# Loise Mbugua

Loise Mbugua is a remote worker on Himalayas, Freelance Accounting Consultant at Self-Employed, based in Kenya.

Source: https://himalayas.app/@loisembugua

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I manage accounting, reporting, payroll, tax compliance, and cash flow for Kenyan organizations.
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| Detail | Value |
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| Availability | Looking for a job |
| Location | Kenya |
| Authorized to work in | Kenya |
| Salary expectations | 30k+ USD |
| Job categories | Accountant, Financial Analyst, Accounting Consultant |
| Skills | Accounting, Bookkeeping, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Budget Preparation, Budget Monitoring, Cash Flow Forecasting, Cash Flow Management, General Ledger Accountant, Account Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Petty Cash Management, Payroll Processing, Tax Preparation, Tax Compliance, VAT, PAYE, NHIF, NSSF, Income tax, Withholding Tax, Quickbooks, ERP, Procurement, Cost monitoring, Variance Analysis, Microsoft Office |

## What I'm looking for

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I'm looking to contribute my accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, cash-flow, and compliance skills to an organization where I can support accurate financial operations and business success.
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## About

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I've managed financial operations at Gitithia Girls High School and provided freelance accounting support to small businesses across Kenya's retail and service sectors.

I prepare financial reports, process payables and receivables, reconcile cashbooks, manage petty cash, support budgeting, and administer payroll and statutory deductions including PAYE, NHIF, and NSSF.

I use QuickBooks and ERP systems to streamline bookkeeping and reporting, while supporting VAT and PAYE compliance, cash-flow planning, and accurate financial records.
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## Experience

### Freelance Accounting Consultant (current)

Self-Employed. Jan 2023 - Present

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Provide accounting support to small businesses, including bookkeeping, financial reporting, and tax preparation. Develop customized budgets and cash flow projections, and assist with compliance for Kenyan tax regulations.
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Skills: Bookkeeping, Financial-Reporting, Tax-Preparation, Budgeting, Cash-Flow-Management, Quickbooks, ERP, VAT, PAYE

### Accounts

Gitithia Girls High School. May 2021 - Oct 2024

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Processed and verified suppliers' invoices, collected and allocated school fees, and maintained financial data. Managed petty cash, prepared financial reports, and administered payroll and statutory deductions.
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Skills: Accounts-Payable, Accounts-Receivable, Petty-Cash-Management, Financial-Reporting, Budgeting, Payroll-Processing, Statutory-Deductions, Quickbooks

## Education

### Kenya Institute of Management

CPA, Accounting. 2021 - 2021

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Pursued CPA certification, covering advanced accounting, taxation, and financial management topics.
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### Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology

Bachelor of Commerce, Finance. 2017 - 2021

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Pursued a Bachelor of Commerce with a finance option, gaining comprehensive knowledge in financial accounting, reporting, and management.
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### Kiwan Computer College

Certificate, Computer Packages. 2016 - 2016

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Completed a computer packages course, gaining proficiency in essential computer applications.
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### Ngamwa Secondary School

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, General Studies. 2013 - 2016

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Attained the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).
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### Rutune Primary School

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education, General Studies. 2005 - 2012

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Attained the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE).
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## Tech stack

- QuickBooks

To contact Loise, message them from this profile with a Himalayas employer account: [Hire on Himalayas](https://himalayas.app/hire).

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