Gladys Wanjiru Kariuki

P.O. Box ***-***** Limuru, Kenya

Tel: 071*-***-*** Email: adytje@r.postjobfree.com Bio Data Gender: Female

Marital Status: Married

Date of Birth:4th March,1989

Nationality: Kenyan

Personal

Profile

I am a highly dedicated and intelligent professional who holds a Diploma in banking and finance. I have relevant experience having worked as Personal Assistant, Office Administrator and as an Accountant. I have also acquired a high degree of versatility, endurance and experience in my professional work. I desire to work in a highly competitive and dynamic organization specializing in providing quality standards to enable me gain exposure in shaping me to face current needs in my profession.

Education

Background

Sept 2008-Nov 2010 Diploma in Banking and Finance

Mt Kenya University

Nov – Dec 2009 Certificate in Computer Application packages Pemax Computer College

2004 - 2007 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Mutira Girls Secondary School.

1994 - 2003 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education Gatumbi Primary School.

Skills /

Abilities

Communication Skills – I can talk to others to convey information effectively. In addition, I can give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

ICT Competence: Good command of Microsoft Office tools, word processing, data handling and processing, presentation, internet, Outlook Windows 8 and accounting packages – QuickBooks, Pastel and SAGE.

Analytical and problem solving: I have the ability to visualize, solve complicate problems in the best way and make accurate and informed decisions.

Reporting Skills: I have the ability to prepare statistical and written reports. This is a skill that I have developed through my work experience and career progression.

Economic analysis- Can advise and be consulted on economic relationships to businesses, public and private agencies, and other employers

Commercial awareness: An understanding of the market, consumer wants and needs and the business requirements of the client. Knowledge of trade publications and company press releases, as well as keeping an eye on the market trends.

Working

Experience

January, 2020 to May, 2023 STELLAN CONSULT LIMITED (PARENTS MAGAZINE) Region: Nairobi

Worked As: Personal Assistance to Managing Director/Office Manager Responsibilities:

Responding to customer calls and mails.

Compiling customers’ orders.

Planning of timely deliveries of magazines.

Compiling of the monthly stock take.

Filing of document and maintaining files.

Organizing staff meetings.

Making sures the office is clean and safe for work.

Keeping and updating staff files.

Preparing employment document.

Acting as a first point of contact.

Managing diaries and organizing meetings and appointments,

Booking and arranging travel, transport and accommodation.

Organizing events and conferences.

Reminding the managing Director of important tasks and deadlines.

Typing, compiling and preparing reports, presentations and correspondence.

Managing databases and filing systems.

Implementing and maintaining procedures/administrative systems.

Liaising with staff, suppliers and clients.

Conducting research on behalf of the manager.

Organizing the managing Director personal commitments including travel.

Running Managing Director personal businesses.

June 2015 to September 2018 STAWI FOODS AND FRUITS LIMITED Region: Nairobi

Worked As: Office Administrator/Assistant Accountant Responsibilities:

Keeping and maintaining the office cash box.

Responding to customer calls and mails.

Compiling customers’ orders.

Planning of timely deliveries of products.

Compiling of the monthly stock take.

Filing of document and maintaining files.

Collecting and analyzing daily factory data.

Organizing staff meetings.

Payment of statutory deductions.

July 2012 to May 2015 KE462 K.A.G Kamirithu C.D.C

Region: Nairobi

Worked As: Accountant

Responsibilities:

Keeping and maintaining the office cash box.

Rising of payment vouchers and cheque.

Children and family needs assessment.

Correspondence with the children sponsors.

Compiling of the monthly financial report.

Filing of children document.

Preparing the financial year budgets.

Payment of statutory deductions.

Oct 2011 – Jun 2012 KE 908 P.C.E.A Rironi C.D.C

Region: Nairobi

Worked As: Volunteer as Assistant Accountant

Responsibilities:

Children and family needs assessment.

Correspondence with the children sponsors.

Filling children documents.

Keeping and maintaining the office cash box.

Rising of payment vouchers.

Jan – Apr 2010 Dubai Bank Kenya Ltd.

Region: NAIROBI

Worked As: Intern

Responsibilities:

Customer relations.

Inquiry desk-sensitizing customers on new products and other information.

Reconciliation of ATM transactions.

Opening and closing accounts.

Ordering of cheque books.

Verifying the posting of cheques from tellers.

Additional

Information

Hobbies

Watching.

Listening to gospel music.

Travelling.

Referees 1. Lily Ronoh- Waweru

Company/position: Marketing & communication Manager at Eden Reforestation. Phone Number: +254-*********

2. Eric Muthomi

Company/Position: CEO at Stawi foods and fruits Limited Phone Number: +254-*********

3. Joseph Mithanga

Company/Position: Accountant at Stellan Consult Limited Phone Number: +254-*********

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