Edwin Karungu

Experience

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  UAP INSURANCE KENYA LTD

  Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Intern

  • Reconciliation of debtors accounts and agreeing with clients on payment schedules, follow up on outstanding premiums and preparing weekly reports on debt collected and submitting to the relevant officer.

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  Wokabi & Company Auditors

  May 2013 - Jul 2013

  Intern Assistant Accountant

  • Reconstruction of clients statement of accounts, • Generated reports as well as data archiving while ensuring confidentiality and privacy of information.• Assisted in compiling and dispatching financial statements

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  On Cue Digital Limited

  Aug 2014 - Nov 2016

  Assistant Accountant

  • Creditors and debtors accounts control, VAT calculations• Preparing and of financial reports to head of finance• Cash flow management including; handling petty cash, daily monitoring of obligations.• Procurement of office supplies• Preparation and analyzing financial estimates for various projects and campaigns.• Assisted in formulating policies to streamline finance and administration.• Supervise administration support staff

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  Bean Interactive Limited

  Dec 2016 - Jun 2024

  • Monitoring day to day financial operations within the company, such as cash flows, payroll, invoicing and other transactions.• Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivables’ data.• Preparation & review of monthly management reports. • Ensuring the business meets its statutory obligations (PAYE, NHIF, NSSF) on a timely basis.• Review and evaluate cost reduction opportunities (OPEX); last quarter of 2019 operating cost reduced by 20% reporting profits for the last quarter.• Reviewing, monitoring and managing budgets. • Prepare bank reconciliations and make sure all reconciling items are cleared.• Making payments and ensuring that all supporting documentation and approvals are accurate.• Facilitate provision of information and documentation during audits. Show less Achievement: Reduced the average days receivable from 80 days in 2016 to 57 days in 2018. -Process accounts and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures. -Prepare customer statements, invoices, and reconcile expenses to the general ledger.-Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivables’ data.-Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted.-Verify discrepancies by and resolve clients’ billing issues.-Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients.-Generate financial statements and management reports detailing accounts receivable status. Show less

  • Finance Lead

    Nov 2019 - Jun 2024

  • Accounts Receivable Manager

    Dec 2016 - Jun 2024
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  Debunk Media

  Jul 2024 - now

  Head of Finance And Administration

  - Preparing budget proposals for grant applications. Secured a 2-year Luminate grant of USD 200,000. - I was the finance and administration lead in the process of securing USD 45,000 from NED (Nation Endowment & Democracy), a start-up grant for a period of 1 year. Additionally, secured a 2-year renewal of the NED grant. - Ensuring all financial activities are done in accordance with the different donor regulations and procedures. - Preparing and submitting financial reports with supporting documents on a quarterly basis as per NED’s financial policies. - Perform daily financial transactions, including verifying, computing, posting, and recording all grant receipts and expenses. - Ensuring the business meets its statutory obligations (PAYE, NHIF, NSSF) on a timely basis. - Making payments and ensuring that all supporting documentation and approvals are accurate. - Managing multiple donor funding from (NED, Luminate, Article 19, Wellspring, Hewlett Foundation) Show less