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I am a dedicated and detail-oriented Accounting and Finance professional with CPA finalist status and more than eight years of experience in finance, accounting, risk management, and administrative support. I thrive in environments that value accuracy, compliance, and process improvement, and I am passionate about helping organizations maintain strong financial controls while driving efficiencies. I am proficient in preparing financial statements, payroll, statutory compliance, budgeting, and maintaining general ledgers using software such as Oracle, Kwara, SAGE, and QuickBooks. I am known for enhancing financial controls, improving process efficiency, and ensuring organizational compliance, all while applying strong analytical and problem-solving skills to deliver reliable financial information and support strategic decision-making.…I am a dedicated and detail-oriented Accounting and Finance professional with CPA finalist status and more than eight years of experience in finance, accounting, risk management, and administrative support. I thrive in environments that value accuracy, compliance, and process improvement, and I am passionate about helping organizations maintain strong financial controls while driving efficiencies. I am proficient in preparing financial statements, payroll, statutory compliance, budgeting, and maintaining general ledgers using software such as Oracle, Kwara, SAGE, and QuickBooks. I am known for enhancing financial controls, improving process efficiency, and ensuring organizational compliance, all while applying strong analytical and problem-solving skills to deliver reliable financial information and support strategic decision-making.

PHYLICE SAYO

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I am a dedicated and detail-oriented Accounting and Finance professional with CPA finalist status and more than eight years of experience in finance, accounting, risk management, and administrative support. I thrive in environments that value accuracy, compliance, and process improvement, and I am passionate about helping organizations maintain strong financial controls while driving efficiencies. I am proficient in preparing financial statements, payroll, statutory compliance, budgeting, and maintaining general ledgers using software such as Oracle, Kwara, SAGE, and QuickBooks. I am known for enhancing financial controls, improving process efficiency, and ensuring organizational compliance, all while applying strong analytical and problem-solving skills to deliver reliable financial information and support strategic decision-making.…I am a dedicated and detail-oriented Accounting and Finance professional with CPA finalist status and more than eight years of experience in finance, accounting, risk management, and administrative support. I thrive in environments that value accuracy, compliance, and process improvement, and I am passionate about helping organizations maintain strong financial controls while driving efficiencies. I am proficient in preparing financial statements, payroll, statutory compliance, budgeting, and maintaining general ledgers using software such as Oracle, Kwara, SAGE, and QuickBooks. I am known for enhancing financial controls, improving process efficiency, and ensuring organizational compliance, all while applying strong analytical and problem-solving skills to deliver reliable financial information and support strategic decision-making.

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I am a dedicated and detail-oriented Accounting and Finance professional with CPA finalist status and more than eight years of experience in finance, accounting, risk management, and administrative support. I thrive in environments that value accuracy, compliance, and process improvement, and I am passionate about helping organizations maintain strong financial controls while driving efficiencies.

I am proficient in preparing financial statements, payroll, statutory compliance, budgeting, and maintaining general ledgers using software such as Oracle, Kwara, SAGE, and QuickBooks. I am known for enhancing financial controls, improving process efficiency, and ensuring organizational compliance, all while applying strong analytical and problem-solving skills to deliver reliable financial information and support strategic decision-making.

Skills

Experience Level

Microsoft Excel

Expert

Microsoft Office

Expert

Language

English

Advanced

Swahili

Advanced

Work Experience

Finance and Accounts Officer at Teachers Service Commission

January 1, 2024 - December 1, 2025

Managed payroll deductions and vouchers for timely processing in line with payroll policies. Handled imprest processing (invitation, processing, invoicing, authorization, surrender), and maintained filing/tracking of imprest and voucher documents to ensure audit-ready records. Monitored prepaid voucher status across approval stages to minimize payment delays and collaborated with finance teams to review financial documentation for accuracy and compliance. Implemented a filing system to streamline document management, reducing retrieval times by 30% and supported month-end closings and reconciliations to ensure balanced financial records.

Accountant at Vihiga County Traders SACCO (VICOTRASA)

June 1, 2021 - December 1, 2023

Prepared and submitted payroll deductions and vouchers ensuring policy compliance. Organized and maintained payroll records for easy access and accuracy. Supported in filing/tracking payroll and voucher documents, and facilitated document retrieval for audits and management reviews. Monitored prepaid voucher status to minimize delays, collaborated with finance teams to review documentation, and streamlined filing systems to reduce retrieval times by 30%.

Assistant Accountant at Sabatia Constituency Development Fund (SACODEF)

March 1, 2018 - May 1, 2021

Maintained General Ledger accuracy using SAGE, compiled and analyzed financial data for monthly/quarterly reports, and ensured statutory compliance by preparing and submitting returns. Conducted budgetary control by analyzing expenditure against budgets, coordinated fund disbursements, and implemented internal controls for cash/bank reconciliations, reducing discrepancies. Facilitated year-end audits by providing accurate financial data and liaising with external auditors, and provided financial advisory support to enhance financial literacy and accountability.

Accounts Assistant at Joyous Enterprises

January 1, 2016 - February 1, 2018

Prepared and reviewed financial statements to support management decision-making. Maintained the General Ledger using QuickBooks and performed bank and cash reconciliations for cash, mobile money, and EFT payments. Supported payroll processing, managed petty cash disbursements, ensured statutory obligations were met through timely returns, and assisted in budgeting/forecasting to support business objectives. Streamlined document filing systems to improve data accessibility.