Onesmus Philip Resume
Address : P.O Box 65-90125 KIKIMA
Email : ------------
Mobile number : +254707 389 924
Date of Birth : 12th August, 1992.
Nationality : Kenyan
Languages : English, Swahili and Kamba
Personal Profile
I am a dependable, well organized and a self-motivated confident communicator. My desire to surpass my goals inspires me to work competently at individual capacity as well as in integrated team environment with no or minimal supervision. Being in possession of four year’s accountancy and administrative experience and one and half years’ experience in information communication technology, I now seek a role to grow my career and to drive business through commitment to my responsibilities, innovativeness and continuous learning to best serve the interest of my immediate employer.
Career aspiration
Working in highly challenging environment and maximize my potential through upholding a high level of integrity, innovativeness, productivity and professionalism to meet organizational, personal and social goals.
Academic qualifications
January 2015 – November 2017: KCA University
Bachelor of Commerce – Accounting option (Second Class Upper)
April 2010 – June2011: Kolping Vocational Training Centre
Diploma in Computer Studies (Distinction)
2006 –2009: Kitundu Secondary School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
Attained mean grade C+ (plus)
1998 – 2005: Syathani Primary School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education
Attained 324 Marks out of 500
Work experience
October 2018 to date – Head of Finance and administration, Amstrong company limited
Responsibilities
• Preparation of Financial Reports (Income Statement, Balance Sheet)
• Analysis of company financial reports
• Handling customer issues effectively
• Handling manufacturing accounts for the factory
• Analysis of customer and suppliers account statements
• Bank and other ledger reconciliations
• Weekly, Monthly and yearly account estimates
• Tax compliance and liabilities using ITAX
• Preparation of statutory deductions and obligations; NSSF,NHIF,VAT,PAYE,CESS
• Analysis of quotations
• Stock analysis
• Analyzing Credit files and providing timely recommendations
• Periodic update and maintenance the credit risk register
• Preparation of Payroll
• Internal Audit and cash flow management
• Human resource and administration related issues
• Any other duties as assigned by Directors
February 2018 – September 2018 – Cashier Intern, Jamii Bora Bank
Responsibilities
• Providing and recording cash services to customers by receiving and paying cash/ cheque, money transfers, MPESA and other teller transactions
• Reconciling cash till by providing cash transactions counting and packaging of notes and coins
• Opening new accounts and completing the associated documentation and loading them to the banking system as well as monitoring clients records
• Providing information and reports as requested and maintain a proper documentation and filing system
• Ensuring security dual control functions are effective
• Maintaining customer confidence by ensuring customer queries, requests or complaints are handled within the defined service level agreements and turn around time
• Increasing deposits by identifying the needs of new and existing clients
• Calling new and existing clients to cross sell and up sell bank products
• Influencing customer decisions and ensure efficient operation of the bank
• Ensure up to date information for all customers and contribute to flow of information within the bank
July 2017 to January 2018 – Accountant, Amstrong Company Limited.
Responsibilities
• Invoicing
• Preparing and sending out Purchase Orders to suppliers and vendors
• Keeping track of all payments and expenditures
• Preparation of end year and other ad hoc statements
• Bank reconciliation and petty cash management
• Payroll management and filling different statutory returns
• Assisting in general factory administration and human resource decisions
• Credit management and debt collection
• Customer service
• File management and record keeping
• Budgetary activities and financial statements analysis
April 2017 – June 2017 - Accounts Intern, Office of the Attorney General and Department of Justice
Responsibilities:
• Preparation of vouchers,
• Invoicing and matching invoices against LPOs
• Validation and initiation of voucher approval
• Preparation of revenue statements
• Bank reconciliation,
• Preparation of journals and the General ledger
• Cashbook management
• File management
June 2015 – February 2017 – Part time Junior Accountant (3 days per week), Amstrong Company Limited
Responsibilities
• Invoicing
• Credit control
• Contacting debtors and collecting outstanding debts
• File management and record keeping
• Filling returns to the respective statutory bodies
April 2013 – Dec 2014 – Credit Manager, Amstrong Company Limited
Responsibilities
• Ensuring accounting systems are well maintained
• Customer service
• Invoicing
• Debt collection, preparation and issuance of customer statements
• Dispatch management
• Handling customer complaints
• Records management
20th February 2013 – 4th March 2013: Polling clerk, Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission of Kenya
Responsibilities
• Set up and organize the layout of allocated room
• Checking and marking electors’ electoral numbers in the register of electors and on the corresponding numbers lists
January 2012 – December 2012: ICT Instructor – Eastern College of Professional Studies
Responsibilities
• Head of teaching department
• Information technology Instructor
• Preparation of work schedules
• In charge of admissions
• Assisting in general administrative work
Aug 2011 – Dec 2011: ICT Instructor – Baroque Computer Laboratory and Services
Responsibilities
• Basic computer applications Instructor
Skills and competencies
• Computerised accounting program skills in QuickBooks, SAGE/PASTEL Accounting System.
