Diana Nyaboke

Experience

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  United Nations Office at Nairobi

  Apr 2011 - Oct 2011

  Finance Intern

  𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:• Obtained signatures from authorized signatories and ensured dispatch of payments, as well as notified payees through payment advice. • Created disbursement documents in the Integrated Management Information System (IMIS) and processed payments, either as bank transfers or cheques. • Received and analyzed payment vouchers to verify correctness of banking details, funding, amounts. • Maintained records of all processed payments/vouchers, processed payments, receipts and other remittances. • Liaised with the SAUs in respect of completeness of the reports/documentation received.• Assisted in handling inquiries and complaints from 3rd Party Insured Claimants. • Processed 3rd Party Insured Claims e.g. preparation of correspondences, filing and updating of the claims database. • Created official receipts and deposit documents in IMIS according to documents received from substantive offices, coordinated with these substantive offices regarding unmatched or unidentified deposits. • Received and scrutinized requests to create and maintain Vendor and Third Party bank records, and created/maintained the same in IMIS. Show less

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  Vive Visuals

  Nov 2011 - Mar 2012

  Project Coordinator

  𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:• Created and maintained lasting lucrative relationships with both current and prospective clients.• Facilitated the prompt preparation of invoices and managed payment of salaries to staff employed.• Developed clear and attainable project timelines and ensured that they are adequately observed.• Ensured that optimal quality control is maintained before the final product is released to the client.• Actively sourced for new clients and prepared detailed presentations for business pitch.• Spearheaded the creation of a strategic business development plan for the organization. Show less

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  Gulf African Bank

  Mar 2013 - May 2015

  Finance Officer

  In the quest to drive exemplary business performance across the bank, I undertook thorough financial and operational analysis geared towards identifying deficiencies and potential opportunities for improving business functionality.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:• In liaison with the manager, assisted in the preparation of annual budget estimates for the entire organizations for submission and approval to the board.• Orchestrated monthly reviews and monitoring of bank wide expenditures and explanation of any adverse variances whether positive or negative to ascertain that all payments were within the approved budget.• Prepared on-demand analysis of various expense items to form a basis for decision making by senior management.• Assisted in the preparation of the institutions strategic plan for submission and approval to the board.• Performed quarterly and annual industry wide analysis to determine the performance of the organization vis-à-vis its competitors as well as where it would like to be in future.• Effectively liaised with a large network of local banks, ensuring correct analysis of industry performance, quality data analysis and review of all banks in the industry.• Developed and maintained strong relationships with key clients by providing consistent and effective business support, which contributed to an increase in business efficiency.• Reviewed all expenditure reports and input in relevant databases/systems as well address queries on budget, payment and deposit related issues and draft related correspondence.• Increased the efficiency of expenditure payments by reducing the time taken to process payments from 5 days to 2 days.• Prepared daily and monthly statutory reports for submission to the relevant authorities to facilitate monitoring and evaluation of our processes. Show less

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  Energy & Petroleum Regulatory Authority

  Mar 2018 - now

  Presently as the Senior Internal Auditor at EPRA, I endeavor to strengthen institutional Financial Management processes with the intention of bringing errors to near zero while optimizing reporting and monitoring adherence to various regulatory, legal and organizational guidelines.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:• Leading the full audit cycle by checking tax compliance, verifying financial records, and inspecting accounts.• Analyzing the results of the audit and presenting possible solutions for ineffective financial practices to management.• Evaluating company accounting procedures, payroll, inventory, and tax management to guide financial policymaking.• Preparation of the annual budget for the Internal Audit & Risk Assurance Department, tailoring it to the scheduled consultancies and audit related activities.• Conducting risk assessments to recommend aversion measures and cost savings.• Supervising junior auditing personnel and implementing their research work into the auditing process.• Monitoring adherence to various regulatory, legal and company prescribed procedures and internal controls by conducting operational audits and reviews of technical and non-technical departments.• Ensuring adherence to internal controls, accurate recording of data and departmental and company budgetary constraints are met by developing audit programs and procedures.• Preparing audit reports and management letters for review by the Director General and the Board while developing recommendations to correct shortcomings observed in audits and reviews.• Communicating audit and review findings to the Director General and Senior Management.• Conducting in-depth industry and market research targeting key regulations in the energy sector and assist in the preparation of audit guidelines. Show less Working in this role, I planned, organized and performed full scope financial, compliance and operational audits in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards and in the framework provided by the Authority.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:• Implemented best audit and business practices in line with applicable internal audit statements.• Developed, implemented and maintained internal audit policies and procedures in accordance with local and international best practice.• Identified and reduced all business and financial risks through effective implementation and monitoring of controls.• Conducted ad hoc investigations into identified or reported risks.• Compiled and implemented the annual Internal Audit plan.• Monitored adherence to various regulatory, legal and company prescribed procedures and internal controls. Show less

  • Senior Internal Auditor

    Apr 2020 - now

  • Internal Auditor

    Mar 2018 - Mar 2020