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Nairobi County, Kenya

Nairobi County, Kenya

Key Contributions:• Spearheading analysis and reporting as the Finance lead for business intelligence dashboards and reporting.• Conducting end-to-end accounting for two companies including verifying, posting, and reconciling accounts payable and receivable while managing financial relationships with suppliers, debtors, and joint-venture partners.• Preparing monthly P/L, cash flow, and Balance Sheet reports on Xero for management which includes commentary on the asset and liability section of the Balance Sheet, thus highlighting financial and tax implications.• Maintaining a robust backup system for company files on Microsoft OneDrive and Google Drive for secure storage, easier retrieval, shareability, and management.• Assisting in the preparation for audits by organizing financial documents, coordinating with relevant departments, and collaborating closely with external auditors.• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and statutory bodies by staying updated with changes in regulations, conducting internal audits, and implementing necessary controls.• Handling ad hoc financial, taxation, and regulatory tasks as required by senior management, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Nairobi County, Kenya

Key Contributions:• Supported the department in successfully decommissioning all obsolete bank assets by the end of May 2023• Supported the department in reconciling the fixed assets register, ensured accuracy and integrity by comparing and resolving discrepancies between the register and supporting documentation.• Cross-matched new fixed assets’ purchase orders and invoice numbers which facilitated payment processing by the department’s accountant.• Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth workflow and efficient operations in the bank's fixed assets store.

Nairobi

Key Contributions:• Indexed and filed invoices, purchase orders, and work orders accurately and efficiently, ensuring easy access to financial records and compliance with internal controls.• Cross-matched vendor documents (invoices, work orders, purchase orders, and delivery notes) to verify accuracy and completeness, which facilitated payment authorization and prevented discrepancies.• Proactively followed up with vendors on unfulfilled purchase orders, thus resolved issues promptly and minimized delays in procurement and payment processes.• Managed communication with partners whose invoices were overdue, maintained positive relationships and facilitated timely resolution of outstanding payments.• Conducted thorough analysis of payable data, scrutinized supplier-related trends including price fluctuations and volume discounts to identify key insights and optimize cost management strategies

Kiambu, Kenya

Key Contributions:• Successfully migrated to online banking and effectively eliminated manual data entry during weekly cash & bank reconciliation with the support of the Sacco manager and partner bank representative.• Skillfully managed all accounting responsibilities such as bookkeeping, monthly account closing, weekly bank reconciliation, accounts payable & receivable, cash management, remitting and filing statutory deductions.• Worked alongside the external auditor to successfully clear two years of audit backlog, demonstrating strong attention to detail and compliance with audit requirements• Introduced a morning benediction routine before work and a team-based approach to tasks which improved team spirit and collaboration in the office• Prepared financial statements, budgets, and forecasts to provide management with timely and accurate financial information for decision-making purposes.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and implement internal controls to safeguard SACCO assets and minimize risks

Nairobi, Kenya

Fmva® | Bida™, Accounting And Finance, Pass

1. Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst (FMVA®) 2. Business Intelligence Data Analyst (BIDA™)

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba (Economics), Economics, Second Class (Upper Division)

Activities and Societies: ENACTUS Maasai Mara university Project coordinator in 2016