• Ability to prioritize different workloads to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in an all-inclusive environment and maintain good relations.
• Good Interpersonal skills for collaborative team work.
• Stock Management and analysis and general administrative functions
• Ability to display flexibility and positive attitude in taking up new roles and handling challenging responsibilities.
• Possession of computer skills in Microsoft office programs, Internet and other non-office programs
Conferences, forums and other certificates awarded
July 2018: Awarded certification of completion by the Kenya bankers association for completing a course in sustainable finance initiative course.
August 2012: Awarded a certificate of facilitation by Kitundu SDA church District for organizing and facilitating a church camp meeting.
July 2017: Awarded a certificate of participation by the Nairobi Securities Exchange for participating in the stocks investment Challenge
November 2010: Awarded a diploma in bible speaks by the Voice of Prophecy International Radio Broadcast and Bible School
Volunteer programmes
January 2013 – February 2013: USAID, Adult Education programme volunteer ICT instructor at Goliba Adult School.
Feb 2015 – March 2015: IYF volunteer programme at GBS TV grounds, Kasarani, Nairobi
Responsibilities held
January 2012 – December :Church youth leader at Kitundu SDA church
May 2007 – November 2008 : Class Prefect at Kitundu Secondary School
January 2002 – December 2004 : Time management prefect at Syathani Primary School
Hobbies
• Playingfootball , volley ball and Badminton
• Travelling
• Socializing and volunteering
• Keen observation
Address : P.O Box 65-90125 KIKIMA
Email : ------------
Mobile number : +254707 389 924
Date of Birth : 12th August, 1992.
Nationality : Kenyan
Languages : English, Swahili and Kamba
Personal Profile
I am a dependable, well organized and a self-motivated confident communicator. My desire to surpass my goals inspires me to work competently at individual capacity as well as in integrated team environment with no or minimal supervision. Being in possession of four year’s accountancy and administrative experience and one and half years’ experience in information communication technology, I now seek a role to grow my career and to drive business through commitment to my responsibilities, innovativeness and continuous learning to best serve the interest of my immediate employer.
Career aspiration
Working in highly challenging environment and maximize my potential through upholding a high level of integrity, innovativeness, productivity and professionalism to meet organizational, personal and social goals.
Academic qualifications
January 2015 – November 2017: KCA University
Bachelor of Commerce – Accounting option (Second Class Upper)
April 2010 – June2011: Kolping Vocational Training Centre
Diploma in Computer Studies (Distinction)
2006 –2009: Kitundu Secondary School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
Attained mean grade C+ (plus)
1998 – 2005: Syathani Primary School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education
Attained 324 Marks out of 500
Work experience
October 2018 to date – Head of Finance and administration, Amstrong company limited
Responsibilities
• Preparation of Financial Reports (Income Statement, Balance Sheet)
• Analysis of company financial reports
• Handling customer issues effectively
• Handling manufacturing accounts for the factory
• Analysis of customer and suppliers account statements
• Bank and other ledger reconciliations
• Weekly, Monthly and yearly account estimates
• Tax compliance and liabilities using ITAX
• Preparation of statutory deductions and obligations; NSSF,NHIF,VAT,PAYE,CESS
• Analysis of quotations
• Stock analysis
• Analyzing Credit files and providing timely recommendations
• Periodic update and maintenance the credit risk register
• Preparation of Payroll
• Internal Audit and cash flow management
• Human resource and administration related issues
• Any other duties as assigned by Directors
February 2018 – September 2018 – Cashier Intern, Jamii Bora Bank
Responsibilities
• Providing and recording cash services to customers by receiving and paying cash/ cheque, money transfers, MPESA and other teller transactions
• Reconciling cash till by providing cash transactions counting and packaging of notes and coins
• Opening new accounts and completing the associated documentation and loading them to the banking system as well as monitoring clients records
• Providing information and reports as requested and maintain a proper documentation and filing system
• Ensuring security dual control functions are effective
• Maintaining customer confidence by ensuring customer queries, requests or complaints are handled within the defined service level agreements and turn around time
• Increasing deposits by identifying the needs of new and existing clients
• Calling new and existing clients to cross sell and up sell bank products
• Influencing customer decisions and ensure efficient operation of the bank
• Ensure up to date information for all customers and contribute to flow of information within the bank
July 2017 to January 2018 – Accountant, Amstrong Company Limited.
