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Sarah wangari

@sarahwangari

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Proactive virtual assistant and bookkeeper with expertise in finance and administration.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

Seeking a dynamic role in finance and administration where I can leverage my organizational and communication skills to contribute to team success.

Proactive and versatile professional with a unique blend of expertise in finance, accounting, and virtual assistance. Currently serving as an Accountant at Team and Team International - Kenya since July 2021, where I efficiently manage complex administrative tasks and maintain seamless communication across geographically dispersed teams.

Prior to this, I worked as a Finance and Admin Assistant at Spraymaster Limited from October 2017 to December 2019, handling various financial and administrative responsibilities. Earlier, I served as an Accounts Assistant at SUPMAC Consultants Limited from August 2016 to July 2017, where I managed cash records, negotiated with suppliers, and performed daily cash reconciliations.

I hold a Bachelor's degree in Wildlife Enterprise Management from Egerton University and am a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) from KASNEB. My skills include financial accounting, data entry, budget preparation, and proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office. I am detail-oriented, ambitious, and a great collaborator with excellent communication skills.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Accountant

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Team International- Kenya

Jul 2021 - Present (3 years 11 months)

As an Accountant, I efficiently managed complex administrative tasks, conducted financial accounting and reporting, and maintained meticulous record-keeping using QuickBooks and Microsoft Office. I also handled accounts payable and receivable, ensuring accuracy and timely financial reporting.

Quickbooks Financial Accounting Microsoft Office Data Entry Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Invoicing Budgeting Reconciliations Communication

Finance and Admin Assistant

Spraymaster Limited

Oct 2017 - Jan 2020 (2 years 3 months)

In my role as Finance and Admin Assistant, I was responsible for posting accounting transactions to QuickBooks, managing accounts payable and receivable, and processing payroll and statutory deductions. I also handled customer queries and maintained financial documentation.

Quickbooks Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Payroll Processing Customer Service Invoicing Scheduling Communication

Accounts Assistant

SUPMAC Consultants Limited

Aug 2016 - Aug 2017 (1 year)

As an Accounts Assistant, I maintained cash records for payments, managed office petty cash, and conducted monthly bank reconciliations. I also negotiated prices with suppliers and managed the fixed assets register.

Cash Management Bank Reconciliation Petty Cash Communication

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Egerton University

Bachelor's, Wildlife Enterprise Management

2011 - 2015

Studied Wildlife Enterprise Management, focusing on the financial aspects of wildlife conservation and management, including budgeting and financial reporting.