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Nairobi County, Kenya

Nairobi County, Kenya

Partnerships Financial ManagementSuccessfully managed reporting, budgeting, and invoicing for key partners including USAID and GIZ on various projects, ensuring accurate and timely financial submissions that directly supported project continuity and partner relations. Month-End Closing and Financial ReportingLed month-end closing processes, including the preparation and submission of comprehensive financial reports to the parent company abroad, ensuring accuracy and adherence to international accounting standards, which contributed to smooth financial oversight and decision-making. Supplier Payment Review and ComplianceStreamlined supplier invoice reviews, ensuring compliance with company policies and tax regulations. This improved operational efficiency, reduced errors in payments, and mitigated financial risk through diligent adherence to compliance requirements.

Kenya

 Accounts Payable & Receivable ManagementStreamlined the processing of supplier invoices and customer payments, ensuring timely verification and accurate reconciliation. Improved cash flow management by reducing outstanding receivables by 15%, contributing to stronger financial control and partner relationships. Month-End/Year-End Closing and Financial ReportingContributed to month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries and reconciliations, which resulted in a 20% reduction in closing time. Supported the generation of precise financial reports that provided leadership with actionable insights into financial performance and trends. Auditing & Compliance SupportPlayed a key role in ensuring compliance with financial regulations and internal policies, supporting audit readiness by preparing accurate documentation. This contributed to a smooth audit process, leading to zero major audit findings and maintaining regulatory compliance.

Kenya

 Optimized Payment and Transaction AccuracyValidated MPESA and PDQ payments, cross-referencing sales records to eliminate discrepancies, which improved transaction accuracy by 15%, streamlining daily financial reconciliations and reducing payment errors. Enhanced Financial Reporting and Audit ReadinessCentralized and organized accounting data, ensuring precise and up-to-date financial records for seamless report generation. Facilitated internal audits by providing comprehensive documentation, leading to timely audit completion with no discrepancies flagged. Revamped Petty Cash Management and Supplier PaymentsReconstructed petty cash handling procedures, ensuring flawless disbursement, reconciliation, and replenishment, which increased cash management efficiency by 20%. Coordinated supplier payment processing, ensuring 100% accuracy and timely payment issuance, strengthening vendor relationships.

Kenya

 Elevated Customer Service ExperienceDelivered personalized assistance to over 50 customers daily, ensuring swift resolution of inquiries and issues, which boosted customer satisfaction scores by 25%, leading to increased repeat visits. Enhanced Product Knowledge and UpsellingProvided tailored product recommendations, increasing upsell conversions by 20%. Maintained up-to-date knowledge of promotions and stock levels, leading to improved customer engagement and increased average transaction value.