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Brenda Gekonge

Townsville,QLD

Summary

As a person, I am responsible, competent, devoted, self-motivated, and possess excellent interpersonal skills. I am dependable, keen to learn, results-oriented, and able to collaborate effectively with people of different cultures. Dependable worker seeking opportunity to enhance skills and contribute to the success of the company Known for being responsible, diligent, and detail-oriented. A student currently pursuing a master's degree in business administration with a major in project management is looking for a career opportunity. Identifies and promptly addresses any knowledge deficiencies in order to provide value to the employer and the team.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Intern

Carey Group
01.2024 - 03.2024
  • Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.
  • Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
  • Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.
  • Gained knowledge of accounting principles and standards and general business practices to evaluate financial data and transactions.
  • Analyzed account information and reconciled financial discrepancies to maintain records integrity and compliance.
  • Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
  • Assisted manager with special projects and ad hoc reporting requests.

Accounting Intern

STATE, TRANSPORT
10.2019 - 10.2020
  • Assisted with the preparation and execution of various internal audits
  • Supported month-end and year-end closing processes by reconciling accounts
  • Helped the accounting team by completing research projects and offering skilled administrative support
  • Worked closely with the finance team to prepare consolidated financial statements
  • Delivered excellent administrative support to accounting personnel and other staff
  • Reconciled statements and accounts, resolving variances

Accounting Attachment

STATE DEPARTMENT FOR FISHERIES, BLUE ECONOMY
01.2019 - 04.2019
  • Reconciled statements and accounts, resolving variances
  • Delivered excellent administrative support to accounting personnel and other staff
  • Contributed ideas based on observations and classroom training, helping improve workflows and accounting systems
  • Prepared paperwork and accounts in support of year-end external audits
  • Created invoices and statements to aid accounts receivable operations

Education

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A - Project Management) -

James Cook University
04.2024

Certified Public Accountants - Accounts -

Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examinations Board
05.2019

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounts -

Kabarak University
12.2018

Skills

  • Audit Support
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Administrative Assistance
  • Data Evaluation
  • Data Entry

Accomplishments

  • I am a certified Project Manager Officer in Australia
  • The President's Award Kenya: Gold holder
  • I Passed Part One of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA)
  • As an Award Leader in Kabarak University, i organized a major town clean-up with fellow students from various clubs.
  • I am currently the student representative at Umoja Kenya Townsville Inc.

References

  • Carmen Reaiche PhD, MBA, BBus (Hons) or BIT Associate Professor, Project Management MBA Academic Director, James Cook University, 0405 909 172, carmen.reaiche@jcu.edu.au
  • Henry H.O. Ondara, Dep. Head Accounting Unit, State Department for Fisheries, Aquaculture and The Blue Economy, +254 720798666, Obanyi064@yahoo.com

Timeline

Accounting Intern

Carey Group
01.2024 - 03.2024

Accounting Intern

STATE, TRANSPORT
10.2019 - 10.2020

Accounting Attachment

STATE DEPARTMENT FOR FISHERIES, BLUE ECONOMY
01.2019 - 04.2019

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A - Project Management) -

James Cook University

Certified Public Accountants - Accounts -

Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examinations Board

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounts -

Kabarak University
Brenda Gekonge