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Ashley K. — Accounts Receivable Specialist from Kenya

Ashley K.

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Kenya 3-6 years 960 - 1500 USD per month
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Results-driven Accounting & Finance Specialist with 6+ years of experience supporting U.S., EU, and global businesses across e-commerce, startups, and SMEs. Expertise in full-cycle accounting, accounts receivable, and month-end close, with a strong focus on reconciliations, financial reporting, and system optimization. Advanced in QuickBooks Online, Xero, SAP, Power BI, and Excel, with proven experience in data cleanup, process improvement, and cloud-based accounting systems. Known for delivering accurate financials, streamlining workflows, and supporting business growth in remote environments. 

Experience

  • Accounts Receivable Specialist

    Buyspry (MR, US) · 2025 — 2026
    • Managed end-to-end Accounts Receivable operations across multiple e-commerce marketplaces (Amazon FBA, SFP, Walmart, and others), ensuring accurate revenue tracking and timely collections • Processed and structured incoming customer payments by extracting settlement data from marketplace backends and preparing standardized Excel templates per platform, ensuring accurate categorization and posting of AR transactions in QuickBooks Online • Utilized customized Excel-based settlement templates to calculate received amounts and associated marketplace fees, supporting accurate revenue recognition and transaction classification in QBO • Extracted, analyzed, and reconciled revenue and settlement reports from Power BI and marketplace backends, ensuring alignment with accounting records • Maintained
  • Financial Accountant

    Blue leaf Accounting Solutions (U.S.) · 2024 — 2025
    • Owned full-cycle finance and accounting operations for a U.S.-based insurance brokerage client, overseeing end-to-end bookkeeping, reporting, and financial control functions • Managed accounts receivable and accounts payable processes, including invoicing, payment tracking, expense processing, and vendor management • Performed bank reconciliations and maintained accurate cash records, ensuring alignment between bank statements and accounting system balances • Prepared and maintained general ledger entries, journal entries, and monthly financial schedules to support accurate reporting • Supported month-end close activities, including accruals, adjustments, and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts • Managed financial reporting processes, ensuring accuracy of profit and loss statements and
  • Financial Accounting Specialist

    M365 SIA (Latvia / EU) · 2024 — 2024
    • Led end-to-end finance function setup for EU entities, including data cleanup, Chart of Accounts design, and implementation of accounting workflows in QuickBooks Online • 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
  • Financial Accountant

    Ariri & Associates (Nairobi, Kenya) · 2022 — 2024
    • Managed full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of SME and startup clients, delivering end-to-end finance support including bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll, and tax compliance • Led month-end close across multiple client accounts, including reconciliations, journal entries, and preparation of financial statements and management reports • Oversaw accounts payable and receivable cycles, ensuring timely collections, accurate vendor payments, and clean ledger maintenance • Prepared and analyzed financial and management reports, providing actionable insights to support client decision-making and business performance • Acted as primary client point of contact, managing accounting queries, maintaining communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery • Handled statutory compliance
  • Finance & Operations Lead

    Cida Africa Supplies & Investment · 2023 — 2024
    • Led full-cycle accounting and finance operations, including bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll processing, bank reconciliations, and month-end close using Xero • Managed daily financial activities and maintained accurate general ledger records, ensuring timely and reliable reporting • Developed budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections to support business planning and operational decision-making • Prepared financial statements and performance reports, providing insights to guide strategic and operational improvements • Advised management on cost control, pricing strategies, and regulatory compliance to improve profitability and efficiency • Ensured statutory compliance, including iTax, PAYE, and NSSF filings, maintaining adherence to local regulations • Supported cross-functional operations,
  • Financial Accounting Specialist

    Dedash Enterprise · 2019 — 2023
    • Led full-cycle accounting and finance operations, including bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll processing, bank reconciliations, and month-end close using Xero • Managed daily financial activities and maintained accurate general ledger records, ensuring timely and reliable reporting • Developed budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections to support business planning and operational decision-making • Prepared financial statements and performance reports, providing insights to guide strategic and operational improvements • Advised management on cost control, pricing strategies, and regulatory compliance to improve profitability and efficiency • Ensured statutory compliance, including iTax, PAYE, and NSSF filings, maintaining adherence to local regulations • Supported cross-functional operations,

Skills & Expertise

Education

  • Certificate in QuickBooks, Networking, and Programming
    NSPSI · 2021 — 2022
  • B.A. Economics and Finance
    Kenyatta University · 2015 — 2018
  • Certified Public Accountant
    Royal Business School · 2015 — 2017