Detail-Oriented Boook keeper|Project accountantDetail-Oriented Boook keeper|Project accountant

Key Achievements:

Detailed Accounting Review: Conducted comprehensive accounting reviews of procurement documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance before initiating payments reducing payments discrepancy by 20%. Effective Reporting & Presentation: Prepared monthly, quarterly, and mid-year donor financial reports for submission to the Country Director and Siasa Place Headquarters, achieving 100% on -time compliance with donor reporting standards and maintaining full documentation audit readiness. Sub-Grant & Localization Verification: Facilitated donor verification and desk reviews for 5+ subgrants,vouching supporting documents and ensuring 100% compliance with donor requirements. Audit & Assurance: Supported internal and external audit processes by assisting in the preparation of financial records and documentation. Budget Monitoring: Monitored donor monthly utilization rate reports, ensuring adherence to budgetary constraints and preventing over/under spending and ensuring 95%+ adherence to budget allocation. Account Reconciliation: Reconciled bank, petty cash, and MPESA accounts monthly,achieving 100% accuracy and reducing reconciliation errors by 30%. Balance Sheet Management: Managed monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including accrued expenses, advance accounting, and revenue recognition, to ensure correct financial reporting. Accounts Management: maintained accounts payable and receivable records,improving financial transparency and reducing outstanding receivables by 20%. Capacity Building: Trained 10+ staff members on required accounting documentation and procedures, enhancing team compliance and efficiency. Budgeting & Compliance: Assisted in annual budget preparation and developing budget control reports for donors, improving financial planning processes and ensuring alignment with requirements and financial objectives. Best Practices Development: Developed accountability vouchers and standardized procedures,reducing administrative processing time by 15% and improving operational efficiency.

Key Achievements:

●Financial leadership,compliance and audit excellence:Directed end to end financial management and reporting for multi million donor projects,delivering 100% audit ready reports.Strengthened internal controls through rigorous prepayment reviews,reconciliations(Bank,petty cash,mpesa) and compliance checks,eliminating discrepancies and improving financial accuracy by 25%+. ●Budget optimization,efficiency and cash flow management:oversaw budget utilization with 95%+ accuracy preventing over/underspending while identifying cost saving opportunities that reduced operational inefficiencies by up to 20%.Enhanced accounts payable and receivable process,reducing outstanding receivables by 20%+ and improving overall cash flow,liquidity and financial visibility. ●Revenue growth,pipeline development and process improvement:Drove international pipeline growth by generating and converting 30+ high value B2C and B2B leads across 3+ regions.Streamlined financial and operational workflows by implementing standardized tools and training staff,reducing processing time by 15-20% and improving cross functional efficiency.

Key Achievements:

Processed payroll for 200+ employees (permanent and casual )with 100% accuracy and on time delivery ,utilizing excel,microsoft dynamics 365 and Quickbooks while ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements (PAYE,NSSF,SHIF). Managed end to end HR operations for 200+ staff including recruitment support,onboarding ,benefits administration and employee lifecycle management ,improving onboarding efficiency and ensuring compliance with company policies and labor regulations. Maintained and digitized employee records for 300+ personnel ,ensuring 100% compliance with data protection standards and internal SLAs ,improving records accessibility and reducing retrieval time significantly . Supported financial operations by processing 400+ vendor invoices and expense reports monthly,managing the full invoice lifecycle including invoice tracking and coordinating invoice approvals,while assisting in accounts payable and receivable management,contributing to timely financial reporting and improved operational efficiency. Strengthened payment accuracy and compliance by reviewing and validating payment documentation ,preparing payment vouchers and posting transactions into the accounting system reducing errors by 20% and enhancing financial transparency.

Key Achievements:

Delivered customer service support to 100% clients monthly ,resolving inquiries promptly and improving overall customer satisfaction and retention rates through timely and professional communications. Coordinated 50+ travel bookings per month (flights,accomodation and tours ) ensuring 100% accuracy and seamless travel experience for clients and staff while meeting tight deadlines. Maintained and updated records for 200+ client transactions ,improving data accuracy and enhancing customer relationship management and reporting insights. Supported preparation of financial reports and performed monthly account reconciliations,identifying and resolving discrepancies contributing to 100% accurate financial reporting and improved transparency. Processed 80+ vendor invoices and expense reports monthly ,supporting accounts payable and receivable functions and contributing to timely month end and year end closing process.