Carolyne Kimeu

I am a competent professional with a friendly personality and extensive experience in various domains, including Accounting (Public and Private Sector Finance), Auditing, Financial Management, Financial Analysis, Administration, and marketing. I am well-organized, results-driven, ambitious and collaborative, meet deadlines, continuous improvement and all-rounded reliable individual

Internal Audit Intern at Universities Fund (2025-03 – Present)

• Participated in data driven audit reviews for public universities, contributing to improved compliance with guidelines and minimizing discrepancies in student records
• Assisted in the preparation of data validation reports from the audits done in universities
• Participated in the internal audits in the Universities Fund which helps the fund to identify gaps in their processes and procedures for continuous improvements
• Assisting the audit team in undertaking consulting assignment, ad hoc audits, and investigations to achieve the assignments objective
• Effectively carried out administrative duties, including document preparation, records management, and drafting of official correspondence to universities, ensuring smooth operational processes
• Undertook additional duties as assigned to support the fund's overall objective
• Contributed to data-driven audit reviews for multiple public universities, helping improve compliance with regulatory guidelines and reduce discrepancies in student records
• Supported the preparation of detailed data validation reports, enhancing the accuracy and reliability of audit findings used for decision-making
• Assisted in internal audits and consulting assignments that identified process gaps, contributing to recommendations that improved operational efficiency within the Fund

Accounts Assistant and Bookkeeper Clerk (Accounting and Administration) at Fratres limited (2022-02 – 2024-12)

• Processed customer orders and coordinated logistics, ensuring accurate and timely deliveries, while reconciling invoices to orders and resolving discrepancies
• Data Entry – Processing of invoices without errors
• Issued and tracked invoices, maintaining accurate billing records and eliminating delays or missing documentation
• Generated regular sales reports (daily, weekly, monthly) using SND PRO software to monitor performance and inform decision-making
• Managed financial reconciliations, handling cash and bank transactions across daily, monthly, and year-end cycles
• Led and developed team performance, setting objectives, conducting appraisals, mentoring staff, and aligning priorities for optimal results
• Drove continuous improvement, enhancing workflows, supporting customer-focused training, and implementing productivity improvements in financial systems
• Managed a delivery team of 12 staff, overseeing order processing, coordinating performance, and ensuring timely, accurate deliveries
• Reduced debtor payment times, achieving 60% prompt clearance of cash-on-delivery balances by streamlining collections and follow-ups
• Improved revenue and service reliability, securing 90% compliance with payment terms and achieving zero customer returns through effective coordination with delivery personnel

Accounts Bookkeeper and DTO (Colgate Key Distributor) at Mount Kenya Wholesalers (2021-02 – 2022-02)

• Updated petty cash, debtors, and creditors accounts daily
• Managed cash payments for retail and wholesale customers
• Loaded and delivered goods to customers' markets; assisted with store arrangement and stock handling
• Contacted debtors to recover overdue payments, negotiated repayment plans, and addressed inquiries
• Maintained detailed recovery records and prepared performance reports
• Ensured compliance with company policies and legal regulations during collections
• Collaborated with finance and legal teams on reconciliations and escalated cases
• Analyzed repayment likelihood and recommended legal action or write-offs as needed
• Recovered 50% of outstanding debts, significantly improving cash flow and reducing credit risk, while ensuring 100% transaction visibility by eliminating missing invoices, receipts, and financial documents
• Improved operational efficiency for a 7-person team (3 delivery personnel, 4 sales reps) by optimizing SAP DMS customer tracking and location data, enhancing sales team satisfaction and performance
• Delivered 100% on-time sales and financial reports, supporting strategic decisions and ensuring data accuracy through close coordination with the Unilever system administrator

Attaché in Finance and Accounts Department (Eastern Hydros Branch) at Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) (2020-01 – 2020-03)

• Processed supplier invoices in the SAP system and managed timely supplier payment postings and account reconciliations
• Performed bank statement reconciliations and daily cash receipting, including posting payments and reconciling float cash
• Reconciled club and school accounts, managing payments for club bills and Medicare, and processing fuel invoices
• Assisted with stock taking and valuation, ensuring accurate inventory accounting
• Supported claims processing through Workflowgen, and processed M-Pesa payments in line with financial policies
• Oversaw goods receipt entries and cleared paid documents, ensuring seamless integration with the accounting system

Bachelor of Economics and Finance in Economics and Finance – Mount Kenya University (2017 – 2020)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) – Ndalani Secondary School (2013 – 2016)