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Norbert Kibet Chirchir

Norbert Kibet Chirchir

Niagara Falls,Canada

Summary

Offering 10+ years of experience in accounting profession, result oriented, highly productive accounting professional with demonstrated ability to significantly reduce financial costs by standardizing processes. Profound experience in Financial management, purchasing, contract negotiations and managing organizations credit facilities. I have a proven ability to ensure that organization enjoys competitive edge compared to their competitors by securing the best quality, price and terms from suppliers. My goal is to get a position where I can exercise my experience in finance and accounts within an organization that strives towards growth. Adept at managing budgets, payroll, invoicing and general accounting functions. Instrumental in keeping business operations fully compliant and working within budgetary guidelines.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Accountant

Agricultural Development Corporation-Nakuru
11.2022 - 11.2023
  • Assisting in development of systems to monitor performance in matters finance
  • Arranging withdrawals of petty cash for office use and ensuring safety of the same at all times making sure petty cash is always replenished
  • Capturing data and mantaining primary records such as cashbook,ledgers,vote books and register
  • Checking farm records to ensure accuraccy
  • Ensuring adherence to accounting procedures and standards, including the proper handling of cash, credit card transactions, and any discrepancies found during the audit
  • Checking and procesing contract payments and other disbursements
  • Data capture ,mantainance of primary source documents such as cashbooks,votebooks and preparation of imprest utilization reports.

Accountant

Agricultural Developmnent Corporation
12.2012 - 10.2022
  • Developing procurement plans and strategies
  • Ensuring safe custody of payments and journal vouchers
  • Mantaining fixed asset register
  • Mantaining general ledgers
  • Mantainance of debtors and creditors ledgers
  • Making payments to suppliers and creditors when they fall due
  • Participating in Budgetary control functions and vote book control
  • Paying personal and marchant claims quided by cash balances in the cashbook and traesury regulations
  • Paying salaries,wages and statutory payments
  • Supporting in preparation of management reports like budget monitoring,cashflows,income and expendirure analysis and financial accounts
  • Preparing and reviewing periodic expenditure returns
  • Preparing monthly bank reconcilliation statements
  • Providing safe custody of accounting records and assets
  • Recieving money due and payable to the corporation
  • Writting cheques and posting payments and cashsales to cashbook,balancing and reconcilling cashbook on daily basis.

Fund Manager

ADEVCO HOUSING SOCIETY
01.2012 - 09.2015

Developed and build strong finance kitty from ksh 800,000 to 5000,000.

  • Assessed financial data and determined suitable actions for investments.
  • Consulted with potential investors to assess objectives and discuss optimal strategies.
  • Devised and implemented hedging strategies to decrease investment risks.

Procurement Clerk

AHADI QUALITY FEEDS
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Input, analyzed and reported on data covering all aspects of procurement operations.
  • Developed and maintained a comprehensive database of preferred vendors, enhancing supplier selection efficiency.
  • Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.
  • Negotiated favorable contract terms for supply agreements, resulting in cost savings for the company.
  • Assisted in preparing annual budgets for procurement activities, working closely with finance departments to optimize spending plans.

Education

Associate of Arts - Accounting

Hudzon Literacy Council.
Toronto, ON(Online (learning)
03.2024

Associate of Arts - Customer Service Training

Hudzon Literacy Council
03.2024

Barchelor of Commerce Degree- Accounting Option -

MT Kenya University
04.2023

Certified Public Accountant Section 2 -

Kiatale National Polytechnic
01.2015

Diploma in Accountancy -

Kitale National Polytechnic
01.2010

COMPUTER AND IT STUDIES

LEGACY SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY
KITALE-KENYA
01.2008

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -

Kosirai High School
ELDORET-KENYA
01.2004

Skills

  • Financial Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Planning and Strategy
  • Policy implementation
  • Accuracy / numeracy
  • Relationship Building & teamwork
  • Resource mobilization & management
  • Professionalism in data analysis
  • Data & Reports Management
  • Coordination and reporting
  • Technological savvy
  • Strategy Development
  • Records management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Professionalism
  • Impeccable time management
  • Effective communicator
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable
  • ATX Total Tax Office
  • Customer Relations
  • Partnership Accounting
  • Financial Statements
  • SAP Expertise
  • Financial Planning
  • Budget Forecasting Expertise
  • Tax Preparation
  • MS Office Suite
  • Schedule Management
  • Produce Financial Statements
  • Document Recordkeeping
  • Compliance Software

Accomplishments

  • Promoted to Accountant from accounts Assistant and assisted with training and supervision of press operators.
  • Handled and resolved the largest Number of reporting discrepancies between 2012 and 2021
  • Increased profits 24% without reducing customer satisfaction rates.
  • Generated a 10% reduction in month-end close.
  • Achieved success by completing payroll upgrading with accuracy and efficiency.

Attributes

  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to articulate, interpret and implement organizations policies and development goals.
  • Organizational and administrative skills.
  • Positive working attitude and ability to give and take instructions.
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision.
  • Creativity and innovativeness, professionalism and integrity.
  • Demonstrated capability in handling cash and credit card transactions, accurately balancing daily cash registers.
  • Experience in inventory management and procurement, ensuring optimal stock levels are maintained.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and schedules.
  • Fluency in English language, enabling effective communication with international Clients.
  • Ability to get on well with diverse workforce.

References

Available on demand

Languages

English
Professional Working

Work Availability

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Quote

How many ideas have there been in the history of the human race that were unthinkable ten years before they appeared?
Fyodor Dostoevsky

Timeline

Accountant

Agricultural Development Corporation-Nakuru
11.2022 - 11.2023

Accountant

Agricultural Developmnent Corporation
12.2012 - 10.2022

Fund Manager

ADEVCO HOUSING SOCIETY
01.2012 - 09.2015

Procurement Clerk

AHADI QUALITY FEEDS
01.2010 - 01.2012

Associate of Arts - Accounting

Hudzon Literacy Council.

Associate of Arts - Customer Service Training

Hudzon Literacy Council

Barchelor of Commerce Degree- Accounting Option -

MT Kenya University

Certified Public Accountant Section 2 -

Kiatale National Polytechnic

Diploma in Accountancy -

Kitale National Polytechnic

COMPUTER AND IT STUDIES

LEGACY SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -

Kosirai High School
Norbert Kibet Chirchir