Nov 2024 – Present: Procurement and Administration Manager – Basigo Limited, Nairobi, Kenya
- Led procurement, payables, and administrative operations, improving service delivery turnaround by 40%.
- Implemented inventory tracking and reporting systems, reducing discrepancies, minimizing wastage, and improving stock accuracy to over 98% monthly.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date documentation, including vendor contracts, purchase requests, internal memos, and expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policy.
- Collaborated with department heads to plan and coordinate internal retreats, staff events, and operational reporting milestones.
- Managed vendor relationships, enforced procurement policies, and monitored cost-effectiveness while ensuring alignment with organizational standards.
- Mentored and supervised administrative and store staff, providing training and oversight to enhance accountability, productivity, and alignment with operational goals.
July 2022 – Nov 2024: Procurement and Payables Accountant – Basigo Limited, Nairobi, Kenya
- Developed and executed a supplier consolidation strategy, reducing the vendor base and cutting procurement costs by 30%.
- Collaborated with finance and department heads to resolve vendor issues and achieve 100% on-time payments, improving supplier relationships and operational efficiency.
- Improved documentation accuracy for audits, stakeholder reporting, and donor compliance requirements.
- Reduced turnaround time for purchase requisition approvals through streamlined coordination and improved documentation workflows.
- Designed a monthly payables dashboard, increasing reporting visibility and reducing reconciliation time by 50%.
Nov 2020 – June 2022: Finance Officer – Hadithi Crafts Support CBO, Maungu, Kenya
- Oversaw end-to-end financial operations, including payroll, statutory returns, purchase orders, staff advances, and budget approvals, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Strengthened financial governance by implementing internal controls and risk management systems, reducing irregularities and fraud cases by 30%.
- Monitored cash flows, managed fund disbursements, and performed monthly bank reconciliations, improving fund utilization by 10% and reducing liquidity gaps.
- Prepared and presented timely financial reports, conducting variance analysis to support data-driven decision-making and improve project outcomes.
- Coordinated internal and external audits by developing audit plans and ensuring timely resolution of audit findings.
- Delivered financial literacy and compliance training to staff and community groups, strengthening financial management capacity and accountability.
Aug 2018 – Oct 2020: Accountant – Royal Tulip Canaan, Nairobi, Kenya
- Reconciled eight months of backlog bank statements and client accounts, recovering unbanked cheques and restoring financial data integrity.
- Cleared delayed credit card postings, enabling accurate and timely financial reporting for management and audits.
- Identified and corrected falsified account entries, facilitating recovery of outstanding receivables and restoring accurate financial records.
- Introduced controls to ensure bank credits matched ledger postings, eliminating discrepancies and improving reconciliation accuracy.
- Strengthened cash flow oversight by detecting and preventing cash handling irregularities, ensuring full deposit of daily collections.
Aug 2017 – Aug 2018: Accounts Assistant – Ashut Engineers, Nairobi, Kenya
- Maintained accurate finished goods inventory reporting, supporting effective sales planning and reducing stockouts and delivery delays.
- Conducted biweekly stock audits to align inventory data with production needs, optimizing manufacturing schedules and minimizing excess inventory.
- Provided responsive customer service through timely communication on delivery timelines, enhancing client satisfaction.
- Ensured timely invoicing and
LPO generation, improving payment cycles and eliminating backlog adjustments.
March 2017 – Aug 2017: Financial Administrator – Candy Can Clean Services Limited, Nairobi, Kenya
- Led profitability analysis across client sites, identifying underperforming accounts and implementing corrective actions that increased profitability by 10%.
- Implemented a new accounting system, improving data accuracy and enabling timely financial reporting.
- Ensured prompt supplier payments and cleared arrears, reducing vendor complaints by 75% and securing better credit terms.
- Maintained accurate bookkeeping and ensured timely monthly financial close processes.
- Ensured compliance with statutory requirements, preventing penalties and audit risks.
- Reduced petty cash misuse by nearly 50% through digitized expense tracking and real-time posting.
Aug 2011 – Feb 2016: Accounts Assistant – Hasbah Kenya Ltd, Nairobi, Kenya
- Reconciled complex van sales statements against invoices, improving accuracy and reducing discrepancies in sales reporting.
- Recognized for consistent, timely, and accurate financial reporting, and for driving process improvements within the sales accounting function.
- Developed Excel-based reconciliation tools, improving reporting efficiency and enabling sales teams to independently track stock and financial data.
- Maintained and reconciled petty cash accounts with complete supporting documentation, ensuring accountability and accuracy in daily transactions.
