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gilbert ndegwa

@gilbertndegwa

Finance professional at BACKMART GROUP OF COMPANIES who progressed to Assistant Finance Manager across diverse business operations.

At BACKMART GROUP OF COMPANIES, I progressed from Accounts Payable through Accountant and Accounts Receivable to Assistant Finance Manager, supporting finance operations across electrical wholesale and retail, hospitality, property, and water-refilling businesses.

I reviewed accounting records, prepared management reports and financial statements, and monitored cash flow, payables, and receivables. I also supported statutory compliance, budgeting, audits, and financial controls, and supervised accounting staff.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

BC

Assistant Finance Manager

Backmart Group of Companies

Sep 2025 - Aug 2026 (11 months)

Reviewed group accounting records and financial information for accuracy, completeness, and compliance. Prepared and reviewed management reports, financial statements, and supporting schedules.

Financial Reporting Management Reporting Reconciliations VAT PAYE Withholding Tax Housing Levy TIMS ETIMS Budgeting Cash Flow Management Variance Analysis Audit Support Financial Control Team Supervision

PL

Accounts Receivable

Powermax General Electrical Merchants Ltd

Apr 2022 - Aug 2025 (3 years 4 months)

Managed customer accounts, receivable records, and customer statements. Followed up outstanding balances and supported credit-control activities.

Accounts Receivable Credit Control Reconciliations Customer Statement Reporting

CL

Accountant

Central Park Hotel Ltd

Jan 2022 - Mar 2022 (2 months)

Prepared monthly management accounts and financial reports. Maintained accounting records and performed reconciliations.

Financial Reporting Reconciliations Budgeting Cashflow Monitoring VAT Catering Levy Statutory Compliance Audit Support

BL

Accounts Payable

Backmart Electrical Merchants Ltd

Sep 2021 - Dec 2021 (3 months)

Verified supplier invoices and supporting documentation before payment processing. Matched invoices with purchase orders and Goods Received Notes (GRNs).

Accounts Payable Invoice Verification Purchase Order Matching GRN Supplier Management Reconciliations

LL

Contract Collection Officer

Letshego Kenya Ltd

May 2021 - Sep 2021 (4 months)

Followed up loan arrears and maintained accurate customer payment records. Conducted customer communication through calls, SMS, and email.

Debt Collection Client Communication Reporting Record keeping

NK

Industrial Attachment

NSSF Kenya

Jan 2021 - Mar 2021 (2 months)

Assisted with member registration, documentation, and customer statements. Supported petty cash management and registry administration.

Customer Service Petty Cash Management Documentation Administration

AK

Finance Intern

AA Kenya

May 2019 - Aug 2019 (3 months)

Assisted with bank and M-Pesa reconciliations. Supported invoicing, petty cash management, and payment processing.

Reconciliations Invoicing Petty Cash Management Payment Processing VAT

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

KA

KASNEB

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Intermediate Level I, Accounting

Completed the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Intermediate Level I examination in August 2026.

LU

Laikipia University

Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting

2016 - 2021

Grade: Second Class Upper Division

Earned a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting with Second Class Upper Division from 2016 to 2021.

KS

Koelel High School

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), Secondary Education

2012 - 2015

Grade: B (Plain)

Completed Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a grade of B (Plain) from 2012 to 2015.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

Sage

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Availability

Looking for a job

Location

Kenya

Authorized to work in

Salary expectations

30k+ USD

Job categories

Assistant Finance Manager Finance Manager Accountant Accounts Receivable Specialist Accounts Payable Specialist

Skills

Financial Accounting Financial Reporting Management Reporting Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Bank Reconciliation Ledger Reconciliation Credit Control Collections Tax Compliance VAT PAYE Withholding Tax TIMS ETIMS

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