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Laura Mwelu Mutua

Laura Mwelu Mutua

Accountant

Summary

A highly motivated and driven individual with a passion for achieving success in all aspects of life. Possessing a quick learning ability and adaptability to new environments and situations. A natural problem-solver who enjoys finding creative solutions to complex challenges. Exhibiting excellent communication skills, coupled with the ability to work collaboratively with others, leading to building strong and productive relationships both personally and professionally. Seeking an opportunity to utilize skills and experience in a challenging role that allows for continued growth and meaningful contributions.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
2
2

Certifications

Work History

Collections Specialist

KONE
NAIROBI
11.2021 - Current
  • Managing and collecting outstanding customer accounts receivable balances for a portfolio of more than 300 accounts
  • Communicating regularly with customers via phone, email, and other channels to ensure timely payment and resolution of issues, resulting in an 85% collection rate
  • Maintaining accurate and detailed records of all collection activity in the company's financial systems, ensuring compliance with all internal policies and procedures
  • Collaborating with sales and customer service teams to address any customer concerns and to improve the overall customer experience
  • Monitoring aging accounts and initiating appropriate actions to collect overdue payments
  • Preparing and analyzing reports to identify delinquent accounts and track collection efforts and results, presenting findings to the credit controller on a monthly basis
  • Providing excellent customer service to maintain strong relationships with customers and to ensure timely payment of outstanding balances

Volunteer Accountant

kenya law
nairobi
03.2021 - 07.2021
  • Reviewed, prepared, and issued transactional documents to support organizational financial operations
  • Maintained an up-to-date vote book to track financial transactions and expenditures
  • Provided support for finance processes, including inventory management, vendor verification, and customer statement reconciliation
  • Assisted with end-of-period procedures and other finance-related activities to ensure accurate financial reporting
  • Contributed to payroll management by providing assistance as needed

Undergraduate Accountant

JJS LLP
nairobi
04.2018 - 08.2018
  • Provided support in the tax deduction process
  • Prepared, received and verified invoices to ensure timely completion of payments and expenses
  • Maintained accurate accounting records by posting transactions to appropriate ledgers

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

Strathmore University
Nairobi, Kenya
06.2017 - 09.2021

K.C.S.E -

Machakos Girls
Machakos
01.2012 - 12.2015

Skills

    Aging reports analysis

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Accomplishments

  • Successfully achieved monthly and team targets by collecting more than 85% of outstanding revenue at KONE while building strong working relationships with clients, third parties, and technical team support
  • Assisted in the development of a warehouse inventory management system while at Kenya Law, contributing to more efficient operations and improved accuracy
  • Nominated by Strathmore University for an exchange program at Bocconi University, showcasing academic excellence and leadership potential in forming partnerships with other universities
  • Restored the Red Cross club and organized events for students to learn about sexual health and basic first aid, demonstrating strong leadership, organization, and commitment to community service

Certification

CPA Intermediate level

References

  • Joan Gitahi, Lecturer at Strathmore University, 0737235054
  • Jacinta Moraa, Finance Officer Kenya Law, 0722948256
  • Theresa Salvatori, Finance Director,0742968259

Work Availability

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Quote

The real test is not whether you avoid this failure, because you won’t. It’s whether you let it harden or shame you into inaction, or whether you learn from it; whether you choose to persevere.
Barack Obama

Timeline

McKinsey 2023

01-2023

CPA Intermediate level

12-2022

Collections Specialist

KONE
11.2021 - Current

Volunteer Accountant

kenya law
03.2021 - 07.2021

Undergraduate Accountant

JJS LLP
04.2018 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

Strathmore University
06.2017 - 09.2021

K.C.S.E -

Machakos Girls
01.2012 - 12.2015
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