DONALD OWINO ODIWUOR
Finance Assistant
Kisumu
Summary
Finance Assistant managing cash book maintenance, bank reconciliation, and payment voucher processing with disciplined control over daily accounting records. Supports financial reporting, reimbursement claims, and internal controls while keeping documentation accurate and audit-ready. Brings a Bachelor of Business Administration (Finance Option) and MS Excel, QuickBooks, and ERP systems.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Assistant
Bridgestone Construction Company Ltd
01.2023 - 04.2025
- Reviewed 7-10 payment vouchers weekly for completeness, supporting organized expenditure tracking and approval readiness.
- Maintained cash book records accurately and on time to keep daily finance records current.
- Tracked organizational expenditures and payment vouchers to strengthen control over routine spending.
- Reconciled cash books, accounting records, and bank statements to resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Prepared staff reimbursement claims and payment vouchers while maintaining accurate supporting documentation.
Human Resource Officer
Lake Basin Development Authority
10.2019 - 11.2022
- Processed 30-40 leave records monthly while managing employee leave updates and pay change advice.
- Maintained accurate employee records, personnel files, and confidential HR documentation for daily administrative use.
- Assisted with recruitment, onboarding, and new hire documentation to support smooth employee integration.
- Organized file movement registers and structured filing systems to improve document tracking and retrieval.
- Prepared HR reports and maintained personnel databases to support management decisions and record accuracy.
Industrial Attachment
Lake Basin Development Authority
01.2014 - 03.2014
- Posted ledger entries and updated supporting schedules for routine finance transactions.
- Prepared accounts payable and receivable records for timely follow-up and filing.
- Maintained cash book records and petty cash documentation for daily finance checks.
- Supported budget tracking by organizing expense records and updating reference files.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance Option
Maseno University
01-2022
Diploma - Human Resource Management
Kisumu National Polytechnic
11-2015
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Wire Mixed Secondary School
01-2011
Skills
Cash book & petty cash management
Bank reconciliation
Accounts payable & receivable
Budget tracking
Financial reporting
Accounts closing support
Ledger posting
Payroll processing
Employee records management
Leave records administration
Staff reimbursement processing
Payroll register maintenance
Internal controls compliance
Audit support
Financial documentation management
General ledger posting
Trial balance preparation
Interests
Financial Management and Accounting, Human Resource Administration, Technology and Business Process Improvement, Community Service
Timeline
Finance Assistant
Bridgestone Construction Company Ltd
01.2023 - 04.2025
Human Resource Officer
Lake Basin Development Authority
10.2019 - 11.2022
Industrial Attachment
Lake Basin Development Authority
01.2014 - 03.2014
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Wire Mixed Secondary School
Diploma - Human Resource Management
Kisumu National Polytechnic
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance Option
Maseno University