Best Accountant CV Sample In Kenya

By Susan Gitonga

How many accounting jobs have you applied for this year?

Accounting is one of the most common professions in Kenya, and is very marketable in today’s job market. That said, competition for Accounting job opportunities are very cut throat and only those who stand out in their applications get the jobs.

So, what are employers looking for in an Accountant’s CV? Let’s have a look at this Accountant CV Sample of an accountant with 3 years of experience;

PROFILE SUMMARY

This section in the Accountant CV Sample must be a brief short paragraph acting as a quick sales pitch to show the employer that you are the right candidate for the accounting job as shown in this example;

A passionate and very skilled Accounting professional with over 3 years of experience in . accounting, finance, HR reporting and customer service. During my tenure of work, I have been able to execute all the tasks assigned to me with a lot of proficiency and diligence. Notably,  I have been involved in handling the operations department to ensure its daily activities executed are timely and excellent. My focus is to secure a position where I can utilize my skills and expertise to contribute to the success and growth of your organization.

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PERSONAL DETAILS

Year of birth:  1990                           

EDUCATION

• Bachelor of Commerce- Moi University; 2009 – 2013
• Computerized Accounting- Zetech College; 2009
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education- Musyi Secondary School; 2000 – 2004

 PROFESSIONAL COURSES

• Certified Public Accountant – CPA -Finalist
• Computer Packages (Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and Internet)
• Accounting packages (Hands on experience with Quick)

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES ACQUIRED

Every accounting job differs but they are some core skills that cut across. Every employer expects to see them listed in your CV, and those are what I have compiled in this section of the accountant CV sample. Have a look;

• Accounting skills: I am highly skilled in areas such as; the general ledger and balancing of accounts, payroll, vouchers, processing account receivables/payables and cashing cheques .
• Monitoring and Evaluation: I am well versed with the dynamics of the daily operations in my tasked field to ensure policies are adhered to and there is good service delivery
• Customer Service: I have experience in handling customers assisting them and attending to their needs.
• ICT Competency: Proficient in windows environment and competent in Microsoft Office Application suite. Experienced in navigating accounting software which include; Microsoft Dynamics Navision ERP, Sage Pastel, QuickBooks pro
• HR Reporting: Successfully maintained employees information by entering and updating employment and status change data, supported human resource process by ensuring HR practices are followed and provided payroll information by collecting time and attendance records including processing payrolls
• Organization skills: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to deliver results in time regardless of the pressure from work
• Interpersonal and Communication skills: Excellent at one on one interaction, phone conversations and emails and can blend into any environment with sound excellent verbal and non-verbal skills

WORK HISTORY

How does one outline this section in the Accountant CV Sample? Easy, give it some context by providing a brief summary of the role and the company or department you worked in.

Operations Assistant

Co-operative Bank; 2014 to date

Duties and Responsibilities

• Contribute to achieving business and financial goals of the organization

• Follow up on customer requests and instructions and  handled them on time

• Give valid information to customers and advise them on various financial issues

• Handle customer service procedures and adhere to them

• Maintain proper controls and checks in area of operation

• Work on handling customer service and handling their standards

• Ensure that acceptable standards in operations are maintained

• Monitor the daily activities to ensure they adhered to HR standards of practice

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Attachment

Capital Markets Authority; July 2012 to August 2012

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provided payroll information by collecting time and attendance records including processing cheques and giving tax record reports

• Tasked with processing accounts receivable/payable

• Prepared payment vouchers and providing financial accounting through imprest processing and vote book management

• Handled the processing of bank reconciliations

• Was responsible in receiving deposits, cashing cheques, and other financial transactions

REFEREES

Mr. Kabinag Okutu

Assistant Manager

Cooperative Bank

Tel: +254

E-Mail: kabianag@gmail.com

Mrs. Jelimo Wanga

Senior Accountant

Capital Markets Authority

Tel: +254 XXX XXX

E-Mail: jely@gmail.co.ke

Mr. Geoffey Muliki

Junior Accountant

Strathmore Business School

Tel: +254 XXX XXX

E-Mail: muligeof@gmail.com

There you have it, a simple Accountant CV Sample. Would you like to sit with a Professional CV writer and get advised on its strengths and weaknesses? Click here.

Susan is a Communications Officer at Career Point Kenya. Email : susan@www.careerpointkenya.co.ke