Thomas Okwany

Contributed to operational efficiency and data management as an Intern within the Kenya Prisons Service, optimizing record-keeping and reporting.

• Maintained and updated job cards from Industry stations, ensuring accurate and current operational records.
• Transferred critical data from job cards to respective ledger books, enhancing financial tracking and accountability.
• Managed the receiving and updating of stock registers, contributing to improved inventory control and accuracy.
• Prepared and dispatched monthly Industry returns, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to stakeholders.
• Organized and filed various records, improving administrative efficiency and data accessibility.

Currently serves as an Accountant and Audit Assistant, managing comprehensive financial records and supporting audit engagements for diverse clients.

• Managed end-to-end accounting processes from books write-up to trial balance, ensuring accuracy for client financial statements.
• Produced detailed management accounts using QuickBooks, providing critical financial insights that supported client decision-making.
• Executed comprehensive reconciliations for creditors, debtors, and bank accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies to ensure financial integrity.
• Prepared accurate payrolls and processed statutory deductions for clients, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and timely payments.
• Maintained fixed assets registers and conducted inventory management, improving asset tracking and stock accuracy for clients.
• Assisted senior auditors in planning and executing audit engagements, contributing to efficient fieldwork and report generation.

Managed critical financial transactions and data processing as a Business Processing Associate, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

• Accurately applied invoices to cheques within the company database, streamlining payment reconciliation processes.
• Processed refunds for overpaid cheques, ensuring financial accuracy and maintaining positive client relationships.

Conducted retail audits and supported market intelligence initiatives to enhance product visibility and sales.

• Collected comprehensive data on product pricing and availability across retail outlets, informing market strategy.
• Educated retailers on product features and benefits, enhancing their sales potential and brand representation.
• Identified and recruited potential clients, contributing to market expansion and increased sales opportunities.

Gained foundational experience in audit, risk, and compliance within the financial services sector, supporting departmental operations.

• Assisted with internal audit procedures, contributing to the identification of compliance gaps and process improvements.
• Supported risk assessment activities, helping to identify potential operational vulnerabilities within the SACCO.
• Contributed to data verification processes, ensuring accuracy and integrity in financial records.
• Collaborated with the audit team on documentation and report preparation, enhancing departmental efficiency.