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Lornah Bryden

@lorna

Accounting and administration professional skilled in Quickbooks, Google Workspace, Tally ERP and Microsoft Office Suite.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for an accounting/administration role where I can manage records, reconciliations, invoicing, and reporting, while delivering responsive customer service in a structured, fast-paced environment that supports my CPA growth.

With my background in accounting and administration, I help organizations maintain accurate financial records, process invoices, payments, reconcile accounts, prepare reports and ensure that financial information is accurate and up to date. This will allow you to make informed decisions and keep operations running smoothly.

I independently plan, schedule meetings, maintain calendars, set priorities, deliver qualitative output, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and provide quality service. I’ve also supported payroll documentation and staff records, and assisted with budgeting and expense tracking.

I am also skilled in Microsoft Excel, Quickbooks, Tally ERP, Workspace, Calendly which enable me to work efficiently with financial data.

I enjoy learning new systems so I can quickly adapt to your organization’s tools and workflow. I’m motivated to keep growing my accounting expertise and deliver reliable, high-quality service.

Beyond texhnical skills, I am someone who takes initiative, I work well independently but I also enjoy team collaboration for a shared achievement. More importantly, I bring a possitive attitude, integrity and strong work ethic that you can rely on me to meet deadlines, maintain confidentiality and represent the organization professionally.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Accounts Assistant and Administrator

Current

Gathani Limited

Aug 2025 - Present (1 year)

Managed office correspondence, filing, and administrative operations while maintaining accurate financial records. Processed invoices and payments, supported monthly reporting, handled purchase requisitions, and assisted with payroll documentation and customer inquiries.

Office Administration Accounts Assistant Financial Record Keeping Invoicing Bank Reconciliation Petty Cash Reconciliation Customer Service

Reporting Officer

Kutz Univar Ltd

Jan 2023 - Aug 2025 (2 years 7 months)

Prepared reports for companies seeking to trade on credit and coordinated information gathering. Communicated with export insurance companies through calls and email and addressed related queries.

Report Preparation Credit Trade Reporting Export Insurance Coordination

Customer Care Representative

Call Centre International

Feb 2022 - Oct 2022 (8 months)

Handled inbound customer inquiries by answering product questions, troubleshooting technical issues, and resolving complaints. Processed customer account payments and maintained customer records while tracking KPIs.

Customer Service Product Support Payment Processing Account Management Troubleshooting KPI Tracking Customer Onboarding Email Support

Co-Owner, Restaurant

Self-Employment

Mar 2021 - Dec 2021 (9 months)

Coordinated daily restaurant operations in a high-growth, labour-intensive environment, including compliance with food and health regulations. Managed cash book updates, P&L strategy, inventory, catering coordination, and customer service.

Restaurant Management Compliance Food and Health Regulations Cash Book Inventory Management Customer Service

Accountant, Admin & Sales Executive

Apogee Realty

Apr 2019 - Mar 2021 (1 year 11 months)

Performed accounting and administrative duties including reconciliation, invoicing, bookkeeping, payroll, and statutory deduction filing. Supported property listing online, social media analysis, and sales follow-ups with customer relations.

Accounting Statutory Deductions Filing Invoicing Payroll Bookkeeping property listing Social Media Analysis Client Relations Administration

Accounts Assistant

Plenser Ltd

Jun 2016 - Oct 2018 (2 years 4 months)

Supported finance operations including cash book updates, bank reconciliations, invoicing, and bookkeeping. Managed reconciliation and returns for multiple tax obligations, handled payroll, inventory and management reports, insurance renewals, and debt collection.

Accounts Assistant Cash Book Bank Reconciliation Debt Collection PAYE Reports NSSF VAT Returns and Reconciliation Invoicing Management Reporting Payroll Bookkeeping Insurance Renewals Loans Control Cash Flow Management N.H.I.F Returns

Accounts Intern

Plenser Ltd

Jan 2016 - May 2016 (4 months)

Assisted with data entry and finance/administrative tasks including filing tenders and submitting documentation. Supported petty cash management and routine administrative errands.

Data Entry Administrative Support Petty Cash Management