Edwin Atambo
@edwinatambo
Detail-oriented accounts professional with strong bookkeeping, reconciliation, and financial compliance expertise.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am an experienced accounts assistant with proven strengths in bookkeeping, reconciliations, statutory returns (VAT, PAYE, NSSF), payroll, and month/quarter/year-end closings gained across multiple Kenyan organisations. I consistently maintain accurate ledgers, support audits, prepare management reports, and manage accounts payable/receivable while enforcing internal controls and data confidentiality.
I bring solid technical skills in computerized accounting systems including QuickBooks and Sage, advanced MS Office proficiency, and a track record of improving financial processes and ensuring timely statutory filings. I am punctual, organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently to support finance teams and senior management.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Accounts Assistant
Gedox Associates Limited
Jan 2024 - Dec 2024 (11 months)
Maintained general ledger, managed accounts payable/receivable and payroll, prepared VAT returns and monthly bank reconciliations, and supported audits to ensure compliance and improve financial controls.
Accounts Assistant
Zeever Agencies
Jan 2020 - Dec 2023 (3 years 11 months)
Reconciled cashbook and bank statements, processed invoicing and statutory returns (VAT, PAYE, NSSF), managed receivables/payables, and produced daily and monthly financial reports to support operations.
Accounts Assistant
Eldoview Printers And Stationers Limited
Dec 2015 - Dec 2017 (2 years)
Supported the finance team with ledger entries, monthly bank reconciliations, payroll statutory returns, VAT submissions, and audit preparation to ensure accurate financial records.
Accounts Assistant
New Kakamega Uniform And Sports Centre
Dec 2015 - Jan 2017 (1 year 1 month)
Provided accounting support including data entry, accounts receivable/payable, daily banking and preparation of weekly/monthly expenditure reports to maintain accurate financial records.
Accounts Attachee
National Hospital Insurance Fund
Sep 2014 - Nov 2014 (2 months)
Processed administrative vouchers and hospital claims, assisted with bank reconciliations, petty cash management and inventory/receipts processing to support finance operations.
Accounts Attachee
Kisumu Teachers And Cooperative Sacco
Jun 2014 - Aug 2014 (2 months)
Performed bank reconciliations, financial data entry, loan application processing, customer service, and audit trailing to support back-office sacco operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
World Academy for Research and Development
Certificate of Participation, Project Management
2024 - 2024
Participated in a seminar on the competency framework for project managers and received a certificate of participation.
Africa Management Institute (online)
Certificate, Business Management
2023 - 2023
Completed an online Certificate in Business Management Training through Africa Management Institute.
Oxford Home Study College
Diploma, Accounting and Finance
2023 - 2023
Completed an online Diploma in Accounting and Finance through Oxford Home Study Centre.
British Council (online)
Certificate, Education / Learning
2023 - 2023
Completed an online certificate in promoting self-regulated learning through the British Council.
Tony Elumelu Foundation (online)
Certificate, Business Management
2022 - 2022
Completed an online Certificate in Business Management Training through the Tony Elumelu Foundation.
KCA University
Certified Public Accountant Part 2, Accounting
2016 - 2016
Completed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Part 2 professional coursework at KCA University.
KCA University
Certified Public Accountant Part 1, Accounting
2015 - 2015
Completed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Part 1 professional coursework at KCA University.
KCA University
Kenya Accounting Technician Final Certificate, Accounting
2013 - 2013
Completed the Kenya Accounting Technician Final Certificate program at KCA University.
KCA University
Certificate, Computerized Accounting
2012 - 2012
Completed a Certificate in Computerized Accounting at KCA University.
Kiabiraa Secondary School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, General Secondary Education
2003 - 2007
Completed the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education at Kiabiraa Secondary School.
Kebobora Primary School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education, Primary Education
1994 - 2002
Completed the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education at Kebobora Primary School.
Availability
Location
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Website
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