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Stella Mumbi

@stellamumbi

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Accounts Payable & Receivable Specialist with expertise in financial operations.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters professional growth, values collaboration, and emphasizes process optimization.

I am a highly skilled Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Specialist with over 4 years of experience in managing comprehensive financial operations. My expertise encompasses vendor payments, client invoicing, reconciliations, and payroll processing. I have a proven track record of resolving discrepancies, streamlining processes, and enhancing cash flow accuracy. My proficiency in financial systems such as QuickBooks, SAP, and Xero allows me to deliver accurate and compliant financial operations while maintaining strong relationships with vendors and clients.

Throughout my career, I have achieved significant milestones, including eliminating $700,000 in unapplied cash through the implementation of a daily reconciliation process across 84 client accounts. I developed standardized reconciliation templates that reduced invoice processing errors by 15%, and I successfully managed 19 Vendor Management System platforms, improving cash flow accuracy. My commitment to regulatory compliance and confidentiality ensures that I uphold accounting policies and safeguard sensitive financial data.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Cash Application Specialist

Current

PeopleShare LLC

Feb 2023 - Present (2 years 3 months)

As a Cash Application Specialist, I ensured timely client payments by reconciling 84 VMS accounts across 19 portals. I proactively chased overdue payments and resolved billing discrepancies, significantly reducing outstanding balances and improving reconciliation processes.

Cash Application Billing Reconciliations Client Communication Jira Zendesk Process Improvement Financial Reporting Compliance

Accounts Assistant

National Industrial Training Authority (NITA)

Jan 2021 - Feb 2023 (2 years 1 month)

In my role as Accounts Assistant, I prepared payment vouchers and performed bank reconciliations using SAGE software. I ensured compliance with financial standards and maintained proactive communication with clients to resolve billing discrepancies.

Bank Reconciliation Payment Processing Compliance Accounting Standards Client Communication Reporting Invoice Management

Operations Specialist

Imoth East Africa Limited

May 2019 - Mar 2020 (10 months)

As an Operations Specialist, I managed financial aspects of contracts and ensured compliance with statutory regulations. I developed customer care programs that contributed to a 10% growth in company revenue and optimized internal policies for efficiency.

Contract Management Financial Compliance Customer Care Revenue Internal Policies Statutory Compliance Reporting Relationship Management Process Optimization

Junior Assistant Accountant

ECLOF Kenya

Nov 2018 - Apr 2019 (5 months)

In my internship as a Junior Assistant Accountant, I assisted in various accounting tasks, gaining foundational experience in financial reporting and compliance.

Financial Reporting Compliance Accounting Principles Data Entry Financial Analysis Team Collaboration Time Management

Actuarial Intern

Xplico Insurance Company Limited

Jan 2016 - Apr 2016 (3 months)

During my internship at Xplico Insurance, I gained exposure to actuarial processes and assisted in data analysis and reporting.

Data Analysis Reporting Financial Modeling Statistical Analysis Excel Team Collaboration Problem Solving Communication Time Management

Accountant Intern

County Government of Laikipia

Jan 2015 - Feb 2015 (1 month)

As an Accountant Intern, I supported the accounting team in financial reporting and compliance tasks, gaining practical experience in public sector accounting.

Financial Reporting Compliance Public Accounting Data Entry Teams Communication Time Management Problem Solving

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

United States International University - Africa

Master of Business Administration, Finance

2019 - 2021

Pursued a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Finance, equipping with advanced financial management skills and strategic decision-making capabilities.