This curriculum vitae is for Christopher Kimana Mwangi, who has close to 4 years of experience in corporate accounting and auditing. He has expertise in accounting systems, financial reporting, internal and external audits, and developing financial and operational controls. He is currently working as a branch accountant at Outlook Limited, where he maintains financial records, completes reconciliations, manages payroll and statutory deductions, and prepares daily and monthly financial reports.
Marvin Lagonera is currently affiliated with ICLEI Southeast Asia Secretariat. He is also a lecturer at the Department of Economics of the Ateneo de Manila University. Lagonera holds a Master's degree in Political Science major in Global Politics from the Ateneo de Manila University and a bachelor's degree in Economics (Honors Program) and Political Science with minor in management from the same university. He was a recipient of the Erasmus Mundus Mobility with Asia scholarship at the University of Warsaw in Poland. He was also a recipient of the ASEAN University Network and Kyoto University (AUN-KU) Joint Masters Research Program. He is interested in research on urban sustainable development and the global political economy.
1. CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL DETAILS
NAMES : Christopher Kimana Mwangi
EMAIL : chrismwa16@yahoo.com, mwangi.cpa@gmail.com
POSTAL ADDRESS : P.O. BOX 21962-00100 Nairobi
MOBILE TEL : 0723162305
DATE OF BIRTH : 14th April 1984
MARITAL STATUS : Married
CAREER PROFILE
A Bcom and CPA (K) accountant with close to 4 years of corporate accounting and auditing
experience. Hands-on auditor/accountant with expertise in accounting systems, financial
reporting, internal and external audit compliance. Maintenance of financial records, accounts
reconciliations, payroll and statutory deductions management, online banking, tax returns,
proven record of developing and implementing financial and operational controls
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
I am dynamic, self-motivated, results driven and aggressive person.
Able to work methodically and accurately with attention to detail.
Have capacity to work independently under minimal supervision.
Fast learner, hardworking, trustworthy, self-motivated and team player.
KEY SKILL AND COMPETENCES
Corporate accounting/Bookkeeping
Financial statement preparation
Management accounts
Bank & accounts reconciliations
Payroll management
Statutory deductions
Vat filing
Budgeting & forecasting
Online bank transactions
Financial & compliance audit
KRA returns & tax assessment
ICS review
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Aug 2013 to Date : Outlook Limited
Designation : Branch accountant.
Roles &Responsibilities: using QuickBooks/Hansa world/Excell
Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures.
Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met.
Reconciliations of banks, debtors, creditors and stocks.
Preparation of payroll and monthly payroll deductions such as P.A.Y.E, N.S.S.F,
N.H.I.F submission of these deductions to the relevant authorities in time.
Prepare financial management reports on daily and monthly basis.
Daily online confirmation of bank transactions and Mpesa transactions and their transfers
Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures
2. Continuous management and support of budget and forecast activities.
Financial audit preparation and coordinate the audit process.
Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses
Analyze and advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends,
financial commitments and future revenues.
Analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and
procedures, provided strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and
financial problems.
June 2011 - Aug 2013 : Kimani & Associates (CPA-K)
Designation : Audits assistant
Roles &Responsibilities: using QuickBooks/Pastel/Excel/Manual
Carry out end of year financial audit: Preparation and compilation of end of year
financial accounts for the clients and filling returns with K.R.A.
Client Tax assessment i.e. Tax computation, criteria on tax payments and preparation
of VAT and W/Tax on monthly basis for filling with KRA.
Preparation of monthly payroll deductions; P.A.Y.E, N.S.S.F, N.H.I.F for the clients
and submission for the same to the relevant authorities on timely basis
Preparation and filing company and individual returns on behalf of clients with K.R.A
Preparation and filing of clients quarterly and annual P.A.Y.E returns on timely basis.
Carrying out review of clients’ accounting, internal controls and financial systems.
Undertaking specific audit assignments and preparing detailed audit observations and
reports.
Preparation of management accounts report for clients.
Carrying out special investigations as may be required from time to time.
Act as liaison between the clients and the firm and ensure all the client’s needs are
met in time.
Maintenance of clients books of account and performing monthly reconciliations of
bank, stocks ,accounts payable and receivables
Any relevant assignment by the partners
OTHER SIGNIFICANT WORK EXPERIENCE – (Internship opportunities)
Jan 2011 to April 2011 : Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC)
Designation : Accounts assistant (intern).
Roles &Responsibilities
Processing weekly sundry collections using excel sheet
Preparing redemption statements for legal, operations, and debt recovery departments
Preparation of clients statement of accounts
Acknowledging of collection remittances with respect to bank statements
Documentation, filing and retrieval of documents & other clerical duties
Clearance, Processing and banking of cheques received from branches and head office
Receiving and recording of sundries, loans and drafts receipts
Handling customer care queries.
3. Feb 2006 –Dec 2010 : Regal Pharmaceuticals Company
Designation : Store Keeper
Roles &Responsibilities
Receiving, Stock taking and merchandise arrangement in the Quarantine stores
Distribution and issuance of materials
Maintenance and updating Bin card for material control
Updating and maintenance of Quarantine store records
Proper maintenance of keys for safety and security of Quarantine stores.
Determining Order Quantity
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
2009- 2011: Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K)
2008- 2009: Kenya Accounting Technician Certificate (KATC)
Institution: Vision Institute of Professionals
COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL
Ms Office &Accounting Software; QuickBooks, Sage, Pastel & Tally,Sunsystems
EDUCATION BACKGROUND
2012 –Dec 2013 : Bachelor of Commerce, Finance option – (2nd class -upper division)
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
2001-2004 : Kaheho Secondary school
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - B (Minus)
1991- 1999 : Kaheho Primary school
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - B (Plain)
ACHIEVEMENTS
While working at Kimani &Associates, here are some of the clients that I served:-
World Vision Kenya
Boundless Communication Limited
Rioki Estate Company (1970) ltd
Gurunanak Hospital
Tricom Communication Limited
The Karen Hospital Limited
Mastermind Tobacco Limited
African touch tours and safaris
limited
Kenbanco Housing Limited
HOBBIES
Reading inspiring articles & Business Journals, Traveling, Socializing.
REFEREES
1. Edward K. Mwangi,
Senior Accountant, Outlook Ltd,
Tel: 0724973299.
Email:Edward.mwangi13@gmail.com
2. Harrison Kinyua Kimani ,
Audit Senior, Kimani & Associates,
Tel: 0720826814.
Email: kharrisonkinyua@yahoo.com
3. Mary Koki Kimanzi,
Chief Accountant,
Agricultural Finance Corporation,
Tel: 0722675677.
Email:marykkimanzi333@gmail.com