COLLINS STEPHEN WAFULA
Finance Professional
Nairobi, KE.About
Highly analytical finance professional with a Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science, adept at leveraging leadership and problem-solving skills to drive financial accuracy, optimize cost efficiency, and ensure stringent regulatory compliance. Proven ability to mentor teams, collaborate with auditors, and present impactful financial insights that inform strategic decision-making in fast-paced, high-demand environments.
Work
Fereji Limited
|Accountant
Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
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Summary
Currently managing comprehensive accounting operations, driving financial accuracy, and implementing strategic controls to enhance efficiency and compliance for Fereji Limited.
Highlights
Developed and implemented automated Excel dashboards, significantly decreasing reporting time by X% and enhancing the accuracy of management reviews for more informed strategic decision-making.
Oversaw the company's payroll system for X employees, guaranteeing accurate calculation and timely disbursement of salaries, overtime, and statutory deductions while ensuring 100% compliance with KRA and labor regulations.
Managed fleet fuel and vehicle consumption monitoring, implementing controls and reporting systems that cut wastage and reduced operational costs by X%.
Optimized inventory reconciliation processes, ensuring timely reporting, achieving X% cost savings, and improving product availability.
Collaborated with external auditors and tax consultants, ensuring 100% accurate financial reporting, timely submissions, and strict adherence to accounting standards.
Tinana Investment
|Accounts Assistant, Hybrid
Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
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Summary
Managed accounts payable and receivables, led reconciliations, and ensured statutory compliance, contributing to enhanced financial accuracy and operational efficiency.
Highlights
Led monthly reconciliations across bank, supplier, customer, and intercompany accounts, enhancing financial accuracy by X% and ensuring clean audit outcomes.
Managed budget allocation and expenditure tracking, significantly reducing operational variances by X% through meticulous oversight.
Developed interactive Excel dashboards, reducing reporting time by X% and providing critical data for management reviews.
Designed and implemented a mileage and incentive policy, significantly improving driver accountability and boosting staff motivation by X%.
Prepared and filed all statutory returns (PAYE, VAT, NSSF, SHA, Housing Levy), achieving 100% compliance with KRA and labor regulations.
CALISTUS AND COMPANY CONSULTANTS
|Audit Intern
Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
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Summary
Assisted in financial statement preparation, conducted tax compliance reviews, and evaluated internal controls to support accurate audits and client satisfaction.
Highlights
Conducted comprehensive tax compliance reviews and filings (PAYE, VAT, corporate tax), ensuring timely submissions and preventing X% of potential penalties for clients.
Evaluated internal control systems, identifying critical process gaps and recommending improvements that reduced financial risks by X% for clients.
Coordinated with client finance teams to gather documentation and resolve audit queries, reducing turnaround time by X% and enhancing client satisfaction.
Provided recommendations on budgets, compliance, and risk management in advisory assignments, improving client operational efficiency by X%.
Assisted in external audits for saccos and SMEs, ensuring full compliance with IFRS and local regulatory requirements.
Education
Chuka University
Bachelor of Science
Actuarial Science
Skills
Financial Management & Compliance
Risk Management, Internal Controls, Financial Reporting, Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Cost Control, Payroll Management, Regulatory Compliance, Account Management, Statutory Filings (PAYE, VAT, NSSF, SHA, Housing Levy).
Data Analysis & Systems
Advanced Excel, Automated Dashboards, QuickBooks, Busy Accounting Software, ERP Systems, Data Interpretation, Anomaly Detection.
Professional & Leadership
Team Mentorship, Stakeholder Engagement, Financial Insights Presentation, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Cross-functional Collaboration, Audit Readiness.
References
Samson Marango Wafula
Manager, Calistus and Company Consultants | TEL: +254 720555800
Christine Wakholi
Manager, Tinana Investment Limited | TEL: +254 722691329
George Wanjohi
Operational Manager, Fereji Limited | TEL: +254 72009098