Detail oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Vast experience in Finance management and Acoounting
Hi, I’m
Chris Onyonka
Finance Manager, Project Manager
KALIMONI
Summary
Overview
16
years of professional experience
4
Languages
Work History
Opus Mariae Registered Trustees (Focolare Movement, EA)NAIROBI
Projects Coordinator
08.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Responsible for timely mobilizing of the required resources for initiatives of the organization
- Ensure positive relationships with all donors of the organization
- Report progressively to on the progress of the projects and other activities, and communicate in a transparent way achievements and challenges to the stakeholders
- Project planning,proposal writing, monitoring and evaluation
Opus Mariae Registered Trustees (Focolare Movement)Nairobi
Finance Manager and Projects Assistant
10.2021 - 07.2023
Job overview
- Responsible for the management of the finances for all funds that are channeled through the Project Office’s accounts, according to the guidelines laid down in the Finance Manual of the Office.
- Supervising the Project Office’s accountant.
- Monthly review and endorsement of the reconciliation reports prepared by the accountant.
- Monitoring of transactions on bank accounts, credit cards, and petty cash.
- Production of financial project reports according to the donors’ guidelines and instructions by the coordinator.
- Producing the annual financial statements for auditing
- Planning and proposal writing for new projects
- Coordination of the implementation of ongoing projects
- Monitoring and Evaluation, writing of narrative project reports as per requirements of the donors
- Maintaining positive relationships with existing partners and increasing the number of financial supporters through fundraising at Church-Based Charities, international aid agencies, and Civil Society Organizations
- Networking with other local Church-based or Civil Society Organizations for common objectives, e.g. Jesuit Refugee Services and Kenya National Commission for UNESCO.
Ruaha Catholic University, TanzaniaIRINGA, Tanzania
Accountant
10.2016 - 05.2021
Job overview
- Overall accountant in charge of all revenues and incomes of the university
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Keeping and maintaining customer (students) payment database
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Preparation of Financial reports for both internal and external audits
- Supervision and coordination of Junior staff in various sections of Finance and Accounts department
Dominion Vegfruits LtdNairobi, Kenya
Accounts Assistant and Administrative Officer
05.2008 - 06.2011
Job overview
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Organized data into multiple spreadsheets to streamline data.
- Prepared itemized statements, bills, or invoices and recorded amounts due for items purchased or services rendered.
- Communicated regularly with customers regarding account questions and issues.
- Performed administrative and clerical duties such as word processing, data entry, faxing and copying.
- Communicated and resolved disputes with clients regarding outstanding invoices, payments and adjustments.
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
- Checked general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors and identify adjustments.
- Coordinated with external auditors to resolve discrepancies.
- Assisted in budget preparation and forecasting to control expenditure and maximize profitability.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Managed files and records for clients and adhered to safety procedures to prevent breaches and data misuse.
- Supervised and guided new employees and responded quickly to questions to improve understanding of job responsibilities.
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers for office supplies, equipment and services.
- Assisted development and implementation of new administrative procedures.
- Developed strategies to streamline and improve office procedures.
- Created and maintained databases to track and record customer data.
- Drafted correspondence and other documents for CEO and department heads in company's voice.
Order Of Friars Minor (OFM)-Nairobi, KenyaNAIROBI, Kenya
Accounts Assistant
03.2010 - 02.2011
Job overview
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Organized data into multiple spreadsheets to streamline data..
- Prepared itemized statements, bills, or invoices and recorded amounts due for items purchased or services rendered.
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
- Performed administrative and clerical duties such as word processing, data entry, faxing and copying.
- Used accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
- Checked general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors and identify adjustments.
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.
- Bank and cash reconciliations
Education
AGIAMONDOGermany And Kenya (Nairobi)
Tranning On Intercultural Communication
04.2001
University Overview
Two weeks professional and interpersonal training on Intercultural Communication
1week - online
1-week - physical (Nairobi, kenya)
MDF Training And ConsultancyNetherlands
Training (Online): Writing Winning Proposals 2wks
04.2001
University Overview
a two weeks Professional training (online) on how to write project proposals
Ruaha Catholic UniversityIRINGA, Tanzania
MBA from Accounting and Finance
04.2001
University Overview
- 4.2 GPA- Merit
Centro Internazionale Di Studi Ed Esperienze SociaFlorence, ITALY & Friburg, SWITZERLAND
Interpersonal Skills And Leadership Development
04.2001
University Overview
A three year course , informal education that concentrates on the whole human aspects : Spiritual, work , social and community based
KASNEBNairobi
KATC(final Level) And CPA 1 (section 1&2)
04.2001
University Overview
credit pass
Technical University of KenyaNairobi
Diploma in Accountancy
04.2001
University Overview
Credidt pass
Onjiko Boys High SchoolAhero, KISUMU
KCSE
04.2001
University Overview
Mean grade B-
Maagonga Primary SchoolKisii
KCPE
04.2001
University Overview
Mean grade B+
Skills
Microsoft Word
undefinedTravelling, Music , socialization
Travelling, Music , socialization
Discovering new places and people
Timeline
Projects Coordinator
Opus Mariae Registered Trustees (Focolare Movement, EA)
08.2023 - Current
Finance Manager and Projects Assistant
Opus Mariae Registered Trustees (Focolare Movement)
10.2021 - 07.2023
Accountant
Ruaha Catholic University, Tanzania
10.2016 - 05.2021
Accounts Assistant
Order Of Friars Minor (OFM)-Nairobi, Kenya
03.2010 - 02.2011
Accounts Assistant and Administrative Officer
Dominion Vegfruits Ltd
05.2008 - 06.2011
AGIAMONDO
Tranning On Intercultural Communication
04.2001
MDF Training And Consultancy
Training (Online): Writing Winning Proposals 2wks
04.2001
Ruaha Catholic University
MBA from Accounting and Finance
04.2001
Centro Internazionale Di Studi Ed Esperienze Socia
Interpersonal Skills And Leadership Development
04.2001
KASNEB
KATC(final Level) And CPA 1 (section 1&2)
04.2001
Technical University of Kenya
Diploma in Accountancy
04.2001
Onjiko Boys High School
KCSE
04.2001
Maagonga Primary School
KCPE
04.2001
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