries on the variances from the plan
• Prepare the statement of financial position and cash flow for budgets and strategy to aid management in decision-making
• Liaise between management and external auditors to ensure a smooth audit process
• Co-ordinate the audit process and resolve audit issues within three months after the completion of the audit to ensure control effectiveness of controls
• Ensure the company fixed assets are properly managed
• Prepare/evaluate justifications before committing company funds to ensure investment is done in viable projects
• Formulate, maintain, enforce, and control financial policies, procedures, and internal controls within the section and Subsidiaries to ensure compliance with all reporting requirements as well as safeguard assets of the company
• Review Subsidiaries' financial reports for correctness and accuracy, before consolidating them into the Group accounts
• Develop, train, motivate, and coach staff to enhance performance for increased productivity
• Inculcate safety procedures at the workplace for a good working environment for the team
Receivables Accountant
02/2015 - 12/2015
Eri-Kenya Limited , Mombasa, Kenya
• Maintenance and custodian of the disbursement account
• Daily billing of clients
• Recording of client payments
• Conducting weekly Revenue Analysis
• Daily follow-up on debtors
• Preparing debtors' weekly reports
• Performing Job Costing Analysis
• Supervising and Training staff
• Preparing client debt settlement agreements
• Facilitating and maintaining correspondence with internal and external Auditors
Payroll Accountant
12/2013 - 01/2015
Eri-Kenya Limited , Mombasa, Kenya
• Conducting monthly Payroll run for Salaries and Wages
• Generating periodic payroll reports to management for review
• Ensuing payroll processing follows Labor laws
• Advising the HR team on emerging tax issues related to employment income
• Analyzing payroll issues and formulating appropriate action plans
• Calculating and filing of PAYE
• Addressing payroll inquiries from employees in a timely manner
• Submitting payroll reports when required by Auditors or the state agency
Accounts Payable
01/2013 - 11/2013
Eri-Kenya Limited , Mombasa, Kenya
• Maintaining of Payables Payment Plan
• Responding to all vendor inquiries
• Conducting monthly supplier reconciliations
• Preparing monthly stock reports for management
• Reviewing all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
• Performing Cost and Series Analyses
• Filing company statutory returns
• Performing monthly Bank Reconciliation

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Business Management, Finance
Moi University
Certified Public Accountant, Accounting
Vision Institute of Professionals
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, KCSE
Nami Secondary School

SKILLS

Technical Skills: Financial Accounting, IFRS, GAAP, Budgeting, Forecasting, Financial Planning, Cost Accounting, Expense Optimization, Financial Analysis, Performance Measurement, Cash Flow Management, Treasury Management, Statutory Compliance, Taxation, Internal Controls, Risk Assessment, Audit Management, Variance Analysis, Management Reporting, Strategic Financial Management, Business Modelling, Scenario Analysis, Working Capital Management, Liquidity Management, Decision Support, Business Partnering
Soft Skills: Analytical Thinking, Attention to Detail, Communication, Problem Solving, Relationship Building, Team Leadership, Coaching, Staff Development, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Change Management, Project Management
Tools: SAP FICO, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle ERP, Advanced Excel, Financial Modelling, Power BI, Data Analytics
Other: Corporate Governance, Ethical Compliance, Policy Development, SOP Implementation, Stakeholder Management, Investor Relations

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Public Accountant
12/2014
ICPAK

ACHIEVEMENTS

• Employee of the year 2022