Personal statement
Motivated, focused with experience in project implementation and building organization capacity. A broad and comprehensive knowledge of project management and procedural operations. A positive and forward thinking attitude combined with a calm, professional demeanour delivers detailed and accurate results.
Core skills
Trainer &Confident communicator
Project Coordinator
Management and capacity building.
Proven track record in identifying growth opportunities
Strong knowledge of major management systems
Thrives in a high pressure work environment
Flexible, adaptable and willing to go the extra mile
Meticulous and thorough approach to management.
Focused
Employment history
Lead Team Trainer/Educator: EXCELLENT EAGLES (2011-current)
Hold seminars, educate and train the community groups on matters of training in;
Leadership and Mentorship
Strategic Planning
Finance and Business Establishment
Economic Empowerment
Vocational Training
Human Resource Management
Transformational and Inspirational Speaking
Protocol Training
Customer Service
Guidance & Counselling
Finance and Administration Consultant : PARTICIPATORY APPROACHES FOR INTERGATED DEVELOPMENT - NGO (2018)
Administration &Management
oWork closely and transparently with all external partners including third- - NGO party vendors and consultants;
oFulfil the purchasing and procurement requirements for the organization and ensure that relevant policies are adhered to;
oManagement of inventory and asset register;
oEnsuring that all legal operational licenses statutory remittances are up to date;
oOversee administrative functions to ensure efficient and consistent operations;
Accounting:
oEnsure that the accounting system is kept up to date;
oProcess all financial transactions in an accurate and timely fashion;
oAnalytical Accountancy in relation to Programme management;
oPrepare and process the opening and closing of accounts (i.e. reconcile salaries); Prepare invoices for payment
Budget tracking:
oKeep track and regularly update budget;
oProvide support to budget holders as necessary
Financial reporting:
oPrepare monthly reports for the Programme Manager,
oPrepare quarterly accounts for the Board
oPrepare reports as and when requested and in the required format for the Conservation Farming Unit (Zambia) and the Donor
Audit process:
oSupport both internal and external auditing processes
Head of Finance & Administration Officer: SYNERGY INNOVATIONS LTD (2013-2015)
Formulation of Finance policies and procedures within the company.
Ensure compliance and consistency with Synergy Innovations Ltd policies and procedures.
Manage the budget.
Record and accounts for daily transactions, ensuring accuracy and completeness of required files and supporting documentation serving as evidence of transactions.
Ensure sound cash management of local bank accounts and maintains petty cash fund.
Process cash disbursements in accordance with financial management policies and established approval levels.
Process payroll, remits tax and other government contributions and reports to local agencies.
Responsible for full accounts payable function from procurement through payment of invoices.
Process employee expense reimbursements.
Ensure timely payment to all payees and maintains sufficient and complete payee files.
Prepare monthly financial reports for Synergy Innovations Ltd and internal management reports for the Managing Director containing budget to actual expenditure information.
Perform month-end closing and year-end duties such as reconciliations, VAT reimbursements, inventory lists, etc.
Responsible for procurement activities in accordance with Synergy Innovations procurement policy.
Prepare and submits reports and filings in compliance with local government laws.
Provide assistance to program staff and project budget preparation.
Manage local information technology contract ensuring infrastructure needs are met, including properly functioning IT System and routine maintenance.
Maintain finance and administration files.
Conduct recruitment process for the company such as conduct interviews, approval process and induction.
Conduct training for new staff employed
Conduct meeting on behalf of the Managing Director and Operations director in their absence.
Carry out any other tasks as assigned by the Managing Director
Project Officer: KENYA NETWORK OF GRASSROOT WOMEN (2011-2017)
Source for Donors to fund projects in line with Organization vision.
Manage organization operations
Proposal Writing
Capacity building &Trainer for various community projects in High ridge Slums, Westlands Nairobi, Mwingi&Kyuso District in Kitui County.
Compliant and project implementation officer
Planning, monitoring and evaluation of the project to completion.
Negotiation and resolving issues as they arise across areas of the project and where they impact on other activities, systems and projects.
