Lucy Jepkorir Keter
Fairlight,NSW
Summary
Adept at managing budgets, invoicing and general accounting functions. Instrumental in keeping business operations fully compliant and working within budgetary guidelines.Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts and Administrative Assistant
HnH Accredited Training Pty Limited
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Created and maintained databases to track and record customer data.
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to correct recipient.
- Assisted development and implementation of new administrative procedures.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Performed administrative and clerical duties such as word processing, data entry, faxing and copying.
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
- Communicated and resolved disputes with clients regarding outstanding invoices, payments and adjustments.
- Prepared itemized statements, bills, or invoices and recorded amounts due for items purchased or services rendered.
- Communicated regularly with customers regarding account questions and issues.
- Used accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
- Organized data into multiple spreadsheets to streamline data.
- Verified items billed against items ordered and reconciled differences through follow-up with vendor.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
- Inspected account books and recorded transactions.
- Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
- Input financial data and produced reports using Xero.
- Checked general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors and identify adjustments.
- Processed customer orders accurately and within agreed timeframes to meet service standards.
- Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks.
Accountant
Nandi Tea Estates Limited
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
Finance and Administration Assistant
Nandi Tea Estates Limited
07.2015 - 03.2021
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Recorded expenses and maintained accounting records.
- Offered technical support and troubleshot issues to enhance office productivity.
- Composed inter-office correspondence and provided product and service information to customers.
- Created and maintained databases to track and record customer data.
- Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to correct recipient.
- Booked airfare, hotel, and ground transportation to coordinate office travel.
- Assisted development and implementation of new administrative procedures.
- Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
- Developed strategies to streamline and improve office procedures.
- Processed customer orders accurately and within agreed timeframes to meet service standards.
- Drafted correspondence and other documents for CEO and department heads in company's voice.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers for office supplies, equipment and services.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
- Completed forms, reports, logs and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
- Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
- Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks.
- Managed department budgets and generated financial reports for management review.
- Recorded and tracked operational expenses to identify and eliminate wasteful spending.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable to gain better sense of overall financial stability and liquidity.
- Consulted with leadership to identify processes requiring improvement to support growth and success.
- Prepared weekly employee work schedules to meet operational needs.
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.
- Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping and data entry for increased efficiency.
- Liaised between clients and vendors and maintained effective lines of communication.
Sales Executive
Barclays Bank Of Kenya
04.2014 - 04.2015
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Negotiated and closed profitable sales contracts with new and existing customers to increase loyalty and retention.
- Developed and presented valuable sales presentations to potential customers to highlight features and benefits of products.
- Researched sales opportunities and possible leads to exceed sales goals and increase profits.
- Developed sales strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with vendors to determine product availability and quality.
Field Enumerator
Afrisol Consultancy
01.2013 - 05.2013
- Interviewed residents in assigned areas to explain purpose of census, answer questions and accurately record answers.
- Read maps and used GPS systems to prepare efficient routes to physically visit citizens and collect necessary data.
- Verified information on survey forms or information pads.
- Persuaded residents to comply with census activities through effective management of residents' objections.
- Walked door to door and collected demographic information.
- Maintained records of houses visited, surveys completed and money spent.
- Assisted people in filling out surveys with complete and accurate information.
- Reviewed questionnaire submissions for accuracy and completeness at end of each day, flagging incomplete or problematic surveys for further review.
- Double checked information on survey forms.
- Planned efficient visitation routes by studying maps of assigned areas, reaching more than ten community households per day.
- Contacted interviewees to rectify survey issues and ask follow-up questions.
- Dispensed assignments to enumerator team and submitted completed work to supervisors.
- Traveled door-to-door in assigned communities and requested participation in census interview, clearly explaining process and purpose.
- Addressed non-responsive initial interviewees by conducting follow-up calls or in-person visits to promote census importance and rights of participation.
- Drafted thorough and accurate reports, case summaries and work records.
- Obtained updated contact information from all subjects and verified data for accuracy.
- Conducted interviews with participants to assess eligibility.
Education
MBA - Accounting
Wentworth Institute of Higher Education
Sydney, NSW11.2024
MBA - Finance
Moi University
Eldoret,Kenya08.2022
CPA - Accounting
KASNEB
Nairobi,Kenya04.2022
BBA - Finance And Banking
Moi University
Eldoret,Kenya08.2012
High School Diploma -
Hill Secondary
Eldoret,Kenya12.2007
Skills
- Financial Reporting
- Regulatory Compliance
- Data Inputting
- Auditing
- Financial Analysis
- Tax Preparation
- Statutory Reporting
- Cash Flow Analysis
- GAAP Accounting
- Bookkeeping
- Variance Analysis
- Tax Return Filing
- Administrative Support
- Calculating Liabilities
- Quickbooks
- General Ledger Accounting
- Accounting and Bookkeeping
- Account Reconciliation
- Account Reconciliation Processes
- Financial Management
- Enterprise Resource Planning Software
- Accounts Payable
- Customer Relations
- Financial Planning
- Invoice Balancing
- Superior Attention to Detail
- SAP Expertise
- General Ledger Entries
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- MS Office Suite
- Internal Controls
- IFRS Familiarity
- General Ledger Management
- Bookkeeping Knowledge
- Bank Reconciliation
- Financial Statement Preparation
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Auditing Procedures
- Inventory Control
- ERP Systems Proficiency
- Cash Flow Management
- Audit Management
- Financial Controls
- Financial Records Review
- Debt Management
- Cash Analysis
Timeline
Accounts and Administrative Assistant
HnH Accredited Training Pty Limited
07.2022 - 12.2022
Accountant
Nandi Tea Estates Limited
08.2021 - 04.2022
Finance and Administration Assistant
Nandi Tea Estates Limited
07.2015 - 03.2021
Sales Executive
Barclays Bank Of Kenya
04.2014 - 04.2015
Field Enumerator
Afrisol Consultancy
01.2013 - 05.2013
MBA - Accounting
Wentworth Institute of Higher Education
MBA - Finance
Moi University
CPA - Accounting
KASNEB
BBA - Finance And Banking
Moi University
High School Diploma -
Hill Secondary
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