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Samwel Asige

@samwelasige

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High-performing management professional with 20 years in finance.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters growth, teamwork, and innovation.

I am a high-performing management professional with over 20 years of experience in accounts and finance. My expertise lies in building and optimizing organizational processes to maximize results. I have successfully led operations, coordinated planning, and ensured the feasibility of various processes in my previous roles.

As a skilled strategist, I transform strategic plans into actionable solutions, benchmarking performance against key operational targets. I am seeking a dynamic operations role within a respected organization where I can leverage my extensive experience to enhance productivity and drive sustainable growth.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Consultant

Current

Haisen Investments

Oct 2016 - Present (8 years 9 months)

Provided financial, bookkeeping, and tax consultancy services to a diverse client base including hospitals, schools, and various enterprises. Managed outsourced bookkeeping, prepared and submitted tax returns, and handled financial accounts and tax-related issues for clients.

Bookkeeping Tax Preparation Financial Accounting Auditing Tax Compliance Client Management Financial Reporting Quickbooks

Supervisor Revenue/Expenditure-Southern Region

Kenya Revenue Authority

Apr 2012 - Sep 2016 (4 years 5 months)

Oversaw revenue and expenditure for the entire Southern Region, preparing monthly reports for headquarters and addressing audit queries. Ensured strict adherence to internal controls and supervised regional staff.

Revenue Management Financial Reporting Internal Controls Staff Supervision Financial Analysis

Senior Accountant, General Ledger

Kenya Revenue Authority

May 2008 - Mar 2012 (3 years 10 months)

Consolidated financial statements from all KRA stations and prepared the authority's quarterly financial statements using the Scala system. Maintained KRA's Assets Register and reconciled various accounts including staff debtors, creditors, and bank accounts.

Asset Management Account Reconciliation Internal Audit Scala Financial Reporting General Ledger

Senior Accountant, Domestic Tax Department

Kenya Revenue Authority

Jan 2007 - May 2008 (1 year 4 months)

Supervised activities in the expenditure section, approved domestic tax reimbursements, and consolidated domestic tax department accounts quarterly. Addressed audit queries and ensured strict adherence to internal controls.

Tax Reimbursements Account Consolidation Audit Management Internal Controls Domestic Tax

Accountant, Cash Office

Kenya Revenue Authority

Nov 2002 - Dec 2006 (4 years 1 month)

Prepared withholding tax certificates, managed petty cash, and processed international payments via telegraphic transfers. Evaluated fixed deposit instruments for maximum returns and reconciled balances quarterly.

Petty Cash International Payments Bank Reconciliation Financial Operations

Accountant, Revenue Section

Kenya Revenue Authority

Dec 2001 - Oct 2002 (10 months)

Prepared bank reconciliation statements for KRA headquarters and reports based on countrywide reconciliations. Gathered data on revenue collections, assessed deviations from targets, and processed refund claims.

Bank Reconciliation Revenue Analysis Financial Reporting Data Collection Executive Decision Support Financial Accounting

Finance, Marketing and Administration Manager

Vima and Associates Company

Sep 2001 - Nov 2001 (2 months)

Prepared the company's books of accounts, handled procurement and supply of flagship commodities. Organized and participated in sales and marketing activities to acquire new clients.

Bookkeeping Procurement Supply Chain Management Sales and Marketing Financial Management Business Operations

Senior Auditor / Accountant

AP Patel & Patels Auditors

Mar 2000 - Aug 2001 (1 year 5 months)

Prepared final accounts for clients using QuickBooks, Sage, and Tally, and reviewed audit files from audit assistants. Provided taxation services including tax computations and preparation of year-end returns, VAT, and PAYE.

Financial Accounting Auditing Tax Service Quickbooks Tally Client Services

Lecturer, Finance and Accounting

Intra – Global Training Institute (Foundation Institute of P

Lectured in various finance and accounting subjects including Financial Accounting, Taxation, Cost Accounting, Economics, and Quantitative Techniques. Educated students on core financial principles and practices.

Financial Accounting Taxation Cost Accounting Economics Curriculum Development Education

Accounts Clerk

Eldoret Harambee Secondary School

Jan 1994 - Dec 1998 (4 years 11 months)

Prepared necessary books of accounts, handled daily cash receiving and banking, and prepared payment vouchers for suppliers. Also responsible for preparing monthly management reports.

Bookkeeping Cash Management Payment Processing Financial Reporting Management Reporting Accounting Operations

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examination Board (KASNEB)

Certiﬁed Public Accountants of Kenya - Section Five, Accounting

Completed Section Five of the Certiﬁed Public Accountants of Kenya program. This qualiﬁcation was obtained through the Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examination Board (KASNEB).