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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.
• 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Economics

Master'S Degree, Economics