Sandra Wesonga

Finance and Accounting professional with 5+ years of progressive experience in accounts payable, payroll administration, bank reconciliation, invoice processing, statutory compliance, and financial reporting - directly aligned with the treasury and payables mandate of the SCI ESARO Finance Assistant role. Proven ability to manage high-volume transaction processing with 98% accuracy across concurrent engagements, maintain airtight internal controls, and support senior finance officers in fast-paced, multi-entity environments.

Strong Microsoft

Excel skills with proficiency across multiple accounting systems. Committed to the highest standards of integrity and financial transparency - values central to Save the Children's mission.

Female

Kenyan finance professional based in Nairobi, available to contribute immediately.

Business Finance Manager - Adorn Fresh Water Limited - Nairobi, Kenya

(2025-08)

Family Multi-Unit Enterprise

• Process all accounts payable and receivable across 5 business units - invoice verification, payment scheduling, supplier reconciliation, and cash management
• Prepare and upload bank payment files for authorization; manage daily banking operations and petty cash across all business lines
• Administer payroll for 8+ staff including PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, and Housing Levy deductions - zero payroll errors maintained throughout
• Ensure 100% statutory compliance: monthly VAT, quarterly iTax filings, annual regulatory returns - zero penalties
• Maintain internal controls and SOPs across all business units, ensuring financial integrity and audit readiness
• Implemented QuickBooks from scratch across all 5 units - configured chart of accounts, payment workflows, and reporting structures
• Generate monthly financial reports for management review including P&L, cash flow, and variance analysis

Tax Compliance & Accounting Systems Officer - Ideal Quality Human Resource Services Ltd - Nairobi

(2025-11 - 2026-01)

Contract

• Processed and reconciled invoices for multiple client organizations; ensured all payment documentation was complete and compliant before approval
• Maintained 100% accuracy across VAT, PAYE, WHT, and corporate tax filings - zero penalties across all client accounts
• Configured QuickBooks and Zoho Books for client organizations - chart of accounts, payables workflows, bank reconciliation modules
• Developed training materials and internal control frameworks adopted as standard operating procedures across client organizations

Accounts Manager | HR Assistant | Registry | Procurement - Stellar Physio Health and Wellness Centre Limited - 4 Branches | Nairobi

(2025-01 - 2025-08)

• Managed accounts payable and receivable for a 44-employee, 4-branch healthcare organization - invoice processing, supplier payments, and reconciliation across all branches
• Prepared payment runs and bank upload files for authorization by senior management and bank signatories
• Administered multi-branch payroll with 100% accuracy - processed PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, and Housing Levy statutory deductions; ensured timely remittances to all regulatory bodies
• Processed and reconciled SHA/SHIF insurance claims - reduced turnaround time by 50% through streamlined procedures
• Conducted daily bank reconciliations and monthly account reconciliations - 100% accuracy, zero unresolved discrepancies
• Coordinated audit preparation: traced documentation, ensured completeness, supported external auditors during annual audit process
• Standardized financial procedures across all 4 branches - reduced processing time by 35% and strengthened internal controls
• Maintained zero-penalty statutory compliance across VAT, PAYE, NSSF, NHIF for all branches throughout tenure

Accounts & Audit Assistant - Amariati and Associates Audit Firm - 30+ Clients

(2020-01 - 2024-12)

5 Years

• Managed full accounts payable and receivable cycles for 30+ concurrent clients across healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and services - invoice reconciliation, payment processing, and GL posting
• Performed comprehensive bank reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, and month-end close procedures for all client accounts
• Conducted audit preparation: traced documentation, performed internal controls testing and substantive testing, compiled audit files for 30+ client annual audits
• Ensured 100% statutory compliance - VAT, PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, withholding tax - for entire client portfolio; zero penalties maintained throughout
• Achieved 98% accuracy rate across all financial reporting and transaction processing over 5 years
• Trained and mentored 15+ junior accountants and interns - 90% staff retention rate
• Reduced financial statement delivery time by 25% through systematic workflow improvements

Human Resource | Registry | Finance Intern - Kenya Trade Network Agency (KENTRADE) - Nairobi, Kenya

(2023-05 - 2023-08)

Part-Time

• Supported financial reconciliation processes and monthly financial reporting in a government regulatory environment - exposure to public sector finance operations
• Assisted payroll administration and maintained organized financial records to strict accuracy standards
• Digitized manual finance processes - improved operational efficiency by 60% through systematic automation
• Gained exposure to government compliance frameworks, inter-agency coordination, and public sector financial accountability

Personal Financial Wellness Coach - Self-Employed - Nairobi | Remote | Part-Time

(2024-12)

• Provide virtual financial coaching to 15+ individuals - demonstrates strong communication, client advisory, and financial planning skills

BSc - Finance - Co-operative University of Kenya (2024-12)

Diploma - Accounting - Co-operative University of Kenya (2022-01)

Certification - Computer Packages - Computer Packages Certified (2019-08)