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FINANCE ASSISTANT AFRICAN COUNCIL OF RELIGIOUS LEADERS-RELIGIONS FOR PEACE (ACRL-RFP): January 2016 – December 2020 Nairobi, Kenya • Assisting the Finance Director in enhancing timely reporting • Preparation and filing of grant support documents • Preparation of payment requests in alignment with approved budgets • Development of budgets for activities and, in close collaboration with the various program departments, carrying out all logistical work of planned activities under the relevant program • Developing strategies and program plans as called upon in other programs within the organization • Assisting the program officers in the preparation of program-related reports in accordance with the organization and donor requirements • Keeping and maintaining records of all program activities in a systematic manner • Filing of statutory returns • Preparation of payroll • Booking flights and hotel conferences • Generating donors’ monthly reports. • Handling petty cash • Monthly bank reconciliation • Writing payment vouchers and cheques • Performing other duties as assigned ACCOUNT CLERK PONDERS LIMITED: January 2013 - December 2015 Nairobi, Kenya • Invoicing using Tally System • Making credit notes • Reconciliation of sales • Handling debtors account • Receiving cash and cheques from sales • Preparation of sales statements • Monthly bank reconciliation • Filing of statutory returns • Preparation of payroll • Daily and monthly cash reconciliation • Monthly stock-take • Maintaining a proper filing system • Supervising, organizing, and stock-taking during container off-loading • Performing other duties as assigned ACCOUNTANT HAMAMATSU TRADING CO. (Cars and Spare Parts Dealer): January 2011 - December 2012 Nairobi, Kenya • Consistently inputting daily financial transactions and accounts receivable data to finalize the posting process • Performing bookkeeping duties, including maintaining data on financial statements, reviewing bank reconciliations, and more • Confirming that books are reconciled with bank statements and preparing all month-end dealership accounting reports • Making sure accounts receivable and accounts payable are processed promptly and properly • Overseeing automotive group payroll so employees receive prompt payment • Ensuring auto dealership transactions are accurately recorded in all general ledgers • Receiving cash and cheques from customers • Maintaining a proper filing system for all business documents • Reporting to the Managing Director on all issues regarding finance and administration • Filing of statutory returns. • Performing other duties as assigned FINANCE ASSISTANT OUTREACH TRAVEL CO. LTD: April 2008 - November 2010 Nairobi, Kenya • Receiving money from members and issuing receipts • Handling petty cash • Preparation of members’ monthly statements • Maintaining accurate and updated financial books • Maintaining a proper filing system for all business documents • Reporting to the managing director on all issues pertaining to finance and administration • Preparation of monthly reports • Monthly and annual bank and cash reconciliation • Filing of statutory returns • Banking of daily cash from the members’ collections • Preparation of audit files • Performing other duties as assigned ACCOUNT ASSISTANT THE POLO PUB AND RESTAURANT: June 2005 - December 2007 Nairobi, Kenya • Assisting in writing cheques to suppliers • Making daily cash reconciliation • Banking and making monthly and annual bank and cash reconciliation • Handling petty cash • Maintaining accurate and updated financial books • Maintaining a proper filing system for all business documents • Assisting in payroll preparation • Reporting to the managing director on all issues about finance and administration • Preparation of monthly reports • Filing of statutory returns • Performing other duties as assigned CASHIER THE POLO PUB AND RESTAURANT: January 2004 - May 2005 Nairobi, Kenya • Receiving money from customers • Making daily cash reconciliation Performing daily and weekly stock takes • Providing training and assistance to newly joined cashiers • Maintaining monthly, weekly, and daily reports of transactions • Guiding and solving queries from customer

Vision Institute of Professionals Certified Public Accountant (CPA) CPA (Part 3 section 6) 2014 • Advanced Taxation • Advanced Auditing and Assurance • Advanced Financial Reporting CPA (Part 3 section 5) 2009 • Financial Accounting 4 • Management Accounting • Principles and Practices of Management CPA (part 2 section 4) 2008 • Financial Accounting 3 • Quantitative Techniques • Law 2 CPA (Part 2 section 3) 2007 • Financial Accounting 2 • Business Finance • Systems Theory CPA (part 1 section 2) 2004 • Financial Accounting 1 • Law 1 • Economics Excel Institute of Professionals Studies Kenya Accounting Technicians Certificate (KATC) KATC (final level) 2003 • Financial Accounting • Auditing • Cost Accounting • Taxation • Introduction to Information Technology KATC (intermediate level) 2002 • Foundation of Accounting • Business Studies • Business Statistics • Office Administration • Elements of Law

• Preparation, interpretation, and reporting of financial statements of an organization or company for easier understanding by top-level management • Effective skills in financial information systems • Effective skills in strategic business management and ethics to enhance innovation and creativity in an organization • Analytical and systematic thinking and planning • Strong verbal and personal communication skills • Accuracy and attention to details • Organization and prioritization skills • Problem analysis, use of judgment, and ability to solve problems efficiently

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To pursue a career in Finance where I can utilize the knowledge and skills that I have gained to my utmost ability to help an organization achieve its goals and objectives.