DAVID A. GITHAGUI

Finance and Accounts Payables:

• Manage vendor contracts effectively, reviewing terms periodically to ensure alignment with company objectives.
• Evaluate existing software solutions to identify areas for improvement, leading to the selection of a more efficient accounts payable system that streamlined operations further.
• Optimize cash flow management by negotiating favorable payment terms with vendors.
• Collaborate closely with procurement on purchase orders to streamline approval processes while ensuring adherence to established budget guidelines.
• Develop comprehensive training programs to onboard new employees effectively and mentor existing team members.
• Review monthly expense reports for accuracy, identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiencies.
• Assist in preparation of annual budgets by providing historical data analysis and forecasting future expenses based on trends.
• Support audit processes with well-organized documentation of accounts payable transactions, minimizing errors or discrepancies found during audits.

Grants Assistant:

• Collaborate with program staff to develop project budgets, ensuring alignment with grant guidelines and requirements.
• Reconcile project expenses according to funder requirements.
• Maintain comprehensive records of awarded grants, facilitating accurate financial tracking and reporting.
• Provide administrative support to the Grants Manager, contributing to overall team efficiency and productivity.
• Improve overall grant-seeking strategy by conducting regular evaluations of funded projects'' outcomes against stated objectives.

Credit Control:

• Negotiated repayment terms with delinquent clients, resulting in successful debt recovery efforts and maintaining the overall health of the credit portfolio.
• Identified opportunities for process improvements by reviewing current practices and recommending changes that ultimately led to greater efficiency within the credit department.
• Successfully built and scaled the Credit Control team from a solo role to a sizable, high-capacity team, closely aligned with the company's expanding requirements. Oversaw the complete hiring process and delivered on-the-job training as needed.
• Contributed effectively within team settings by sharing insights from past experiences that helped drive success across various projects within the organization.
• Evaluated and improved existing financial policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance. Created and implemented procedures and policies that ensured prompt payments while sustaining a high level of customer retention.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address credit issues and implement effective solutions in a timely manner.

Finance and Accounting:

• Skillfully processed requisitions, business forms, and a high volume of supplier payments weekly.
• Enhanced vendor relationships through timely and accurate payment processing, fostering a positive rapport between the company and vendors.
• Supported cash flow management initiatives through regular monitoring of outstanding invoices and proactively following up on overdue payments from customers.
• Collaborated seamlessly across internal departments to resolve accounting discrepancies, conducted thorough financial data analysis, and played an integral role in audits, reviews, and tax preparations.
• Contributed to successful implementation of a new ERP system by serving as subject matter expert for the accounts payable module.
• Advised different departments on fiscal best practices, overseeing account records, invoicing, and payment processing.
• Supported the Senior Accountant with daily operational requirements for the team.
• Facilitated audits by ensuring availability of appropriate documentation, leading to smoother audit processes and minimal findings.

• Provided life-saving assistance with medical emergencies over the phone, guiding callers through proper procedures until help arrived.
• Ensured timely assistance to callers in crisis by adhering to strict response time guidelines.
• Reduced caller stress levels by maintaining a calm demeanor during high-pressure situations.
• Implemented quality assurance processes for evaluating call handling and dispatcher performance, resulting in increased service levels.
• Assisted in updating departmental procedures manual, ensuring adherence to industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Contributed positively towards team morale by fostering a supportive work environment within the dispatch center.
• Implemented caller follow-up program that provided additional support after initial incident resolution, ensuring ongoing care and assistance.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in emergency communications and technology advancements

• Negotiating with arrears account customers to maximize debt recovery and profitability
• Ensuring that allocated collection target/s are achieved
• Using effective communication and negotiation to ensure successful commitments to pay
• Follow-up daily on progress of the Payments to Pay and the respective statuses to optimize collections
• Comply with requirements when legal action is unavoidable.
• Assisted in maintaining a low delinquency rate with regular reviews and updates to credit policies.
• Maintained accurate records of all credit-related activities, ensuring data integrity for reporting purposes.