Trainer/Educator & Finance Consultant: LEADERSHIP & TEAM ESSENTIALS LTD (2011- 2017)
Hold seminars, educate and train the community groups on matters of training in;
Leadership and management
Finance and business Establishment
Management & Governance
Leadership & Mentorship
Vocational training
Human Resource Management
Transformational and Inspirational Speaking
Protocol Training
Customer Service
Guidance &Counseling
Registrar: DELIVERANCE CHURCH KASARANI VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF LEADERS (May, 2015 – August 2016)
The overall of the human resource in the management team in the school.
Lead and care for the management team
Provide guidance to the school.
Liaison with the church leadership on the school progress
One of the lecturers of the School.
Coordinate lecturers to ensure availability in facilitation of lectures.
Weekly feedback to the Principal of the School.
Submit summary reports of the class to the principal after every class.
Follow up on any member in danger of dropping out cases and submit a mini report with details of outcomes.
Research Assistant: SAFE THE MOTHER ORGANISATION (UGANDA) (2010)
Collected data from students and departmental heads from Universities in Nairobi and Central Kenya
Compiled a detailed report based on the data collected.
Accountant: DELIVERANCE CHURCH KASARANI (Zimmerman) Nairobi. (2010)
Journalized accounts
Prepares Monthly Bank Reconciliations.
Prepared payment & receipt summary sheets, cash book and general ledger using pastel accounting.
Preparation of weekly Cash flow statements.
Preparation of monthly financial reports using sage computer package.
Ensured that customers’ queries were adequately addressed.
Account’s Clerk: NYAMIRA TEA SACCO (2005-2006)
Journalized accounts
Prepared bank Reconciliations.
Prepared payment & receipt summary sheets, cash book and general ledger.
Prepared dividends schedules for payment.
Prepared loan accounts
Assisted in computerizing the Sacco Transactions & Filing
Ensured that customers’ queries were adequately addressed.
Accountant: MARGAREY FARLAM – AUSTRALIA – Accounting & Business services) (2003)
Prepared Taxation Returns
Assisted with completion of individual business activity statements
Excel spread sheet modelling
Performed Electronic lodgement with Australian taxation office and filing.
Education
The Flinders University of South Australia (2000 -2003)
Bachelor of Commerce (Finance, Accounting, Business law)
Including the following modules:
Introduction to financial accounting
Legal and economic frameworks
Accountancy for business
Legislation and governance
Principles of taxation
Management accounting
ACCA: Accounting Profession Qualifications
F1 AB Accountant in Business
F2 MA Management Accounting
F3 FA Financial Accounting
F4 CL Corporate and Business Law
F5 PM Performance Management
F6 TX Taxation
F7 FR Financial Reporting
F8 AA Audit & Assurance
F9 FM Financial Management
Kick Start- Life Skills Program- 2017 - 2018
Leadership
Emotional Intelligence
Personal Financial Planning
Grooming
Dinner Etiquette
Personal Development Institute (PDI) (2014)
Transformed Renewed Mind (TRM) Graduate
Leadership & Development
Critical thinking
Strategic planning
Intellectual Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence
Financial literacy
Food, Nutrition & Hygiene
Physical fitness and Grooming
School of Leaders Deliverance Church Kenya (2010-2012)
Computer Qualifications (1998 – 2010)
Microsoft office computer packages (Ms PowerPoint, Ms Word, Ms Excel, Ms Access)
QuickBooks, Pastel/sage, Computer Accounting, Palladium Accounting Enterprise.
The Life Ministry Kenya
Life Training Certificate – Trainer of Trainers (2005)
Executive Leadership Program (2001)
Graduate Skill Development Program
Menengai High School, Kenya (1992 – 1995)
Kenya Certificate Secondary Education
Flamingo Primary School, Kenya (1983 – 1991)
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education.
References
Catherine Muimi: Co. Director – Kenya Network of Grassroot Women Foundation
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Janet Kiarie: Kick Start – Founder Director
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Millicent Kaunda: Director- Leadership & Team Essentials
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Dick Ogada: Revenue Assurance - Synergy Innovations
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