Lornah Bryden
@lorna
Accounting and administration professional skilled in fast-paced, customer-focused operations.
What I'm looking for
I’m adept at working in fast-paced environments that demand strong organizational and office management skills. I independently plan, set priorities, deliver qualitative output, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and provide quality service.
I’m currently pursuing CPA 3 (2026–) and previously completed CPA 1–2 (part time online studies). In my roles, I’ve maintained accurate financial records and accounting documents, processed invoices, receipts, and supplier payments, and supported monthly financial reports.
My experience also covers reconciliations (bank and petty cash), purchase requisitions, database updates for accuracy, and administrative support such as scheduling meetings and maintaining calendars. I’ve also supported payroll documentation and staff records, and assisted with budgeting and expense tracking.
I bring a strong customer service and communication mindset from customer-facing positions and front-desk operations, plus hands-on finance work across bookkeeping, invoicing, debtors/creditors reconciliation and returns preparation (including SHIF, PAYE, NSSF and VAT). I’m motivated to keep growing my accounting expertise and deliver reliable, high-quality service.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Accounts Assistant and Administrator
Gathani Limited
Aug 2025 - Present (11 months)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
CPA Program
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Level 3, Accounting
2026 -
Pursuing CPA Level 3.
Railway Training Institute
Diploma in Accountancy, Accountancy
2014 - 2015
Completed a Diploma in Accountancy at the Railway Training Institute from 2014 to 2015.
CPA Program
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Level 1–2, Accounting
2017 -
Part-time online studies for CPA Level 1–2.
Kangubiri Girls High School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), Secondary Education
2010 - 2013
Grade: B-
Completed secondary education and earned a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a B- grade.
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