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Judith Ongoma

@judithongoma

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Finance and Accounting Specialist with a decade of experience.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters professional growth and values collaboration.

I am an enthusiastic Finance and Accounting Specialist with ten years of experience in managing financial accounts, enhancing customer service, and fostering stakeholder relationships. My expertise spans various administrative and accounting tasks, including invoicing, payment follow-ups, and report preparation. I thrive in collaborative environments, working with teams to cultivate growth and improve processes for enhanced efficiency.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and organizational prowess. I take pride in my ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, which has led to a 15% improvement in payment remissions and a 10% reduction in slow-paying customers. My experience includes training accounting staff, which has improved departmental efficiency by 7%. I am committed to delivering high-quality financial management and support to drive organizational success.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Bookkeeper

Current

Freelance

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 4 months)

Supports business organizations in conforming to their compliance requirements through clients invoicing, receipting, debt collection, records management, statutory returns and preparation of reports.

Invoicing Debt Collection Records Management Compliance Financial Reporting

Accountant

The Zanzibar Collection

Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 (2 years)

Reviewed financial documents for accuracy and compliance, collaborated with the accounts team for timely book closures, and generated monthly accounts payable reports to support decision-making.

Financial Compliance Compliance Closure Accounts Payable Financial Reporting

Assistant Accountant

Novacom Systems Limited

Aug 2015 - Jan 2020 (4 years 5 months)

Prepared and dispatched debtor invoices, tracked payments, reconciled accounts, and maintained financial records to ensure compliance and facilitate audits.

Invoicing Payments Account Reconciliation Audit

Accounts Assistant

Hillcrest Catering Services Limited

Feb 2015 - Jul 2015 (5 months)

Streamlined the invoicing process and maintained client relationships to ensure timely payment remissions and resolve queries.

Invoicing Client Relationship Management Debt Collection

Portfolio Advisor

Barclays Bank of Kenya

Mar 2016 - Jan 2015 (-2 years 10 months)

Fostered relationships with customers through effective communication and timely resolution of queries, enhancing customer retention and satisfaction.

Customer Relationship Management Communication Customer Retention

Intern

Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital

Jul 2010 - Aug 2010 (1 month)

Assisted in various accounting tasks and gained practical experience in financial management.

Accounting Financial Management Team Collaboration Reporting

Intern

Tsavo Securities Limited

Aug 2008 - Aug 2008 (0 months)

Gained exposure to financial services and assisted in various accounting functions.

Financial Services Accounting Teamwork Reporting Compliance

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Corporate Finance Institute

Financial Modeling and Valuation Analysis, Finance

2022 -

Completed a course in Financial Modeling and Valuation Analysis, enhancing skills in financial forecasting, valuation techniques, and investment analysis.