Responsibilities
• Invoicing
• Preparing and sending out Purchase Orders to suppliers and vendors
• Keeping track of all payments and expenditures
• Preparation of end year and other ad hoc statements
• Bank reconciliation and petty cash management
• Payroll management and filling different statutory returns
• Assisting in general factory administration and human resource decisions
• Credit management and debt collection
• Customer service
• File management and record keeping
• Budgetary activities and financial statements analysis
April 2017 – June 2017 - Accounts Intern, Office of the Attorney General and Department of Justice
Responsibilities:
• Preparation of vouchers,
• Invoicing and matching invoices against LPOs
• Validation and initiation of voucher approval
• Preparation of revenue statements
• Bank reconciliation,
• Preparation of journals and the General ledger
• Cashbook management
• File management
June 2015 – February 2017 – Part time Junior Accountant (3 days per week), Amstrong Company Limited
Responsibilities
• Invoicing
• Credit control
• Contacting debtors and collecting outstanding debts
• File management and record keeping
• Filling returns to the respective statutory bodies
April 2013 – Dec 2014 – Credit Manager, Amstrong Company Limited
Responsibilities
• Ensuring accounting systems are well maintained
• Customer service
• Invoicing
• Debt collection, preparation and issuance of customer statements
• Dispatch management
• Handling customer complaints
• Records management
20th February 2013 – 4th March 2013: Polling clerk, Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission of Kenya
Responsibilities
• Set up and organize the layout of allocated room
• Checking and marking electors’ electoral numbers in the register of electors and on the corresponding numbers lists
January 2012 – December 2012: ICT Instructor – Eastern College of Professional Studies
Responsibilities
• Head of teaching department
• Information technology Instructor
• Preparation of work schedules
• In charge of admissions
• Assisting in general administrative work
Aug 2011 – Dec 2011: ICT Instructor – Baroque Computer Laboratory and Services
Responsibilities
• Basic computer applications Instructor
Skills and competencies
• Computerised accounting program skills in QuickBooks, SAGE/PASTEL Accounting System.
• Ability to prioritize different workloads to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in an all-inclusive environment and maintain good relations.
• Good Interpersonal skills for collaborative team work.
• Stock Management and analysis and general administrative functions
• Ability to display flexibility and positive attitude in taking up new roles and handling challenging responsibilities.
• Possession of computer skills in Microsoft office programs, Internet and other non-office programs
Conferences, forums and other certificates awarded
July 2018: Awarded certification of completion by the Kenya bankers association for completing a course in sustainable finance initiative course.
August 2012: Awarded a certificate of facilitation by Kitundu SDA church District for organizing and facilitating a church camp meeting.
July 2017: Awarded a certificate of participation by the Nairobi Securities Exchange for participating in the stocks investment Challenge
November 2010: Awarded a diploma in bible speaks by the Voice of Prophecy International Radio Broadcast and Bible School
Volunteer programmes
January 2013 – February 2013: USAID, Adult Education programme volunteer ICT instructor at Goliba Adult School.
Feb 2015 – March 2015: IYF volunteer programme at GBS TV grounds, Kasarani, Nairobi
Responsibilities held
January 2012 – December :Church youth leader at Kitundu SDA church
May 2007 – November 2008 : Class Prefect at Kitundu Secondary School
January 2002 – December 2004 : Time management prefect at Syathani Primary School
Hobbies
• Playingfootball , volley ball and Badminton
• Travelling
• Socializing and volunteering
• Keen observation