Experience

Koinonia Community

• Kenya
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accountant

  • Feb 2023 - Present

  • Prepare donor financial reports in accordance with donor agreements. • Prepare budgets for existing and upcoming projects/proposals for the country office. • Monitor project budgets to ensure expenditure is within grant agreements. • Generate budget Vs Actual reports for review by the budget unit. • Monitor Budget and Actual Expenses of grants. • Coordinate with donors, collaborators, project leaders and scientists to clarify financial issues and give update on the financial and budget status of the project. • Review and verify expenditures of projects to ensure adherence to budgetary and donor requirements. • Ensure that reports to donors are submitted on time. • Coordinate audit of projects. • Assist with coordination and attend entry and exit meetings on audit of projects for grants managed. • Key resource on queries from the external auditors. • Assist in reviewing the draft audit report and provide draft management responses for approval by finance manager – grants. • Review partner audit report in relation to project requirements. • Posting of liquidations and review of financial reports including liaising with project managers to ensure partners are paid. Show less



Jarvis Products Kenya

• Kenya
• Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Office Manager and Head of Distribution

  • Feb 2022 - Jan 2023

  Responsible for the operations of the business to ensure sound Financial Practices with adequate internal controls. Organize and schedule meetings and appointments Partner with HR to maintain office policies as necessary Organize office operations and procedures Manage relationships with vendors, service providers, and landlord, ensuring that all items are invoiced and paid on time Manage contract and price negotiations with office vendors, service providers, and office lease. Manage executives' schedules, calendars, and appointments Responsible for managing office services by ensuring office operations and procedures are organized, correspondences are controlled, filing systems are designed, supply requisitions are reviewed and approved, and that clerical functions are properly assigned and monitored. Ensure office efficiency is maintained by carrying out planning and execution of equipment procurement, layouts, and office systems Responsible for developing and implementing office policies by setting up procedures and standards to guide the operation of the office Ensure that results are measured against standards, while making necessary changes along the way Allocate tasks and assignments to subordinates and monitor their performance Assign and monitor sales, administrative, and financial responsibilities and tasks among office staff Perform review and analysis of special projects and keep the management properly informed Determine current trends and provide a review to management to act on Responsible for ensuring office financial objectives are met by preparing annual budget for the office, planning the expenditures, analyzing variances, and carrying out necessary corrections that may arise Participate actively in the planning and execution of company events Responsible for developing standards and promoting activities that enhance operational procedures Design and implement office policies and procedures Manage internal staff relations Show less



CAPITOL EQUIPMENTS LIMITED

• Nairobi County, Kenya

• Senior Accountant and Office admin

  • Jan 2016 - Feb 2022

  Responsible for Accounting function of the business to ensure sound Financial Practices with adequate internal controls. Preparing and monitoring budgets and financial forecasting as well as handling of logistical duties pertaining to sales as well as preparing and coordinating the financial audit process. Spearheading the budgeting process and ensure the set budgets are adhered to by all departments. Maintain proper and up to date books of accounts and asset register as well as preparing and coordinating the financial audit process. Implementing effective financial management policies ,procedures, practices processes and systems as approved by the management. Supervise the Posting of invoices, passing of journal entries and stock take for various branches. Preparing monthly bank reconciliations and staff payrolls. Handling daily data, income/sales reports, sales receipts and bank account transactions. Managing payable and receivables accounts as well as reconciling ledger accounts. Ensure company compliance with tax obligations as stipulated in the income tax and other statutory legislation by filling all the returns. Managing month end closing including review of general ledgers entries,preparing accruals and other closing journals Prescribing adequate systems of internal controls to ensure accuracy and adequacy of accounting records and documentation ,including appropriate procedures ,manuals and standard practice instructions. Monitoring the financial position,financial performance and cash flows of the company. Supervision of procurement department and dealing with imports and exports and ensuring necessary documentation are adhered to. Working with the sales department to ensure the assigned targets are hit and customer satisfaction Dealing with product management, market research and pricing of goods Working with departmental heads to ensure the office is running smoothly. Show less



Imperial Wholesalers

• Accounts Assistant

  • Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  1. Maintained and updated database, inventory and mailing correspondent electronically. 2. Recorded transactions debits/ credits. 3. Produced financial statements and prepared reports and summaries for clients. 4. Provided front office services; answered queries, received calls and interacted with other employees. 1. Maintained and updated database, inventory and mailing correspondent electronically. 2. Recorded transactions debits/ credits. 3. Produced financial statements and prepared reports and summaries for clients. 4. Provided front office services; answered queries, received calls and interacted with other employees.