Experience

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  Blueshield insurance

  May 2012 - Nov 2012

  Account intern

  Assist in daily receipting processAssist in bank reconciliations as may be requiredAssist in GL reconciliation as may be requiredAssist in processing expenses payments and invoices accurately and within expected time periodsAssisting in preparation and processing of claims paymentsProvide clerical support for the finance team

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  Mckenzie & partners llp cpa

  Jan 2013 - Apr 2015

  Audit assistant

  • Verifying company financial information• Addressing all queries arising from the semi senior /seniors regarding the audits• Supporting the accounting and auditing teams in their daily functions• Preparing audit reports and statements for review• Carrying out tax engagements as briefed by the senior tax analyst• Conducting tax health checks across various industries and advising clients on any areas of exposure and ways to mitigate risks arising therein• Researching, analyzing and interpreting changing tax legislations that may affect the client or client business• Renewal and processing of Tax compliance certificates for clients• Conducting tax trainings to client’s staff• Offered technical guidance on indirect taxation issues• Addressing all queries arising from the seniors• Performs other related duties as assigned• Performed any other related duties as assigned Show less

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  Faram e.a ltd

  May 2015 - Dec 2020

  • Verifying cheque requisitions and LPO’S on the basis of properly approved payment vouchers and ensuring that they are circulated to the relevant signatories.• Reviewing payments to suppliers to ensure accuracy and validity to prevent loss of funds as well as maintaining a favorable liquidity position.• Accounting for fixed assets, revaluation, devaluation and accounting for gains / losses on disposal.• Overseeing the work to the Accounts Assistants and the payroll supervisor and providing the necessary support and leadership.• Ensuring that tax reports and returns are generated accurately and timely.• Maintaining complete records of all financial transactions such as payment vouchers, receipts and other documents in accordance with accounting procedures.• Ensuring existence of and adherence to financial and system controls.• Preparing and remitting statutory and other lawful dues as are payable by the company including prompt pursue of VAT and other tax refund claims.• Ensuring timely and efficient repatriation of funds from our regional branches in order to minimize risk of loss.• Preparing and computing inter-company transactions including identification and allocation of shared expenses to the local and regional branches.• Verifying reconciliations of the cashbook with bank statements and checking balances against verifiable documents. Show less • Verifying cheque requisitions and LPO’S on the basis of properly approved payment vouchers and ensuring that they are circulated to the relevant signatories.• Reviewing payments to suppliers to ensure accuracy and validity to prevent loss of funds as well as maintaining a favorable liquidity position.• Accounting for fixed assets, revaluation, devaluation and accounting for gains / losses on disposal.• Overseeing the work to the Accounts Assistants and the payroll supervisor and providing the necessary support and leadership.• Ensuring that tax reports and returns are generated accurately and timely.• Maintaining complete records of all financial transactions such as payment vouchers, receipts and other documents in accordance with accounting procedures.• Ensuring existence of and adherence to financial and system controls.• Preparing and remitting statutory and other lawful dues as are payable by the company including prompt pursue of VAT and other tax refund claims.• Ensuring timely and efficient repatriation of funds from our regional branches in order to minimize risk of loss.• Preparing and computing inter-company transactions including identification and allocation of shared expenses to the local and regional branches.• Verifying reconciliations of the cashbook with bank statements and checking balances against verifiable documents. Show less

  • Accountant

    Feb 2018 - Dec 2020

  • Assistant Accountant

    May 2015 - Jan 2018
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  Heva fund- ignite culture project/standup collective

  Jan 2021 - Apr 2022

  Grant accountant-ignite culture project

  I'm responsible for coordinating the administrative management, and closeout of sub-grants awarded and other programmatic investments made by the Fund. My job is to ensure that the organization's grant-making and related payment processes, documents, and procedures are carried out professionally, efficiently, and on schedule.

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  The action foundation

  Apr 2022 - Apr 2024

  • Ensure awareness and compliance with donor policies and guidelines by implementing teams. This requires knowledge and understanding of the organization’s current and prospective donor guidelines and cascading this knowledge to implementing teams and support services through project kick-off meetings, regular project reviews, and ad hoc support.• Coordinate project kick-off and close out meetings. Participate in periodic budget reviews for all ongoing projects. • Manage information on the grants module within the organization’s ERP and maintain all documentation related to grant management and expenditures.• Maintain and update the reporting schedule (Rolling Action Plan) for all Kenya country programme grants.• Assist the finance department in preparing for document verification, financial audits, and donor due diligence assessments.• Support the sub-grantees on financial reporting, documentation, disbursement management and general donor compliance;• Review financial reports and supporting documents submitted by partner organizations and coordinate with relevant programme, finance teams on any financial management issues identified and monitor accompanying remedial actions;• Support sub-grantees in adjusting spending plans Monitor and maintain a consolidated tracker of disbursements to partners, reporting and cash forecasts Show less  Provide leadership to project staff by ensuring cost effective utilization of resources; Take part in the formulation and implementation of program financial management strategies and policies. Support the audit process by addressing issues raised in audit exercises and following up on audit recommendations to ensure they are implemented Facilitating payment of vendors and responding to inquiries regarding finance and ensuring that all payments are fully supported by requisite documentation Flagging any policy compliance issues to the Senior Finance Coordinator and the finance manager for action Provide leadership in developing financial management mechanisms that minimize financial risk and maintain internal financial control safeguards/mechanisms on restricted grants activities. Working closely with and supporting the HR in processing payroll, maintaining employee’s files as well as organizing staff meetings, venues and travel logistics. Providing support to the Operations team to Coordinate training events as required, including but not limited to, pre-booking calls to venues, travel arrangement, providing supplies and materials, equipment and the point person at events. Provide support to the program team by arranging logistics for events and meetings held in program districts to ensure that they are properly organized and conducted.Achievements; Increased efficiency programs implementation as the team are efficiently and effectively resourced for optimum performance. Increased transparency and accountability in all financial processes Cost reduction by ensuring that program resources are well managed Successfully automated TAF payroll system from excel to Wage Master Successfully planed and coordinated the First African conference on Inclusive Early Childhood Education held in Nairobi on 22nd July 2023 bringing together The African Disability Consortium and players from different countries and continents Show less

  • Grant Compliance & Administration Officer

    May 2023 - Apr 2024

  • Finance & Operations Officer

    Apr 2022 - May 2023