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JOHN ZAKAYO

@johnzakayo

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Result-driven accountant with strong interpersonal and analytical skills.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek a challenging role in a dynamic environment that fosters growth.

I am a dedicated accountant with a strong foundation in financial management and customer care. My professional journey has equipped me with the skills necessary to excel in dynamic environments, where I can leverage my analytical abilities and interpersonal skills to contribute to organizational growth. I pride myself on my punctuality and positive attitude, which I believe are essential for achieving set objectives.

Throughout my career, I have gained extensive experience in credit control and account reconciliation, having worked in various capacities such as Credit Control Manager and Claims Manager. My proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software has enabled me to prepare accurate financial statements and manage invoicing processes efficiently. I am committed to continuous improvement and staying updated with market trends to enhance my contributions to any team.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Credit Control Manager

Current

Credit Control Womens Hospital

Jan 2025 - Present (4 months)

Reconciled debtors accounts monthly and followed up on payments from insurances and patients. Prepared statements of accounts for insurances and generated ageing reports. Ensured timely delivery of invoices for prompt payments.

Ageing Report Generation

Claims Manager / Assistant Credit Control

Deans Dental

Jun 2024 - Nov 2024 (5 months)

Reconciled debtors accounts and followed up on customer payments. Sent monthly statements to insurances and ensured timely payments. Issued invoices and receipts, prepared and dispatched invoices to insurances, and sought authorization.

Insurance Statements Invoicing Insurance Authorization Report Preparation

Accounts Assistant / Assistant Credit Control

Molars Dental Practice Limited

Sep 2017 - Feb 2024 (6 years 5 months)

Managed debtors accounts reconciliation and followed up on customer payments. Sent monthly statements to insurances and ensured payments were made when due. Handled issuing invoices and receipts, preparing and dispatching invoices to insurances, and seeking authorization.

Insurance Statements Invoicing Insurance Authorization Report Preparation

Accounts Assistant / Assistant Credit Control

Baus Optical

Jan 2016 - Aug 2017 (1 year 7 months)

Responsible for invoicing and delivering invoices to insurance companies. Prepared financial statements and filed tax returns including VAT, PAYE, NHIF, and NSSF. Communicated with insurance for approvals, updated company information, negotiated product prices, reconciled branch data, banked cheques, and faxed orders.

Invoicing Financial Statement Preparation Communication With Insurance Companies Cheques Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word

Accounts Intern

Ministry of Interior & Co-ordination of National Government

Mar 2016 - Oct 2016 (7 months)

Prepared payment vouchers and recorded them in the vote book. Handled invoicing and validation of vouchers. Responsible for filing VAT returns.

Payment Voucher Preparation Invoicing VAT Returns

Accounts Intern

Ministry of Transport

Oct 2015 - Jan 2016 (3 months)

Conducted reconciliation of bank statements. Wrote and issued cheques, posting them in the cashbook. Processed payments and posted transactions in various accounting books, and audited payment vouchers.

Bank Reconciliation Payment Processing Voucher Auditing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Karen international college

Certified Public Accountant, Accounting

2015 - 2016

Grade: Pass

Completed the final sections (Sec 5&6) of the Certified Public Accountant program. Studied advanced accounting principles and practices, achieving a pass grade.

Karen international college

Certified Public Accountant, Accounting

2014 - 2014

Grade: Pass

Completed sections 3 and 4 of the Certified Public Accountant program. Focused on intermediate accounting concepts and regulations, achieving a pass grade.

Karen international college

Certified Public Accountant, Accounting

2013 - 2013

Grade: Pass

Began the Certified Public Accountant program, completing sections 1 and 2. Studied foundational accounting principles and practices, achieving a pass grade.