EVANS OWINO
Tel: 0792511569
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
As an enthusiastic and dedicated entry-level accountant, my objective is to kick-startmy career
I am committed to accuracy, attentionto detail, and continuous learning, with the goal of
becoming a valuable member of the finance team and working towards achieving professional
in accounting by joining a reputable organization where I can apply my academic knowledge and
gain practical experience. I am eager to learn and contribute to the financial success of the
company while developing my skills in financial analysis, bookkeeping, and financial reporting.
certifications in the field of accounting.
EDUCATION BACKGROUND
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting Option)
Mount Kenya University Graduate
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
CPA- Foundation Level
Acquired typing skills, can type 40WPM.I also gained quality and proficient skills in Microsoft
September-October 2022 -Employability BEST Program at Digital Divide Data.
Word, MicrosoftExcel, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence.
2024-present: Attended phishing Academy and got certified at a Bronze level, Phishing has helped me
with Microsoft skills, how to handle malicious activies that can subject company's data and information
into fraudulent from outsiders.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Position: Intern
January-April 2023: County Government of Kiambu
Duties & Responsibilities
Assisting with Financial Recordkeeping: Helped with the day-to-day financial
recordkeeping tasks, including data entry, updating spreadsheets, and maintaining
ensure accuracy in financial transactions.
Financial Reporting: Assisting in the preparation of financial reports, such as income statements, balance
sheets, and cash flow statements.
Audit Support: Provided support during internal and external audits by organizing
accounting databases.
documents and helping auditors with their requests.
Accounts Payableand Receivable: Assisted in processing invoices, verifying expenses,
Bank Reconciliation: Assistedin reconciling bank statements with company records to
and assisting in managing accounts payable and accounts receivable.
Tax Preparation: Assisted in the preparation of tax returns and ensuring compliance with
tax regulations.
Financial Analysis: Conducted basic financial analysis to help identify trends or
discrepancies in financial data.
Position: Finance Manager
2022-2023: 7 Blues Company
Duties and responsibilities
Prepared financial statements, business activity reports, and forecasted on future financial years.
Monitored financial details and ensured legal requirements are met.
Supervise employees and made sure financial reports are met with accounts team.
Review financial reports and seek ways to reduce costs.
Maintained properly financial records and ensured monthly budgets are made on time for early
preparations.
Achievements
Managed to prepare a monthly budget for a whole financial year 2022 for County Government of
Kiambu, Agriculture and Fisheries Department.
Reduced operating costs through expense audits and vendor negotiations.
Streamlined the month-end closing process, cutting reporting time from 10 days to 5 days.
Automated repetitive accounting tasks, improving accuracy and saving hours weekly.
Ensured 100% compliance with tax regulations and statutory reporting deadlines.
Identified budget variances early, enabling timely corrective actions and preventing potential
overspending.
Analyzed financial data to identify underperforming products/services, leading to strategic decisions
that increased net profit.
Contributed to an increase in profitability by providing financial insights that led to revenue growth.
Position: Proctor Financial Processor
2024- Present: Salix Data Africa
Duties and responsibilities
Prepared and forecasted insurance plans for the clients who are based in USA.
Kept records through documents and excels and ensured payment of coverages are done on scheduled
time.
Prepared manual checks and credit cards for the payment due to elapse on escrowed accounts.
Helped in making follow up on payments for non escrowed accounts and also on verification of
mortgage accounts including listing.
KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES.
1. Typing skills-Currently typing 40 words per minute and working towards achieving 50 words per
minute.
3.Communication skills-I am fluent, both in English and in Kiswahili, able to eloquently and
confidently present and express myself.
2. Computer Skills: Microsoft Office (Microsoft Excel & Word) –I am capable ofkeeping records and
preparing clear workbooks, even those that need calculations.
4. Problem solving: I have been a student leader at High School and I have solved conflicts between
students and the administration, most especially because of the schedules related to services and
functions outside school.
5. Customer service-I am capable of attending to customers and handling them appropriately
because of my natural flair of service.
REFERENCES
H.O.D. Accounting & Finance
Institution: Mount Kenya University
Name: CPA Dr Gilbert Nyaga
Tel: 0720927176.
Accountant
CPA Mwangi
Institution: County Government of Kiambu
Tel: 0713135860
Name: Monicah Njeri Nyanga
Human Resource Manager
Institution: County Governmentof Kiambu
Tel: 0721161554
