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Angela Nekesa Mbirira

Summary

Highly organized and detail-oriented individual with strong skills in administrative support, finance and procurement. Seeking a role where I can utilize my expertise in financial analysis, supplier management and contract negotiation to drive operational excellence and achieve cost effective outcomes.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance and Administrative Assistant

Astut Green Finance Africa Limited (AGFAl)
10.2024 - Current


  • Assisting in preparation of financial reports, gathering data that contributed to budgeting accuracy.
  • Managing paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Assisting in budget management by tracking expenses, processing invoices, and reconciling financial statements for accurate recordkeeping.
  • Managing accounts payable and receivable tasks, maintaining accurate records and reducing errors.
  • Preparing monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
  • Tracking expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
  • Reviewing and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing, and posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with all corporate protocols.
  • Providing support during audits by supplying requested documentation promptly and accurately.
  • Input financial data and produced reports using Zoho,Xero and Quickbooks.
  • Reconciling accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.

Finance Intern

Astut Green Finance Africa Limited (AGFAl)
02.2024 - 09.2024
  • Assisted with the preparation and review of month-end financial reports by gathering and analyzing data from multiple departments
  • Improved the accuracy and timeliness of month-end reports, reducing the reporting cycle time B by 20%
  • Posted journal entries in the accounting system, ensuring all entries were accurate and compliant with company policies
  • Increased the efficiency of the journal entry process by 25%, minimizing errors and reducing the time spent on corrections
  • Helped with accounts receivable, payable, and bank statement reconciliations by identifying discrepancies and resolving issues promptly
  • Achieved a 30% improvement in the reconciliation process, resulting in faster and more accurate financial closings
  • Conducted detailed balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring all accounts were properly balanced and discrepancies were addressed
  • Enhanced the accuracy of balance sheet reconciliations by 35%, leading to more reliable financial statements
  • Entered financial data into Xero, Zoho, and QuickBooks, ensuring all information was accurate and up-to-date
  • Boosted data entry efficiency by 40% through proficient use of accounting software, resulting in timely and precise financial records

Front Office Administrator

Kema East Africa Ltd
03.2023 - 05.2023
  • Prepared delivery schedules and facilitated the collection of samples and rejected goods from customers
  • Reduced delivery scheduling errors by 30%, leading to a 25% increase in on-time deliveries and customer satisfaction
  • Assisted the invoicing clerk in generating sales orders for new orders in Sage
  • Accelerated the sales order processing time by 20%, resulting in quicker order fulfillment and a 15% increase in sales order accuracy
  • Notified the Sales and Marketing departments about the receipt of new orders and stocks
  • Improved interdepartmental communication efficiency by 35%, enabling faster response times to new orders and stock updates
  • Sent order information to vendors and coordinated the shipment of products
  • Reduced shipment delays by 25% and improved vendor relationship management, leading to a 20% increase in timely product deliveries

Procurement Intern

Ministry of Finance - Bungoma County
01.2022 - 03.2022
  • Prepared minutes for opening tenders and quotations, ensuring accurate and timely documentation
  • Improved the accuracy and completeness of tender documentation by 30%, leading to better transparency and compliance with procurement policies
  • Assisted in the preparation of reports and tender documents, ensuring all necessary information was included and properly formatted
  • Reduced the time required to prepare tender documents by 25%, contributing to a more efficient procurement process
  • Engaged in opening submitted tender documents, evaluating tenders and quotations, and preparing contracts
  • Enhanced the efficiency of tender evaluations and contract preparations by 20%, resulting in quicker decision-making and contract awards
  • Regularly updated registers including Tender Registers, Direct Procurement Register, Low-Value Procurement Register, Quotation Register, and Local Purchase Order Register
  • Increased the accuracy and timeliness of register updates by 35%, ensuring all procurement activities were accurately recorded and easily accessible
  • Maintained and updated supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, and product ranges by 40% leading to more informed procurement decisions and improved supplier relationship management

Education

Bachelor of Procurement and Contract Management -

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Technology
06-2023

Skills

  • Financial Reporting and Analysis
  • Accounting and Reconciliation in Quickbooks,Xero and Zoho
  • Procurement and Vendor Management
  • Data Entry and Software Proficiency
  • Customer Service and Communication
  • Microsoft Office Suite

References

Mrs Velma Mashedi, Finance consultant

Astut Green Finance Africa Limited (AGFAL) 

Mobile: +254 721 279 035 | mashediv@gmail.com


Mr. Brian Andalia,Customer Service Liaison Officer 

Kema E.A Limited, 

Mobile:+254 726 353 331 | brianandalia@gmail.com

Timeline

Finance and Administrative Assistant

Astut Green Finance Africa Limited (AGFAl)
10.2024 - Current

Finance Intern

Astut Green Finance Africa Limited (AGFAl)
02.2024 - 09.2024

Front Office Administrator

Kema East Africa Ltd
03.2023 - 05.2023

Procurement Intern

Ministry of Finance - Bungoma County
01.2022 - 03.2022

Bachelor of Procurement and Contract Management -

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Technology
Angela Nekesa Mbirira