Ashley K.

Employers should hire me because I bring a combination of strong accounting expertise, e-commerce experience, operational support, and remote work experience. With 7+ years in accounting and finance, I am confident handling reconciliations, AR/AP, financial reporting, month-end activities, transaction review, and maintaining accurate financial records. I am highly proficient in QuickBooks Online, Xero, SAP, Excel, and Power BI, and I am comfortable learning new systems quickly. My experience supporting international businesses has strengthened my ability to work independently, communicate clearly, manage deadlines, and handle confidential information with care. Beyond completing assigned tasks, I look for ways to improve processes, organize workflows, identify discrepancies, and make information easier for teams and management to use. I bring reliability, attention to detail, initiative, and a genuine commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality work.

• Accounts Receivable Specialist

  Buyspry (MR, US) · 2025 — Present
  Managed end-to-end Accounts Receivable across Amazon FBA, Walmart, and other marketplaces, ensuring accurate revenue recognition and timely collections. Processed marketplace settlements and customer payments in QuickBooks Online using standardized Excel templates. Reconciled marketplace, bank, and intercompany accounts, resolving discrepancies and maintaining accurate financial records. Performed AR aging analysis and supported month-end close through journal entries, accruals, and prepaid schedules. Managed inventory accounting, COGS calculations, inventory reconciliations, and RMA adjustments. Prepared marketplace financial reports and P&L allocations for management.

• Financial Accountant

  Blue leaf Accounting Solutions (U.S.) · 2024 — 2025
  Managed full-cycle accounting and month-end close for a U.S.-based insurance brokerage client. Managed AP, AR, invoicing, vendor payments, and cash management. Prepared journal entries, accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and month-end adjustments. Performed bank and balance sheet reconciliations. Prepared monthly Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow, and supporting schedules. Partnered with client stakeholders to resolve discrepancies. Maintained compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.

• Financial Accounting Specialist

  M365 SIA (Latvia / EU) · 2024 — 2024
  Established the finance function for EU entities by implementing QuickBooks Online, designing the Chart of Accounts, and standardizing accounting workflows. Reconstructed and synchronized financial data between manual Excel records and accounting systems, ensuring accuracy and completeness of historical transactions Managed full-cycle accounting including AP/AR, payroll processing, and multi-jurisdiction tax compliance Performed bank and balance sheet reconciliations, resolving discrepancies and establishing clean opening balances Led month-end close process, preparing management reports, financial models, and actionable insights for decision-making Designed and implemented standardized accounting processes, controls, and documentation, improving efficiency and reporting consistency Organized and optimized cloud-based accounting systems, ensuring scalability and ease of use for ongoing operations

• Financial Accountant

  Ariri & Associates (Nairobi, Kenya) · 2022 — 2024
  Managed full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of SME and startup clients, including bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll, and tax compliance. Led month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, and preparation of financial statements and management reports. Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely collections, vendor payments, and accurate ledger maintenance. Served as the primary client contact, resolving accounting queries and delivering high-quality financial support. Managed statutory compliance and tax filings across multiple client portfolios. Reviewed and coached junior accountants on QuickBooks Online and Xero while improving accounting workflows

• Finance & Operations Lead

  Cida Africa Supplies & Investment · 2023 — 2024
  Led full-cycle accounting operations, including bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll, bank reconciliations, and month-end close using Xero. Managed general ledger activities and prepared financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections. Provided financial analysis and management reports to support business planning and profitability. Ensured statutory compliance, including iTax, PAYE, and NSSF filings. Supported finance, HR, and operational coordination across the business. Managed financial transition activities, ensuring continuity and data integrity during operational handovers.

• Financial Accounting Specialist

  Dedash Enterprise · 2019 — 2023
  Led full-cycle accounting operations, including bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll, bank reconciliations, and month-end close using Xero. Managed general ledger activities and maintained accurate financial records. Developed budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections. Prepared financial statements and management reports. Ensured statutory compliance (iTax, PAYE, NSSF). Performed account reconciliations and resolved discrepancies. Supported the transition of accounting operations to Ariri & Associates, ensuring continuity and data integrity.

• Certificate in Google Project Management

  Cousera · 2026 — 2026
• Certificate in Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Professional

  NSPSI · 2026 — 2026
• Certificate in QuickBooks

  NSPSI · 2021 — 2022
• Certificate in Computer Networking

  NSPSI · 2022 — 2022
• B.A. Economics and Finance

  Kenyatta University · 2015 — 2018
• Certified Public Accountant

  Royal Business School · 2015 — 2017