MARY SIMON
@marysimon
Certified accountant specializing in financial reporting, analysis, compliance, and payroll management.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a Certified Public Accountant with over six years' experience in financial institutions accounting, delivering accurate financial reporting, robust internal controls, and actionable financial analysis to support strategic decisions. I have led end-to-end accounting operations, managed payroll and tax compliance, prepared statutory reports, and supported internal and external audits.
I combine technical accounting expertise with data analytics skills to improve budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Detail-oriented and compliance-focused, I have a proven track record of enhancing financial controls, advising management on cost control and tax planning, and ensuring timely regulatory filings.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Accountant
Bestrock Sacco Limited
Apr 2022 - Present (3 years 11 months)
Lead end-to-end accounting operations, producing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and improving internal controls while managing cashflow, payroll and tax compliance for a SACCO.
Assistant Accountant
Bestrock Sacco Limited
May 2019 - Mar 2022 (2 years 10 months)
Supported day-to-day financial operations including journal entries, reconciliations, preparation of management accounts and audit schedules to ensure accurate regulatory reporting.
Intern
Bimas Kenya Microfinance Limited
Feb 2019 - Apr 2019 (2 months)
Assisted with data entry, loan documentation verification, preparatory operational reporting and preliminary borrower financial analysis to support loan officers.
Attaché
Universal Traders Sacco
Oct 2018 - Nov 2018 (1 month)
Provided front-office member support, processed transactions, maintained member records and assisted credit officers with loan processing and basic financial advisory.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Regional College of Management
Certificate in Data Analytics, Data Analytics
Completed a Certificate in Data Analytics in December 2023 focusing on data analysis techniques applicable to financial contexts.
Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examinations Board
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Accounting
Attained the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification via KASNEB, completed in December 2023.
Meru University of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration
Grade: Second Class Honors (Upper Division)
Earned a Bachelor of Business Administration, graduating with Second Class Honors (Upper Division) in March 2019.
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