This document is a resume for Martin Simiyu. It includes his contact information, objective of seeking an accountant position, education including a Bachelor's degree in Business/Accounting from University of Phoenix in 2015, computer skills, experience including his current role as Accountant 1 at First Horizon National Corporation since 2016 and previous roles as Administrative Assistant at Smith and Nephew from 2013-2016 and Office Supervisor at J R Simplot West Memphis from 2008-2013. It also lists his responsibilities and skills such as preparing financial reports, analyzing accounts, maintaining records and databases, and verifying transactions.
1. Martin Simiyu
2029 Duncanshire Road Cordova, TN 38016
Cell phone: (901) 550-6725
Email: martinsimiyu07@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE: Accountant.
EDUCATION:
University of Phoenix Memphis TN
Bachelor of Science, Business/Accounting July 2015
COMPUTER SKILLS AND OTHER COMPETENCIES:
• MS Word, MS Excel, Power Point, Macintosh Operating System, SharePoint.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi task and work within deadlines
• Ability to work as part of a team and as an individual
• Ability to exercise honesty, integrity, and result oriented
EXPERIENCE:
First Horizon National Corporation, Memphis TN
Accountant 1, 1755 Lynnfield, August 2016-Present
• Prepares journal entries, account work papers, reports, schedules, charts, complex spreadsheets, and
database work papers in the performance of complex accounting, budget, and financial analysis work
• Recommends, and implements changes in accounting systems, information storage and retrieval
systems, working with other fiscal and program staff as necessary
• Monitors, analyzes, and reviews financial summary and detailed reports, internal/external reports,
mandated reports, documents, studies, or records for accuracy, proper account and charges, coding, and
compliance, implementing corrections and, resolving discrepancies as necessary, and processing
documents for input into automated systems
• Analyzes, reconciles, and evaluates the accuracy of general ledger, accounting details, revenues,
expenditures, financial reports ensuring proper amounts, receipt, and classification, processing
documents for input, and posting year end deferred revenue and accounts receivable as necessary.
• Complies with fiscal policies, guidelines, internal fiscal controls, and applicable Federal and State
regulations, codes, rules, ordinances, and statutes.
• Works with program managers and staff regarding accounting, other financial matters, accounting
corrections, and appropriateness of transactions.
2. • Under the direction of the Accounting Manager or CFO prepares year end closing journal entries.
• Operates internal accounting information systems, microcomputer hardware and software, including
word processing, spreadsheets, and others, maintaining and creating spreadsheets.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
Smith and Nephew, Memphis TN
Administrative Assistant, 1450 E Brooks Rd, 12/2013-2016
• Tabulate and post data in record books of finished products.
• Process customer and account source documents by verification of all documents.
• Maintain data entry requirements by following data program techniques and procedures using SAP.
• Prepare and maintain inspection binders; tabulating for the scopes of work.
• Verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
• Manage monthly closing of financial records and posting of month end information.
• Verify completeness and accuracy of documentation.
J R Simplot West Memphis, AR
Office Supervisor 02/2008-12/2013
• Sampled collections, preparation and shipping. Also maintained the sample library.
• Evaluated and prepared samples for weekly management cutting.
• Researched required information using available resources.(Oil/Collaborative Studies).
• Assisted manager QA in the management of specifications and procedures.
• Supported the training of division personnel in attribute grading as assigned.
• Supervised the collection, shipping and records of materials sent for outside analyses.
• Compiled data and evaluated products as assigned to analyze complaints or audit to co-packers.
• Ensured that the interface with other support groups is conducted in a manner that is conducive with the
operations goal.
• Conducted myself in a professional manner and ensured personal appearance meets the standards
necessary to perform the job functions while representing the Company.
• Ensured that additional accountabilities, as may be required by management, are handled in a manner
necessary to meet Operational and Divisional standards.
• Good understanding of GMPs in an FDA regulated environment
• Completed and reviewed balance sheet reconciliation
3. • Reconciled records with internal company employees and management of vendors
References available upon request.