MELVIN WAFULA WANJALA

Financial Accountant

Machakos, KE.

About

Highly skilled and detail-oriented Financial Accountant with over 7 years of progressive experience in fixed asset management, general ledger accounting, and IPSAS-based financial compliance. Expertly prepares financial statements, oversees capital projects, and reconciles complex accounts, consistently delivering accurate financial reports in international and donor-funded environments. Proficient in ERP systems (SAP, Sage, QuickBooks, Oracle) and adept at audit management, enhancing financial processes through collaborative, data-driven strategies.

Work

Kenya National Highways Authority

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Assistant Accountant

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Summary

Managed comprehensive financial accounting operations for a national highways authority, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely reporting across fixed assets, general ledger, and reconciliation processes.

Highlights

Led monthly reconciliation of the Fixed Asset Register (FAR), ensuring 100% accuracy in asset capitalization, depreciation, disposal, and transfers in compliance with IPSAS standards.

Managed comprehensive monthly reconciliation of bank statements, supplier accounts, and staff advances, identifying and resolving discrepancies to maintain financial accuracy.

Prepared precise monthly bank reconciliations, collaborating with treasury to resolve outstanding items and ensure accurate cash balances.

Facilitated successful internal and external audits by providing comprehensive financial records, ledgers, and reconciliation schedules, ensuring compliance and transparency.

Implemented rigorous internal control checks and proposed corrective actions, strengthening financial governance and mitigating risks.

Generated comprehensive monthly financial reports, including working papers for balance sheet items, income statements, and fund accounts, supporting strategic decision-making.

Education

St Paul's University (Machakos)

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Bachelor Business Administration and Management Grade:

Bungoma Boys High School

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High School Diploma Secondary Education Grade:

Certificates

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Royal Business School (Nairobi, Kenya)

Accounting Packages (Sage Pastel)

Royal Business School (Nairobi, Kenya)

Accounting Technician Course

Vision Institute of Professionals

Skills

Financial Accounting

Financial Reporting, General Ledger Accounting, Journal Entries, Month-End Close, Financial Statements, IFRS Compliance, Statutory Reporting, IPSAS, Financial Analysis, Variance Reporting, Management Accounting.

Audit & Compliance

Internal Controls, Regulatory Compliance, Audit Management, External Audit Support, Record Keeping, Financial Governance.

Reconciliation & Accounts Management

Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Bank Reconciliation, Staff Account Reconciliation, Invoice Processing, Ledger Maintenance, Outstanding Balances, Inter-company Billing, Payroll Deductions.

Fixed Asset Management

Asset Capitalization, Depreciation, Disposal, Asset Transfers, Asset Tagging, Physical Verification, Fixed Asset Register (FAR).

ERP Systems & Software

SAP, Sage, QuickBooks, Oracle, Microsoft Excel, Asset Management Tools.

Analytical & Problem-Solving

Critical Thinking, Discrepancy Resolution, Reporting Efficiency, Financial Decision-Making, Query Resolution.

Communication & Collaboration

Cross-functional Collaboration, Stakeholder Management, Financial Training, Procurement Coordination, HR Coordination, Treasury Coordination.

Time Management

Multi-priority Management, Deadline Adherence, Task Prioritization.