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Nairobi County, Kenya

• Identify trends, opportunities, and potential risks that could impact the company's performance.• Leveraging data-driven insights for informed decisions to mitigate risks, maximize efficiency and profitability.• Build and maintain models to perform forecasting, statistical analysis, optimization, data simulation, and machine learning to streamline business processes, promote operational efficiencies, improve business outcomes, and contribute to operational robustness.• Generate key performance indicators, create dashboards, perform operational data analysis, and present scenarios and recommendations to support informed decision-making.• A subject matter expert for crew resources, providing key inputs with respect to reports and data analysis in support of core organizational functions and business processes.• Research and benchmark competitive carriers, current practices, and industry trends to implement continuous improvement and generate crew resource related metrics with the aim of maintaining high standards.• Preparation of business performance reports – weekly, monthly, and ad hoc to provide valuable insights into key performance indicators and help stakeholders understand the overall health of the organization.• Provide data to communicate the company's financial status to external stakeholders, such as investors or creditors, to build trust and transparency in the company's operations.• Provide comprehensive view of the company's financial standing and performance metrics.

Nairobi County, Kenya

• Directed treasury functions; forecasting cash needs, making recommendations, and cash flow management to optimize liquidity and ensure funds are allocated efficiently across different bank accounts.• Charged with bank reconciliations, comparing the company's internal financial records with the bank's records to ensure accuracy and identify any discrepancies.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and improve overall financial performance, including proper stock management through random stock counts and reporting to upper management.• Maintained strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely payments and accurate financial reporting.• Coordinated with external auditors to ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting requirements.• Assessed, computed, and closed aircraft maintenance jobs to ensure accurate billing and financial reporting.• Prepared and paid monthly withholding tax, installment tax, rental tax, NSSF, NHIF, NITA, PAYE returns, all statutory deductions.• Coordinated and ensured daily internal audits of petty cash accounts, review issues, and any corrective action plans.• Maintained an efficient, proper, and transparent financial filing system for all documents relating to finance.• Reviewed internal control systems and identified areas for improvement to prevent fraud and errors.• Supervised and trained junior staff and interns to ensure accuracy and efficiency in financial reporting.• Raised customer invoices in a timely manner and follow up on any outstanding payments to maintain healthy cash flow for the organization.

Nairobi County, Kenya

• Charged with receipting all receivables and ensuring accuracy in financial records, followed up on outstanding invoices, and resolved any discrepancies.• Prepared and reconciled of clients’ accounts statements and financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.• Prepared daily sales reports, monthly VAT returns, and quarterly financial statements to provide accurate financial data for decision-making purposes.• Implemented cost-saving measures to improve profitability and streamline operations.• Enforced credit control activities help to minimize the risk of bad debt and improve cash flow for the company.• Monitored customer credit limits and payment terms and address any potential issues before they escalate.• Prepared bank reconciliation and ensure accurate financial reporting and identify any potential errors or fraudulent activity.• Assisted in Audit procedures by gathering necessary documentation and preparing detailed reports for review by senior team members.• Processed inter-airline bills are electronic invoices that are generated between different airlines for services provided, such as ground handling or catering.• Supervised cashiers and ensured accurate cash handling procedures followed at all times to minimize discrepancies and errors in cash transactions.• Custodian of office petty cash fund and reconciled expenses on a weekly basis.

Nairobi County, Kenya

• Reconciled bank, insurer, and client accounts, ensuring accurate and up-to-date financial records for maintaining trust and transparency between all parties involved.• Maintained office cash floats, chequebooks, receipts, and payments in an organized manner for accurate record-keeping and financial transparency.• Prepared and filled out statutory returns (PAYE, NSSF, NHIF) for submission to relevant authorities in a timely manner to ensure compliance with legal requirements.• Prepared and filed annual tax returns for employees and ensured all necessary documentation, accurate and up to date.• Provided support during audits by preparing necessary documentation and answering inquiries from auditors.• Ensured accuracy and completeness of petty cash transactions by reconciling accounts regularly. • Assisted in preparing financial reports related to petty cash expenditures for management review.• Assisted in Audit procedures by gathering and organizing relevant financial information, ensuring compliance with audit standards.• Collaborated with auditors to address any discrepancies or concerns that arose during the audit process.• Ensured timely processing and accuracy of LPOs to facilitate smooth procurement operations. • Collaborated with vendors to negotiate favorable terms and pricing for goods and services, optimizing cost-effectiveness for the organization.• Maintained an organized filing system for coding of accounts to ensure easy access to financial records. • Reviewed and updated coding procedures as needed to improve efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting.

Nairobi County, Kenya

• Prepared VAT report on sales and purchases, ensured accuracy and compliance with regulations, and submitted the report to the appropriate tax authorities.• Prepared Accounts Payable, verified and reconciled invoices against purchase orders and receiving reports, discrepancies investigated and resolved before payment made to vendors.• Posted receipts on QuickBooks and categorized by type of income or expense for accurate financial reporting. • Reviewed and reconciled the receipts with bank statements to ensure all transactions accounted for correctly.• Conducted stock taking activities regularly to reflect accurate inventory levels in the financial statements, identify any discrepancies in inventory records, allowing timely adjustments.• Prevented overstocking or stockouts, which impact the company's profitability and overall financial health.• Accurately recorded bank reconciliation in the accounting system, while purchase and sales orders track the flow of goods and services in and out of the business. • Processed invoices and receipts are reconciled to ensure that all expenses properly accounted for and to prevent any fraudulent activity, ensuring that cash flow remains healthy.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Economics

Master'S Degree, Economics