Financial Consultant

• May 2016 - Present

Managing Consultant

• Jan 2016 - Present

Finance Manager

• Jan 2016 - Apr 2016

Finance Manager

• Jun 2012 - Dec 2015

Main Job Responsibilities • Financial strategy, planning and monitoring. • Review and development of financial and administration policies and systems • Partnerships management ( Relationships and Compliance) • Accounting and Financial Management ( Financial management, Budgeting, Taxation and Audits administration) • Human Resource, procurement and Office Administration • Managing organization cash flow and cash forecasts and advice the Executive Director on any deficits. • Programs management and resource mobilization • Leadership and team management • Assist in monitoring and evaluation of projects. • Risk Management and oversight processes Show less

Finance and Administration Manager

• Sep 2010 - Jun 2012

Summary of Achievements • In a period of one year and eight months, I was able to prepare financial statements for FY 2007/8, 2008/9, 2009/10 and 2010/11 and had then successfully audited by Kenya National Audit Office. • Ensured timely preparation of financial and management reports. • I formulated finance and human resources procedure manuals; oversaw automation of billing department, initiated Mpesa payment by customers, implemented tight controls on revenue collection ensuring that all cash collected is banked before utilization. • Ensured effective implementation of internal control procedures and systems. • I ensured government procurement procedures are adhered to as outlined in Public Procurement and Disposal Act, 2007. • Created an environment that encouraged staff motivation and inclusiveness hence enhancing staff performance despite the many challenges faced by the company. • Oversaw implementation of WSTF funded projects- pipeline construction, water tanks etc. and timely accounting for grants to the donor. • Ensured integrity, protection and effectiveness of the company database; reconciliation of all related financial transactions; and ensures data protection compliance and income maximization. • Ensured adherence to tax compliances and other regulatory requirements. • Guided the technical department on costing and pricing mechanism. • Responsible for Risk Management and Contingency Planning/Disaster Recovery. • Guide in costing and pricing mechanisms. Show less

Accountant

• Nov 2007 - Sep 2010

Other responsibilities/achievements include the following:- • Prepared annual financial statements and dealing with external auditors. • Prepared monthly management information reports • Managed MEDS Investment Portfolio- Includes investments in Short Term Deposits, Treasury Bills and Bonds. • Accounted for receipts and payments from Donor Funded Projects including doing reports according to contract agreements. • Managed organizations insurance portfolio to minimize risk •Co-ordinated preparation of annual budget and follow up on budget implementation and monitoring. • Managed fixed assets register by ensuring tracking of all assets both physically and in assets register time for proper accountability of all assets. • Was In-charge of General Ledger by ensuring that ledger entries are correctly made to respective ledger codes and reconciliations are done by 5th every month. And also to ensure that General Ledger classification/coding system is compatible with the needs of project management, the development partners, clear and timely disclosure of project costs. •Was in charge of cash management which includes cash flow forecasts and daily monitoring of cash transactions for accountability. •Supervised Assistant Accountants- Accounts payable, Cash book, Cashier, Inventory and General Ledger. Show less

Programme Accountant

• Nov 2001 - Oct 2007

Summary of key achievements • Successfully established financial management and internal control framework that governed disbursement of over USD 1 million grants to sub-grantees in line with the Ford Foundation grants management policies. •Successfully accounted for grants from Ford Foundation, Germany Embassy, Episcopal conference of Italy, European commission and other private donors. • Oversaw the preparation of 2002 to 2006 and annual financial statements financial statement compliant to IAS and IFRs as appropriate. • Ensured all the 2002-2006 financial statements were audited by appointed external auditors in line with the ISA and all issues raised in the audits are resolved. • Successfully established financial operational procedures manual to be implemented by all projects associated with SOMIRENEC. •Participated in Monitoring of projects and training project accountants and field officers on donor procedures and requirements. • Successfully prepared organizational budget and donor/projects budgets. • Constantly reviewed, monitored and benchmarked risk profile for all the projects, grants and contracts and ensured complementary risk mitigation measures were put in place. •Participated in work exchange programme in India (March/April 2005) and in Netherlands (May/June2007). • Supervised and trained Project Accountants in eight projects supported by the organization. • Member of Finance Committee. Show less

Accountant

• Aug 1999 - Nov 2001

Summary of key achievements As the accountant, I constantly ensured effective management organizational resources, risks and liabilities that enhanced programmatic competitiveness, and provided a pillar for operational efficiency. In particular I was very instrumental in computerizing accounts department, costing of materials and pricing of printing works. I was also involved in ensuring tax compliance, debt collection, and payroll preparation and offered taught accounting, statistics and computers on part-time basis. Show less