KENYANYA FREDDY
P.O Box 352**-***** Nairobi, Kenya, Mob: 254*********, Email: ****************@*****.*** Professional Summary
An expert in finance with a deep passion in teaching all facets related to finance which includes practice and application of the fundamentals into corporate and cost-management accounting; has organized various seminars, discussions and events related to quantitative or analytical financial management; has exhibited demonstrated excellence in teaching all student levels, and has helped many undergraduates develop discipline, goal-setting and time-management skills essential in landing positions that promise good compensation and notable community stature.
Skills
• Proficiency with MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Computer Programming and Database Management
• Good analytical skills, methodical approach to tasks and problems
• Vast knowledge in bookkeeping, advanced typing and transcription
• Above-average communication skills
• Good organizational and time-management skills
Work History
Accounts Manager, 04/2018 - Present
Kevin International Group Africa Ltd
• Developing a solid and trusting relationship between major key clients and company
• Resolving key client issues and complaints
• Developing a complete understanding of key account needs
• Managing account team assigned to each client
• Negotiating contracts with client and establishing timeline of performance
• Establishing and overseeing internal budgets with the company and external budgets with the client
• Collaborating with sales team to maximize profit by up-selling or cross-selling
• Planning and presenting reports on account progress, goals, and quarterly initiatives to share with team members, stakeholders, and possible use in future case studies or company training Prepare various reports surrounding the metrics of the sales department: quarterly sales results, annual forecasts and account status reports and maintain or exceed a minimum amount of sales (Quotas) Program Associate, 02/ 2017 – 04/2018
One Acre Fund – Iringa Tanzania
Responsibilities
• Understanding and solving problems: observing field operations, meeting with leaders of our field staff, running surveys, conducting desk research, analyzing KPIs, etc. Then creating simple and lasting solutions to complex problems.
• Planning and executing large projects: identifying clear goals, creating project calendars, designing workflows, creating field tools and talking points, designing incentive systems and understanding stakeholders, following up and monitoring project execution in the field, etc.
• Building teams: hiring staff using One Acre Fund’s unique “experiential hiring” system, mentoring key deputies, and steadily handing off responsibility to your team as you build it.
• Communicating with other teams: working in coordination with One Acre Fund’s other teams on the ground to execute a smooth customer experience in the simplest way possible Finance Assistant, 05/2013 to 12/2016
Nyamagwa Village bank – Gucha, Kisii County
Responsibilities:
• Identified and investigated variances to financial plans and forecasts by interpreting financial results.
• Analyzed budgets, financial reports and projections for accurate reporting of financial standing.
• Developed annual budgets in collaboration with the financial director.
• Created an analytical framework for identifying and developing financial growth opportunities.
• Managed high volumes of financial activity in a fast-paced, risk-based corporate environment.
• Identified and investigated variances to financial plans and forecasts by interpreting financial results. Presiding Officer, 02/2013 to 03/2013
IEBC, Kenya – Bobasi Constituency
Responsibilities:
• Managed the 2013 General Elections
• Provided base level support to voters during the voting exercise.
• Provided on-call support for critical issues.
• Managed flow of voters and responded to technical support needs of voters.
• Identified and solved technical issues with a variety of diagnostic tools. Biometric Voter Registration (BVR) Clerk, 11/2012 to 01/2013 IEBC, Kenya – Bobasi Constituency
Responsibilities:
• Biometric voter registration in preparations for 2013 General Elections
• Implemented IEBC policies, technical procedures and standards for preserving the integrity and security of voters' data, reports and access.
• Supervised and provided direction for voters regarding voter registration activities. Teacher, 01/2012 to 11/2012
Riobara Secondary School – Gucha, Kisii County
Responsibilities:
• Taught Business studies and Mathematics subjects
• Organized social and educational activities for students and their families including sponsoring the Mathematics Club.
• Taught an average of 40 students per class.
• Assisted in developing student-led after-school tutoring program to teach under-privileged students.
• Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
• Fostered meaningful relationships among students through student field-trip retreats and team-work community service projects.
• Successfully improved student participation in the classroom through integration of creative role-playing exercises. Teacher, 01/2009 to 07/2010
St. Charles Kabeo Secondary School – Gucha, Kisii County Responsibilities:
• Taught Business studies and Mathematics subjects.
• Assisted in developing student-led after-school tutoring program to teach under-privileged students.
• Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
• Fostered meaningful relationships among students through student field-trip retreats and team-work community service projects.
• Successfully improved student participation in the classroom through integration of creative role-playing exercises.
• Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
• Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning. Education
Associate Diploma: Banking and Finance, Current
Kenya Institute of Bankers - Lyric House
Bachelor of Commerce, BCOM: Banking and Finance, 19/12/2014 Kisii University - Kisii County
Second Upper Division
Secondary School: KCSE, 13/11/2008
Nyansiongo High School - Kisii County
Mean grade of B+ (Plus)
Primary School: Kericho Boys Boarding – Kericho County Marks: 379/500
Accomplishments
• Formally recognized for excellence in banking customer service at Nyamagwa Village Bank. Affiliations
Member of the Kenya Institute of Bankers (membership No: FIS 4614) Hobbies
• Traveling
• Socializing
• Reading business journals and magazines
• Watching business forums
REFEREES
Ms Iris Zhang,
Manager, Kevin International Group Africa Ltd
P.O. Box 352**-*****, Nairobi.
Cellphone: +254*********
Email: *****************@*****.***
Dr. Christopher Ngacho,
Dean, Faculty of Commerce, Kisii University
P.O. Box 408-40200 Kisii, Kenya
Cell Phone: +254*********
Email: *********@***************.**.**
Mr. Patrick Nyatete
HOD, Department of Accounting and Finance,
Kisii University,
P.O. Box 408-40200 Kisii, Kenya
Cell Phone: +254***-***-***
Email: *.**************@*****.***