Dorcas Mutua
About Candidate
· Prepared monthly financial statements including Profit & Loss, balance sheets, and reconciliations. Delivered timely, well-structured reports that highlighted trends in receivables, payables, and operating costs, enabling management to make informed budgeting and planning decisions.
Handled accounts receivable by generating and issuing invoices, updating customer ledgers, and tracking payments. Developed a systematic follow-up approach — including reminders via email and phone — which reduced overdue accounts and improved the company’s cash flow.
Performed reconciliations of customer accounts and monthly bank statements, identifying variances and investigating issues promptly. Prepared reconciliation schedules for audits and management review, ensuring compliance and financial accuracy.
Supported HR operations by coordinating onboarding for new accounting and administrative staff. Developed induction checklists, trained new hires on accounting systems and company procedures, and provided ongoing support to ensure smooth integration into the team.
Assisted the Unit Manager with cost control initiatives by analyzing expense records, identifying areas of waste, and recommending strategies such as optimized procurement practices and better resource utilization. These measures contributed to reduced production expenses and improved operational efficiency.
Coordinated administrative functions by scheduling departmental meetings, preparing minutes, managing office correspondence, and maintaining accurate filing systems. This streamlined communication, improved document retrieval, and supported daily office operations.
Key Achievements.
Designed and implemented an Excel-based system from scratch that streamlined accounts receivable processes, improved reporting accuracy, and enhanced efficiency in tracking outstanding balances.
Assisted in a financial audit and successfully identified and recovered long-outstanding receivables from a client, resulting in significant revenue recovery and improved cash position.
Reduced overdue accounts by introducing a structured follow-up system, improving collections efficiency and strengthening overall cash flow.