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Nicholas Serem

@nicholasserem

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Experienced finance and accounting professional with 10+ years in operations.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek a finance role where I can lead accurate reporting, optimize processes, ensure compliance, and support operational teams while growing into broader financial management responsibilities.

I am a self-driven and resourceful finance and accounting professional with over 10 years' experience across accounting, finance, management, administration, operations, and team leadership. I have delivered accurate financial reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, statutory filing and process improvements while working in diverse sectors.

My strengths include hands-on use of Xero, Tally Prime, QuickBooks and Zoho Books, strong Excel and data analysis skills, custody of accountable records, petty cash and asset management, and cross-functional coordination to ensure timely payments and compliance. I consistently organize, coordinate and achieve set objectives while supporting field teams, vendors and managers.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Accountant

Current

National Police Service Commission

Oct 2024 - Present (1 year 3 months)

Process payment vouchers, review and reconcile utilities and recurrent bills, manage petty cash and custody of accountable documents, and handle procurement and office asset reconciliations to ensure accurate financial controls.

Payment Processing Reconciliations Petty Cash Procurement Financial Control Excel

Accountant

Kifaru Enterprises Ltd

Feb 2024 - Sep 2024 (7 months)

Maintained ledgers and performed monthly analysis of travel and project costs, processed purchases and payments, conducted stock and bank reconciliations, and managed statutory filings and supplier/debtor reconciliations.

Bank Reconciliation Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Data Analysis

Accountant

Pawame Kenya Ltd

Nov 2017 - Jan 2022 (4 years 2 months)

Managed budgeting, disbursements and reconciliations for regional operations, performed month-end closures and bank reconciliations, prepared management reports, and administered payroll, statutory returns and asset register reconciliations.

Budgeting Bank Reconciliation Xero Payroll Administration Financial Reporting Petty Cash

Accounts & Administration

Kailey Consortium Ltd

Dec 2015 - Sep 2017 (1 year 9 months)

Prepared financial reports and forecasts, managed month-end closures and reconciliations, oversaw accounts receivable and payable processes, handled statutory filings, and coordinated facility and field team administrative activities.

Financial Reporting Budgeting Month End Close Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable Statutory Compliance Facilities Management Petty Cash

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

KASNEB

Certified Public Accountant (Section I–VI), Accounting

2014 - 2015

Completed the Kasneb Certified Public Accountant (Section I–VI) program, achieving qualification for Certified Public Accountant Section VI in December 2015.