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Philida Amondi

Corporate Finance Professional
Homa Bay

Summary

Experienced Finance and Grants Manager adept at managing budgets, ensuring financial compliance, and leading grant finance aspects. Background spans non-profit and for-profit sectors, with expertise in corporate finance. Proven track record in developing effective financial strategies and fostering donor relationships. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Ready to contribute to organizational success.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Consultant - Management, Accounting and Tax

Ics Africa
01.2023 - Current
  • Assisted in creating and maintaining workflows for various processes and setting up alerts and notifications. Provided training and ongoing support to end users for various financial functions.
  • Managed financial records, reconciled accounts, and prepared financial statements for accurate and up-to-date financial reporting.
  • Ensured compliance with accounting standards and facilitated financial decision-making.
  • Conducted thorough internal audits to assess the organization's financial controls, compliance with policies and procedures, and risk management.
  • Provided recommendations for process improvements.
    Led system migration projects, ensuring smooth transitions with minimal disruptions.
  • Conducted data reconciliation to verify the accuracy and completeness of migrated data.

Finance Manager

Tin Tin Restaurant
01.2019 - 12.2021
  • Reviewed draft contracts and provided insightful advice on financial compliance to ensure alignment with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Managed essential aspects of the monthly closing process, including monitoring and supporting timesheet processes, running monthly payroll and allocation processes, tracking parental leave, and resolving journal entry errors.
  • Ensured the proper closure of accounting periods to prevent inadvertent transactions in closed periods.
  • Generated and maintained various reports as needed, including standard Financial Reports. Played a key role in creating dashboards and other analytics within ERPNext to support data-driven decision-making.
  • Maintained and updated the organization's Chart of Accounts in compliance with organizational standards, adding new GL accounts, segments, and records. Periodically reviewed groupings and totals while creating and maintaining segment codes in ERPNext.
  • Conducted monthly reconciliations on expenses, analyzing results, calculating actual rates, and preparing adjusting entries as necessary.
  • Offered training to end users and resolved issues as they arose, ensuring effective use of NetSuite for various financial functions.
  • Researched and facilitated software integration to streamline accounting and financial processes.
  • Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.

Projects and Grants Accountant

Homa Bay County Government Seconded To KMTC
07.2015 - 12.2018


  • Supported management in analyzing financial implications of business activities to enhance profitability, cash generation, and return on capital employed.
  • Actively contributed as a business partner in fostering sustainable growth initiatives.
  • Ensured the delivery of timely and accurate financial reports, including financial forecasting, budgets, and performance analysis.
  • Monitored and provided insights on investments, evaluating their impact on financial performance.
  • Ensured compliance with tax, legal, and financial regulations.
    Implemented effective internal controls to safeguard financial integrity.
  • Evaluated and advised on the financial impact of strategic planning, new projects, investments, and acquisitions.
  • Took a leadership role in corporate projects, driving successful outcomes.
  • Organized and optimized financial activities within the cluster by leveraging Shared Service Center (SSC) resources.
  • Streamlined financial processes to enhance efficiency.
  • Developed and managed a team of approximately 20 direct and indirect reports across the cluster.
  • Provided leadership and guidance to ensure effective financial management and achievement of organizational goals.

Assistant Project Accountant

KOSFIP
05.2014 - 05.2015
  • Monitored sub-grants, including budgets and financial reports, and offered relevant advice for operational and financial efficiency.
  • Managed petty cash issued to staff, ensuring timely reporting of expenses and reconciliations.
  • Effectively liaised with Program Coordinators, Project Managers, and other stakeholders to address financial issues and meet grant and contract-related deadlines.
  • Managed the logistics for domestic and international conferences and workshops, overseeing details such as venue, catering, equipment, translators, and travel arrangements.
  • Coordinated travel, accommodation, and per diem for event participants, ensuring compliance with grant terms and proper documentation.
  • conducted due diligence exercises for potential sub-grantees and project partners, ensuring financial viability and integrity in collaborative ventures.

Education

MBA - Global Business Management

United States International University - Africa
Nairobi, Kenya
05.2020 - 09.2021

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

Technical University of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
08.2011 - 12.2015

Certified Public Accountant (CPA- K) - Accounting

Strathmore University
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2010 - 06.2013

Skills

    Strategic Financial Management

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Additional Information

Lilian Monyancha

Supply Chain Manager

Kenya Medical Training College

Email: lmonyancha@kmtc.ac.ke

Mobile: +254 703 232 244


Jamie Pujara
Managing Director
Cafeteria Tin Tin Restaurant
Email: jamie@tintin.co.ke
Mobile: +254 724 088 088

Timeline

Consultant - Management, Accounting and Tax

Ics Africa
01.2023 - Current

MBA - Global Business Management

United States International University - Africa
05.2020 - 09.2021

Finance Manager

Tin Tin Restaurant
01.2019 - 12.2021

Projects and Grants Accountant

Homa Bay County Government Seconded To KMTC
07.2015 - 12.2018

Assistant Project Accountant

KOSFIP
05.2014 - 05.2015

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

Technical University of Kenya
08.2011 - 12.2015

Certified Public Accountant (CPA- K) - Accounting

Strathmore University
01.2010 - 06.2013

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