1969 – Completed Secondary schooling successfully with London GCE O-level exams
1972 – Graduated with a B. Com. in Accounting & Auditing – S P University
Pursued successfully higher studies, for Professional Accounting.
About Me
Experience:
May 1972 – 1990: Served as Accountant with Thorsen & Co. (EA) Ltd, an International Company, based in Norway. Also, performed as Consulate for Norwegian Govt. in Kenya. Worked full time up to December 1975 and subsequently part time as a manager, until 1990 when the Company ceased its business operations in Kenya.
January 1975-2004 - provided Public Accounting & Auditing Services as a Partner in Central Accounting Services.
From Jan 1976 – 2004 worked as an Accountant for Hamilton Harrison & Mathews Advocates, (the most reputable law firm) Nairobi. In 1984 was promoted to serve as the Chief Accountant of the firm till migration to the USA,
July 2004 – Feb 2005 - Pricing Audit Coordinator at Lowe’s in California
Feb 2005 - May 2006: Accounting Manager, Southwest Hospitality Management – AZ USA
June 2006 – 2011: Practiced Public Accounting with a CPA firm in Phoenix AZ
Professional Memberships:
1981 – The Chartered Management Institute – England – Member MCIM
1983 – The Institute of Legal Practice Management-England -Fellowship – FILPM
The Institute of Legal Account Managers-England–Fellowship – FILAM
Kenya Institute of Management – Kenya – Member – MKIM
1987 - Registered to Practice as Accountant under the Accountants Act Kenya
1998 -Registered to practice as Certified Public Secretary under the Certified Public Secretaries Act – Kenya
2003 – National Society of Accountants – U SA – Associate Member
2004 – Institute of Management Accountants – USA
1984 – Current: Trustee of Pathum Charitable Trust – providing Education, medical and relief in distress support to the less fortunate in the Society.
Community Charitable Volunteer services
Whilst in Kenya, was actively involved in Community and Social charitable services.
Served on Management Committees of Various Social & Cultural Organizations.
Served on the Board of Directors at Premier Academy, Nairobi
Serving as a Member of Board of Trustees, Indian Seniors Association of AZ,
Launching of J&A BHF & Dr. Pravin Patel – Ms. Mita Patel Scholarship Program