Operations Manager
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CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL DETAILS
Name : Damaris Githinji
Gender : Female
Nationality : Kenyan
Address : P.O Box 270**-*****
Nairobi, Kenya
Telephone no : +254-***-***-***
Email : adnpnz@r.postjobfree.com
Personal Profile
Highly experienced finance and accounting professional with over 10 years diverse experience. I have excellent experience in handling the entire financial activities of the organization and guiding the finance team. I also have outstanding leadership and demonstrated track record of improving financial performance of the organization; optimize productivity, and internal control. Strong knowledge of accounting, budgeting, cost control, finance, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, excellent business analysis and technical skills, and skilled in analyzing financial data and drafting financial reports.
EDUCATION BACKGROUND
2015 - 2017
Masters of Business Administration, Finance Option
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
2011 – 2014
Bachelor of Commerce, Finance Option
Attained: Second Class Upper Division
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
2004 - 2006
Diploma in Banking
Thika College of Banking, Accountancy and computer studies
2016- To date
CPA Part II
KCA
1997 - 2000
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
Attained: Grade B - (Minus)
Othaya Girl’s Sec School
Professional Training
Computer studies, Credit - Information technology stage 1; Wantech Computer College
Accounting Packages –QuickBooks, Sage, Tally and advanced excel
Data Analysis Package –SPSS-Statistical package for social sciences
Skills
Financial Skill: Strong ability to review financial statements and data, Prepare and control operational budgets. Experience of final responsibility for the quality and content of all financial data.
Accounting Skills: Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping terminology and practices; Ability to understand and apply current accounting guidelines, system updates and revisions, and policy changes.
Communication Skills: I am an excellent communicator who effectively conveys information both verbally and in writing. I am also a keen listener and gives prompt feedback.
Analytical Skills: Recognizes areas of weaknesses requiring improvements and makes recommendations to the management for consideration, approval and implementation.
Decision Making and Problem Solving Skills: I am able to make timely, well considered and logical decisions on problem situations that may arise so as to find appropriate and workable solutions.
Planning and Organizing: Refined planning and organizational skills that balance work, team support and ad-hoc responsibilities in a timely and professional manner.
Teamwork: Possess strong commitment to team environment dynamics with the ability to contribute expertise and follow any directives at appropriate times.
Work Experience
Oct 2017 – To Date
Brain World Consulting Ltd
Position: Operations Manager
Responsibilities:
Answer queries by employees and clients.
Update office policies as needed.
Maintain a company calendar and schedule appointments.
Prepare reports and presentations with statistical data, as assigned.
Schedule in-house and external events.
Provide inspired leadership for the organization.
Make important policy, planning, and strategy decisions.
Develop, implement and review operational policies and procedures.
Assist HR with recruiting when necessary.
Help promote a company culture that encourages top performance and high morale.
Oversee budgeting, reporting, planning, and auditing.
Work with senior stakeholders.
Ensure all legal and regulatory documents are filed and monitor compliance with laws and regulations.
Work with the board of directors to determine values and mission, and plan for short and long-term goals.
Identify and address problems and opportunities for the company.
Build alliances and partnerships with other organizations.
Support worker communication with the management team
Oct 2016 – To Oct 2017
Brain World Consulting Ltd
Position: Finance & Administration Manager
Responsibilities:
Preparation of management accounts and books of accounts.
Filing of VAT returns and advising on VAT payable or claimable.
Preparing payroll on a monthly basis.
Preparing NSSF and NHIF returns on monthly basis
Performing bank, debtors and creditors reconciliations on monthly basis.
Dealing with withholding tax and withholding VAT.
Facilitating set up, maintaining and reporting on Internal control system.
Financial statement analysis to assist with financial decisions.
Preparing financial statements i.e. Trial balance, Profit & Loss a/c and Balance Sheet and
Cash Flow statements on a monthly basis.
Dealing with tax issues and giving professional advice.
Prepare regular reports on expenses and office budgets.
Maintain and update company databases.
Organize a filing system for important and confidential company documents.
Answer queries by employees and clients.
Update office policies as needed.
Maintain a company calendar and schedule appointments.
Prepare reports and presentations with statistical data, as assigned.
Schedule in-house and external events.
Nov 2013 – Sept 2016
Mombasa Port Sacco
Position: Fosa Manager
Responsibilities:
Responsible for ensuring that members ‘cash needs are well addressed.
Supervises the FOSA activities to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of the utilization of FOSA assets.
Ensures security controls in place are strictly adhered to as regards: Insurance of cash and other assets, custody of keys, tellers‘ cash limits and authority level, security guards are well position both in and out of the banking halls, and ensure operation ability of security systems such as alarm are in place.
Co-ordinates and maintains cash limits at manageable levels to ensure smooth flow of operations at all times.
Checks on a daily basis all savings accounts opened and ensure the procedures are followed and accounts are maintained in an orderly manner.
Carries out end of day procedures such as checking the balancing of tellers ‘transactions on a daily basis.
Prepares and presents timely and accurate monthly management reports.
Advising the Sub-committee on matters affecting the department.
Participating in the preparation of annual budgets of the Sacco and monitoring the recovery of credit products.
Attending to member complaints and enquiries that cannot be handled at a lower level.
Ensuring compliance with the relevant statutory and regulatory requirements in execution of operations.
Preparing departmental budgets and ensuring adequate budgetary controls.
Overseeing operations at branches, designing, implementing and promoting related products and services.
Other Positions Held
Nov 2011 - Nov 2013: Credit Manager at Mombasa Port Sacco
Dec 2010 - Nov 2011: Assistant Accountant at Mombasa Port Sacco
2006 - 2009: Front Office Operations, Cashier/Teller, Credit, Marketing and customer
Service at Wakulima Dairy Sacco
Additional Information
Referees
Patrick Kinyua
CEO, Brain World Consulting Ltd
Telephone no: +254-*********
Email: adnpnz@r.postjobfree.com
Elly Nyangweso
Human Resource Manager, Mombasa Port Sacco
Telephone no: +254-*********
Email: adnpnz@r.postjobfree.com
Maxwell Morara
Accountant, Mombasa Port Sacco
Telephone no: +254-***-***-***
Email: adnpnz@r.postjobfree.com
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