Joy Obala

Results-driven Business Management graduate with a strong passion for accounting and hands-on experience in financial operations, accounts management, and audit compliance. Proficient in financial reporting, budgeting, payroll administration, procurement, and cost control, with a demonstrated ability to ensure accuracy, maintain compliance, and improve operational efficiency in dynamic work environments. Seeking to build a successful career in accounting by leveraging financial management expertise to drive organizational performance and sustainable growth.

Accounts Manager Attachee - Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI)

(2024-05 - 2024-08)

• Supported daily finance operations including accounts payable and accounts receivable processing.
• Conducted payroll preparation, verification and reconciliation to ensure accuracy and compliance with financial and human resource policy.
• Facilitated procurement processes, supplier documentation and timely vendor payments
• Performed cost-control analysis through restructuring of the institutional framework in accordance with the KIRDI Act 2022, reducing the national budget allocation by 5.7%), while facilitating effective budget preparation and monitoring.
• Prepared financial reports and supported month-end financial closing activities.
• Ensured compliance with internal controls, audit requirements and financial policies.
• Maintained accurate financial records and documentation for reporting and audit purposes.

Bachelor of Business Management - Business Management - Co-operative University of Kenya (2021 - 2025)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) - Sinyolo Girls High School (2016 - 2020)