Finance Officer Information Technology

EVELYNE WANGUI GACHIENGO

Postal Address: 300**-***** Nairobi, Kenya

Telephone: +254-***-***-***/073*******

Email: ad5to2@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Steadfast Finance Accountant Professional with over seven years of experience in manufacturing industries and service companies. Successfully optimizes framework and cultivates cohesive teams to meet and exceed financial goals. I have excellent skills in bookkeeping, financial analysis and reporting, auditing, risk and legal compliance, budgeting, and relationship-building abilities.

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To seek an opportunity of managing resources through the use of technology to enhance effective and efficient workflow and reporting systems.

To be part of a team that leads the organization in the advancement of professional financial and administrative management.

To effectively contribute and be part of a forward looking team while playing a key role in the team culture.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

I have advised growing companies and SMEs on important issues like reduction of tax liabilities and the benefits of complying with relevant financial laws and regulations at Jeff Mwangangi & Company.

I have helped growing companies and SMEs to increase their profitability by scrutinizing their expenses while conducting a cost and benefit analysis to find ways to minimize cost and maximize value at Jeff Mwangangi & Company.

I have helped in increasing sales revenue by identifying weaker performing items through cost analysis on both purchases and sales items at Match Masters Ltd.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Sept 2016-Present : Kenyatta University

Masters of Business Administration (Finance Major)

2012-2015: Multimedia University

Bachelors of Business Information Technology (Second Class-Upper Division)

2005-2010: Ol-joro-rok Mixed Day School

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (B Plus)

1996-2004: Blue Waters Academy

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education

TRAININGS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Aug 2023 - Present: Hekima Educational Center

Certified Public Accountant - Intermediate Level

Jan 2022-Sept. 2022: Corporate Finance Institute

Financial Modeling and Valuation Analysis

Jan 2016- Aug 2023: St. Anne Institute

Certified Public Accountant - Foundation Level

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Accounting Skills: Knowledge in accounting and bookkeeping by use of QuickBooks; ability to understand and apply current accounting guidelines, system and policy changes.

Auditing, risk and compliance skills: Ability to analyzing and evaluate financial statements, payrolls and ledgers to ensure they follow IFRS and GAAP. Ability to identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings.

Analytical and Problem solving: Ability to visualize, solve complicated problems in the best way and make accurate and informed decisions.

Planning and Organizing: Refined planning and organizational skills that balance work, team support and ad-hoc responsibilities in a timely and professional manner.

Interpersonal and communication skills: I am able to build an understanding of the client needs and concerns, and express these to other members of my team.

ICT Competence: Good command in computer packages; MS-Excel, MS-Word, MS-Access, QuickBooks, ERP, Automan eZYFinance and Tally accounting packages.

WORKING EXPERIENCE

January 2022 – Present: Jeff Mwangangi & Company (Contract)

Audit and Compliance Assistant

Accomplishments and Achievements

Assisting growing SMEs ad Companies to comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements in order to avoid disastrous sanctions emanating from non-compliance.

Collaborating with employees and company management to create a culture of compliance.

Auditing the companies’ financial transaction and documents to ensure financial records comply with applicable regulations.

Identifying loopholes for fraud and risks, recommending cost reduction initiatives and risk aversion measures.

Analyzing financial ratios and financial trends to identify potential and improvement areas.

Conducting compliance checks of the audit recommendations to avoid a post mortem of the same issues in the next financial year.

Compiling audit reports and ensuring proper paper and computer filing systems for the management.

Participating objectively in giving independent advice to ensure legality and achievement of organization goals.

March 2019- Oct 2021: Match Masters Ltd

Finance Assistant officer

Accomplishments and Achievements

Tracked day-to-day cash collections and disbursements to ensure that the company has available cash when needed.

Accurately reviewed and resolved invoice payments and transaction-related matters with customers.

Ensured all cheques for suppliers and staffs are collected on time by informing them when they are ready.

Analyzed sales and purchases accounts, identified weaker performing items and gave advice on items that the company should heavily invest in.

Helped in reducing bad debts by tracking payments and receipts by updating the cheques register on daily basis to ensure its completeness.

Matched invoices with their LPOs, posted them into the system and also presented them for approval.

Led to repeat business by participating in sales proportion together with the sales team.

Helped preparing financial reports for both internal and external auditors.

Prepared sales and purchases reports, cash flow statements and general ledger entries.

June 2017 – Feb 2019: Bearing House (1985) Ltd

Finance Clerk

Accomplishments and Achievements

Received, sorted and posted invoices delivered in the department for processing.

Prepared and filled payment vouchers sequentially to prevent loss retrieval.

Prepared bank deposits and cashier account management.

Received and verified payments by cash, Mpesa and cheques for receipt and invoice processing.

Balanced and verified cash drawer and prepared daily bank deposits daily.

Prepared of financial management reports for the accounts manager.

Helped in reducing cash outflow by cutting down unnecessary expenses by ensuring that all cash outflows were approved.

Updated the supplier and customer contacts on monthly basis.

June 2016 – December 2016: Local Authority Provident Fund (Lapfund)

Assistant Business Strategy Officer (Apprenticeship)

Accomplishments and Achievements

Participated in collecting, reviewing, compiling and consolidating departmental work plans to achieve company goals.

Participated in formulating and updating the various business plan policies and implementation action plans in to support business development.

Collaborated with various departments to collect business data to complete timely analysis.

Participated in planning training schedules and avenues for the organization staffs within and outside the organization.

Made staff travel arrangements during field work and workshops.

Participated in planning and executing special projects such as departmental and company events, off sited meetings, and team-building.

September 2014– January 2015: Commodities Fund.

IT Technician. (Internship)

Accomplishments and Achievements

Troubleshooting system and network problems.

Integrating and configuring computer networks for best performance.

Monitoring and maintaining computer systems and networks.

Data management and security on organization data through regular backup.

Setting up new user accounts and renewing user passwords.

Troubleshooting server, computer hardware, printer and other peripherals technical issues.

Setting biometric door access controls systems to new staffs.

CERTIFICATES AND AWARDS

Sept. 2016: Organization Performance Index (OPI) by Kenya Institute of Management.

2014-2015: Leader of Young Christian Students Association (YCSA) by St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Multimedia University.

SEMINARS AND WORKSHOP

28 June 2013: The next level of entrepreneurship by W-TV media.

06 May 2014: Women and Technology empowerment by Safaricom group.

17 June 2015: Leadership and financial management by Equity Bank Relationship manager in religious sector and trading department.

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

Following business news on print and digital media.

Travelling and participating in community social activities.

REFEREES

Joseph Z Ngugi

Deputy Director Macro and Fiscal activities

National Treasury

P.O Box 30007 – 00100. Nairobi

Tel.: 072******* `

Email: ad5to2@r.postjobfree.com

Geoffrey Nganga

Managing Director

Jeff Mwangangi and Company

P.O. Box 302**-*****. Nairobi

Tel: 071*******

Email: ad5to2@r.postjobfree.com

Patrick Ndigirigi

Sales Operation Manager

Match Masters Ltd

P.O. Box 720-00200, Kikuyu.

Tel: 071*******

Email: patrick08@.gmail.com

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