ALEX KINYUA

• Managed risk effectively by implementing comprehensive policies and procedures to mitigate potential threats to the business.
• Established a successful business by identifying market needs and developing innovative solutions.
• Attracted top talent for the company, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Secured funding for company growth through investor relations and networking activities.
• Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.

• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records, including general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Preparing financial reports (e.g., monthly, quarterly, annual) for internal and external stakeholders, including donors.
• Ensuring compliance with accounting standards (e.g., IAS, GAAP) and donor regulations.
• Preparing grant-specific financial reports and ensuring compliance with donor requirements.
• Assisting in the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Monitoring budget performance and identifying variances.
• Working with project teams to develop and manage project budgets.
• Managing bank accounts and overseeing money transfers.
• Processing and authorizing payments, including salaries and vendor payments.
• Managing petty cash and cash advances.
• Ensuring compliance with tax obligations and other legal requirements.
• Preparing for and supporting internal and external audits.
• Responding to audit queries and implementing audit recommendations.
• Providing financial advice and support to management and staff.
• Analyzing financial data and identifying trends.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures.
• Ensuring the security of financial records and assets.
• Coordinating with other departments and external parties, such as auditors and donors.

During this time i handled the below projects

• World Food Program; Relief and food for work sponsored Projects
• Arid and Marginal Lands Recovery Consortium (ARC) a USAID funded Project aiding the venerable through relief and work for food initiatives.
• Sustainable Agriculture and Gender (OBOS funded through Kenya Episcopal Conference)
• Kenya Food Security and Emergency appeal (Caritas Kenya)
• Mitigation against Aflatoxin - United Nations Office for the Coordinating of Humanitarian Affairs
• Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
• Njaa Marufuku Kenya
• Livelihoods Support to Persons With Disabilities (PWDS)
• Purdue Improved Crop storage (Fintrac) ; promotion of PICS bags to enhance food security
• MAICE Research Project; a project on Mitigating Aflatoxin for Improving Child growth in Eastern Kenya funded by International food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
• USDA K-SALES ;Kenya Semi-Arid Livestock Enhancement Support (K-SALES) a project that aims to improve the competitiveness of the cattle, sheep and goats meat value chains by increasing productivity and boost
  marketing and trade of live animals and meat.

• Consolidation of head office and branch accounts, Preparation of end month books of accounting, Responsible for daily balancing of books of accounts
• Managed fixed asset records, ensuring proper capitalization and depreciation calculations in accordance with company policy and tax regulations.
• Assisted with timely month-end closing procedures, resulting in accurate financial reporting.

• Daily update of Cashbook, Daily preparation of Revenue book, Daily preparation of Food forecast, Preparation of guest house analysis

• Collaborated with team members to complete audits within established deadlines, maintaining a consistent level of professionalism throughout the process.
• Exemplified strong teamwork skills by proactively seeking opportunities to assist colleagues in completing audit tasks, fostering a supportive work environment.
• Contributed to the development of training materials for new interns, sharing best practices learned from personal experience in auditing roles.
• Enhanced audit efficiency by conducting thorough risk assessments and identifying key areas of focus.