Finance and Programs Lead | August 2021 - Current
Cohere Charity Organisation (Formerly Xavier Project).
- Implemented innovative risk management strategies resulting in a 50% reduction in the company's financial exposure.
- Facilitated a Capacity Strengthening and Sharing Course that enabled Refugee-Led Organizations to increase donor funding by 60%.
- Monitored and managed funds disbursed to Refugee-Led Organizations, ensuring accountability and optimal resource utilization.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with Refugee-Led Organizations, providing timely feedback and detailed project reports.
- Implemented targeted capacity strengthening initiatives that led to a 50% increase in grants for Refugee-Led Organizations.
- Streamlined financial operations including payroll, invoicing, and grant management, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
Group Finance Manager |July 2019 – July 2021
CIO East Africa Ltd, African eDevelopment Resource Center, Events Management Solution.
- Managed the company's financial planning process through budgeting, providing strategic advice to directors that enhanced decision-making processes.
- Prepared accurate and timely weekly, monthly, and year-end financial reports ensuring comprehensive financial oversight and transparency.
- Conducted in-depth financial data analysis and reporting using visual tools (charts, graphs), facilitating clear communication of financial insights to stakeholders.
- Performed detailed account analyses and prepared month-end reports presenting key findings to top-level management for informed strategic actions.
- Accurately maintained the company’s general ledger using QuickBooks Online ensuring precise and up-to-date financial records.
- Prepared and filed all necessary periodic taxes in compliance with company and state requirements, ensuring regulatory adherence and avoiding penalties.
Group Financial Accountant | January 2017 - May 2018
Bamba Corporation Ltd
- Managed and maintained accurate general bookkeeping for Bamba Corporation Ltd's branches in Kenya, Canada and the USA ensuring financial records were up-to-date and compliant.
- Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual management reports that provided detailed insights into financial performance and strategic recommendations.
- Processed payroll accurately and managed asset records to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring timely payments to suppliers and accurate recording of customer transactions.
- Oversaw inventory management activities to maintain optimal stock levels and accurate inventory records, supporting operational efficiency.
- Managed treasury functions to optimize cash flow and liquidity management ensuring financial stability and meeting operational needs.
Finance Officer | April 2015 – December 2016
Biashara Factors
- Produced invoices accurately and ensured they contained all necessary information to facilitate timely payments from clients, supporting cash flow management.
- Assisted in the preparation of weekly management reports, monthly management accounts, quarterly board meeting reports, and other financial reports as required by stakeholders, providing insights for informed decision-making.
- Managed the banking of cash and cheques received from buyers and suppliers ensuring deposits were made into the correct accounts in a timely manner.
- Prepared requests for cash disbursements and ensured all transactions had appropriate supporting documents, maintaining transparency and accountability in financial operations.
- Advised on financial procedures and practices in accordance with company policies contributing to improved financial controls and operational efficiency.
Maintained up-to-date records of debtors, prepayments, accruals and creditors, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies
